About the Commission
AGENCY MISSION STATEMENT:
§52-420.22 which was adopted by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1994.
“The purpose of the Commission is to coordinate marketing and research activities of the L P Gas industry and to promote safety through programs and education.”
Essentially all of the programs and activities of the L P Gas Commission are designed to improve safety and public education related to L P Gas or odorized propane. Since it is national in scope, and since it has substantially more funding, this Commission defers to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) in the area of propane research including the development of propane-fueled engines. The L P Gas Commission is the principal source for consumer safety/education materials in this state. It is also the principal source for L P Gas training and for LP Gas training materials.
Oklahoma Propane Consumer Guide
The Commission also provides a variety of marketing tools to assist the industry. Since its inception, the Commission has provided free of charge over 400,000 pamphlets, booklets and brochures designed to educate and inform the users of propane. The Oklahoma Propane Consumer Guide provides information ranging from the characteristics of propane, to pricing, to selecting a propane supplier. This is an excellent guide to the safe use of propane and is available free of charge through the Commission or through local propane marketers.
Marketing Rebates
Water Heater Rebate
Nothing gets the attention of a wise shopper better than something for nothing. That’s almost the way the Commission’s rebate programs work. Just by making the wise decision to use propane, you can qualify for sizeable rebates. For example, the Commission offers $100.00 rebate on the purchase of a propane water heater. That certainly takes some of the sting out of a new or replacement unit. Since 1997, the Commission has issued nearly 20,000 water heater rebates totaling more than $4,000,000. To Order A Water Heater Rebate Application
Media Rebate
If you’re a propane marketer, you’re bound to be interested in the Commission’s media rebate program. For pre-approved advertising, the Commission will rebate up to 50% of the cost of the ad. To Order A Media Rebate Application
Safety Activities
One of the Commission’s main charges and probably the principal reason this Commission was approved by the Oklahoma Legislature is to coordinate safety activities. The Commission’s safety programs range from training and education for propane marketers and employees to materials that encourage the safe use of propane.
Regulator Rebates
The Commission provides $50 to help replace any out-of-date or faulty regulator. Although propane accidents are rare, faulty regulators are often the cause. Since 1997, the Commission has provided nearly 40,000 regulator rebates equaling almost $2 Million. To Order a Regulator Rebate Application
Important Propane Safety Information For You and Your Family
The latest propane safety advisory comes in the form of a brochure produced by the Propane Education and Research Council and made available at no cost by the LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission. The 8-panel brochure folds to fit inside a #10 envelope and includes important safety information including a scratch and sniff feature designed to familiarize customers with the smell of propane. Customers and marketers can order copies of the brochure by contacting the LP Gas Commission or by using the order form available on this website.
Form 4 Safety Check
The Commission also provides the Form 4 Safety Check in triplicate at no charge to propane marketers. These forms make safety checks that much easier. As each of the triplicate pages indicates, its either the LP Gas Administration’s copy, the dealer copy, or the customer copy. The customer copy also features a safety/duty-to-warn notice. Thus far, more than 1 million have been provided to propane dealers free of charge. To Order Form 4 Safety Check Forms
Management Safety Seminars
The Commission is also active in the training and education of propane marketers and their employees. We now offer online training so marketers can here.
OK State Statutes
§52-420.20. Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act”.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994.
§52-420.21. Definitions.
As used in the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act:
1. “Commission” means the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission;
2. “Cargo container” means any receptacle mounted on a transport vehicle, including a bobtail or semitrailer designed and used for the transportation or storage of liquefied petroleum gas, but shall not include the motor fuel tank of the vehicle;
3. “First sale” means the first transaction within the State of Oklahoma in which ownership of odorized liquefied petroleum gas transfers from seller to purchaser;
4. “Importer” means the owner of odorized liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas) at the time of entry into this state from another state or from outside the United States;
5. “Liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas)” means any material that is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons or mixtures of hydrocarbons: propane, propylene, normal butane, isobutane or butylenes;
6. “Loading rack” means any material handling facility where LP gas is loaded into cargo containers, including, but not limited to, gas processing plants, refineries, underground and aboveground bulk storage facilities, pipeline terminals and unattended LP gas dispensing facilities;
7. “Loading rack operator” means the owner or any person or entity controlling the day-to-day operations of the facility. When this person or entity is not the person or entity invoicing the first sale of odorized LP gas dispensed into a cargo container at a loading rack, the person or entity invoicing the first sale of odorized LP gas dispensed into a cargo container at a loading rack shall be considered the loading rack operator;
8. “Person” means any individual, group of individuals, or any partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or employee thereof, or any other entity; and
9. “Time of import” means the time of entry into the State of Oklahoma from another state or from outside the United States.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 2, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 303, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 91, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2002, c. 202, § 6, eff. July 1, 2002.
