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2018 SESSION
HB 1136 Aboveground chemical storage tanks; local ordinance, inspection.
Introduced by: Sam Rasoul | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
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.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/18 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104048D
- 01/10/18 House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/17/18 House: Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #1
- 02/13/18 House: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns