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MS SB2396

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Branning

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides liability protection for refiners, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers from damages caused by incompatible motor fuel dispensed at retail sites if the fuel meets Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce standards.

  • Requires that the incompatible fuel be selected by someone other than the retailer (including retailer employees or agents) and be dispensed from a properly labeled motor fuel dispenser.

  • Defines "incompatible motor fuel" as fuel that does not meet the manufacturer's specifications for a particular motor.

  • Establishes definitions for key terms including motor fuel (gasoline, diesel, substitute fuel, renewable fuel, blended fuel), refiner, supplier, wholesaler, and retailer.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Motor fuel sales; provide immunity for damages caused by the use of incompatible fuel upon certain conditions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A3/25/2020
Energy2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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