[§269-82] Master meter system; operators; compliance. (a) The commission, by rule, shall establish safety standards consistent with the regulations adopted by the United States Office of Pipeline Safety for pipelines and master meter systems. Standards may be established for, among other things: the design, installation, construction, inspection, testing, extension, operation, replacement, and maintenance of pipeline facilities; emergency plans and procedures; and reporting requirements. The standards affecting the design, installation, construction, initial inspection, and initial testing of pipeline facilities shall not apply to those master meter systems in existence on the date the standards are adopted.

(b) All operators of master meter systems shall comply with the commission's rules adopted pursuant to subsection (a). Any person violating the rules shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 269-28. [L 1989, c 150, pt of §2]