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Senate advances LP-gas lease and fill rules after contentious hearing with attorney-general and industry testimony
Summary
Senate Bill 124 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas amendments) moved forward after an extended floor debate and a Committee of the Whole to hear competing testimony from the Attorney Generals office, industry representatives and tourism officials about lease terms, an owner-only filling rule and potential antitrust consequences for rural consumers.
Senate Bill 124 would govern contract rights and obligations related to leased LP (propane) tanks, require lease-based written agreements and require that removal charges be reasonable. The bills sponsor described it as a compromise among tank owners, distributors and consumer advocates intended to reduce abusive removal charges and clarify lease rights.
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