HB 426 -- Propane Safety

Sponsor:  Parson

This bill establishes the Missouri Propane Safety Act.  In its
main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Establishes the seven-member Missouri Propane Safety
Commission within the Department of Agriculture and specifies the
criteria for membership, term of office, and procedures for
removal from office;

(2)  Requires the commission to employ a director and allows the
commission to hire additional staff;

(3)  Authorizes the commission to regulate propane under
Chapter 323, RSMo, promulgate rules in accordance with
Section 323.020, and conduct hearings and regulate disputes
arising under the chapter;

(4)  Requires the commission to undertake various functions
including the development of propane safety plans, the receipt of
private and federal funds, and the general supervision and
representation of Missouri in all matters arising under
Chapter 323;

(5)  Authorizes the director to conduct investigations, subpoena
witnesses, require attendance at hearings, inspect premises, and
produce reports;

(6)  Specifies the criteria for setting an initial fee for the
funding of inspections of propane installations and allows the
commission and director to change the fee structure as specified
in the bill;

(7)  Allows the commission to set fees for permits, licenses, and
certificates required by Chapter 323 and to change the fee
structure every two years;

(8)  Requires funds to be used solely for the enforcement of
Chapter 323 and prohibits the use of funds for lobbying; and

(9)  Allows the director to impose specified civil penalties and
issue cease and desist orders.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:19 am