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OK SB1613

OK SB1613
Liquefied petroleum gas; modifying provisions related to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Effective date.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to liquefied petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring notifications of certain accidents or fires; requiring notification be sent within certain time frame; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.2, which relates to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator; removing certain appointed position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.3, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; modifying statutory references; modifying types of meetings that can be designated; requiring meetings adhere to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; making language gender neutral; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.4), which relates to registration permits; modifying statutory references; modifying list of permit classes; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.5), which relates to fees for refillable cylinders; requiring fees be used for certain purpose; modifying list of entities required to pay fee; removing language regarding refunds of credit fees; authorizing the Board to promulgate certain administrative rules; requiring flat fee for certain containers; defining term; authorizing Administrator to adopt certain system; authorizing assessment of certain penalty; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.7, which relates to inspections; modifying reference to certain appointed position; requiring certain law enforcement certification for certain position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.9, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.9), which relates to specifications for commercial propane, butane, and mixtures; removing certain requirements for filling, using, and identifying containers; requiring certain identifying marks on containers; requiring certain authorizations; updating statutory language and references; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies various provisions related to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulation in Oklahoma, aiming to enhance safety, clarify responsibilities, and update administrative processes. Key changes include granting the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration the authority to investigate LPG accidents and fires, with mandatory immediate notification from local authorities within one business day to allow for pre-disturbance investigations. The bill also removes the position of "chief deputy administrator," streamlines requirements for appointed personnel, and makes language gender-neutral. It updates statutory references and modifies the types of meetings the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board can hold, ensuring they comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Furthermore, the bill revises the list of permit classes for LPG businesses, introduces a new "Food Truck Permit" (Class V), and establishes a flat annual fee for containers in cylinder exchange cabinets, defining what constitutes a cylinder exchange cabinet. It also clarifies that fees collected are to be used for inspection costs and authorizes the Board to create administrative rules for fees and container identification systems. The bill also mandates that certain law enforcement certification, specifically from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), is required for administrators, deputy administrators, and safety code enforcement officers to have peace officer powers. Finally, it removes outdated requirements for filling and identifying containers, instead requiring registered permit holders to conspicuously mark their containers for easy identification and obtain authorization before filling another permit holder's container, while always requiring consumer authorization.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

First Reading (on 02/17/2026)

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