§ 15-75-101. Title
This act may be known and cited as the “Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Act”.
§ 15-75-102. Definitions
As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Appliance” means any apparatus or fixture attached to a liquefied petroleum gas plant or system for the purpose of utilizing, burning, or consuming gas contained in the plant or system; (2) “Board” means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; (3) “Container” means any tank or […]
§ 15-75-103. Penalty
Any person violating any of the provisions of this act or any rule adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in a sum of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and, in addition, may be imprisoned for not more than […]
§ 15-75-104. Actions for injunction against violation
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, in accordance with the laws of the state governing injunctions, may maintain an action in the name of the state against any person to enjoin the violation of any provision of this act; provided, no bond shall be required prior to obtaining any such injunction.
§ 15-75-105. Schedule of inspection and registration fees
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board shall have authority to charge the following maximum fees for the inspection or registration of the following: (1) Containers of fifty (50) water gallon capacity or less $ 5.00 Over fifty (50) water gallon through one hundred twenty (120) gallon capacity 10.00 Over one hundred twenty (120) water gallon through […]
§ 15-75-106. Disposition of funds
(a) All moneys collected as liquefied petroleum gas inspection, registration, permit, or other fees under the provisions of this subchapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury, and the Treasurer of State shall credit the moneys to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fund. (b) All moneys deposited in the fund shall be used for the maintenance, […]
§ 15-75-107. Odorization of gas
All liquefied petroleum gases shall be effectively odorized with a distinctive agent at the time of manufacture by the use of an approved chemical agent of such character as to positively indicate the presence of gas in concentrations not to exceed one-fifth (1/5) of the lowest limit of flammability of such gas, except where used […]
§ 15-75-108. Dealers’ safety meetings for employees
Each dealer authorized to engage in the liquefied petroleum gas business generally in this state, in conjunction with representatives of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, an insurance company, or other recognized safety organization, shall conduct with all employees handling liquefied petroleum gases one (1) general safety meeting during each twelve-month period.
§ 15-75-109. Liability of persons rendering aid with respect to accidents involving transportation of compressed gases
(a) Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity shall be liable in civil damages as a result of acts taken in the course of rendering care, assistance, or advice with respect to an incident creating a danger to person, property, or the environment as a result […]
§ 15-75-110. Reports
Reports of the sales, shipment, and installation of containers and systems shall be made by manufacturers, jobbers, and dealers on such forms and in such manner as may be provided by rule of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board.
§ 15-75-111. Discretionary suspension of inspection and registration fees
If the balance of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fund reaches five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board shall have the discretion to dispense with all inspection and registration fees for a one-year period. At the expiration of the one-year period, if the balance of the fund is is below five hundred thousand […]
§ 15-75-112. Affirmative defense
(a) As used in this section: (1) “Liquefied petroleum gas equipment” means any appliance, equipment, or piping system that uses, stores, or transports liquefied petroleum gas; and (2) “Liquefied petroleum gas provider” means any person or entity engaged in the business of supplying, handling, transporting, or selling liquefied petroleum gas. (b) A liquefied petroleum gas […]