[Ord. No. 7261, 1-23-2020]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
OPERATOR
Any person in control of, or having responsibility for, the operation of an underground storage tank.
OWNER
Any person who owns an underground storage tank in the City on or after November 1, 2002. The term does not include any person who, without participating in the operation of an underground storage tank or not engaged in petroleum production, refining or marketing, holds indicia of ownership solely to protect a security interest in or lien on the underground storage tank or the property where the underground storage tank is located.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
Any one (1) or more vessels, including any pipes connected thereto, used to contain an accumulation of petroleum products and the volume of which, including the volume of the underground pipes connected thereto, is ten percent (10%) or more beneath the surface of the ground. Exemptions from this definition and the regulations promulgated under this Article include:
1. 
An underground storage tank whose capacity is one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons or less and used for storing motor fuel for agricultural purposes;
2. 
An underground storage tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored;
3. 
Pipeline facilities, including gathering lines, regulated under:
a. 
The Federal Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-481), as amended; or
b. 
The Federal Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Act of 1979 (P.L. 96-129), as amended;
4. 
Pipeline facilities regulated under State laws comparable to the provisions of law referred to in Subsection (3) of this definition;
5. 
Liquid traps or associated gathering lines directly related to oil or gas production and gathering operations; and
6. 
Storage tanks situated in an underground area, such as a basement, cellar, mineworking, drift, shaft or tunnel, if the storage tank is situated upon or above the surface of the floor.
[Ord. No. 7261, 1-23-2020]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of an underground storage tank to fail to properly register, inspect, maintain, close or remove the same consistent with the requirements of Sections 319.100 to 319.137, RSMo., as amended, or any rules or regulations promulgated by any agency of this State pursuant thereto.
B. 
An owner or operator of an underground storage tank shall at all times maintain financial responsibility pursuant to the requirements of Sections 319.100 to 319.137, RSMo., as amended, or any rules or regulations promulgated by any agency of this State pursuant thereto.