This bill establishes a prohibition against state and local regulations that restrict the use or sale of fuel-powered equipment based on the specific fuel source used to power such equipment. It defines "fuel source" to include various substances like biofuels, diesel, gasoline, hydrogen, and renewable fuels, as well as energy sources for electric motors. The bill explicitly states that government entities, including state departments and political subdivisions, cannot adopt or enforce regulations that limit a person's ability to possess, store, transfer, acquire, operate, maintain, repair, or reuse fuel-powered equipment solely due to its fuel source.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any regulation that violates this prohibition is deemed void and unenforceable. It further amends existing laws to ensure that counties and cities are also restricted from enacting regulations that govern fuel-powered equipment in a manner inconsistent with the new provisions. The bill aims to protect the rights of individuals and businesses regarding the use and sale of fuel-powered equipment, regardless of the fuel source.

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Introduced: 7E.5, 364.3