House Bill 1302 Summary

• Requires anhydrous ammonia storage facility or mobile storage container operators to obtain licenses from the agriculture commissioner and board of county commissioners before operation.

• Facilities constructed before July 1, 1985, are exempt from siting requirements but may still obtain licenses.

• License applicants must submit two sets of drawings or photographs and a signed affidavit confirming the facility meets siting requirements, with one set provided to each licensing authority.

• County boards have 45 days to request a local zoning review after notification of a new facility application; if requested, the agriculture commissioner must allow 60 days for county review and approval before issuing a license.

• Sets one-time license fees at $25 for private facilities and $100 for retail facilities; licenses are valid indefinitely but cannot be transferred and require reissuance upon ownership change.