| SB 0092 | Alters fines for violations of utility laws |
| Sponsor: | GOODE | ||
| Committee: | FINA | LR Number: | S0305.01I |
| Last Action: | 05/15/95 - S Inf Calendar S Bills For Perfection w/SCAs 1 & 2 | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1995 | ||
SB 92 - The state penalty for violations of the federal Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1986 is increased to match the federal penalty whenever so required by federal law. The maximum federal penalty for violations of such safety standards is a fine of up to $10,000 per violation, limited to $500,000 per series of violations. RONALD LEONE
SCA 1 - RETURNS PENALTY TO ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF $2,000. SCA 2 - ADDS "WHICH OWNS GAS PLANT" TO TERM MUNICIPALITY.