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HB1136

Aboveground chemical storage tanks; local ordinance, inspection.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Sam Rasoul (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Aboveground chemical storage tanks.

Authorizes localities to adopt an ordinance that makes it unlawful for any person to construct, maintain, or use any aboveground chemical storage tank (ACST) having a capacity of 250 gallons or more without obtaining a permit from the local fire official. The penalty for violating the ordinance shall not exceed a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to adopt regulations requiring that the inspection, repair, alteration, or reconstruction of any such ACST comply with API 653 Standard or an appropriate equivalent standard for any tank too small to be governed by API 653. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/10/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104048D
  • 01/10/2018 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
  • 01/17/2018 - House: Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #1
  • 02/09/2018 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB1136)
  • 02/13/2018 - House: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns

Full text and vote history:

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