SRC-JBJ S.B. 308 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 308
76R4995 GJH-FBy: Carona
Economic Development
2/17/1999
As Filed

DIGEST 

Currently, the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law
requires Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and Texas
laws to comply with Environmental Protection Agency regulations.  Since its
1997 enactment, the law has been subject to conflicting interpretations,
including whether individuals are eligible to purchase refrigerants without
holding an air conditioning and refrigeration license.  S.B. 308 clarifies
several provisions in the law and specifies which individuals are eligible
to purchase refrigerants without holding an air conditioning and
refrigeration license.   

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 308 clarifies certain provisions in the Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Contractor License Law, and specifies which individuals
are eligible to purchase refrigerants without holding an air conditioning
and refrigeration license.   

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 6(a), Article 8861, V.T.C.S. (Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Contractor License Law), to provide that this Act does
not apply to certain persons who perform air conditioning contracting on
their own home, except as provided by Section 10 of this Act.  Makes
conforming changes.   

SECTION 2.  Amends Section 10(g), Article 8861, V.T.C.S., to authorize a
purchaser to purchase refrigerants if the person's use is exempt under
Sections 6(a)(3) and (5)-(7) of this Act, and if the person is authorized
under another state or federal law. 

SECTION 3.Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.