If this bill were to become law, it would amend the current statute regarding the unauthorized filling, evacuating, or defacing of liquefied petroleum gas containers. Specifically, it would raise the penalty for such actions from a class 3 misdemeanor, which currently carries a maximum sentence of 30 days of imprisonment and a fine of up to $500, to a class 2 misdemeanor, which has a maximum sentence of four months of imprisonment and a fine of up to $750.

The bill would also remove the existing provision that states a person who violates this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor, thereby updating the legal consequences for these actions to reflect the new classification as a class 2 misdemeanor. The changes would take effect on the general effective date, ensuring that the updated penalties are implemented promptly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-1624.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-1624.01
Chaptered Version: 36-1624.01