Mississippi Propane Laws and Incentives

State Laws and Regulations

Fuel Efficient and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Use

The Bureau of Fleet Management is established within the Department of Finance and Administration to coordinate and promote efficiency and economy in the purchase, lease, rental, acquisition, use, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles by state agencies. The bureau will encourage the use of fuel efficient or hybrid vehicles appropriate for the state agency's intended purpose and, when feasible, the use of alternative fuels, including but not limited to, ethanol or biodiesel. (Reference Mississippi Code 25-1-77)

Installation of Alternative Fuel Components on Vehicles

All liquefied petroleum or natural gas carburetion systems installed on vehicles, including school buses, used in public transportation must be inspected by a field inspector. The State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board may require inspection of any installations of liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas carburetion systems on any other vehicle types as deemed necessary. All installations must comply with the rules and regulations of the State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board. Any installer of a liquefied compressed gas or compressed natural gas system who collects an installation service fee must hold an installer's license from the State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board and must notify the Board of any applicable installation. (Reference Mississippi Code 75-57-47)

Propane Education and Research Program

The State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board, operated through the state Department of Insurance, enforces laws and regulations regarding the distribution of liquefied compressed gases within the state. The Board also has grant money available for Mississippi-based entities for the purpose of promoting and researching the development of more cost-effective uses of propane. Educational, safety, and market development programs may also qualify for this grant money. (Reference Mississippi Code 75-57-119)