HF 3997

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/09/2020 05:48pm

A bill for an act
relating to consumer protection; requiring large retailers to provide public access
to an automatic external defibrillator; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 325F.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [325F.993] LARGE RETAILER; PUBLIC ACCESS TO AED REQUIRED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) The terms in this subdivision have the meanings given
them for purposes of this section.
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new text begin (b) "Automatic external defibrillator" or "AED" means an electronic device designed
and manufactured to operate automatically or semiautomatically and that delivers an electrical
current to the heart of a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
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new text begin (c) "Large retailer" means an entity (1) that sells goods or services to the end user or
final customer, (2) whose premises are open to the public, and (3) which has over
$10,000,000 in total annual revenue.
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new text begin (d) "Public access AED" has the meaning given in section 403.51, subdivision 1,
paragraph (e).
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Large retailer requirement. new text end

new text begin A large retailer must maintain a public access
AED at all times and in compliance with section 403.51.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2020, and applies to large
retailers on and after that date.
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