HF 3496

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/20/2016 12:38pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring the posting of signs at fields and playgrounds
containing crumb rubber; establishing a moratorium on construction of fields and
playgrounds using crumb rubber; requiring a report; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 448.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [448.57] SIGNS REQUIRED AT CERTAIN ATHLETIC FIELDS AND
PLAYGROUNDS.
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new text begin The owner or operator of an athletic field or playground containing crumb rubber
that is located on land leased or owned by a municipality shall post a sign in a conspicuous
location that is visible to individuals who use the facilities that states:
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new text begin "The Minnesota Department of Health encourages all those using athletic fields and
playgrounds containing crumb rubber to observe the following recommendations:
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new text begin 1. Wash hands and exposed body parts aggressively after playing on the field.
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new text begin 2. Turn clothes inside out as soon as possible after using the field to avoid tracking
dust and infill to other locations.
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new text begin 3. Keep beverages closed and in bags or coolers when not drinking to minimize
contamination from field dust and fibers.
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new text begin 4. Be aware of signs of heat-related illness and dehydration. Fields can get
excessively hot on warm, sunny days. Take all necessary precautions."
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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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Sec. 2.

new text begin [448.58] ATHLETIC FIELDS AND PLAYGROUNDS; MORATORIUM;
DEFINITIONS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this
section and section 448.57.
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new text begin (b) "Crumb rubber" means rubber processed from a waste tire into granules or larger
pieces that are loosely combined to form a nonuniform surface.
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new text begin (c) "Municipality" has the meaning given in section 471.345.
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new text begin (d) "Waste tire" has the meaning given in section 115A.90.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Moratorium. new text end

new text begin (a) No municipality may construct an athletic field or
playground containing crumb rubber until July 1, 2019.
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new text begin (b) No athletic field or playground containing crumb rubber may be constructed on
land leased or owned by a municipality until July 1, 2019.
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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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Sec. 3. new text begin REPORT ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF ATHLETIC FIELDS AND
PLAYGROUNDS CONSTRUCTED OF CRUMB RUBBER.
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new text begin (a) The Department of Health shall, by January 1, 2019, submit a report to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees with
primary jurisdiction over health and environmental policy containing a summary and
evaluation of recent studies examining the effects on the environment and human health of
athletic fields and playgrounds containing crumb rubber, including a study currently being
conducted by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment under
contract to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. Issues that
must be addressed in the study include, but are not limited to:
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new text begin (1) identifying chemicals released from crumb rubber from athletic fields and
playgrounds of various ages and under different weather conditions;
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new text begin (2) evaluating exposures to chemicals released from crumb rubber that may occur
through inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin; and
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new text begin (3) assessing what, if any, potential health risks are associated with use of athletic
fields and playgrounds constructed of crumb rubber.
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new text begin (b) For the purposes of this section, "crumb rubber" means rubber processed from a
waste tire into granules or larger pieces that are loosely combined to form a nonuniform
surface.
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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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