As for how long it takes to go bad, I try and not let it sit for longer than a month even with Sta-Bil.
That's a little over conservative. I've stored gas in tightly sealed cans with Sta-Bil for over a year with no problems. Maybe cycle it out every six months if you are worried about it. YMMV.
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