SB13 Alabama 2011 Session

Under existing law, antifreeze and other engine coolants are not required to contain a bittering agent so as to render them unpalatable

This bill would require all antifreeze or other engine coolants sold in this state to contain the bitter agent denatonium benzoate

This bill would provide a limitation of liability to a manufacturer, distributor, recycler, or seller of antifreeze or other engine coolant for any loss resulting from the inclusion of denatonium benzoate in its antifreeze or like engine coolant so long as it is present in the proper concentrations

This bill would provide exceptions

This bill would prohibit local laws and ordinances that impose requirements in addition to the requirements imposed in this bill

To require certain engine coolants and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable; to require a manufacturer to maintain certain records; to provide a limitation of liability; to provide exceptions; and to prohibit certain local laws and ordinances that impose different standards.