119-26.3. MTBE in motor fuels prohibited.
(a) Definitions. - As used in this section:
(1) "Motor fuel" has the same meaning as in G.S. 105-449.60.
(2) "MTBE" means the fuel additive methyl tertiary butyl ether.
(b) Prohibition; De Minimis Exception. - No person shall knowingly add MTBE to any motor fuel manufactured, distributed, stored, sold, or offered for sale in this State. No person shall manufacture, distribute, store, sell, or offer for sale motor fuel that contains a concentration of MTBE of more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) by volume in this State. The presence of MTBE in a motor fuel caused solely by incidental commingling of the motor fuel with other motor fuel that contains MTBE during transfer or storage of the motor fuel does not constitute a violation of this section.
(c) Transportation Through State Not Prohibited. - This section shall not be construed to prohibit the transport of motor fuel containing MTBE through this State.
(d) Rules. - The Gasoline and Oil Inspection Board shall adopt rules to implement this section. (2005-93, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 119 - Gasoline and Oil Inspection and Regulation
Article 3 - Gasoline and Oil Inspection.
§ 119-15 - Definitions that apply to Article.
§ 119-15.1 - List of persons who must have a license.
§ 119-15.2 - How to apply for a license.
§ 119-16.3 - Certain kerosene sales prohibited.
§ 119-18 - Inspection tax and distribution of the tax proceeds.
§ 119-19 - Authority of Secretary to cancel or revoke a license.
§ 119-21 - On failure to report, Secretary may determine tax.
§ 119-25 - Inspectors, clerks and assistants.
§ 119-26.1 - Content of motor fuels and reformulated gasoline.
§ 119-26.3 - MTBE in motor fuels prohibited.
§ 119-28 - Regulations for sale of substitutes.
§ 119-29 - Rules and regulations of Board available to interested parties.
§ 119-30 - Establishment of laboratory for analysis of inspected products.
§ 119-31 - Payment for samples taken for inspection.
§ 119-32 - Powers and authority of inspectors.
§ 119-34 - Responsibility of retailers for quality of products.
§ 119-35 - Adulteration of products offered for sale.
§ 119-36 - Certified copies of official tests admissible in evidence.
§ 119-37 - Retail dealers required to keep copies of invoices and delivery tickets.
§ 119-38 - Prosecution of offenders.
§ 119-39 - Violation a misdemeanor.
§ 119-43 - Display required on containers used in making deliveries.
§ 119-45 - Certain laws adopted as part of Article.