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AZ SB1376

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rick Gray

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities from banning refrigerants that are listed as acceptable under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7671k) if the equipment is listed and installed according to Clean Air Act use conditions.

  • Applies the refrigerant prohibition to both municipal building codes and county ordinances, amending Arizona Revised Statutes sections 9-810.01 and 11-861.

  • Prevents local governments from restricting use of federally-approved refrigerants in HVAC and cooling equipment through local codes or general/specific plan provisions.

  • Aligns Arizona state law with federal Clean Air Act standards for acceptable refrigerant use and equipment installation requirements.

Legislative Description

Codes; ordinances; use of refrigerants.

Building Codes

Last Action

Chapter 22

3/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/28/2022
Natural Resources, Energy & Water2/14/2022
Rules1/25/2022
Natural Resources, Energy and Water1/25/2022

Full Bill Text

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