The bill amends the regulation of liquefied petroleum gases in Arkansas by repealing several existing sections of the Arkansas Code, specifically sections 15-75-107, 15-75-108, 15-75-208, 15-75-401, 15-75-402, 15-75-403, 15-75-407, and others. These repealed sections included provisions related to the odorization of gas, safety meetings for employees, standards for containers, and requirements for retail sellers to furnish account statements to customers. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions, including a requirement for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to mandate training for employees of permit holders, with stipulations for proof of training and consequences for non-compliance.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing sections to enhance the authority of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, allowing it to adopt National Fire Protection Association Standards and to accept employee certifications from reciprocal states. It also removes the requirement for applicants for various class permits to provide certified or notarized financial statements compiled within a specific timeframe. The effective date for the changes outlined in the bill is set for April 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB 275: 15-75-107, 15-75-108, 15-75-207, 15-75-208, 15-75-304(d), 15-75-305(k), 15-75-308(b), 15-75-309(d), 15-75-311(b), 15-75-316(b), 15-75-401, 15-75-403, 15-75-402, 15-75-407, 19-6-301(32)