HF 1418

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:50am

A bill for an act
relating to occupations and professions; regulating the practice of plumbing;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.435, subdivision 2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.435, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:

Subd. 2.

Powers; duties; administrative support.

(a) The board shall have the
power to:

(1) elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary;

(2) adopt bylaws that specify the duties of its officers, the meeting dates of the board,
and containing such other provisions as may be useful and necessary for the efficient
conduct of the business of the board;

(3) adopt the plumbing code that must be followed in this state and any plumbing
code amendments thereto. The board shall adopt the plumbing code and any amendments
thereto pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision 6, paragraphs (b), (c), and (d);

(4) review requests for final interpretations and issue final interpretations as provided
in section 326B.127, subdivision 5;

(5) deleted text begin except for rules regulating continuing education, deleted text end adopt rules that regulate the
licensure or registration of plumbing contractors, journeymen, apprentices, master
plumbers, restricted master plumbers, and restricted journeymen and other persons
engaged in the design, installation, and alteration of plumbing systems, except for those
individuals licensed under section 326.02, subdivisions 2 and 3. The board shall adopt
these rules pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision 6, paragraphs (e) and (f);

(6) deleted text begin advise the commissioner regarding educational requirements for plumbing
inspectors;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (7) deleted text end refer complaints or other communications to the commissioner, whether oral or
written, as provided in subdivision 8, that allege or imply a violation of a statute, rule, or
order that the commissioner has the authority to enforce pertaining to code compliance,
licensure, or an offering to perform or performance of unlicensed plumbing services;

deleted text begin (8) deleted text end new text begin (7) new text end approve per diem and expenses deemed necessary for its members as
provided in subdivision 3;

deleted text begin (9) deleted text end new text begin (8) new text end approve license reciprocity agreements;

deleted text begin (10) deleted text end new text begin (9) new text end select from its members individuals to serve on any other state advisory
council, board, or committee; and

deleted text begin (11) deleted text end new text begin (10) new text end recommend the fees for licenses and certifications.

Except for the powers granted to the Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, and the
Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the commissioner of labor and industry shall
administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant
thereto.

(b) The board shall comply with section 15.0597, subdivisions 2 and 4.

(c) The commissioner shall coordinate the board's rulemaking and recommendations
with the recommendations and rulemaking conducted by the other boards created pursuant
to this chapter. The commissioner shall provide staff support to the board. The support
includes professional, legal, technical, and clerical staff necessary to perform rulemaking
and other duties assigned to the board. The commissioner of labor and industry shall
supply necessary office space and supplies to assist the board in its duties.