§52-420.22. Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission – Creation.
A. There is hereby created until July 1, 2015, the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission which shall be subject to the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The purpose of the Commission is to coordinate marketing and research activities of the LP gas industry and to promote safety through programs and education.
B. The Commission shall be subject to review and termination under the Oklahoma Sunset Law prior to July 1, 2012, if at least fifty-one percent (51%) of all Class I LP gas permit holders in the state sign a petition requesting such a review. The petition shall be submitted to the House of Representatives and State Senate committees responsible for sunset review.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 3, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 22, § 1; Laws 2006, c. 41, § 1; Laws 2012, c. 273, § 1.
§52-420.23. Commission membership – Appointment – Qualifications – Geographical distribution – Employment – Term of office – Vacancies – Chairperson – Travel reimbursement.
A. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission shall be composed of at least twelve (12) members. The twelve members shall be LP gas dealers who are holders of a permit from the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration; four to be appointed by the Governor, four to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and four to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appointments of the LP gas dealers from a list of names submitted by the Oklahoma Propane Gas Association.
B. The members of the Commission shall:
1. Be at least twenty-five (25) years of age;
2. Be a resident of the State of Oklahoma; and
3. Have at least five (5) years of active experience in the LP gas industry.
C. The membership of the Commission shall be distributed geographically so that each quadrant of the state is represented equally. Each appointing authority shall make one appointment from each quadrant of the state. The boundaries of the quadrants shall be Interstate 35 and Interstate 40. A person shall be considered as representing a quadrant of the state if the person’s permanent residence is located in the quadrant.
D. Not more than two members of the Commission shall be employed by or represent the same person, business, corporation or entity or any subsidiary of an entity.
E. The initial term of office for members of the Commission shall be as follows: three members for one (1) year, three members for two (2) years and six members for three (3) years.
For the initial appointments which shall be made by September 1, 1994, each appointing authority shall make one appointment for a one-year term, one appointment for a two-year term and two appointments for three-year terms. Thereafter, the terms of the members shall be for three (3) years.
F. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of office in the same manner as the original appointment. The dealer members may be removed from office by a majority vote of the three appointing authorities in a manner as provided by law.
G. After October 1, 1994, the members of the Commission appointed pursuant to subsection A of this section may by majority vote appoint a maximum of three members representing companies which provide goods and services to propane dealers. These additional members shall have full voting rights and privileges and will serve three-year terms. They may be removed from the Commission by a majority vote of the LP gas dealer members of the Commission appointed pursuant to subsection A of this section.
H. The Commission shall at its first meeting elect one of its members as chairperson, who shall preside over meetings of the Commission and perform any other duties as may be required by the Commission.
I. No member of the Commission shall receive a salary or reimbursement for duties performed as a member of the Commission, however members are eligible to receive travel reimbursement as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 4, eff. July 1, 1994.
§52-420.24. Commission powers and duties.
The Commission shall have the power and duty to:
1. Administer and enforce the provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act;
2. Establish an office for the Commission within the State of Oklahoma;
3. Elect a chairperson and whatever other officers may be necessary to direct operations of the Commission;
4. Employ personnel as shall be deemed necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation;
5. Establish and administer the LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund;
6. Approve or disapprove the budget of the Commission;
7. Promulgate rules as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act;
8. Enter into contracts or agreements for studies, research projects, safety programs, experimental work, supplies or other services to carry out the purposes of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act, and incur those expenses necessary to carry out those purposes. Any contract or agreement shall provide that:
a. the person entering the contract or agreement on behalf of the Commission shall develop and submit to the Commission a plan or project together with a budget that shows estimated costs to be incurred for the plan or project, and
b. the person entering the contract or agreement shall keep accurate records of all of its transactions, account for funds received and expended, and make periodic reports to the Commission of activities conducted, and any other reports as the Commission may require;
9. Keep accurate records of all financial transactions performed pursuant to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act. These records shall be audited annually by an independent auditor and an annual report shall be compiled and presented to the Governor;
10. Cooperate with any private, local, state or national commission, organization, agency or group and to make contracts and agreements for joint programs beneficial to the LP gas industry;
11. Accept donations, grants, contributions and gifts from any public or private source and deposit the money in the LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund;
12. Approve or disapprove the investment of any monies in the LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund pursuant to Section 7 of this act; and
13. Keep an accurate record of all assessments collected.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 5, eff. July 1, 1994.
