The following definitions shall apply throughout this Rule:
(a) Crude oil means any mixture of hydrocarbons that exists:
- (1) In liquid phase in natural underground reservoirs and that remains liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing through separating facilities; or
- (2) As shale oil or tar sands requiring further processing for sale as a refinery feedstock.
(b) Gasoline means:
- (1) Finished gasoline, including, but not limited to, conventional, reformulated, and oxygenated blends; and
- (2) Conventional and reformulated gasoline blendstock for oxygenate blending.
- (c) Knowingly means that the person knew or must have known that his or her conduct was fraudulent or deceptive.
- (d) Person means any individual, group, unincorporated association, limited or general partnership, corporation, or other business entity.
(e) Petroleum distillates means:
- (1) Jet fuels, including, but not limited to, all commercial and military specification jet fuels; and
- (2) Diesel fuels and fuel oils, including, but not limited to, No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4 diesel fuel, and No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4 fuel oil.
(f) Wholesale means:
- (1) All purchases or sales of crude oil or jet fuel; and
- (2) All purchases or sales of gasoline or petroleum distillates (other than jet fuel) at the terminal rack or upstream of the terminal rack level.