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MS HB1130
Bill
Status
4/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bill Pigott
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AI Summary
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Extends the repeal date of Mississippi's petroleum products inspection law definitions and penalties from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2020.
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Maintains existing specifications for commercial gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and lubricating oils, including requirements for octane ratings, sulfur content, vapor pressure, and other chemical properties.
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Preserves the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce and State Chemist's authority to inspect pumps and equipment, impose penalties up to $3,000 per violation, issue stop sale orders, and suspend or revoke registrations for repeated violations.
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Continues to define misdemeanor penalties for violations, including fines up to $200 and jail time up to 90 days for subsequent offenses.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016, temporarily preserving the petroleum inspection regulatory framework for an additional four-year period.
Legislative Description
Petroleum Products Inspection Law; extend repealer on.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/11/2016