MN SF1667

Establishes a voluntary certification program administered by the Pollution Control Agency for commercial salt applicators to become certified as "water-friendly applicators" through training and examination on best management practices for snow and ice removal.

Certified commercial applicators and property owners are not liable for damages from snow and ice accumulation hazards when best management practices are followed, unless negligence, willful disregard, knowledge of dangerous conditions, intentional injury, or failure to comply with approved practices occurred.

Requires certified applicators to maintain records for a minimum of six years including certification proof, examination results, winter maintenance assessment tools, and detailed maintenance logs with deicer type, application rates, treatment dates, and weather conditions.

Allows the Pollution Control Agency to charge up to $350 per applicator for training and recertification, provide training statewide with online recertification options, and annually publish best management practices and certified applicator lists on its website.

Commissioner may revoke or decline renewal of certification for applicators who violate the section or adopted rules; effective August 1, 2020 for claims arising on or after that date.