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MN HF4252

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Howe

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Requires the state fire marshal to develop a plan to inspect every place of public accommodation once every three years for compliance with the State Fire Code.

  • Charges owners a triennial inspection fee of $0.14 per square foot, which includes two follow-up inspections or on-site consultations, with additional follow-up inspections charged at $0.05 per square foot.

  • Defines "place of public accommodation" as any publicly or privately owned facility designed for 200 or more people that serves alcohol, excluding lodging houses, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes, schools, places of worship, and congressionally chartered veterans service organizations.

  • Creates a dedicated account in the special revenue fund called the state fire marshal places of public accommodation inspection dedicated account to receive and hold inspection fees.

  • Annually appropriates all money in the dedicated account to the commissioner of public safety to operate and administer the inspection program.

Legislative Description

State fire marshal inspection of place of public accommodation required, dedicated account in the special revenue fund created, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance

4/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance4/9/2018
Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance3/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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