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CT HB05907

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

General Law Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires persons selling diesel fuel for motor boats or motor vehicles to publicly display and maintain the minimum cetane number on each pump or dispensing device (effective January 1, 2014)
  • Maintains existing requirements for displaying octane ratings for gasoline, ethanol/methanol content disclosures, club/membership pricing information, and alcohol percentage documentation on invoices and shipping papers
  • Establishes penalties of $50 to $250 in fines for violations of fuel labeling requirements
  • Designates violations of club/membership pricing disclosure requirements as unfair trade practices under Connecticut's consumer protection laws
  • Grants the Commissioner of Consumer Protection authority to adopt regulations specifying the manner, size, and print of required fuel pump signage

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Display Of Diesel Fuel Cetane Numbers On Fuel Pumps.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/11/2013

Committee Referrals

General Law1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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