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Idaho Statewide Rule

Idaho LP-Gas Dealers and Storage Facilities Must Be Licensed

Significant RestrictionsApplies statewide across Idaho (2026)

Key Facts

Governing law
Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 53
License
Required for LP-gas dealers, facilities
Enforcer
Idaho LP-Gas Safety Board (DOPL)
Adopted standard
NFPA 58 LP-Gas Code
Penalty
Up to $1,000 / 6 months
Last verified: July 31, 2026

Summary

Idaho's Liquefied Petroleum Gas Public Safety Act makes it unlawful to store, sell, transport, or install propane and LP-gas without a license from the state, which licenses facilities and inspects their equipment.

It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to engage in any practice governed by this chapter, or display a sign or in any other way advertise or represent oneself as a person who engages in such practices, unless duly licensed in accordance with this chapter.

Full Breakdown

Title 54, Chapter 53 of the Idaho Code, the Idaho Liquefied Petroleum Gas Public Safety Act, governs propane statewide. Section 54-5304 bars anyone from engaging in an LP-gas practice unless licensed under the chapter, and section 54-5308 requires a separate facility license covering equipment, with inspections and fees. The Idaho Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Board, administered through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), sets storage and handling rules by adopting the NFPA 58 LP-Gas Code. Operating without a valid, current license is a misdemeanor under section 54-5316.

Violations & Penalties

Practicing as an LP-gas dealer or operating an LP-gas facility without a valid, unsuspended license is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to store or sell propane in Idaho?
Yes. Section 54-5304 makes it unlawful to engage in any LP-gas practice, including storage, sale, transport, or installation, unless licensed under Idaho's Liquefied Petroleum Gas Public Safety Act.
Who regulates propane storage in Idaho?
The Idaho Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Board, administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, licenses dealers and facilities and adopts the NFPA 58 LP-Gas Code for storage and handling.
What is the penalty for operating without a license?
Under section 54-5316 it is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.

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