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MI SB0506

Bill

Status

Passed

12/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Green

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Incorporates by reference the 2014 edition of NIST Handbook 130 for uniform regulations on method of sale of commodities, packaging, labeling, and serviceperson registration standards

  • Incorporates by reference the 2014 edition of NIST Handbook 44 for specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements for weighing and measuring devices, and certificates of conformance

  • Allows liquefied petroleum gas to be sold at a flat rate price if clearly and conspicuously posted, applicable only to tanks of 100 pounds or less

  • Defines "ton" as 2,000 pounds avoirdupois and "gross ton" as 2,240 pounds avoirdupois for purposes of implementing the 2014 NIST handbooks

  • Exempts motor vehicle repair facilities registered under the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act from department oversight unless the Secretary of State refers a potential violation to the department

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Agriculture; weights and measures; date reference in handbook; revise to 2014. Amends sec. 28c of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.628c).

Agriculture: weights and measures

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0464'16 12/30/16 Addenda

12/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Bioeconomy9/24/2015

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