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.
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