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Texas Natural Resources Code - Chapter 116 Compressed Natural GasLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Natural Resources Code > Texas Natural Resources Code - Chapter 116 Compressed Natural Gas In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas. (2) "Compressed natural gas" or "CNG" means natural gas primarily consisting of methane in ... This chapter does not apply to: (1) the production, transportation, storage, sale, or distribution of natural gas that is not included in the definition of ... The commission shall administer and enforce this chapter and rules and standards adopted under this chapter relating to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas. ... To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, the commission shall adopt necessary rules and standards relating to the work of compression ... The commission may adopt by reference in its rules all or part of the published codes of nationally recognized societies as standards to be met ... (a) Fees collected by the commission under Section 116.034 of this code for training, examinations, and seminars must be deposited in a special fund in ... (a) An employee, agent, or inspector of the commission may enter the premises of a licensee under this chapter or any building or other premises ... (a) The commission may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a licensee or registrant except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices. ... (a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by commission rule, a person shall be required to obtain a license from the commission to engage ... (a) The commission shall adopt rules establishing registration fees and license categories and license fees to be charged for application for and issuance and renewal ... (a) The commission shall adopt rules establishing procedures for submitting and processing applications for issuance and renewal of licenses and for registration. (b) A person ... (a) The commission may adopt rules providing training and seminar attendance requirements and shall adopt rules providing examination requirements for persons who are required or ... The commission may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license or registration for an applicant after reviewing the applicant's credentials and determining that the applicant ... (a) The commission may issue a provisional license or registration to an applicant currently licensed or registered in another jurisdiction who seeks a license or ... The commission may deny issuance or renewal of a license or registration to any person who fails to qualify under the requirements of this chapter ... (a) All licensees must acquire and maintain appropriate workers' compensation or coverage for its employees under policies of work-related accident, disability, and health insurance, including ... (a) The commission shall notify a licensee or registrant in writing if it finds probable violation or noncompliance with this chapter or the rules adopted ... The commission by rule may adopt a system under which license and registration fees required by Section 116.032 of this code expire on various dates ... The commission shall adopt rules relating to the registration of motor vehicles that are equipped with a CNG or LNG cargo tank and motor vehicles ... (a) Each motor vehicle that is equipped with a CNG or LNG cargo tank and each motor vehicle used principally to transport CNG or LNG ... The commission shall adopt safety rules relating to the transportation of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas in this state. Added by Acts 1983, ... The Department of Public Safety shall cooperate with the commission in administering and enforcing this chapter and rules of the commission relating to regulation of ... This chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter do not modify, amend, or repeal any laws of this state relating to the regulation of ... Compressed natural gas must be odorized as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 121, Utilities Code. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, ... The commission shall adopt rules relating to testing of CNG and LNG equipment and to the qualifications required of the persons who are to perform ... (a) An employee, agent, or inspector of the commission may declare unsafe or dangerous for service any motor vehicle required to be registered under this ... (a) On request of the commission, the attorney general shall bring suit in the name of the state to enjoin a person from violating this ... (a) A person who knowingly violates this chapter or rules adopted by the commission under this chapter commits an offense. (b) An offense under this ... (a) If a person violates this chapter, a rule of the commission adopted under this chapter, or a term, condition, or provision of a license ... (a) A civil penalty under Section 116.145 of this code may be assessed only after the person charged with the violation has been given an ... (a) On the issuance of notice or an order charging that a violation has occurred, the commission shall inform the person charged within 30 days ... Civil penalties owed under Sections 116.143 through 116.145 of this code may be recovered in a civil action brought by the attorney general at the ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |