House Bill No. 2459 amends existing legislation regarding fire safety regulations for mobile food establishments in Oklahoma. The bill establishes that all mobile food preparation vehicles operating before July 1, 2024, which produce smoke or grease-laden vapors, must comply with the most current adopted fire safety codes. It mandates the installation of portable fire extinguishers in these vehicles, specifically requiring a six-liter Class K-rated extinguisher for cooking equipment that uses solid fuels or oils. The bill also stipulates that these vehicles will be under the sole jurisdiction of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal, who will conduct annual inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety standards.

Additionally, the bill extends the provisions related to fire safety for mobile food establishments, which were set to expire on November 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. It allows for the issuance of operational permit decals by the State Fire Marshal upon successful inspection, indicating compliance with the minimum code requirements. The legislation also clarifies that local political subdivisions retain the authority to enforce their own event permits and regulations concerning mobile food preparation vehicles, while ensuring that state rules regarding fire and life safety codes are uniformly applied across Oklahoma. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.