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MN SF3840
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Klein
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AI Summary
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Establishes State Fire Code compliance standards for fuel-dispensing equipment used with alcohol-blended fuels containing more than 10% ethanol (such as E15, E85)
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Requires equipment to have Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing or similar third-party certification for ethanol concentrations within five percentage points of the blend being dispensed
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Requires equipment manufacturers to provide written certification of compatibility with the specific ethanol blend per Minnesota Rules, part 7150.0100, subpart 9, item C
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Applies to dispensers, hoses, nozzles, breakaway fittings, swivels, flexible connectors, emergency shutoff valves, vapor recovery systems, leak detection devices, and pumps
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Preserves existing State Fire Code requirements for electrical classification, emergency shutoff systems, impact protection, and other safety provisions not related to equipment compatibility
Legislative Description
State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
2/23/2026