HF 1444

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/22/2021 02:36pm

A bill for an act
relating to barbers; regulating mobile barber shops; authorizing rulemaking;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 154.02, by adding a subdivision;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 154.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 154.02, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Mobile barber shop. new text end

new text begin A "mobile barber shop" is a barber shop that is operated
in a mobile vehicle or mobile structure for the exclusive use of practicing barbering services
as defined in subdivision 1 by a registered barber.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
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Sec. 2.

new text begin [154.111] MOBILE BARBER SHOPS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Registration. new text end

new text begin No person shall operate a mobile barber shop, as defined
in section 154.02, subdivision 5a, without registering with the board.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Location. new text end

new text begin (a) Mobile barber shops are subject to all barber shop requirements
of this chapter and Minnesota Rules, except that a mobile barber shop is limited to providing
only the following services: hair cutting and straight razor shaves.
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new text begin (b) In addition, mobile barber shop registration holders must:
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new text begin (1) maintain a permanent address for receipt of correspondence and provide an address
where the barber shop is kept when not in service;
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new text begin (2) visibly display the mobile barber shop name and registration number as shown on
the registration certificate on at least one exterior side of the mobile barber shop;
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new text begin (3) supply to the board the make, model, and vehicle identification and license plate
numbers of any vehicle or mobile structure used as a mobile barber shop. Each mobile
barber shop registration is valid for a specific mobile vehicle or mobile structure only;
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new text begin (4) have a functioning phone available at all times;
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new text begin (5) submit to the board on or before the first day of each month the mobile barber shop
schedule of locations and times of operation for the month. Any proposed changes to the
schedule must be reported to the board via e-mail at the beginning of each week during
which the changes will occur; and
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new text begin (6) comply with the requirements of this chapter, Minnesota Rules, and all federal, state,
and local laws, rules, and ordinances.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Water and wastewater requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) The mobile barber shop must have
self-contained water holding tanks with gauges indicating the levels in the tanks and reserve
capabilities. The water supply tanks must be integrated and plumbed into the wastewater
tanks or gray water tanks.
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new text begin (b) The mobile barber shop must have a potable water capacity of not less than 20 gallons
and a designated hose used only to fill the potable water tank.
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new text begin (c) The mobile barber shop must have available hot water in a capacity of not less than
five gallons or hot water on demand.
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new text begin (d) The mobile barber shop must have a wastewater tank or gray water tank capacity 15
percent larger than the water supply holding tank.
new text end

new text begin (e) A mobile barber shop must not operate when:
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new text begin (1) the available potable water supply is insufficient to comply with infection control
requirements in this chapter and Minnesota Rules; or
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new text begin (2) a tank for wastewater, black water, or gray water is at 90 percent or greater capacity.
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new text begin (f) A mobile barber shop must have a restroom in operating condition inside the mobile
barber shop that includes an installed hand sink with potable water, soap, single-use towels,
and a self-contained recirculating flush toilet with a holding tank or a properly maintained
composting toilet.
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new text begin (g) Wastewater must be discharged into a sanitary sewage system or a sanitary dumping
station. When disposing of sewage and wastewater, each mobile barber shop shall comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and sanitary regulations.
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new text begin (h) Portable shampoo containment bowls are acceptable. All other sinks must be installed
and connected to the vehicle's or mobile structure's potable water supply and wastewater
tanks.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Electrical and power requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) If power for heating, air conditioning,
and other equipment is supplied by a generator, the generator must be properly vented
outside and all doors and windows must be closed when the generator is operating to avoid
exhaust entering the mobile barber shop. The generator must meet applicable municipal
noise ordinances.
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new text begin (b) Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) systems installed in the mobile barber shop must
comply with the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard No.
58 LP-Gas Code as adopted under the State Fire Code. Use of portable heating units is
prohibited.
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new text begin (c) All heating and cooling systems must be factory installed and meet all state and
federal regulations for mobile vehicle or mobile structure heating and cooling.
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new text begin (d) The mobile barber shop must have working alarms for carbon monoxide, smoke,
and combustible gas, either as single alarms or a combined alarm.
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new text begin (e) All electrical wiring must comply with the State Electrical Code. Electrical equipment
plugged into outlets must be UL-listed and must comply with state and local fire codes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Safety and infection control requirements. new text end

new text begin In addition to the safety and
infection control requirements for barber shops in this chapter and Minnesota Rules, mobile
barber shops must comply with the following requirements:
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new text begin (1) services must not be provided unless the mobile barber shop is parked with the engine
off, stable, and leveled. Stabilizing jacks must be used when indicated by the manufacturer's
instructions of the vehicle or mobile structure. At least two wheel chocks must be in use
when the barber shop is operating;
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new text begin (2) all services must be provided inside the vehicle or structure;
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new text begin (3) all hazardous substances in the mobile barber shop must be stored upright in secured
cabinets when the mobile barber shop is moving;
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new text begin (4) the mobile barber shop must have a ventilation system sufficient to provide fresh air
in the barber shop; and
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new text begin (5) all moving parts, including slide outs, disability ramps, and steps must be in good
working order.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Compliance with local government law. new text end

new text begin The mobile barber shop must comply
with all city, township, and county ordinances regarding wastewater disposal, commercial
motor vehicles, vehicle insurance, noise, signage, parking, commerce, business, and all
other local government requirements. It is the responsibility of the mobile barber shop owner
to investigate what requirements are applicable to the mobile barber shop in each jurisdiction
where the barber shop operates, and to ensure compliance with the requirements.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
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Sec. 3. new text begin RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; APPLICATION.
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new text begin The Board of Barber Examiners may adopt rules to establish license application
procedures for a mobile barber shop under Minnesota Statutes, section 154.02, subdivision
5a. The board shall not implement licensing for mobile barber shops until rules are
implemented under this section.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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