I know most unlicensed brokers want to interpret the statutes to their advantage to rationalize breaking the laws, but the statute is clear.

Tim and Jerry, I think you are being a bit cynical/jaded in interpreting Scott's post.

As long as you perform the check and use the information received in a way that complies with federal and state law, you are free to interpret the results in any way you choose.

"investor" rules are not only extremely complex but actually vague and subject to interpretation.  

Data is data, its means nothing if you can't interpret it.. 

There's plenty of evidence that can be interpreted to mean that global warming is fact.

Bill...I don't know how any reasonable person can interpret what you wrote at the beginning of this thread as anything other than claiming that the purchase price is the market value.

I agree... while I have found it easy to ditch the TV , I have a very hard time letting go of the internet - that being said - I watch what I read with a skeptical eye and try to interpret what is really being said.

Definitely check with an attorney in your own state after you read my interpretation of this law.First, let me clarify a couple things.

@Austin Tam - the way I interpret the "lowest unit of measurement" is that you'll get dinged for 7.5 gallons once that many gallons have been used- in other words, at that point, the meter "clicks" and another .001 MCF is added to your total.