This bill amends various sections of the Oklahoma Statutes concerning liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulations, particularly focusing on the roles of the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Key changes include the elimination of the chief deputy administrator position and modifications to the types of meetings the Board can hold, ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. A significant new requirement mandates immediate notification to the State Administrator in the event of accidents or fires involving LPG systems, with a strict one-business-day timeline for such notifications. The bill also revises the registration permit process for LPG activities, establishing new permit classes and associated fees, while removing certain requirements for filling and identifying LPG containers.

Additionally, the bill introduces an annual inspection fee for LPG bulk delivery trucks and trailers, along with penalties for late inspections and fees for re-inspections if a vehicle fails its annual inspection. It requires all LPG businesses to maintain liability insurance, with the Board empowered to set coverage amounts and approve registration applications based on safety knowledge. The bill clarifies the responsibilities of the Administrator in inspecting LPG systems and containers, and it emphasizes the need for proper identification of LPG containers and consumer authorization before filling them. Notably, it mandates that at least one attendant must remain near the transfer connection during liquid transfers, maintaining visual contact with the liquid level gauge and prohibiting entry into enclosures during the process. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9