The following provisions apply to the sale of MTBE in the State.

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

   [PL 2003, c. 638, §4 (NEW).]

2. 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. 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).]

PL 2003, c. 638, §4 (NEW).