§125C-23  Set-aside system.  The stateenergy resources coordinator shall adopt rules establishing a petroleumproducts set-aside system.  The purpose of this system shall be:

(1)  The protection of public health, safety, andwelfare;

(2)  The maintenance of public services, utilities,and transportation, including emergency and essential intrastate air transportservices;

(3)  The maintenance of agricultural operations,including farming, horticulture, dairy, fishing, and related services;

(4)  The preservation of economically sound andcompetitive industry, through the equitable acquisition and distribution ofpetroleum products; and

(5)  The promotion of efficiency, with minimumeconomic disruptions, during a shortage of petroleum products.

The rules establishing the set-aside system shall beadopted in accordance with chapter 91. [L 1984, c 238, pt of §7; am L 1994, c59, §3]