February 1, 2005, Introduced by Rep. Mayes and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961,"
(MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding sections 2975 and 2976.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 2975. A person who stores anhydrous ammonia in a
protected manner for agricultural purposes is not liable for
personal injury, including death, or property damage that would not
have occurred but for the theft of the anhydrous ammonia from the
person.
Sec. 2976. As used in section 2975:
(a) "Anhydrous ammonia" means an inorganic compound that does
not contain water and consists of 1 nitrogen atom and 3 hydrogen
atoms.
(b) "In a protected manner" means either of the following:
(i) In a tank that is properly equipped with a functioning tank
or valve lock.
(ii) With a substance added to the anhydrous ammonia that is or
that contains a dye that will, on release from the container that
holds the anhydrous ammonia, stain objects that it comes in contact
with, including skin and clothing, in a highly visible manner.