SB 649 – Modifies the per ton fee that is paid to the Division of Fire Safety for the use of explosives under the Missouri Blasting Safety Act

• Sponsor: Romine
• LR Number: 4445S.01P
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 5/18/2018 - H Informal Calendar Senate Bills for Third Reading
• Effective Date: August 28, 2018
• House Handler: Engler

Current Bill Summary

SB 649 - Currently, the fee paid to the Division of Fire Safety for using explosives may be set by rule, but shall not exceed $2 per ton. Under this act, the fee shall not exceed $7.50 per ton and any fee established by rule shall not yield revenue greater than the cost of administering the Missouri Blasting Safety Act. Such fee shall not apply to any entity regulated under the Surface Coal Mining Law.

This act is identical to SS/HCS/HB 1286 (2018), the perfected SS/SB 293 (2017), and is similar to HB 571 (2017).

KAYLA HAHN