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AR HB1440

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Cozart

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs3/14/2023
City, County and Local Affairs2/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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