Bill > HB2459

This bill amends existing law to establish comprehensive fire safety regulations for mobile food preparation vehicles operating in Oklahoma. The bill requires all such vehicles to comply with the most current adopted fire codes and mandates the use of portable fire extinguishers, specifically a six-liter Class K-rated extinguisher for cooking equipment involving solid fuels, animal or vegetable oils, or combinations thereof. The State Fire Marshal is given jurisdiction to conduct annual inspections of mobile food preparation vehicles across the state, with more frequent inspections in counties with populations over 400,000. Upon passing inspection, vehicles will receive an operational permit decal. The bill allows the State Fire Marshal to revoke vehicle operations if they are deemed unsafe and prevents local jurisdictions from creating additional fire safety regulations, with the exception of counties over 400,000 in population. The legislation also maintains the authority of other state agencies like the Department of Health to regulate mobile food vehicles through their existing licensing and regulatory frameworks. The provisions of this bill will expire on January 1, 2026, after which all mobile food preparation vehicles must comply with state-adopted fire codes, and the State Fire Marshal is authorized to create implementation rules that will have uniform application across Oklahoma.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2459&Session=2600