2. (a) The Superintendent of State Police shall coordinate the implementation and enforcement of regulations adopted pursuant to P.L.1983, c.401 (C. 39:5B-25 et seq.) concerning the transporting of liquefied petroleum gases as required for compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49.

(b) The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall make, promulgate and enforce regulations setting forth minimum standards covering the design, construction, location, installation and operation of equipment for storing, handling or utilizing liquefied petroleum gases at public utility establishments operated by public utilities as defined in section 48:2-13 of the Revised Statutes and at marine terminals, pipeline terminals, refineries and manufacturing establishments, which shall not be deemed to include bulk plants, and specifying the odorization of said gases and the degree thereof prior to sale by the manufacturer.

(c) All regulations promulgated under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be adopted only after a public hearing thereon and shall be such as are reasonably necessary for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of all persons and shall be in substantial conformity with the generally accepted and applicable standards of safety concerning the same subject matter.

L.1950,c.139,s.2; amended 1958, c.43, s.3; 1999, c.109, s.6.