People caught driving off without paying for their gasoline could face a bigger penalty under a bill that has cleared the Kentucky House.

The bill would allow retailers to impose a $30.00 service charge on top of the amount owed at the gas pump.

Violators failing to make those payments within 30 days after receiving notice could also face a civil penalty of up to $100.00

The bill won House passage on a 90-to-7 vote on March 29.

The measure returns to the Senate where it originated for possible action on changes by the House.