SB495

Outdoor Solid-Fuel Heating Appliance Act

Introduced·1/19/26
Intr Text

Outdoor Solid-Fuel Heating Appliance Act sets statewide standards for installation, operation, and enforcement of outdoor wood- and coal-burning.

The Outdoor Solid-Fuel Heating Appliance Act establishes uniform statewide standards for the installation, operation, and enforcement of outdoor wood- and coal-burning appliances in West Virginia. It defines terms such as "clean wood" and "appliance," sets installation and siting standards, and specifies approved fuels. The Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to promulgate rules, and enforcement is conducted by various state and local agencies. Penalties for violations include written warnings, civil penalties, and misdemeanor charges.

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History

Jan 19

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 19

Senate

To Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

Jan 19

Senate

Introduced in Senate