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HF 526

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/04/2019 03:45pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to environment; limiting installers liability for damages caused by
subsurface sewage treatment systems; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section
115.55, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 115.55, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Installers not liable. new text end

new text begin Absent gross negligence or willful misconduct, an
installer that constructs or repairs a subsurface sewage treatment system in compliance with
all state and local laws applicable at the time of the construction or repair is not liable for
injuries or damages to a person or property resulting from use of the subsurface sewage
treatment system after the system is constructed or repaired.
 new text end