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Liquefied Petroleum Gas Licenses

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is responsible for licensing individuals and businesses that sell, transport, dispense or store liquefied petroleum (LP) gas and that manufacture, install, service or repair LP gas containers, systems or appliances. FDACS inspects facilities where LP gas is sold or stored and investigates accidents involving LP gas or equipment. 

Marketing Orders

The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to issue marketing orders in order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of the Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety and Research Act [ pdf 143 kB ] . Marketing orders prescribe rules governing the distribution and handling of propane gas in Florida. 

Licenses for Selling Propane (May Include Other Activities)

Find information about the licensing requirements for various liquefied petroleum (LP) gas activities in the state of Florida.

Category I LP Gas Dealer (LG)

Activities Included

Selling LP gas; exchanging cylinders; selling or leasing LP gas appliances or equipment; installing, servicing and repairing LP gas appliances and equipment; selling and installing carburation equipment; requalifying cylinders.

Registration Fees

One-year license: $400; two-year license: $800; three-year license: $1,200

Other Requirements

Must provide proof of $1 million (minimum) bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the products and operations of the business; must pass state-administered examination; must provide proof of construction of an 18,000-gallon water capacity bulk plant as applicable; must provide proof of registration of all vehicles used to transport LP gas.

Apply

LP Gas Category I Dealer License Application[ application/pdf ]

Category I LP Gas RV Dealer (LR)

Activities Included

Operating an LP gas dispensing unit to serve the consumer for industrial, commercial or domestic use; selling or leasing LP gas appliances or equipment; installing, servicing or repairing recreational vehicle LP gas appliances and equipment.

Registration FeesOne-year license: $400; two-year license: $800; three-year license: $1,200
Other Requirements

Must provide proof of $1 million (minimum) bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the products and operations of the business. Must pass state-administered examination; must maintain and identify to FDACS one master qualifier who is a full-time employee at the licensed location. 

Apply  LP Gas Category I RV Dealer License Application[ application/pdf ]

Category II Liquefied Petroleum Gas Dispenser (LD)

Category II Liquefied Petroleum Gas Dispenser (LD)

Activities Included

Operating an LP gas dispensing unit for serving liquid product to the consumer; includes sales of appliances and equipment.

Registration Fees

One-year license: $400; two-year license: $800; three-year license: $1,200

Other Requirements

Must provide proof of  $1 million (minimum) bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the products and operations of the business; must pass state-administered examination.

Apply

LP Gas Category II Dispenser License Application[ application/pdf ]

Category III Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Exchange Operator (LX)

Category III Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Exchange Operator (LX)

Activities Included

Operating a cylinder exchange unit (where filled propane cylinders are stored while awaiting sale or being offered in exchange for empty cylinders).

Registration Fees

One-year license: $65; two-year license: $130; three-year license: $195

Other Requirements

Must provide proof of  $300,000 (minimum) bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the products and operations of the business.

Apply

LP Gas Category III Cylinder Exchange Operator License Application[ application/pdf ]

Category IV LP Gas Dealer in Appliances and Equipment (LA)

Category IV LP Gas Dealer in Appliances and Equipment (LA)

Activities Included

Selling appliances and equipment for use with LP gas.

Registration Fees

One-year license: $65; two-year license: $130; three-year license: $195

Other Requirements

None

Apply

LP Gas Category IV Dealer in Appliances and Equipment License Application[ application/pdf ]

Licenses for Installation, Service and Repair Work (No Sale of Propane)

Category V LP Gas Installer (LI)

Category V LP Gas Installer (LI)

Activities Included

Installing, servicing, modifying, altering or repairing apparatus, piping, tubing, appliances, equipment and LP gas storage tanks. This license includes the activities of selling or leasing of said equipment for the use of liquified petroleum or natural gas.

Registration Fees

One-year license: $200; two-year license: $400; three-year license: $600

Other Requirements

Must provide proof of  $1 million (minimum) bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the products and operations of the business; must pass state-administered examination.

Apply

LP Gas Category V Installer License Application [ application/pdf ]

Licenses for Miscellaneous Activities

Category VI Miscellaneous Operator (LM)

Category VI Miscellaneous Operator (LM)

Activities Included

Manufacturing and/or selling LP gas appliances and equipment; fabricating, repairing and testing vehicles and cargo tanks; requalifying LP gas cylinders; operating pipeline systems.

Registration Fees

One-year license: $200; two-year license: $400; three-year license: $600

Other Requirements

Must provide proof of  $1 million (minimum) bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the products and operations of the business. Check with the U.S. Department of Transportation for additional requirements.

Apply

LP Gas Category VI Miscellaneous Operator License Application[ application/pdf ]

Military Fee Waiver Request

Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans, military spouses or surviving spouses may be eligible for a waiver of the initial or renewal registration fee. 

Applicants must meet the licensing requirements of the specific industry and must submit FDACS-10991, Military Fee Waiver Request[ application/pdf ] .The waiver request and required supporting documentation must be submitted at the time the applicant submits the registration application. This waiver does not include examination fees or other incidental fees

Call 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832) for more information regarding the military registration fee waiver.

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