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House approves bill easing card‑lock fueling rules for businesses and public agencies
Summary
Lawmakers passed House Bill 3478 to eliminate a minimum annual gallonage requirement for card‑lock fueling stations and extend the license renewal period from one year to three, a change sponsors said will aid rural businesses, fire districts and contractors.
The Oregon House passed House Bill 3478 on final reading to loosen requirements on card‑lock fueling stations — unmanned fuel sites used primarily by businesses, farms and public agencies — by eliminating a minimum annual gallonage requirement and extending license renewal from one year to three.
Representative Javedi, who carried the bill, told colleagues that card‑lock stations serve rural fire districts, utility crews, contractors and small businesses and that the existing requirement to purchase at least 900 gallons annually created an administrative burden and limited access. He said the state fire marshal would retain inspection authority and fee revenue but the longer renewal period would reduce paperwork for operators and users.
“It's fuel for people who don't need snacks or lottery tickets,” Javedi said on the floor, characterizing card‑lock stations as “a lifeline in rural areas.” He said the bill removes an outdated gallonage threshold and gives businesses more flexibility to use the card‑lock system.
Supporters said the measure is a cleanup bill that will help small businesses and card‑lock operators without changing safety oversight. The clerk declared House Bill 34 78 passed after a recorded vote.
