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MI HB4740

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Steven Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Permits portable fuel containers manufactured in Michigan without non-generic imported parts to be labeled "made in Michigan" through stamping, engraving, or similar marking on a central part.

  • Defines "portable fuel container" by reference to 40 CFR 59.680 and specifies that generic or insignificant parts like steel and plastic do not disqualify the "made in Michigan" designation.

  • Declares that portable fuel containers manufactured and remaining within Michigan have not entered or substantially affected interstate commerce and are not subject to federal regulation of interstate commerce.

  • Asserts that basic materials like unmachined steel and plastic are not subject to federal regulation as portable fuel containers, and that federal authority over interstate commerce in basic materials does not extend to regulating containers manufactured from those materials in Michigan.

  • Effective 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection; other; gas cans manufactured in Michigan; provide for labeling of and declare not part of interstate commerce. Creates new act.

Environmental protection: other

Last Action

Printed Joint Resolution Filed 06/08/2017

6/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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