Program Resources
LP Gas Forms
- Indemnity Bond Form 03587
- LP Gas Insurance Affidavit Form 03588
- LP Gas Material Change and Duplicate Licenses Form 03585
- LP Gas Qualifer and Master Qualifier Registration Application Form 03584
- Military Fee Waiver Request Form 10991
LP Gas Inspection Procedures and Worksheets
- LP Gas Bulk Plant Final Inspection
- LP Gas Bulk Plant Routine Inspection
- LP Gas Bulk Truck Inspection
- LP Gas Cylinder Exchange Inspection
- LP Gas Dispensing Unit Final Inspection
- LP Gas Dispensing Unit Routine Inspection
- LP Gas Inspection Data Evaluation
- LP Gas Leak Classification
- LP Gas Meter Calibration Testing
- LP Gas Site Plan Reviews
Other Resources
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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 . 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 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 |
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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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 |
Category IV LP Gas Dealer in Appliances and Equipment (LA)
Activities Included | Selling appliances and equipment for use with LP gas. |
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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 |
Licenses for Installation, Service and Repair Work (No Sale of Propane)
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. |
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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 |
Licenses for Miscellaneous Activities
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. |
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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 |
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 .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.