House Bill No. 1157 amends various sections of the Oklahoma Statutes concerning the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The bill empowers the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to investigate LPG-related accidents or fires, requiring immediate notification to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator. It also modifies the structure of the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, eliminating the chief deputy administrator position and introducing new rules for board member appointments and qualifications. Additionally, the bill updates the registration permit process, establishing annual renewal requirements and fees, while specifying that collected fees will be allocated for designated purposes. Provisions regarding refunds of credit fees are removed, and adherence to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for board meetings is mandated.

Further amendments include the introduction of a new Class V permit for miscellaneous permits and the establishment of an annual inspection fee for LPG bulk delivery trucks and trailers. All LPG transporters, distributors, and retailers are required to file certificates of insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. The Administrator is granted peace officer authority for enforcement and is responsible for inspections of LPG systems and containers. The bill also outlines new identification requirements for vehicles transporting LPG and emphasizes safety during the transfer of liquefied petroleum gases. Notably, it replaces previous container authorization requirements with a mandate for registered permit holders to mark their containers for identification, and it requires consumer authorization before filling any container. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
House Committee Substitute: 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Floor (House): 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Floor (Senate): 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Engrossed: 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Enrolled (final version): 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9