Requiring certain percentages of new motor vehicles sold at retail in the state to be flexible fuel vehicles, and making penalties applicable

This bill requires that on and after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2027, at least percent of all new motor vehicles sold by a licensed dealer in new motor vehicles shall be flexible fuel vehicles. On and after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2030, at least percent of all new motor vehicles sold by a licensed dealer in new motor vehicles shall be flexible fuel vehicles. On and after January 1, 2030, all new motor vehicles sold by a licensed dealer in new motor vehicles shall be flexible fuel vehicles. A flexible fuel vehicle is a motor vehicle that is powered by an engine capable of operating using E-85 gasoline. A person who violates the provisions of the bill is guilty of a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,500 or by imprisonment not to exceed days, and is subject to having the person’s motor vehicle dealer license revoked or suspended.