§52-420.25. Commission meetings – Appointment of Director.
A. There shall be an annual meeting of the Commission at which the annual report and proposed budget will be presented. The Commission shall, at the call of the chairperson, hold at least three other regular meetings each year. The chairperson shall establish the time, a manner and place of all meetings and shall provide notice of such meetings. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. In addition, the Commission shall determine the circumstances under which additional meetings of the Commission may be held.
B. The Commission may appoint a Director who shall carry out the provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act. The Director shall not be one of the appointed Commission members.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 6, eff. July 1, 1994.
§52-420.26. LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund.
There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission to be designated the “LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall consist of all monies received by the Commission from assessments received and collected pursuant to Section 420.27 of this title, and donations, grants, contributions and gifts from any public or private source and any monies appropriated by the Oklahoma State Legislature. The Commission may expend funds as provided for by law. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 7, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 277, § 3, emerg, eff. May 25, 1995; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 219.
§52-420.27. Assessment on first sale or import of odorized LP gas – Records of remitted fees – Entry upon business premises – Suspension or revocation of registration permit.
A. To fund the activities of the Commission an assessment shall be imposed on the first sale of odorized LP gas or at the time of import of odorized LP gas into the State of Oklahoma. Each operator of a loading rack on delivery into any cargo container shall collect from the person who purchases the odorized LP gas an assessment in an amount of one-half cent ($0.005) per gallon. Each owner of odorized LP gas, at the time of import into this state, shall be responsible for the payment of the one-half cent ($0.005) per gallon assessment on the volume of LP gas at the time of import.
B. The assessment shall be computed on the net amount of odorized LP gas delivered into a cargo container.
C. Loading rack operators and importers shall maintain sufficient records regarding their LP gas operations to enable the Commission to determine whether the loading rack operators and importers have remitted all fees due under the provisions of subsection A of this section. Loading rack operators and importers shall make such records available to the Commission for inspection and shall maintain such records for the minimum period of time that business records are required to be maintained by the Internal Revenue Service.
D. Upon a determination by a majority vote of the Commission that just cause exists, a representative of the Commission may, at reasonable times and after reasonable notice to the loading rack operator and importer, enter an office, premises or place of business of a loading rack operator or importer to inspect, examine and obtain copies of the LP gas operation records maintained pursuant to subsection C of this section, for the purpose of conducting an audit or investigation or enforcing or administering this act. The loading rack operator or importer or their representative is entitled to be present when the Commission representative enters to make inspections and examinations on the premises of the loading rack operator or importer.
E. The Commission shall serve notice to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator regarding any importer who fails to remit the assessment as required under the provisions of this section. Upon notice and hearing, the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board may suspend or revoke any registration permit issued to the loading rack operator or importer by the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board until all assessments and penalties are paid in full.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 8, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 303, § 2, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 91, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2002, c. 202, § 7, eff. July 1, 2002.
§52-420.28. Assessment collection – Penalties.
A. Each operator of a loading rack or owner of LP gas at the time of import shall, on or before the 25th day of the month following the end of each calendar month, file a report with the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission and remit the amount of assessments required to be collected or paid during the preceding month to the Commission, which shall be deposited in the LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund.
B. Loading rack operators or owners of LP gas at the time of import filing a report or remitting fees later than the 25th day of the month in which fees are due, but within thirty (30) days of the deadline, shall remit a penalty in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of fees originally due and payable.
C. Loading rack operators or owners of LP gas at the time of import filing a report or remitting fees more than thirty (30) days after the deadline shall remit a penalty in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the fees originally due and payable.
D. An additional penalty of seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount of the fees and penalties due and payable will be added to penalties set forth in subsections B and C of this section if the failure to file a report or to remit the fees collected is determined by the Commission to be a result of fraud or an intent to evade the provisions of this act or the rules of the Commission.
E. The Commission shall be responsible for taking appropriate legal actions to collect any assessment which is not paid or is not properly paid. At the request of the Commission, the Attorney General is authorized to take any necessary action to collect any fees or penalties due under the provisions of this act.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 9, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 303, § 3, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 91, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2002, c. 202, § 8, eff. July 1, 2002.
§52-420.29. Assessment refund.
