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MN SF2367
Bill
Status
3/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Warren Limmer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits political subdivisions from barring or limiting residential landlords' right to call police or emergency assistance to respond to criminal activity, nuisances, disturbances, or violations of rental licensing ordinances on rental premises
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Prohibits political subdivisions from imposing fees, penalties, or other punishments on residential landlords for calling police or emergency assistance
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Limits witness fees that political subdivisions can charge landlords for obtaining testimony from police officers or municipal employees involved in reporting or responding to incidents, capping advance payment at $20 plus mileage
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Provides a legal defense for landlords facing license revocation, penalties, or additional inspection charges when they cannot obtain necessary testimony due to unreasonable witness fee demands from the political subdivision
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Preempts local ordinances, regulations, or similar laws that conflict with these provisions
Legislative Description
Residential landlord right to seek police and emergency assistance authorization
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
3/12/2012