HB 1302 – Bans the Department of Natural Resources from regulating residential wood burning heaters or appliances unless authorized by the General Assembly

• Sponsor: Lager
• LR Number: 5125H.03T
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 6/20/2014 - Signed by Governor
• Title: HCS HB 1302
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014
• House Handler: Remole

Current Bill Summary

HCS/HB 1302 - This act bans the Department of Natural Resources from regulating the manufacturing, performance, or use of residential wood burning heaters through a state implementation plan unless authorized by the General Assembly and approved by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Under this act, any new regulations on such wood burning heaters shall not apply to existing heaters.

This provision is identical to a provision contained in CCS/HCS/SCS/SB 664 (2014).

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