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MN SF2367

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Warren Limmer

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits political subdivisions from imposing fees, penalties, or other punishments on residential landlords for calling police or emergency assistance

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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