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OH SB80
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Ingram
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AI Summary
- County auditors may implement motor fuel quality testing programs to test for octane level, sediment, and water in gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, and ethanol extended fuel sold at retail stations, with no inspection or registration fees charged to dealers
- Retail dealers must allow fuel inspectors to test fuel pumps and storage tanks, and provide free fuel samples for testing upon request
- Testing equipment must meet ASTM International standards; specific compliance requirements include water limits of one-quarter inch for ethanol fuel and two inches for conventional fuel in storage tanks, and octane levels within one point of pump labeling
- Fuel inspectors must issue stop-sale orders for violations; civil penalties may be imposed only if the Director of Agriculture adopts rules establishing them, with penalties deposited into the county general fund
- Testing data must be transmitted to the Ohio Department of Agriculture for public posting on their website; counties with pre-existing testing programs are exempt and may continue operating under prior rules
Legislative Description
Allow a county to implement a motor fuel quality testing program
Agriculture
Last Action
Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources
2/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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