<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>licensing provisions; providing penalties and enforcement; clarifying and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>modifying the statute limitations of action for damages based on services or <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>construction to improve real property; instructing the revisor to renumber <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>certain statutory sections; appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>2006, sections 16B.04, subdivision 2; 16B.60, subdivisions 4, 7, 8, 11; 16B.61; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>16B.615, subdivision 4; 16B.617; 16B.6175; 16B.63; 16B.64, by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>subdivision; 16B.65; 16B.70; 16B.72; 16B.73; 16B.735; 16B.74, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>1, 2, by adding subdivisions; 16B.741; 16B.744; 16B.745, subdivisions 1, 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>16B.747; 16B.748; 16B.76; 31.175; 103I.621, subdivision 3; 144.122; 144.99, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>subdivision 1; 175.16, subdivision 1; 178.01; 178.02; 178.03, subdivision 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>178.041, subdivision 1; 183.38; 183.39, subdivision 1; 183.411, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>183.42; 183.45; 183.46; 183.465; 183.466; 183.48; 183.501; 183.505; 183.51; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>183.54, subdivisions 1, 3; 183.545, by adding a subdivision; 183.56; 183.57, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>subdivisions 1, 2, 5, 6; 183.59; 183.60; 183.61, subdivisions 2, 4; 214.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>subdivision 3; 214.04, subdivisions 1, 3; 299F.011, subdivision 1; 325E.37, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>subdivision 6; 325E.58; 326.01, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6e, 6f, 6g, 6j, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>6k, 6l, 7, 8, by adding subdivisions; 326.242; 326.243; 326.244, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, by adding a subdivision; 326.2441; 326.245; 326.248; 326.37; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>326.38; 326.39; 326.40; 326.401; 326.405; 326.42; 326.46; 326.461, by adding <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>subdivisions; 326.47; 326.48; 326.50; 326.57, subdivision 1; 326.58; 326.59; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>326.60; 326.601; 326.61, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 326.62; 326.65; 326.83, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>subdivisions 6, 7, 11, 18, 19, 20; 326.84; 326.841; 326.842; 326.86; 326.87; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>326.88; 326.89; 326.90, subdivision 1; 326.91, subdivision 1; 326.92; 326.921; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>326.93; 326.94; 326.95, subdivision 2; 326.96; 326.97; 326.975, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>326.992; 327.20, subdivision 1; 327.205; 327.31, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>adding a subdivision; 327.32, subdivision 8; 327.33, subdivisions 2, 6, 7; 327.34, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>subdivision 3; 327.35, subdivisions 1, 2; 327A.01, subdivision 2; 327B.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>subdivisions 4, 5, 7, 17, by adding subdivisions; 327B.04, subdivisions 1, 4, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>6, 7, 8, by adding a subdivision; 327B.05, subdivision 1; 327B.10; 363A.40, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>subdivision 1; 462.357, subdivision 6a; 462A.07, subdivision 8; 471.465; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>471.466; 471.467; 471.471; 541.051; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>Statutes, chapters 326; 327B; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.35"></a><var>1.35</var>Statutes, chapter 326B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 16B.665; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.36"></a><var>1.36</var>16B.747, subdivision 4; 183.001; 183.02; 183.375, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.37"></a><var>1.37</var>183.41, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 183.44, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 183.52; 183.54, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.38"></a><var>1.38</var>subdivision 2; 183.545, subdivision 9; 183.61, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 6; 326.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.39"></a><var>1.39</var>subdivisions 4, 6h, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; 326.241; 326.242, subdivisions 4, 9, 9a, 9b, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>9c, 9d, 9e, 9f, 9g, 9h, 9i, 9j, 9k, 10; 326.244, subdivision 6; 326.246; 326.2461; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>326.247; 326.40, subdivision 4; 326.41; 326.44; 326.45; 326.47, subdivision 5; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>326.51; 326.52; 326.521; 326.64; 326.83, subdivisions 3, 4, 12, 13; 326.85; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>326.875; 326.91, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 326.945; 326.975; 326.98; 327B.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; Minnesota Rules, parts 2809.0230; 2891.0010; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>2891.0030; 3800.2650; 3800.3580; 3800.3590; 3800.3630; 3800.3750; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>3800.3835; 4715.5600; 4715.5900; 4717.7000, subpart 1, item I; 5225.0880; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>5225.8600, subparts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; 5230.0010; 5230.0020; 5230.0040; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>5230.0060, subpart 2; 5230.0100, subparts 1, 3, 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>    Section 1. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>    In Minnesota Rules, chapters 1300, 1301, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1309, 1311, 1315, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>1346, 1350, 1360, and 7672, the revisor of statutes shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>    (1) change the term "commissioner of administration" to "commissioner of labor <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>and industry";<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>    (2) change the term "Department of Administration" to "Department of Labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>Industry";<br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>    (3) change the term "Department of Administration's Building Codes and Standards <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>Division" to "Department of Labor and Industry"; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>    (4) change the term "director of the Building Codes and Standards Division of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>Department of Administration" to "individual appointed by the commissioner of labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>industry to administer the code."<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 299F.011, subdivision 1, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>State Fire Code rulemaking </b><b>authority.</b> The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>public safety through the Division of Fire Marshal may promulgate labor and industry, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>consistent with the recommendations of the state fire marshal, shall adopt a State Fire <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>Code and make amendments thereto in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>in chapter 14. The code and its amendments shall conform insofar as practicable to model <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>fire codes generally accepted and in use throughout the United States, with consideration <br/>
