Bill > SF621

This bill updates various technical definitions and specifications related to gasoline and ethanol in Minnesota state law, primarily focusing on aligning state statutes with the most recent ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) international standards. The bill updates references from older ASTM specifications (such as D4814-11b and D4806-11a) to newer versions (D4814-24a and D4806-21a), which reflect the latest technical requirements for gasoline and ethanol production. The changes apply to definitions of gasoline, ethanol, and blended fuels, specifying requirements for agriculturally derived ethanol, volatility standards, and permissible blending practices. The bill maintains existing restrictions on blending gasoline with certain types of petroleum products and non-ethanol oxygenates, while ensuring that ethanol used in fuel meets strict federal and industry standards for production, denaturing, and quality. These updates help ensure that Minnesota's fuel regulations remain current with national standards and support the state's agricultural ethanol production industry.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0621&ssn=0&y=2025