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NY S01539

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Permits non-owners of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, containers, or receptacles to fill or deliver propane if the entity carries at least $1 million in liability insurance and the equipment has been inspected and certified.

  • Allows emergency propane delivery when a residential heating or electric generator consumer has not received gas within 24 hours of requesting it from their contracted supplier during a declared state of emergency.

  • Authorizes non-owner delivery during severe weather, imminent danger situations, or when federal or state hours-of-service waivers are in effect for propane transportation.

  • Prohibits charging additional penalty or emergency fees beyond standard filling and delivery rates, and requires non-owners to notify tank owners of delivery details within 48 hours.

  • Protects tank owners from liability for injuries or damage caused by authorized third-party fillers and preserves existing customer contracts unless terminated through contractual provisions.

Legislative Description

Authorizes the delivery of liquefied petroleum gas in times of emergency; authorizes delivery by companies who do not own the cylinder, container or receptacle under certain circumstances provided the cylinder, container or receptacle has been inspected and certified as required by law or regulation.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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