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MN HF1700
Bill
Status
4/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Rick Hansen
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AI Summary
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Establishes licensure system for agricultural drainage system installers under new Chapter 18K, requiring commercial installers to obtain licenses and private installers to obtain certifications.
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Commercial installer applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility through net assets of $50,000 or performance bond/insurance, pay $50 application fee, and pass closed-book examination.
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Private installers must complete minimum 3-hour training and pass examination for certification valid for three calendar years; certification costs $10.
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Prohibits county commissioners from serving as drainage inspectors under Chapter 103E.
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Requires public drainage viewers and inspectors to participate in annual training coordinated by the agriculture commissioner and appropriates $100,000 in fiscal year 2014 from clean water fund for education program establishment.
Legislative Description
Agricultural drainage system installer licensure system established, county commissioners prohibited from acting as public drainage inspectors, public drainage viewer and inspector training required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Policy
4/4/2013