Emergency Waiver Of Certain LC Gas Standards And Procedures

[LOGO] # MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 501 N. WEST STREET, SUITE 1001 WOOLFOLK BUILDING JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201 www.mid.ms.gov MAILING ADDRESS Post Office Box 79 Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0079 TELEPHONE: (601) 359-3569 FAX: (601) 359-2474 WATS: 1-800-562-2957 (Incoming-USA) MIKE CHANEY Commissioner of Insurance State Fire Marshal DAVID BROWNING Deputy Commissioner of Insurance BULLETIN NO. 2026-1 ## EMERGENCY WAIVER OF CERTAIN LC GAS STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES JANUARY 30, 2026 Due to the recent impacts of prolonged freezing temperatures and winter weather, and the forecast for further extreme freezing temperatures within the State of Mississippi, there is an increased demand for propane gas that has created a sharp decline in propane inventories and a significant delay in suppliers' ability to provide propane to all customers in need. The Governor of Mississippi did issue a Declaration of Emergency on January 22, 2026, which declared a state of emergency in Mississippi for a period beginning January 22, 2026, and ending on January 30, 2026. The Declared State of Emergency had the effect of automatically waiving the provisions of Title 19 Mississippi Administrative Code, Part 7, Chapter 9, Rule 9.04, and allowed liquefied petroleum gas dealers to fill tanks owned by other dealers during the existence of the declared state of emergency. Consequently, the prohibition against dealers filling the tanks of other dealers was not in effect from January 22, 2026, through January 30, 2026. Due to a continued lack of needed propane gas and delays in servicing the tanks of customers, the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID), which is the authority having jurisdiction over the regulation of liquefied compressed gas in the State of Mississippi, is issuing this Emergency Bulletin to address the imminent peril to public health, safety and welfare. Under this Emergency Bulletin the following procedural waiver is effective immediately: MID Regulation Title 19 Mississippi Administrative Code, Part 7, Chapter 9 (Handling of Liquefied Compressed Gas Containers), Rule 9.04 is hereby waived. Any propane customer in Mississippi may now temporarily request another propane dealer to fill their tank(s) and dealers are temporarily allowed to do so. This waiver is allowed in Rule 9.04 of MID Regulation 19 Mississippi Administrative Code, Part 7, Chapter 9, which specifically permits such actions "at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction." All other legal and procedural requirements remain in place. Dealers are expected to observe all safety rules and regulations to ensure that no unsafe situation is allowed to exist. Price gouging will not be tolerated. This Emergency Bulletin is effective through February 8, 2026, unless renewed or modified. MIKE CHANEY COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE STATE FIRE MARSHAL