The commission may exercise this authority in conjunction with, and pursuant to, its authority to enforce any minimum safety standard adopted by the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to 49 U.S.C. sec. 60101 et seq., or any amendments thereto, and may promulgate administrative regulations consistent with federal pipeline safety laws in accordance with provisions of KRS Chapter 13A as are necessary to promote pipeline safety in the Commonwealth. In exercising this authority, however, the commission shall consider the impact of any action it takes on small businesses engaged in the installation and servicing of gas lines, master meter systems, or related equipment and shall act so as to ensure that no unfair competitive advantage is given to utilities over such small businesses.
KRS 278.495
Amended 2011, Ky. Acts ch. 82, sec. 4, effective6/8/2011. -- Amended 2000, Ky. Acts ch. 249, sec. 1, effective 7/14/2000. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 1, effective 7/15/1994.