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MN SF3199
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Caroline Ruud
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AI Summary
- Establishes a voluntary water-friendly applicator certification program administered by the Pollution Control Agency Commissioner for commercial deicer applicators.
- Requires the Commissioner to support training promoting best management practices for deicer application, provide testing statewide and online, and maintain a public list of certified applicators.
- Provides civil liability immunity for certified commercial applicators, property owners/occupants/lessees, and their employees implementing best management practices, except when snow or ice conditions are caused by willful or reckless acts.
- Requires certified applicators to maintain current certification, pass exams, complete winter maintenance assessments, and keep written records of treatment practices for a minimum of six years to receive liability protections.
- Allows the Commissioner to revoke or decline renewal of certification for violations, and does not affect existing municipal liability provisions under section 466.03.
Legislative Description
Certified salt applicator program establishment
Last Action
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
3/22/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy3/22/2018
Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance3/14/2018
Environment and Natural Resources Finance3/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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