HB386 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim WadsworthRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Liquefied petroleum gas containers, requirement that container be filled by owner or with owner authorization removed, suitability for use, requirement that owner is responsible for suitability removed, Sec. 9-17-109 am'd.

Summary

HB386 would remove the rule that liquefied petroleum gas containers must be filled by the owner or with the owner's authorization and remove the owner's duty to ensure continued suitability, while keeping board inspections and penalties for board directives.

What This Bill Does

The bill deletes the requirement that a LP-gas container be filled only by the owner or with the owner's authorization and removes the language making the owner responsible for the container's suitability for continued use. This would allow other people or businesses to fill LP-gas containers, not just the owner. The bill keeps the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board's power to inspect containers and to enforce penalties if someone fails to follow board directives.

Who It Affects

• LP-gas container owners: no longer required to fill their own containers or ensure ongoing suitability; their direct sole responsibility in these areas is removed.
• LP-gas dealers, technicians, and other fill personnel: could fill LP-gas containers regardless of ownership, increasing who can perform fills and related services.

Key Provisions

• Delete the requirement that LP-gas containers be filled by the owner or with the owner's authorization and delete the provision that the owner is responsible for ensuring continued suitability.
• Retain the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board's authority to inspect containers and enforce penalties for failure to follow board directives.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers