NRS704.964. Lease of tank for storage of liquefied petroleum gas: Removal of tank upon request; requirements for refund; penalty.

      1.  Each dealer who leases a tank for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas to a customer shall, upon the request of a customer, remove the tank from the customer’s premises.

      2.  The dealer shall refund to the customer:

      (a) On a pro rata basis, an amount equal to the rent for the unused portion of the lease; and

      (b) An amount equal to the value of the liquefied petroleum gas which remains in the tank when the tank is removed. In calculating the value of the liquefied petroleum gas, the dealer shall use the price the customer paid for the liquefied petroleum gas.

      3.  The dealer shall mail the refund to the customer within 15 days after the tank is removed from the customer’s premises.

      4.  Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 1834)