Bill > LD1179

This bill modifies existing safety regulations by expanding the Commissioner of Public Safety's authority to include specific safety rules for recreational vehicles, as defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 1192. The bill adds recreational vehicles to the existing jurisdiction over fire safety in buildings and structures, and introduces a new provision that makes violations of these safety rules a strict liability crime, which means that a person can be found guilty regardless of intent or knowledge. The bill also requires the Department of Public Safety's Office of the State Fire Marshal to notify the legislative committee with jurisdiction over housing matters if they plan to adopt the NFPA standard 1192 through rulemaking. A violation of these safety rules would be classified as a Class E crime, which typically carries lighter penalties compared to more serious criminal offenses. The bill aims to enhance fire safety standards for recreational vehicles and ensure proper notification and enforcement of these standards.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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