MOTOR FUEL TAX ACT VIOLATIONS

House Bill 5952

Sponsor:  Rep. Neal Nitz

Senate Bill 1109 as passed by the Senate

Sponsor:  Sen. Jud Gilbert, II

House Committee:  Agriculture

Senate Committee:  Technology and Energy

Complete to 5-2-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5952 AS INTRODUCED 4-19-06, AND SENATE BILL 1109 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 4-20-06

The bills would repeal Section 124 (MCL 207.1124) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act.  The section prohibits a person from selling or knowingly purchasing any motor fuel or other product for use in the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle for use on public roads and highways of this state that does not meet standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials.  The section also states that it is the responsibility of transporters or their agents to dispose of motor fuel or other products that do not comply with ASTM standards in accordance with state and federal law.  The act further provides that a person who knowingly violates or knowingly aids and abets another to violate the section is guilty of a felony.

Both bills are tie-barred to Senate Bill 1074. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no apparent fiscal impact on the state or local units of government. 

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.