Source: Gazeta de Novo, 28/04/2009

According to the councilman, the growing increase in the sale of illegal fuels across the country has already been observed. Serginho recalls that adulteration is a crime against the economic order, tax evasion and causes unfair competition, among other negative points. "The proposal is yet another instrument in the fight against this illegal and harmful practice to consumers, public coffers and the environment", he stressed.
The measure is for those who are in disagreement with the specifications established by the regulatory body, the ANP (National Petroleum Agency), and covers those responsible for illegally purchasing, distributing, transporting, storing or reselling the products.

State law also provides for punishment, imposing the revocation of the ICMS taxpayer registration (Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services). In the cities of São Paulo, Belo Horizonte (MG) and Salvador (BA), the measure proposed in Curitiba is already in effect. And, to exemplify the seriousness of the issue, Serginho read, in the gallery, a list with 20 names of gas stations in the capital that were fined, banned and today act normally. The councilor informed that the Executive has already given the green light for the approval of the matter.

The other councilors made asides to comment on the proposal. Most believe that consumers, with determination, will be sure of purchasing quality fuel, as well as gas station owners, who pay their taxes correctly and suffer unfair competition due to prices charged when gasoline is adulterated.

The councilors Mario Celso Cunha (PSB), Denilson Pires (DEM), João do Suco (PSDB), Tico Kuzma (PSB), Paulo Frote (PSDB), Noemia Rocha (PMDB), Felipe Braga Cortes (PSDB), Roberto Aciolli (PV), Jair Cézar (PSDB), Pedro Paulo (PT), Emerson Prado (PSDB), Juliano Borghetti (PP), Caíque Ferrante (PRP), Roberto Hinça (PDT), Algaci Tulio (PMDB), Pastor Valdemir Soares (PRB) and Jonny Stica (PT).

Changes

Councilor Jair Cézar suggested complementary technical changes to the bill, although he is in favor of the proposal.