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AL SB374

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ward

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

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

  • Mandates manufacturers maintain and make publicly available records of the trade name, scientific name, and active ingredients of any bittering agent used in covered products.

  • Provides liability protection to manufacturers, processors, distributors, recyclers, and sellers of antifreeze and engine coolants from claims for personal injury, death, property damage, environmental damage, or economic loss resulting from inclusion of denatonium benzoate at proper concentrations.

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

  • Prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting local laws or ordinances that impose different or additional requirements regarding bittering agents in antifreeze and engine coolants.

Legislative Description

Antifreeze and engine coolant, addition of bittering agent (denatonium benzoate) required, exceptions

Antifreeze

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities2/28/2012

Full Bill Text

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