SB 5179-S - DIGEST

 

                      (DIGEST AS ENACTED)

 

     Requires vessels equipped with a propane cooking or heating system to have a sensor and warning device capable of sensing vapors below the threshold which presents a danger of explosion.

     Provides for the adoption of rules excluding open-air vessels from the requirement.

     Requests the Coast Guard to adopt rules for the installation of the warning devices.

     Provides penalties for violations of the act.