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MI HB4859

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

David Agema

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/27/2011

Full Bill Text

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