<a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var>given to existing statewide specialty codes presently in use in the state of Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>Statewide specialty codes and model codes with necessary modifications may be adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>by reference in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>14.07, subdivision 4</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[326B.01] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> The definitions in this section apply to chapter 326B.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>ASME.</b> "ASME" means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Commissioner.</b> "Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>and industry or a duly designated representative of the commissioner who is either an <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>employee of the Department of Labor and Industry or a person working under contract <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>with the department.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Department.</b> "Department" means the Department of Labor and Industry.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Day.</b> "Day" means calendar day unless otherwise provided.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Individual.</b> "Individual" means a human being.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Person.</b> "Person" means any individual, limited liability company, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>corporation, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, sole proprietorship, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>joint stock company, or any other legal or commercial entity.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[326B.02] POWERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Transfer of responsibilities.</b> The responsibilities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>commissioner of administration relating to the state building code, sections 16B.59 to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>16B.76; construction of low-cost manufactured home park storm shelters, section 327.205; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>manufactured homes, sections 327.31 to 327.36 and 327B.01 to 327B.12; and statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>warranties in connection with the sale of dwellings and home improvement work, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>327A, are transferred under section 15.039 to the commissioner of labor and industry <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>as amended and recodified in this chapter. The responsibilities of the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>health relating to the state plumbing code and licensing, sections 16B.61, 144.99 to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>144.993, and 326.37 to 326.45, and water conditioning contractors and installers, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>326.57 to 326.65, are transferred under section 15.039 to the commissioner of labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>industry as amended and recodified in this chapter except for responsibilities transferred <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>to the Plumbing Board as expressly provided in this chapter. The responsibilities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>commissioner of commerce relating to residential contractors, residential remodelers, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>residential roofers, manufactured home installers, and the contractor's recovery fund under <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>sections 45.027 to 45.23 and 326.83 to 326.992 are transferred under section 15.039 <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>to the commissioner of labor and industry as amended and recodified in this chapter. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>The responsibilities of the Board of Electricity relating to the State Electrical Code and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>licensing, sections 16B.61 and 326.241 to 326.248, are transferred under section 15.039 <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>to the commissioner of labor and industry as amended and recodified in this chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>except for responsibilities transferred to the Board of Electricity as expressly provided <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>in this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Transfer of Authority.</b> The commissioner of administration may not use <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>the authority under section 16B.37 to modify the transfers of authority to the Plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>Board, the Board of Electricity, or the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Definition of responsibilities.</b> For purposes of subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>responsibilities include powers, duties, rights, obligations, and other authority imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>    Subd. 4. <b>State fire marshal cooperation.</b> The state fire marshal shall work with the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>commissioner to improve the delivery of services to the public through the coordination <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>of services and utilization of technology.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>    Subd. 5. <b>General rulemaking authority.</b> The commissioner may, under the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>rulemaking provisions of chapter 14 and as otherwise provided by this chapter, adopt, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>amend, suspend, and repeal rules relating to the commissioner's responsibilities under this <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>chapter, except for rules for which the rulemaking authority is expressly transferred to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, or the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[326B.04] DEPOSIT OF MONEY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Construction code fund.</b> There is created in the state treasury <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>a construction code fund as a special revenue fund for the purpose of administering this <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>chapter, sections 327.31 to 327.36, and chapter 327B. All money collected under those <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>sections, except penalties, is credited to the construction code fund unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>specifically designated by law. Any interest or profit accruing from investment of these <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>sums is credited to the construction code fund. All money collected in the construction <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>code fund is appropriated to the commissioner to administer and enforce the provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>identified in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>    Unless otherwise provided by law, all penalties assessed under this chapter, section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>327.35, and chapter 327B are credited to the assigned risk safety account established <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>by section 79.253.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Deposits.</b> All remaining balances as of June 30, 2007, in the state <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>government special revenue fund and special revenue fund accounts maintained for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>the Building Codes and Standards Division, Board of Electricity, and plumbing and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>engineering unit are transferred to the construction code fund. Unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>specifically designated by law: (1) all money collected under chapter 183 and sections <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>16B.59 to 16B.76; 144.122, paragraph (f); 326.241 to 326.248; 326.37 to 326.521; 326.57 <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>to 326.65; 326.83 to 326.992; 327.31 to 327.36; and 327B.01 to 327B.12, except penalties, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>is credited to the construction code fund; (2) all fees collected under section 45.23 in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>connection with continuing education for residential contractors, residential remodelers, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>and residential roofers are credited to the construction code fund; and (3) all penalties <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>assessed under the sections set forth in clauses (1) and (2) and all penalties assessed under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>sections 144.99 to 144.993 in connection with any violation of sections 326.37 to 326.45 <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>or 326.57 to 327.65 or the rules adopted under those sections are credited to the assigned <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>risk safety account established by section 79.253.