38 §585-I. MTBE

38 ME Rev Stat § 585-I (2019) (N/A)
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§585-I. MTBE

The following provisions apply to the sale of MTBE in the State.   [PL 2003, c. 638, §4 (NEW).]

1.  Definition.  For purposes of this section, "MTBE" means the gasoline oxygenate methyl tertiary butyl ether.

[PL 2003, c. 638, §4 (NEW).]

2.  Prohibition on sale.  Beginning January 1, 2007, a person may not sell, offer for sale, distribute or blend in this State gasoline that contains more than 1/2 of 1% by volume MTBE that is intended for sale to ultimate consumers in this State.

[PL 2003, c. 638, §4 (NEW).]

3.  Emergency order.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, whenever the commissioner finds that a danger to public health or safety exists due to low supply of gasoline in the State, the commissioner may issue an emergency order waiving the sales prohibition in subsection 2.

[PL 2003, c. 638, §4 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2003, c. 638, §4 (NEW).