SB 1160 - Lager, Brad
Authorizes the Public Service Commission to assess a penalty up to $25,000 for violating any order relating to federal natural gas safety standards
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5123S.01I
Title
SB 1160
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2008
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1160 - The act sets the maximum penalty for a single violation of any order by the Public Service Commission relating to federal natural gas safety standards at $25,000 per violation. The maximum penalty for a continuing violation or a multiple series of such violations is $250,000. The maximum penalties increase by increments described in the act in the years 2015, 2025, 2035, and 2040. The Commission may determine the amount of the penalty based on several variables as described in the act. Each violation shall be considered a separate and distinct offense.
The act is similar to HB 1636 (2008), SCS/SB 536 (2007) and HCS/HB 429 (2007).
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