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MS HB1201
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Randy Boyd
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AI Summary
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Requires motor fuel pumps containing at least 1% ethanol or methanol by volume (delivered within 60 days) to display prominent labels stating "Contains Ethanol" or "Contains Methanol" with block letters at least 1/2 inch high and 1/4 inch wide in contrasting colors.
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Mandates additional percentage labeling on pumps if fuel contains 10% or more ethanol or 5% or more methanol, showing the highest percentage delivered to that storage tank within the 60-day period.
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Requires fuel sellers to disclose on request the percentage of ethanol and methanol in motor fuel being sold, and if methanol is present, the types and percentages of associated cosolvents.
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Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner to promulgate rules implementing these labeling and disclosure requirements.
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Brings forward sections 75-55-5 through 75-55-37 of Mississippi Code of 1972 regarding gasoline and petroleum products standards and specifications, set to expire July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Ethanol and methanol labeling; require certain for sale of motor fuel.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012