H.F. 2995 Summary

• Modifies employment agent regulations to restrict the transfer of applicant information only to licensed employment agents and requires agencies that cease operations to notify the department within 30 days regarding disposition of files and records.

• Changes incomplete license application deadlines from mandatory denial to discretionary denial by the commissioner after 90 days, and removes requirement for licensing orders when denying applications.

• Increases continuing education requirements for certified building officials from 16 to 38 hours per two-year period and for accessibility specialists from 4 to 9 hours, and updates State Building Code rule effective date procedures.

• Modifies lead content standards in plumbing from 8 percent to 0.25 percent for pipes and pipe fittings, and updates multiple elevator, plumbing, and high pressure piping licensing provisions to standardize terminology and requirements.

• Adjusts combative sports licensing fees and extends the deadline for contest fee payment from 24 hours to seven days after event completion; repeals four Minnesota Rules related to employment agencies and elevators.