Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the state chemist shall adopt rules establishing the minimum safety standards for the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of equipment for storage, handling, use, and transportation (not otherwise regulated) of ammonia and ammonia solutions.

     (b) The rules described in subsection (a) must be:

(1) reasonably necessary to protect the safety of the public, including persons handling or using the materials; and

(2) in substantial conformity with the current nationally accepted standards of safety that apply to the equipment described in subsection (a).

     (c) The state chemist shall adopt the rules described in subsection (a) only after a notice and public hearing.

     (d) The state chemist may allow the use of technologies or methods other than those specified in rules adopted under subsection (a) if the technologies or methods provide similar protection to the public and persons handling or using ammonia or ammonia solutions.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.3.