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Natural Gas and Propane Deregulation |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Mississippi
The transmission, sale, or distribution of natural gas and distribution or sale of propane is deregulated when used as motor vehicle fuel. (Reference Mississippi Code 77-3-3 and 77-3-11)
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Mississippi |
Installation of Alternative Fuel Components in Vehicles |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Mississippi
A propane or compressed natural gas (CNG) carburetion system installer who collects an installation service fee must hold an installer's license from the State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board (Board) and must notify the Board of any applicable installation. The Board or the Mississippi Insurance Department must inspect propane or CNG carburetion systems not installed by a qualified installer or manufacturer. Regardless of installer, a field inspector must inspect all propane and CNG carburetion systems installed on public transportation vehicles, including school buses. The Board may require the inspection of any propane or CNG carburetion systems installed on other vehicle types as necessary, and all installations must comply with its rules and regulations. (Reference Mississippi Code 75-57-47)
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Mississippi |
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Definitions and Requirements |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Mississippi
All producers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers of biodiesel, biodiesel blends, and renewable diesel blends must register their product with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (Department) 30 days before selling the product. All biodiesel and biodiesel blends offered for sale must be appropriately and conspicuously labeled. Blends up to 5% biodiesel (B5) must be labeled "may contain up to 5% biodiesel;" blends of B6 to B20 must identify the volume percentage of biodiesel; and blends over B20 must identify the volume percentage of biodiesel and be labeled "consult vehicle manufacturer fuel recommendations." Biodiesel is defined as an oxygenated fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids from biologically derived oil and fats. A biodiesel blend is defined as a fuel comprised of a specified ratio of biodiesel with petroleum-based fuel. Biodiesel and biodiesel blends must meet specifications set by the Department. Renewable diesel is defined as a conventional diesel fuel substitute produced from nonpetroleum renewable resources. (Reference Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Regulations Subpart 4, Chapter 8, Section 113)
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Mississippi |
Ethanol Labeling Requirement |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Mississippi
All gasoline containing 1% or more ethanol by volume offered for sale must be conspicuously identified as "with ethanol" or "containing ethanol." (Reference Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Regulations Subpart 4, Chapter 8, Section 106)
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Mississippi |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Decals |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Mississippi
Any person operating a vehicle that is fueled by CNG must obtain and display a user's decal from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. Vehicle owners must apply for a decal within 15 days of purchasing a CNG vehicle or converting a vehicle to operate on CNG, and the decals are issued on an annual basis. Owners may not obtain a privilege license tag from their county tax collectors unless they have filed an application for the natural gas user's decal or their vehicle bears a current decal. (Reference Mississippi Code 27-59-3 and 27-59-29)
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