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Expired, Repealed, and Archived Arizona Incentives and Laws

The following is a list of expired, repealed, and archived incentives, laws, regulations, funding opportunities, or other initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or air quality.

Biodiesel Blend Labeling Requirement

The following was repealed by House Bill 2057, 2010: Motor fuel dispensers used to dispense biodiesel blends of up to 5% must be labeled to indicate that the fuel dispensed may contain up to 5% biodiesel. (Reference House Bill 2330, 2009, and Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2083)

Biodiesel Production and Labeling Specifications

The following was repealed by House Bill 2057, 2010: Biodiesel sold in Arizona must meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification D6751. Blends of biodiesel sold in Arizona must meet the D975 specifications established by ASTM. Blenders of biodiesel must submit monthly reports on the percentage of biodiesel in the final blend as well as verify the quality of biodiesel to the Director of the Department of Weights and Measures. A person who dispenses biodiesel or ultra low sulfur diesel must label the dispenser with the volume percentage of biodiesel in the final product in addition to the sulfur content. (Reference Senate Bill 1455, 2007, and Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2083 and 41-2051)

E85 Quality and Labeling Specifications

The following was repealed by House Bill 2621, 2008: Ethanol blenders and retailers must ensure that E85 blended or sold complies with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification D5798-99. Fuel dispensers and pump nozzles for E85 must display a notice stating that the fuel is for use only in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). If all notices are displayed properly, a retail seller of E85 shall not be held liable if a consumer places E85 in a non-FFV. Motor fuel producers must provide a report to the state Department of Weights and Measures including, but not limited to, the following information: the amount of E85 produced, used, or sold each month, and the fuel quality parameters of the ethanol and gasoline used in the blend. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2122.01)

Natural Gas School Bus Fund

For fiscal year 2005-2006, excess revenues received as a result of vehicle emissions inspection fee requirements are to be deposited in the state air quality fund for the purpose of awarding grants to school districts for the incremental cost of purchasing new natural gas school buses or to purchase/retrofit school buses with diesel particulate filters. (Reference House Bill 2591, 2006 and Arizona Revised Statutes 49-551)