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[326B.06] BONDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>    Bonds issued under this chapter are not state bonds or contracts for purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>sections 8.05 and 16C.05, subdivision 2.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[326B.075] COMMISSIONER NOT SUBJECT TO SUBPOENA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>    The commissioner shall not be subject to subpoena for purposes of providing expert <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>testimony, except in an enforcement proceeding brought by the commissioner.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>    Sec. 7. <b>APPOINTMENT AND FIRST MEETING OF BOARDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>     The governor must make the appointments to the Board of Electricity, the Plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>Board, and the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems no later than July 1, 2007. The <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>commissioner of labor and industry must convene the first meeting of each board no later <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>than September 1, 2007.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>    Section 1. <b>[326B.081] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> For purposes of sections 326B.081 to 326B.085, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Administrative order.</b> "Administrative order" means an order issued <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>under section 326B.082, subdivision 7.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Applicable law.</b> "Applicable law" means the provisions of sections <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>326B.084 to 326B.998 and 327.31 to 327.36 and chapter 327B, and all rules, orders, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>stipulation agreements, settlements, compliance agreements, licenses, registrations, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>certificates, and permits adopted, issued, or enforced by the department under sections <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>326B.02 or 326B.084 to 326B.998 or 327.31 to 327.36 or chapter 327B.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Document or documents.</b> "Document" or "documents" includes papers; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>books; records; memoranda; data; contracts; drawings; graphs; charts; photographs; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>digital, video, and audio recordings; records; accounts; files; statements; letters; e-mails; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>invoices; bills; notes; and calendars maintained in any form or manner.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Final.</b> "Final" when used to describe any order issued under section <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>326B.082 means that:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>    (1) no request for hearing in connection with the order was filed in the manner and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>within the time provided by section 326B.082; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>    (2) all requests for hearing have been withdrawn;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>    (3) an agreement that resolves the order has been signed by all the parties; or<br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>    (4) after the filing of a request for hearing, an order has been issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>commissioner, the Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court, and all appeals have been <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>pursued or forgone.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Licensing order.</b> "Licensing order" means an order issued under section <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>326B.082, subdivision 12, paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Minimum qualifications.</b> "Minimum qualifications" means the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>educational, experience, fee, examination, application, and other eligibility requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>that an applicant must meet in order to obtain a license, registration, certificate, or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>permit under the applicable law. For an applicant that is not an individual, the minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>qualifications include the requirement that an employee or other individual associated <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>with the applicant hold a license.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Stop order.</b> "Stop order" means an order issued under section 326B.082, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>subdivision 10.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[326B.082] ENFORCEMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Remedies available.</b> The commissioner may enforce all applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>law under this section. The commissioner may use any enforcement provision in this <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>section, including the assessment of monetary penalties, against a person required to have <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>a license, registration, certificate, or permit under the applicable law based on conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>that would provide grounds for action against a licensee, registrant, certificate holder, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>or permit holder under the applicable law. The use of an enforcement provision in this <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>section shall not preclude the use of any other enforcement provision in this section or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>otherwise provided by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Access to information and property; subpoenas.</b> (a) In order to carry out <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>the purposes of the applicable law, the commissioner may:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>    (1) administer oaths and affirmations, certify official acts, interview, question, take <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>oral or written statements, and take depositions;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>    (2) request, examine, take possession of, test, sample, measure, photograph, record, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>and copy any documents, apparatus, devices, equipment, or materials;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>    (3) at a time and place indicated by the commissioner, request persons to appear <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>before the commissioner to give testimony and produce documents, apparatus, devices, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>equipment, or materials;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>    (4) issue subpoenas to compel persons to appear before the commissioner to give <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>testimony and produce documents, apparatus, devices, equipment, or materials; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>    (5) with or without notice, enter without delay upon any property, public or private, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>for the purpose of taking any action authorized under this subdivision or the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>law, including obtaining information, remedying violations, or conducting surveys, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>inspections, or investigations.