Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 22-601 - Engine coolant and antifreeze (Abrogation of section subject to contingency.)(a) A person may not sell or offer to sell any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than 10% ethylene glycol unless the coolant or antifreeze includes not less than 30 parts per million nor more than 50 parts per million denatonium benzoate.(b) The provisions of this section do not apply to the sale of:(1) A motor vehicle that contains engine coolant or antifreeze at the time of sale;(2) A wholesale container of engine coolant or antifreeze designed to contain 55 gallons or more of engine coolant or antifreeze;(3) Engine coolant or antifreeze reformulated through on-site recycling; or(4) Engine coolant or antifreeze purchased in accordance with military specifications.(c)(1) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.(2) Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.2011, ch. 606, §2: If any federal or State agency determines that denatonium benzoate is unsuitable for use due to a danger that it poses to persons, property, or the environment, with no further action required by the General Assembly, this Act shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shall notify the Department of Legislative Services within 5 days after receiving notice of the federal or State agency determination described under this section.