527.22 – Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Council Established; Membership; Duties and Responsibilities.
527.22 Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Council established; membership; duties and responsibilities.— (1) The Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Council is established. (2)(a) The commissioner shall appoint members of the council from a list of nominees submitted by qualified industry organizations. The commissioner may require such reports or documentation as is necessary to document […]
527.23 – Marketing Orders; Referendum Requirements; Assessments.
527.23 Marketing orders; referendum requirements; assessments.— (1) Subject to the legislative restrictions and limitations set forth in this act, any marketing order issued by the department may contain any or all of the following provisions: (a) Provisions for the establishment of plans and programs for advertising, sales promotion, and education to maintain present markets or to create new […]
527.15 – Conduct of Proceedings; Record Costs.
527.15 Conduct of proceedings; record costs.—The state’s portion of the cost of the stenographic record and transcription of department proceedings shall be paid out of the General Inspection Trust Fund. Any sums received from parties for copies of the stenographic record shall be deposited by the department into the State Treasury to the credit of such […]
527.16 – Witnesses and Evidence.
527.16 Witnesses and evidence.— (1) As to the subject of any examination or investigation being conducted by the department, or an examiner appointed by it, the department may administer oaths, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and receive oral and documentary evidence and shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, and require by subpoena […]
527.20 – Short Title and Purpose.
527.20 Short title and purpose.— (1) Sections 527.20-527.23 may be cited as the “Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Act.” (2) It is the finding of the Legislature that: (a) Educating propane gas producers, distributors, and consumers about propane gas and about the mechanical, technical, and safety practices related to propane gas and propane gas equipment furthers the […]
527.21 – Definitions Relating to Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Act.
527.21 Definitions relating to Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Act.—As used in ss. 527.20-527.23, the term: (1) “Council” means the Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Council created by this act. (2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture or the commissioner’s designee. (3) “Dealer” means a business engaged primarily in selling propane gas and its appliances […]
527.061 – Inspection of Buildings, Systems, Equipment, Vehicles, or Premises.
527.061 Inspection of buildings, systems, equipment, vehicles, or premises.—The department may inspect, at any reasonable hour, any facility, building, system, equipment, vehicle, or premises where liquefied petroleum gas or equipment therefor is offered for sale, stored, transported, or being repaired or installed, to determine if there is any violation of this chapter or of any rules […]
527.062 – Investigation and Safety Promotion; Authority of Department.
527.062 Investigation and safety promotion; authority of department.— (1) The department may investigate the cause and circumstances of any accident involving loss of life, personal injury, or property damage when there is reasonable cause to believe that liquefied petroleum gas or equipment was involved. The department shall have the authority to take samples or evidence on or […]
527.065 – Notification of Accidents; Leak Calls.
527.065 Notification of accidents; leak calls.— (1) Immediately upon discovery, all liquefied petroleum gas licensees shall notify the department of any liquefied petroleum gas-related accident involving a liquefied petroleum gas licensee or customer account: (a) Which caused a death or personal injury requiring professional medical treatment; (b) Where uncontrolled ignition of liquefied petroleum gas resulted in death, personal injury, […]
527.067 – Responsibilities of Persons Engaged in Servicing Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment and Systems and Consumers, End Users, or Owners of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment or Systems.
527.067 Responsibilities of persons engaged in servicing liquefied petroleum gas equipment and systems and consumers, end users, or owners of liquefied petroleum gas equipment or systems.— (1) All persons engaged in the business of servicing, testing, repairing, maintaining, or installing liquefied petroleum gas equipment and systems shall initially present proof of licensure to consumers, owners, or end […]