9008 - Examination of records and equipment.

     § 9008.  Examination of records and equipment.        (a)  General rule.--The department or any agent appointed in     writing by the department is authorized to examine the books,     papers, records, storage tanks and any other equipment of any     distributor, dealer or any other person pertaining to the use or     sale and delivery of liquid fuels and fuels taxable under this     chapter to verify the accuracy of any report or payment made     under the provisions of this chapter or to ascertain whether or     not the tax imposed by this chapter has been paid. Any     information gained by the department as the result of the     reports, investigations or verifications required to be made     shall be confidential.        (b)  Penalty.--A person divulging confidential information     under subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.