MN HF5241

Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from issuing permits for large solar power generating plants unless the applicant demonstrates no child labor was used to manufacture the equipment, as defined by International Labor Organization Minimum Age Convention No. 138.

Requires applicants for large wind energy conversion system (LWECS) site permits to demonstrate to the commission's satisfaction that no child labor was used to manufacture equipment used to construct and operate the LWECS.

Makes it an unlawful trade practice to offer for sale in Minnesota any electric vehicle battery, solar photovoltaic device, or wind energy conversion system unless the manufacturer certifies that no child labor was used in manufacturing.

Violators of the product certification requirement are subject to penalties established under section 325D.56 of Minnesota law.

Applies the child labor certification requirement to both commission-issued permits for LWECS with capacity above 25,000 kilowatts and county-issued permits for LWECS with capacity below 25,000 kilowatts.