Item 3: Ratification of IGR Committee Actions and Direction on Legislative Policy

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Declares novelty lighter listed by State Fire Marshal to be contraband subject to seizure, forfeiture and destruction. Allows seizure, forfeiture and destruction of unlisted novelty lighter after finding grounds for imposing civil penalty. Becomes operative 91 days after effective date of Act. Authorizes State Fire Marshal or representative to conduct inspections of facilities, inventory and business records related to manufacture, import, wholesale, storage, sale or distribution of lighters. Allows State Fire Marshal to enter into agreements for state or local agencies to act as representatives of State Fire Marshal. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Sponsored by: Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski for Department of State Police URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0001.dir/sb0090.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Glen Potter Glen Potter EFD 1/14/2009 Pri 2 No No Support Comments: This is a matter of serious concern to all fire service professionals and conscientious parents. Novelty lighters (lighters that resemble toys) are currently banned in a number of states and localities across the U.S., and should be banned in Oregon. SB 0102 Relating Clause: Relating to solid fuel burning devices. Title: Extends air quality provisions relating to emissions from woodstoves to solid fuel burning devices. Modifies provisions relating to sale of solid fuel burning devices. Defines 'solid fuel burning device.' Prohibits burning of certain materials in solid fuel burning devices, masonry fireplaces or trash burners. Renames Residential Wood Heating Air Quality Improvement Fund to Residential Solid Fuel Heating Air Quality Improvement Fund. Modifies certain aspects of fund. Modifies prohibition on installation of used solid fuel burning devices. Modifies prohibition on sale of used solid fuel burning devices. Modifies provisions relating to removal of solid fuel burning devices. Modifies requirements for solid fuel heating curtailment program. Adds questions regarding woodstoves and fireplace inserts to seller's property disclosure statement. Sponsored by: Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski for Department of Environmental Quality URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0100.dir/sb0102.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Mark Whitmill Mark Whitmill PDD-BPS 1/20/2009 Pri 3 VII. A2 Support Comments: I recommend supporting SB 102. This bill seems to be consistent with City's Legislative policies regarding climate change, reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. It does not involve any significant change to State mechanical code or building code requirements. It may result in more mechanical permits being issued in Eugene, as non- certified devices are replaced with new ones in connection with home sales, but otherwise should have little or no effect on Building & Permit Services administration of the State building codes. 16