AL SB13

Requires all antifreeze or other engine coolants manufactured after January 1, 2012 and containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol sold in Alabama to include denatonium benzoate at 30-50 parts per million as a bittering agent to render the product unpalatable.

Mandates manufacturers maintain records of trade name, scientific name, and active ingredients of bittering agents used, with information available to the public upon request.

Provides liability protection to manufacturers, processors, distributors, recyclers, and sellers of antifreeze or engine coolant for injuries, deaths, property damage, environmental damage, or economic loss resulting from inclusion of denatonium benzoate at proper concentrations.

Prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting local laws or ordinances that differ from or add requirements beyond the state standard for bittering agents in antifreeze or engine coolant.

Exempts motor vehicles containing antifreeze or engine coolant and wholesale containers of 55 gallons or more from the bittering agent requirement.