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oxygenated fuel; federal approval; extension

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2024

CHAPTER 70

HOUSE BILL 2370

An Act

amending Laws 2017, chapter 295, section 3, as amended by Laws 2022, chapter 177, section 12; relating to the environment.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Laws 2017, chapter 295, section 3, as amended by Laws 2022, chapter 177, section 12 is amended to read:

Sec. 3. Conditional enactment; notice

A. Section 3-3493, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by laws 2017, chapter 295, section 2, does not become effective unless on or before July 1, 2024 2027 the United States environmental protection agency approves the proposed modifications to the gasoline fuel formulation requirements as part of the state implementation plan for air quality.

B. The director of the department of environmental quality shall notify in writing the director of the Arizona legislative council on or before October 1, 2024 2027 either:

1. Of the date on which the condition was met.

2. That the condition was not met.

Sec. 2. Emergency

This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by law.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 2, 2024.

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 2, 2024.