HB1620 (2026) Compare Changes


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1 New Subdivision; Residential Heating Oil Underground Storage Tanks. Amend RSA 146-A by inserting after section 19 the following new subdivision:

Residential Heating Oil Underground Storage Tanks

146-A:20 Underground Storage Tank; Definition. In this subdivision, "residential heating oil underground storage tank" means an underground storage tank used solely for heating a residential building.

146-A:21 Removal Required.

I. Except as provided in RSA 146-A:21, II, a residential heating oil underground storage tank shall be removed, in accordance with state fire code as defined by RSA 153:1,VI-a, if a change in the heating system removes it from use or if the owner does not intend to use it in the future.

II. A residential heating oil underground storage tank, required to be removed under this section, may be permanently abandoned by closure in-place, in accordance with state fire code as defined by RSA 153:1, VI-a, if removing the system would undermine the integrity of any overlying structure.

III. A discharge of oil discovered during the removal or closure in-place of a residential heating oil underground storage tank is subject to RSA 146-A:4 and RSA 146-A:5.

2 New Subparagraph; Notification Required; Conveyances of Realty. Amend RSA 477:4-d, I by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraph:

(e) Information relative to the presence of a residential heating oil underground storage tank.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Subdivision; Residential Heating Oil Underground Storage Tanks. Amend RSA 146-A by inserting after section 19 the following new subdivision:

Residential Heating Oil Underground Storage Tanks

146-A:20 Underground Storage Tank; Definition. In this subdivision, "residential heating oil underground storage tank" means an underground storage tank used solely for heating a residential building.

146-A:21 Removal Required.

I. Except as provided in RSA 146-A:21, II, a residential heating oil underground storage tank shall be removed, in accordance with state fire code as defined by RSA 153:1,VI-a, if a change in the heating system removes it from use or if the owner does not intend to use it in the future.

II. A residential heating oil underground storage tank, required to be removed under this section, may be permanently abandoned by closure in-place, in accordance with state fire code as defined by RSA 153:1, VI-a, if removing the system would undermine the integrity of any overlying structure.

III. A discharge of oil discovered during the removal or closure in-place of a residential heating oil underground storage tank is subject to RSA 146-A:4 and RSA 146-A:5.

2 New Subparagraph; Notification Required; Conveyances of Realty. Amend RSA 477:4-d, I by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraph:

(e) Information relative to the presence of a residential heating oil underground storage tank.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.