HF 3093

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to real estate; amending the definition of "building standards" for
purposes of construction warranties for residential construction; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 327A.01, subdivision 2.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 327A.01, subdivision 2,
is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Building standards.

"Building standards" means the materials and
installation standards of the State Building Code, adopted by the commissioner of labor
and industry pursuant to sections 16B.59 to 16B.75, new text begin as supplemented by the structural,
mechanical, electrical, and quality standards of the home building industry for the
geographic area in which the dwelling is situated, new text end in effect at the time of the construction
or remodeling.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2008, and applies to
contracts for construction of dwellings or home improvements entered into on or after
that date.
new text end