Section 28Sec./Art. 28

Ownership of LPG Cylinders. The trademark owner whose permanent mark or durable marking, whichever is applicable, appears on the LPG cylinders with water capacity of less than or equal to one (1) liter shall comply with the durable marking requirements as may be determined by the DOE and DTI. The ownership shall apply to LPG cylinders sold, subject of exchange or swapping, or which are in the possession of any refiller, bulk distributor, marketer, dealer, retail outlet, or requalifier, or such other person duly authorized by the trademark owner.

The trademark owner who owns the LPG cylinder shall have the obligation to ensure that all of its LPG cylinders comply with all the required quality and safety standards including requalification, and other rules and regulations before they are released for distribution: Provided, That receipt by the DOE of a notice or report from the trademark owner, as verified by the DTI, regarding any lost, stolen, or missing LPG cylinder shall prima facie relieve the trademark owner of the obligation to ensure the quality and safety of such LPG cylinder.