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 […]
527.22 – 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 […]
527.04 – Proof of Insurance Required.
527.04 Proof of insurance required.— (1) Before any license is issued, except to a category IV dealer in appliances and equipment or a category III liquefied petroleum gas cylinder exchange operator, the applicant must deliver to the department satisfactory evidence that the applicant is covered by a primary policy of bodily injury liability and property damage liability […]
527.055 – General Powers and Duties.
527.055 General powers and duties.— (1) The department is empowered to enforce all provisions of this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter relating to: (a) The safe handling, installing, storing, selling, utilizing, transporting, servicing, testing, repairing, or maintaining of liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied petroleum gas equipment, and liquefied petroleum gas systems. (b) Reasonable standards of competency required […]
527.06 – Rules.
527.06 Rules.— (1) The department may adopt rules necessary to effectuate any of the statutory duties of the department in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare and to promote the safe handling of liquefied petroleum gas and proper installation, storing, selling, utilizing, transporting, servicing, testing, repairing, and maintaining of liquefied petroleum gas equipment and systems. […]
527.0605 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bulk Storage Locations; Jurisdiction.
527.0605 Liquefied petroleum gas bulk storage locations; jurisdiction.— (1) The provisions of this chapter apply to liquefied petroleum gas bulk storage locations when: (a) A single container in the bulk storage location has a capacity of 2,000 gallons or more; (b) The aggregate container capacity of the bulk storage location is 4,000 gallons or more; or (c) A container or […]