May 6, 2003, Introduced by Rep. Wenke and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled
"Motor fuels quality act,"
(MCL 290.641 to 290.650d) by adding section 4b.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 4b. A retail dealer shall not transfer, sell,
2 dispense, or offer gasoline for sale in this state unless the
3 pump dispensing the gasoline is posted with a notice that warns
4 the consumer of the risk of fire from static electricity buildup
5 and informs the consumer of ways to minimize the risk of fire
6 from static electricity buildup. A person who violates this
7 section is liable for a civil fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for
8 each day of the continuance of the violation.