Ohio § 3704.12

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3704.12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3704.12.

(A) Subject to division (C) of this section, on or after July 1, 2005, no person shall

sell or deliver to any distributor within this state, or import into this state for

sale in this state, any motor vehicle fuel containing methyl tertiary butyl ether

(MTBE) in quantities greater than one-half of one per cent by volume. (B) The attorney general, upon the request of the director of environmental protection,

shall commence an action for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction

against any person violating or threatening to violate division (A) of this section.  The court may grant temporary as well as permanent injunctive relief. (C) The prohibitions of this section shall not operate unless the United States environmental

protection agency grants a waiver allowing this state to control or prohibit the use

of MTBE in motor vehicle fuels.  The director of environmental protection shall apply for this waiver in a timely

manner in order to obtain it before July 1, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3704.12

What does Ohio Revised Code § 3704.12 cover?

Section 3704.12 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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