If this bill were to become law, it would amend section 36-1624.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the penalties associated with the unauthorized handling of liquefied petroleum gas containers. Currently, the law classifies such violations as a class 3 misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 days imprisonment and a fine of up to $500. The bill proposes to increase this penalty to a class 2 misdemeanor, which allows for a maximum sentence of four months imprisonment and a fine of up to $750.
Additionally, the bill would remove the existing provision that specifies violations of this section as a class 3 misdemeanor, thereby streamlining the legal language and reinforcing the increased penalties for unauthorized filling, evacuating, or defacing of liquefied petroleum gas containers. The changes would take effect on the general effective date of the legislation.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 36-1624.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-1624.01