Minnesota Statutes Utilities (Ch. 216-216H) § 216C.50. Propane education and research council

Subdivision 1. Council. Propane producers and propane retail marketers, as defined byUnited States Code, title 15, section 6402, may form a propane education and research council for the purpose of establishing, supporting, or conducting research, training, and education programs concerning the safe and efficient use of propane.

Subd. 2. Organization. Organization and membership of the council shall be in compliance withUnited States Code, title 15, sections 6403, subsections (a)and(b), and6404, subsection (c), and must abide by the requirements ofUnited States Code, title 15, section 6409. The council is established upon certification by the commissioner of public safety that the council has been organized in compliance withUnited States Code, title 15, sections 6403, subsections (a)and(b), and6404, subsection (c).

Subd. 3. Assessment. A propane education and research council, established and certified pursuant to subdivision 2, may assess propane producers and retail marketers an amount not to exceed the maximum assessment authorized inUnited States Code, title 15, section 6405(a), per gallon of odorized propane in a manner established by the council in compliance withUnited States Code, title 15, section 6405, subsections (a)to(c). Propane producers and retail marketers shall be responsible for the amounts assessed.

Subd. 4. Annual report. A propane education and research council collecting assessments pursuant to subdivision 3 shall annually report to the commissioner of public safety, detailing collections and expenditures made pursuant to this section.