Authorizes the issuance of delivery tickets electronically

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Jeremy Cooney says this is needed

This legislation would allow liquid petroleum and biofuel heating fuel customers the choice to receive electronic receipts for deliveries. It is similar to 2015 legislation that permitted the same choice for propane customers. There are several benefits to allowing petroleum/biofuels delivery customers the option of receiving an electronic delivery ticket instead of the physically printed ticket that is currently required by law. From a consumer choice aspect, electronic delivery tickets would offer customers a paperless option in a world that is transitioning to more online and digital transactions. Electronic ticketing, which would not be imposed without the customer's consent, would also help to eliminate incidents of identity theft as printed tickets contain personal informa- tion that is openly posted on customer property such as a front door. and it would not be imposed without their consent. In addition, the current method of printing out a paper invoice and posting it on the premises results in the idling of vehicles, which can be time-consuming. The vehicle remains running for the time it takes to print the ticket and the time it takes to post the ticket on the proper- ty. The idling time can vary from a few minutes to several minutes and particularly longer in rural communities in the latter instance. Elimi- nating the idling of these vehicles would reduce air emissions and fuel usage. Also, fuel delivery companies would experience enhanced efficiency and productivity of business, particularly by reducing delivery times. Moreover, this also benefits workers because fewer trips between a delivery vehicle and a customer's property reduce opportunities for on-the-job injuries. BILL HISTORY: None

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.