MSSA’s Drive off Program
just got better!
In 2001, retailers got the ammunition to fight back on the drive-off front. The law states that retailers can recover the loss from a drive off. The owner of the vehicle is liable for the cost of the fuel plus a service charge of $30. Owners are entitled to these monies providing they:
a) Conspicuously display a notice of the penalties for nonpayment on the premises.
b) Mail to the owner of the vehicle a “notice of nonpayment” citing the section of law and description of the penalties. The notice must include a signed statement by the employee who reported the act describing what the employee observed and the license number of the motor vehicle, if known.
c) Support the mailing of the “notice of nonpayment” by an affidavit of service.
Deciphering these guidelines can get somewhat confusing for most people. This is where your Association can help. MSSA has designed forms that are easy to understand, fill-out and use. MSSA now will do most of the paperwork for you. A $9.50 fee applies to each plate number submitted which comes back as a match to the vehicle in questions, and a $5.50 fee for plates which do not come back as a match. The MSSA will look-up the plate, write and send the letter to the vehicle owner and the retailer. You no longer need to order books, just simply call the office for a copy of the plate request form. You will receive your copy of the affidavit, at the same time the vehicle owner does.
Your standard signage for your pumps are available through the MSSA. Just call the office to place your order. We suggest you order signage for every pump at your location.
If you are experiencing any problems with the materials, please call us at the MSSA office. We look forward to hearing from you on your drive-off problem or rather lack thereof.
“The MSSA Team”
2862 Middle Street
Little Canada, MN 55117
651-487-1983 / 800-752-4884
651-487-2447 Fax
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