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GA HB219

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Benfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Known as "Chief's Law," requires antifreeze containing more than 10% ethylene glycol sold in Georgia to include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable
  • Denatonium benzoate must be included at a concentration between 30 and 50 parts per million, applying to antifreeze manufactured after July 1, 2011
  • Requirements apply to manufacturers, packagers, distributors, recyclers, and sellers of antifreeze but exempt motor vehicle sales containing coolant and wholesale containers of 55 gallons or more
  • Manufacturers, packagers, distributors, recyclers, and sellers are shielded from liability for personal injury, death, property damage, environmental damage, or economic loss resulting solely from the inclusion of denatonium benzoate at the mandated concentrations
  • Liability protection does not extend to claims unrelated to the inclusion of the aversive agent in the antifreeze

Legislative Description

Antifreeze; include aversive agent to render it unpalatable; provisions

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

4/20/2010

Committee Referrals

Special Judiciary2/3/2010
Judiciary - Non-Civil1/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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