Originally posted by Socalz
I'm sitting here looking at a small propane cylinder and it states on the label, "Never refill this cylinder. Refilling may cause explosion. Federal
law forbids transportation if refilled - penalty up to $500,000 and 5 years imprisonment. (49 U.S.C. 5142)."
As you can refill these cylinders for one-fifth the price of purchasing them (4 16 oz. cylinders for $9.68 at Sam's Club, BTW), I can see the appeal,
but what exactly are the dangers other than the ones previously stated in this thread? There must be some reason for such a severe penalty. Anyone
care to educate me please? |