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MS HB1201

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Randy Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner to promulgate rules implementing these labeling and disclosure requirements.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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