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MN HF4469

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Dave Lislegard

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Adds subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 115C.09 to establish a reimbursement program for replacing PVC fill piping with metal piping at residential heating-oil systems.

  • Requires the board to reimburse qualified contractors 90 percent of replacement costs between May 1, 2020, and September 1, 2023, if costs are determined to be incurred and reasonable.

  • Limits reimbursement to $500 per residential location with a maximum total fund expenditure of $1,500,000.

  • Defines "qualified person" as a registered contractor who installs or repairs nonpressure piping, heating systems, air conditioning systems, or storage tank systems.

  • Exempts heating-oil vendors from liability for spills caused solely by failure of homeowner-owned tanks or appurtenances.

Legislative Description

Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Policy3/16/2020

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