Florida § 527.11 - Minimum storage.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 527.11 — Minimum storage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 527.11. Minimum storage.
(1) Every person who engages in the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas for resale to domestic, commercial, or industrial consumers as a prerequisite to obtaining a liquefied petroleum gas license shall install, own, or lease bulk storage with an aggregate capacity of not less than 18,000 gallons (water capacity) within the state. The bulk storage must have loading and unloading provisions solely for the licenseholder and be operated and maintained in compliance with this chapter for the duration of the license. (2) A dealer who does not provide written proof of minimum storage may have her or his license denied, suspended, or revoked. A dealer or wholesaler may not enter into written agreements that allocate an amount of storage that exceeds the dealer’s or wholesaler’s total storage capacity minus 18,000 gallons (water capacity). (3) A dealer in liquefied petroleum gas operating a single dispensing unit for the sole purpose of direct product sale to customers, including delivery of cylinders of 40 pounds or less of propane gas capacity for use with outdoor equipment or appliances that are not connected to or part of the permanent interior piping of a structure, or an operator of a cylinder exchange unit is exempt from the requirements of this section. A person may not deliver liquefied petroleum gas by cargo vehicle unless the person complies with requirements for minimum storage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 527.11
What does Florida Statutes § 527.11 cover?
Section 527.11 ("Minimum storage.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 527.11?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 527.11 apply to my situation?
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