MI HB5596

Incorporates 2012 NIST Handbook 130 and 44 standards for weights and measures, packaging, labeling, and commercial device specifications into Michigan law.

Establishes motor fuel advertising requirements effective 1 year after enactment, requiring prices displayed to the tenth of a cent with fuel grade designation and conditions of sale clearly posted.

Permits split weighing of coupled tractor-trailer combinations without uncoupling if scale annually tested within 0.2% accuracy; individual weighing required if scale fails test.

Increases penalties for weights and measures violations, including misdemeanor fines up to $10,000 for criminal violations and civil fines of $5,000 to $25,000 for intentional motor fuel delivery shortages.

Allows director to enter into consent agreements assessing civil fines from $150 to $10,000 plus investigation costs and economic benefits, with option to pursue criminal prosecution if person does not agree within 15 days.