SECTION 422:10-22-2. Definitions

  The following words and terms used in these rules shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Applicant" means a propane dealer who has submitted a complete and timely application.

"Application" means the set of forms prescribed by the Commission for the purpose of applying for and participating in the media rebate program as a propane dealer, including all required supporting documentation.

"Available funds" means the Money available in the Oklahoma LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Revolving Fund in the state treasury, consisting of fees charged under O.S. 52 Sec. 420.22 and penalties for the late payment of the fee charged under O.S. 52 Sec. 420.28.

"Commission" means the Oklahoma LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission.

"Commission advertising" means advertising produced or approved by the commission, including, but not limited to, print advertisements, billboards, written radio copy or fully produced radio or television commercials.

"Delivery date" means the date of postmark of a mailed complete and correct application or the date that a hand-delivered complete and correct application is stamped in at the Oklahoma City offices of the Commission.

"Eligible media outlet" means a media outlet, including, but not limited to, a radio or television station or cable franchise licensed by the Federal Communications Commission; a weekly or daily published newspaper; a weekly, monthly or bi-monthly magazine; a provider of billboard advertising; or a publisher of an annual or seasonal special events program that regularly accepts paid advertising from the public and whose target audience and message are consistent with the goals of the Commission. The media outlet must be approved by the commission in advance of purchase of advertising. The term does not include dealer-published newsletters, yellow pages advertising, fliers or specialty advertising.

"Eligible media purchase" means any payment for Commission advertising displayed or broadcast in or on eligible media.

"Person" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity.

"Propane" means Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as that term is defined in O.S. 52 Sec. 420.21.

"Propane dealer" means a person who:

(A)   has been issued a current Class I permit from the Oklahoma LP Gas Administration; or

(B)   has been issued a Class X Manager's permit to operate or manage a retail business, including any branch outlet or outlets, delivering odorized propane to consumers; and

(C)   is a regular supplier or a potential regular supplier of propane to an applicant.

"Retail propane delivery truck" means any bobtail truck, semitrailer, or other motor vehicle equipped with an LP-gas cargo container and each trailer, semitrailer, or other motor vehicle used principally for transporting LP-gas in portable containers that:

(A)   has aggregate water capacity of 4,999 gallons or less; and

(B)   is currently registered with the Oklahoma LP Gas Administration.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2999, eff 7-13-00]