A. Any person subject to the assessment levied by Section 420.27 of this title may request a refund, as provided for in this section, of the assessment paid on the first sale of odorized LP gas for the preceding calendar year. Upon compliance with the provisions of this section and rules promulgated by the Commission, the Commission shall refund to each person requesting a refund the amount of the assessment paid by or on behalf of such person during the preceding calendar year. Refunds made to persons subject to the assessment shall in turn be refunded by the person to each customer based on the percentage of the total volume of LP gas purchased by each customer. As used in this section, “customer” shall mean the end-user who consumes the LP gas.
B. The request for a refund of the assessment for the preceding calendar year must be made during the first calendar month following the calendar year for which the refund is requested. Failure to request a refund during this period shall terminate the right of any person to receive a refund for the assessment paid for the preceding calendar year. The Commission shall give notice of the availability of the refund through press releases or such other means as it deems appropriate.
C. Each person requesting a refund shall execute an affidavit showing the amount of refund requested and the volume of sales of LP gas made by the person to each customer. The Commission may require records to be submitted verifying the volume of sales and may verify the accuracy of the request for refund.
D. No person or company who requests a refund under this section shall be eligible to serve or have a representative serve as a member of the Commission.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 10, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 303, § 4, eff. July 1, 1995.
§52-420.29-1. Exports exempted from assessment.
A. No fee shall be collected on any deliveries of odorized LP gas destined for export out of this state if the LP gas is in continuous movement to a destination outside of this state.
B. Purchasers or representatives of purchasers claiming an exemption under this section must complete a form, provided by the Commission, and return it to the loading rack operator making the exempt delivery. Any purchaser requesting an exemption for a particular load or for all LP gas purchased shall complete a form provided by the Commission. Each loading rack operator shall keep all exemptions forms filed with him or her on file and available for inspection by the Commission for a period of four (4) years.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 303, § 5, eff. July 1, 1995.
§52-420.29-2. Application for refund by purchaser.
Any purchaser who pays a fee to a loading rack operator or owner of LP gas at the time of import on a load of LP gas that is exempt under the provisions of this act may apply to the loading rack operator or owner of the LP gas at the time of import for a refund of the amount paid. To apply for a refund, the purchaser must complete a refund request form provided by the Commission, and return it to the loading rack operator or owner of the LP gas at the time of import who collected the fee. Any loading rack operator or owner of LP gas at the time of import required to refund a fee to a purchaser shall report the amount of the refund to the Commission. All amounts refunded and reported according to the provisions of this act may be deducted from the total amount of fees collected to arrive at the total amount of fees to be remitted to the Commission. All refund amounts reported must be supported by refund request forms kept on file by the loading rack operator and be available for inspection by the Commission for a period of four (4) years.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 303, § 6, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 91, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
§52-420.29-3. Petition to Commission for refund.
Any operator of a loading rack or owner of LP gas at the time of import may petition the Commission for a refund of fees remitted to the Commission in error by filing the proper form and returning to the Commission. The reason for the refund and supporting documentation must accompany the request.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 303, § 7, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 91, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
§52-420.30. Certain programs not preempted – Designation of funds for payment of certain programs.
Nothing in the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act may be construed to preempt or supersede any other program relating to LP gas promotion or marketing organized and operated under the law of the State of Oklahoma or the United States. The provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act applicable to the rules shall be applicable to amendments to the rules. In the event of the establishment of a national program for an assessment on propane sales, the Commission, by majority vote, may elect to designate up to a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the funds collected pursuant to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act to the national program in lieu of an additional assessment as may be required by the national program.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 146, § 11, eff. July 1, 1994.
§52-420.31. Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council – Powers and duties.
A. Effective November 1, 2015, the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission, created pursuant to Section 420.22 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall be terminated and re-created as a private nonprofit successor organization herein referred to as the “Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council” or “Council”. Members serving on the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission on November 1, 2015, shall serve as the governing board of the Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council and shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified. Future members of the Council shall be elected by the membership of the organization pursuant to qualifications and procedures adopted by the Council.
