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MI HB4859
Bill
Status
7/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Agema
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AI Summary
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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) businesses are not liable for damages from personal injury, death, or property damage from LPG sale, supply, handling, transportation, or delivery if operations comply with fire prevention code rules, 1959 PA 241, and single state construction code rules.
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LPG businesses are not liable for non-compliant operations if the regulatory violation was not a proximate cause of the injury, death, or property damage.
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LPG businesses are not liable for damages caused by unauthorized alterations, modifications, or repairs to LPG equipment or appliances without the business's knowledge or consent.
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LPG businesses are not liable for damages from misuse of LPG equipment or appliances in a manner or for a purpose other than intended, unless such misuse could reasonably have been expected by the business.
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The act takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Torts; liability; personal injury or property damage caused by propane gas equipment or appliances; provide protection from liability. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2977.
Torts, liability
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
3/8/2012