New York: The #2 third-rate craphole Socialist state..(CA still holding the prize of course)

Gotta love this one...you want a minimum wage job in New York City pumping gas? Hold it right there, Mister! Before you can have such a complex, dangerous and vital job as a Gas Jockey, you have to pay a fee, and pass a test in order to be considered ‘fit for dispensing motor fuel.’

Now, let's forget the fact that anyone 16 years old or older who drives can pull up to a self-serve pump and pump their own gas...but if you want to work at gas station that offers a self-serve pump, you must be  'P-15 licensed'! Now unless I missed something, to my recollection these positions aren't exactly prime paying positions...and the government is requiring they pay a $25.00 fee ($15.00 to renew) and take a test?

Oh, and that's not all...the requirements for this license is as follows (from the city's web site):

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Applicants must have a reasonable understanding of the English language.
3. Applicants must present a letter of recommendation from his/her employer. The letter must be on official letterhead and must state the applicant’s full name, character, physical condition, experience, and address of premises where applicant will be employed.
4. Applicants must present two (2) forms of satisfactory identification i.e., driver’s license and passport picture ID.

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?! FOR PUMPING GAS?!
The letter must state the applicant's CHARACTER?! PHYSICAL CONDITION?! Are you kidding me?!

Not to worry, though! Anyone who is a bit stressed over taking the exam, there's a company out there that sells a study guide for $20!