B. The Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council shall perform the same duties and functions as required by the provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act, Section 420.20 et seq. of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes, subject to modifications authorized by this act, and shall have the power and duty to:
1. Employ personnel deemed necessary by the Council, fix the amount and manner of their compensation, and incur other expenses that are necessary and proper to enable the Council to effectively carry out the purposes of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act;
2. Adopt and amend bylaws as necessary to promptly and effectively administer the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act;
3. Retain legal counsel as required;
4. Sue and be sued;
5. Initiate prosecution and civil remedies necessary to collect any assessments due and owing to the Council;
6. Cooperate with local, state, national or international organizations, whether public or private, to promote the liquefied petroleum gas industry;
7. Make such reasonable expenditures of funds as are necessary to carry out the provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act;
8. Call and conduct such meetings and elections as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act;
9. Keep minutes of its meetings and other books and records that clearly reflect all acts and transactions of the Council, including an annual financial report in accordance with general accounting practices;
10. Set the rate of assessment and penalties to be assessed and collected in the same manner as provided in Sections 420.27 and 420.28 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
11. Deposit all monies received by the Council including, but not limited to, assessments, donations and grants in a bank selected by the Council and invest in securities of the state or federal government, certificates of deposit or certificates of any bank, trust company or savings and loan association insured by a federal agency;
12. Establish an office or headquarters as necessary;
13. Purchase, lease, sell, exchange or dispose of real or personal property;
14. Formulate general policies and programs for the education, discovery, promotion and development of markets and industries for the utilization of liquefied petroleum gas;
15. Hire or retain legal counsel to represent the Council in any matter;
16. Borrow money for any lawful purpose;
17. Act separately or in cooperation with any person in developing, carrying out and participating in programs of research, education and promotion designed to encourage the production, marketing and use of liquefied petroleum gas; and
18. Exercise such other powers as necessary to carry out the purpose of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act.
C. 1. The Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council is authorized to receive assessments as provided for in the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act and donations and grants from any source.
2. Money received by the Council may be expended for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act.
3. The Council shall follow the assessment requirements and procedures established in the statutory provisions of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act and the provisions of this act.
D. Funds assessed and collected under this act shall not be expended for use directly or indirectly to promote or oppose the election of any candidate for public office.
E. The Council may investigate conditions that relate to the prompt remittance of the assessment. If the Council determines that a person or company has failed to remit to the Council the required assessment, the Council may independently institute proceedings for recovery of the amount due to the Council or for injunctive or other appropriate relief.
F. A violation of any provision of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act or the provisions of this act is unlawful and may be enjoined by a district court of competent jurisdiction. In any action brought by the Council which results in an injunction against a person and the court determines that such person has violated any provision of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Act or the provisions of this act, the court shall award costs and attorney fees to the Council.
G. 1. All funds accredited to the LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund, established pursuant to Section 420.26 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes, including any encumbered assessments due to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission, equipment and all other property shall transfer from the possession and control of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission created pursuant to Section 420.22 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes to the possession and control of the private nonprofit organization, Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council, created pursuant to subsection A of this section.
2. All funds, equipment and other property so transferred shall no longer be considered state funds or state property and may be transferred or disposed of by the Council without regard to state surplus property laws.
3. Contracts and financial obligations of the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission in effect upon the effective date of this act shall remain in effect until fulfilled.
Added by Laws 2015, c. 369, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
§52-420.51. Renumbered as § 130.11 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.52. Renumbered as § 130.12 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.53. Renumbered as § 130.13 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.54. Renumbered as § 130.14 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.55. Renumbered as § 130.15 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.56. Renumbered as § 130.16 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.57. Renumbered as § 130.17 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.58. Renumbered as § 130.18 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.59. Renumbered as § 130.19 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.60. Renumbered as § 130.20 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.61. Renumbered as § 130.21 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.62. Renumbered as § 130.22 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.63. Renumbered as § 130.23 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-420.64. Renumbered as § 130.24 of Title 74 by Laws 1991, c. 235, § 24, eff. July 1, 1991.
§52-421. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-421.1. Liquefied petroleum gas emergency – Declaration by Governor.
A. The Governor of Oklahoma is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the state, to join with the governor of any other state in declaring a liquefied petroleum gas emergency. When the declaration is issued, trucks and operators carrying liquefied petroleum gas and meeting all certification, permit, and licensing requirements of the federal government and their home state shall be permitted to transport liquefied petroleum gas in and through Oklahoma without obtaining any license, permit, or certification required by this state.
B. This exception and waiver of Oklahoma licensing, permitting, and certification requirements regarding trucks and operators transporting liquefied petroleum gas shall be valid only during the period of the declared emergency.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 46, § 1, emerg. eff. April 9, 1991.
§52-422. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-423. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-424. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-425. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-426. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-427. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-428. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-429. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-430. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-431. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 373, § 10.
§52-432. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-433. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-434. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-435. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-436. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-437. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.1. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.2. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.3. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.4. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.5. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.6. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.7. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.8. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.9. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-438.10. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.1. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.2. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.3. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.4. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.5. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.6. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.7. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.
§52-441.8. Repealed by Laws 1953, p. 227, § 14.