HF 1841

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/28/2019 02:32pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying requirements for drinking water in child
care programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 245A.14, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 245A.14, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Water bottles in child care programs. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules,
part 9503.0145, subpart 8, and Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0445, subpart 1, a child care
program may provide drinking water for children in individual covered water bottles, labeled
with the child's name. Water bottles provided by the child care program must be washed,
rinsed, and sanitized daily after use and stored clean and dry in a manner that protects them
from contamination.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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