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Prepared by: David Moore, Principal Attorney April 18, 2024
2023 Wisconsin Act 163
[2023 Senate Bill 768]
Self-Dispensing Liquefied
Petroleum Gases and
Compressed Natural Gas Into an
Individual Vehicle Fuel Tank
A rule promulgated by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) prohibits self-service
dispensing by the general public of liquefied petroleum gases and compressed natural gas, among other
gases. The rule allows trained members of the general public to fuel compressed natural gas motor
vehicles through a fueling connection that complies with certain standards.
2023 Wisconsin Act 163 prohibits DSPS from promulgating a rule that does either of the following:
Prohibits self-service dispensing by the general public of compressed natural gas or liquefied
petroleum into an individual vehicle fuel tank.
Requires completion of training to self-service dispense compressed natural gas or liquefied
petroleum gases into an individual vehicle fuel tank.
The act also directs DPSP to promulgate rules that accomplish both of the following:
Ensure that safety requirements under state and federal law are satisfied during self-service
dispensing by the general public of compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases.
Establish requirements for signage that provides step-by-step directions for fueling a vehicle and
advises users of safety requirements for fueling under state and federal law.
A person who owns a device used for self-service dispensing of compressed natural gas or liquefied
petroleum gases must display signage that complies with the requirements above.
Effective date: March 23, 2024
For a full history of the bill, visit the Legislature’s bill history page.
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