MN HF814

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.671, subdivision 10, to modify notification requirements for hazardous substance releases.

Requires immediate notification of reportable quantity releases to the state emergency response center and, if directed by the center, to a local 911 emergency dispatch center.

Directs state emergency response center to route callers to local 911 if immediate response is needed or area is unknown; otherwise, center must notify local firefighting or law enforcement organizations within 24 hours.

Maintains penalties of up to $25,000 fine or two years imprisonment for first violations; up to $50,000 fine or five years imprisonment for subsequent violations.

Exempts state emergency response center employees acting within their official duties from penalty provisions and effective January 1, 2014.