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MN HF2210

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jay McNamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Prohibits wholesalers and retailers from increasing propane prices by an unconscionable amount following a declared peacetime emergency or energy supply emergency related to significant propane price increases

  • Defines unconscionable pricing as a price adjustment not reasonably proportional to changes in wholesale propane costs, with an exception for wholesalers or retailers who can prove emergency conditions directly caused the cost increase

  • Grants the attorney general authority to investigate alleged violations consistent with existing enforcement procedures under section 8.31

  • Effective date of July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Propane price gouging prohibited.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Policy

2/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy2/25/2014

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