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2009 SESSION
HB 2629 Antifreeze bittering agent; engine coolant, etc., manufactured after Jan. 1, 2011, must contain.
Introduced by: M. Kirkland Cox | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Antifreeze bittering agent; penalty. Requires that any engine coolant or antifreeze that is manufactured after January 1, 2011, and sold within the Commonwealth that contains more than 10 percent ethylene glycol contain denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent in order to render the coolant or antifreeze unpalatable. The measure does not apply to sales of motor vehicles that contain engine coolant or antifreeze, to certain wholesale containers, to engine coolant or antifreeze reformulated through on-site recycling, or to engine coolant or antifreeze that is purchased pursuant to military specifications. Violations are subject to a civil penalty of up to $100 per violation. The measure will become effective January 1, 2011.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Antifreeze bittering agent; penalty. Requires that any engine coolant or antifreeze that is manufactured after January 1, 2011, or sold within the Commonwealth that contains more than 10 percent ethylene glycol contain denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent in order to render the coolant or antifreeze unpalatable. The measure does not apply to sales of motor vehicles that contain engine coolant or antifreeze, certain wholesale containers, or engine coolant or antifreeze reformulated through on-site recycling. Violations are subject to a civil penalty of up to $100 per violation. The measure will become effective January 1, 2011.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Antifreeze bittering agent; penalty. Requires that any engine coolant or antifreeze that is manufactured or sold within the Commonwealth contain a bittering agent in order to render the coolant or antifreeze unpalatable.