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MN HF2084

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Stensrud

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Political subdivisions must pay fair market value compensation to private waste collection service providers if the subdivision enters the waste collection business or limits permits to exclude existing providers
  • Compensation is required only if three conditions are met: the subdivision's actions prevent the provider from continuing substantially the same services in the same market, and without those actions the provider could continue operating
  • Exception applies if the waste collection provider operates under a contract with the political subdivision that specifies terms and conditions, or if the subdivision simply fails to renew or terminates an existing contract
  • Either party may file a district court action within six months of the political subdivision's final decision regarding waste collection services to determine compensation amount if parties cannot agree
  • Effective the day after enactment and applies to waste collection contracts entered into or ordinances enacted on or after that date

Legislative Description

Compensation provided for when a political subdivision enters into mixed municipal solid waste collection business.

Last Action

House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day

4/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Civil Law2/29/2012
Government Operations and Elections2/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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