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>    (b) Persons requested by the commissioner to give testimony or produce documents, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>apparatus, devices, equipment, or materials shall respond within the time and in the manner <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>specified by the commissioner. If no time to respond is specified in the request, then a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>response shall be submitted within 30 days of the commissioner's service of the request.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>    (c) Upon the refusal or anticipated refusal of a property owner, lessee, property <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>owner's representative, or lessee's representative to permit the commissioner's entry onto <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>property as provided in paragraph (a), the commissioner may apply for an administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>inspection order in the Ramsey County District Court or, at the commissioner's discretion, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>in the district court in the county in which the property is located. The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>anticipate that a property owner or lessee will refuse entry if the property owner, lessee, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>property owner's representative, or lessee's representative has refused to permit entry on a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>prior occasion or has informed the commissioner that entry will be refused. Upon showing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>of administrative probable cause by the commissioner, the district court shall issue an <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>administrative inspection order that compels the property owner or lessee to permit the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>commissioner to enter the property for the purposes specified in paragraph (a). <br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    (d) Upon the application of the commissioner, a district court shall treat the failure of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>any person to obey a subpoena lawfully issued by the commissioner under this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>as a contempt of court.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Service.</b> Unless otherwise specified, service of a document on a person <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>under this section or section 326B.083 may be by mail, by personal service, or in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>accordance with any consent to service filed with the commissioner. Service by mail shall <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>be accomplished in the manner provided in Minnesota Rules, part 1400.5550, subpart <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>2. Personal service shall be accomplished in the manner provided in Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>part 1400.5550, subpart 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Fax transmission.</b> When this section or section 326B.083 permits a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>request for reconsideration or request for hearing to be served by fax on the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>the fax shall not exceed 15 pages in length. The request shall be considered timely <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>served if the fax is received by the commissioner, at the fax number identified by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>commissioner in the order or notice of violation, no later than 4:30 p.m. central time on <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>the last day permitted for faxing the request. Where the quality or authenticity of the faxed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>request is at issue, the commissioner may require the original request to be filed. Where <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>the commissioner has not identified quality or authenticity of the faxed request as an issue <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>and the request has been faxed in accordance with this subdivision, the person faxing the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>request does not need to file the original request with the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Time computation.</b> In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>by this section, the day of the act, event, or default from which the designated period of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, in which event the period runs <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>until the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Notices of violation.</b> (a) The commissioner may issue a notice of violation <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>to any person who the commissioner determines has committed a violation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>applicable law. The notice of violation must state a summary of the facts that constitute <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>the violation and the applicable law violated. The notice of violation may require the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>person to correct the violation. If correction is required, the notice of violation must state <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>the deadline by which the violation must be corrected.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>    (b) The commissioner shall issue the notice of violation by:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>    (1) serving the notice of violation on the property owner or on the person who <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>committed the violation; or<br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>    (2) posting the notice of violation at the location where the violation occurred.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>    (c) If the person to whom the commissioner has issued the notice of violation <br/>
<a id="pl.8.36"></a><var>8.36</var>believes the notice was issued in error, then the person may request reconsideration of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>parts of the notice that the person believes are in error. The request for reconsideration <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>must be in writing and must be served on or faxed to the commissioner at the address or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>fax number specified in the notice of violation by the tenth day after the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>issued the notice of violation. The date on which a request for reconsideration is served by <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>mail shall be the postmark date on the envelope in which the request for reconsideration is <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>mailed. If the person does not serve or fax a written request for reconsideration or if the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>person's written request for reconsideration is not served on or faxed to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>by the tenth day after the commissioner issued the notice of violation, the notice of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>violation shall become a final order of the commissioner and will not be subject to review <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>by any court or agency. The request for reconsideration must:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>    (1) specify which parts of the notice of violation the person believes are in error;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>    (2) explain why the person believes the parts are in error; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>    (3) provide documentation to support the request for reconsideration.