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 The repealed sections included provisions related to the odorization of gas, safety meetings for employees, standards for containers, and requirements for retail sellers to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 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 updates the authority of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to promulgate rules and adopt National Fire Protection Association Standards. It also modifies the requirements for permit applications by removing the need for certified or notarized financial statements for various classes of permits. 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)