HB 2451-S2.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/11/00)

     Provides that, a person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner's agent, wrongfully obtains anhydrous ammonia, is guilty of theft of anhydrous ammonia.

     Declares theft of anhydrous ammonia is a class C felony.

     Declares that a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful storage of anhydrous ammonia if the person possesses anhydrous ammonia in a container that:  (1) Is not approved by the United States department of transportation to hold anhydrous ammonia, or

     (2) does not meet state and federal industrial health and safety standards for holding anhydrous ammonia.  Violation of this section is a class C felony.

     Declares that any damages arising out of the unlawful possession of, storage of, or tampering with anhydrous ammonia or anhydrous ammonia equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the unlawful possessor, storer, or tamperer.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.