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 allows for a maximum sentence of four months of imprisonment and a fine of up to $750.

The bill would remove the existing provision that classifies violations of this section as a class 3 misdemeanor, thereby updating the legal consequences for unauthorized actions related to liquefied petroleum gas containers. The changes would take effect on the general effective date, aligning the penalties with the severity of the offense as determined by the new classification.

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