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AR HB1440
Bill
Status
4/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Cozart
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AI Summary
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Municipal corporations are prohibited from restricting refrigerants designated as acceptable under 42 U.S.C. § 7671k as it existed on January 1, 2023, if equipment is listed and installed according to 40 C.F.R. §§ 82.170–82.184 safety standards as they existed on January 1, 2023.
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The HVACR Licensing Board cannot prohibit or limit the use of federally acceptable refrigerants in mechanical codes or standards adopted under the same conditions specified for municipal corporations.
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The bill amends Arkansas Code § 14-56-201(1) to add exceptions to municipal corporate authority over building construction and repair in relation to refrigerant regulation.
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The bill amends Arkansas Code § 17-33-202(2) to add exceptions to the HVACR Licensing Board's authority to adopt mechanical codes and standards for HVACR work.
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Bill was approved on April 4, 2023.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Prohibitions And Limitations On The Use Of Certain Refrigerants; And To Amend The Powers Of Municipal Corporations And The Hvacr Licensing Board In Relation To The Regulation Of Certain Refrigerants.
Last Action
Notification that HB1440 is now Act 443
4/4/2023