This 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. The repealed sections included provisions related to the odorization of gas, safety meetings for employees, standards for containers, and requirements for retail sellers to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 modifies existing sections to streamline the regulatory framework, such as changing the terminology from "transportation and delivery examination" to "employee certification" and removing the requirement for applicants for various class permits to provide certified financial statements.

New provisions are introduced, including a requirement for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to mandate training for employees of permit holders, with stipulations for proof of training during permit renewals and consequences for non-compliance. The bill also allows the board to adopt National Fire Protection Association Standards through rulemaking. 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)
Act 441: 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)