Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › Division 90 - Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection › Chapter 10 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases › Section 2 CSR 90-10.012 - Registration-Training

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment creates a training
				  requirement exemption for individuals whose only propane-related job duty is to
				  fill vehicles with autogas.
(1) As a prerequisite to registration in this
				state and receiving a numbered certificate of registration to engage in the
				business of selling at retail liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas), or in the
				business of handling or transporting LP gas over the highways of this state, or
				in the business of installing and servicing equipment and appliances for use
				with LP gas in this state, application shall be made to the director on forms,
				prescribed for this purpose with such reasonable information as shall be deemed
				necessary, which may be obtained from the Missouri Propane Gas Commission at
				(573) 893-1073 and are incorporated by reference.
(2) Registration application approval will be
				granted upon meeting the requirements as referenced in form MPGC-1201, March 1,
				2011, published by the Missouri Propane Gas Commission, 4110 Country Club Dr.,
				Ste. 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109-0302 and incorporated by reference. This
				rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the
				referenced material.
(3) All
				persons applying for registration to engage in the business of handling or
				storing LP gases or in the business of installing, repairing, converting, or
				servicing piping, equipment, or appliances for use with LP gases shall be
				properly trained and experienced in the work, familiar with all safety
				precautions required, and comply with all requirements of Chapter 323, RSMo,
				and the rules pursuant to it.
(4)
				Every individual applying for registration to engage in the business of
				handling or storing LP gases or in the business of installing, repairing,
				converting, or servicing piping, equipment, or appliances for use with LP gases
				must score at least seventy-five percent (75%) on a written examination
				administered or authorized by the Missouri Propane Gas Commission before
				approval of registration will be granted.
(5) Every individual handling LP gases or
				servicing appliances or equipment within any business involved in handling or
				storing LP gases or involved in the installation, repairing, converting, or
				servicing of piping, equipment, or appliances for use with LP gases must attend
				and complete an initial training program as defined in 2 CSR 90-10.012(6),
				including the passing of a written examination.
(A) Every individual subject to the
				requirements of this section shall attend training at least once every three
				(3) years. New employees shall be trained by their employer until such time
				that training is available through a training program approved by the director.
				The employer, or individual if self-employed, is responsible for ensuring
				compliance with this section.
(B)
				Individuals whose only propane-related job duty is to fill vehicles with
				autogas using low-emission transfer as defined in NFPA 58 are exempt from the
				training requirement of this section, provided they are initially trained by
				the manufacturer or installer of the autogas system.