DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 750 Original 2015 Regular Session Broadwater
Abstract: Authorizes the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal to conduct inspections and plan
reviews of fuel tanks, fuel tank installations, and fuel dispensing facilities.
Proposed law enacts the Fuel Tank Safety Act.
Proposed law enumerates definitions for the purposes of proposed law in order to provide
for clarification.
Proposed law authorizes the state fire marshal to supervise the inspection of fuel tanks, fuel tank
installations, and fuel dispensing facilities pursuant to the provisions of proposed law.
Proposed law indicates when the fire marshal may initiate an inspection of fuel tanks, fuel tank
installations, and fuel dispensing facilities. Proposed law allows the state fire marshal to issue orders
to enforce the repair or removal of fuel tanks, fuel tank installations, and fuel dispensing facilities.
Proposed law imposes restrictions on the owner of a fuel tank, fuel tank installation, or fuel
dispensing facility once issued an enforcement order by the state fire marshal or his representative.
Proposed law enumerates a list of causes for finding a violation of proposed law.
Proposed law authorizes the state fire marshal to charge an inspection fee, as authorized by present
law (R.S. 40:1563.5), for the inspection of fuel tanks, fuel tank installations, and fuel dispensing
facilities.
Proposed law allows the state fire marshal to promulgate any rules or regulations necessary to
implement the provisions of proposed law.
Proposed law provides for effective dates.
Section 1 effective Jan. 1, 2016.
Sections 2, 3, and 4 effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds RS. 40:1651-1655)