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>    The commissioner shall respond in writing to requests for reconsideration <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>made under this paragraph within 15 days after receiving the request. A request for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>reconsideration does not stay a requirement to correct a violation as set forth in the notice <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>of violation. After reviewing the request for reconsideration, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>affirm, modify, or rescind the notice of violation. The commissioner's response to a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>request for reconsideration is final and shall not be reviewed by any court or agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Administrative orders; correction; assessment of monetary </b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var><b>penalties.</b> (a) The commissioner may issue an administrative order to any person who <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>the commissioner determines has committed a violation of the applicable law. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>commissioner shall issue the administrative order by serving the administrative order on <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>the person. The administrative order may require the person to correct the violation, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>may require the person to cease and desist from committing the violation, and may <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>assess monetary penalties. The commissioner shall follow the procedures in section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>326B.083 when issuing administrative orders. Except as provided in paragraph (b), the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>commissioner may issue to each person a monetary penalty of up to $10,000 for each <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>violation of applicable law committed by the person. The commissioner may order that <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>part or all of the monetary penalty will be forgiven if the person to whom the order is <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>issued demonstrates to the commissioner by the 31st day after the order is issued that <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>the person has corrected the violation or has developed a correction plan acceptable to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>    (b) The commissioner may issue an administrative order for failure to correct a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>violation by the deadline stated in a final administrative order issued under paragraph (a). <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>Each day after the deadline during which the violation remains uncorrected is a separate <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>violation for purposes of calculating the maximum monetary penalty amount.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>    (c) Upon the application of the commissioner, a district court shall find the failure of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>any person to correct a violation as required by a final administrative order issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>commissioner under this subdivision as a contempt of court.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Hearings related to administrative orders.</b> (a) Within 30 days after the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>commissioner issues an administrative order or within 20 days after the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>issues the notice under section 326B.083, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), clause (3), the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>person to whom the administrative order or notice is issued may request an expedited <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>hearing to review the commissioner's order or notice. The request for hearing must be <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>in writing and must be served on or faxed to the commissioner at the address or fax <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>number specified in the order or notice. If the person does not request a hearing or if the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>person's written request for hearing is not served on or faxed to the commissioner by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>30th day after the commissioner issues the administrative order or the 20th day after the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>commissioner issues the notice under section 326B.083, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>clause (3), the order will become a final order of the commissioner and will not be subject <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>to review by any court or agency. The date on which a request for hearing is served by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>mail shall be the postmark date on the envelope in which the request for hearing is mailed. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>The hearing request must specifically state the reasons for seeking review of the order or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>notice. The person to whom the order or notice is issued and the commissioner are the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>parties to the expedited hearing. The commissioner must notify the person to whom the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>order or notice is issued of the time and place of the hearing at least 15 days before the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>hearing. The expedited hearing must be held within 45 days after a request for hearing has <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>been served on the commissioner unless the parties agree to a later date.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>    (b) All written arguments must be submitted within ten days following the close of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted under Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8510 to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>1400.8612, as modified by this subdivision. The Office of Administrative Hearings may, in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>consultation with the agency, adopt rules specifically applicable to cases under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>    (c) The administrative law judge shall issue a report making findings of fact, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>conclusions of law, and a recommended order to the commissioner within 30 days <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>following the close of the record.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>    (d) If the administrative law judge makes a finding that the hearing was requested <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>solely for purposes of delay or that the hearing request was frivolous, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>may add to the amount of the penalty the costs charged to the department by the Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>Administrative Hearings for the hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    (e) If a hearing has been held, the commissioner shall not issue a final order until <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>at least five days after the date of the administrative law judge's report. Any person <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>aggrieved by the administrative law judge's report may, within those five days, serve <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>written comments to the commissioner on the report and the commissioner shall consider <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>the comments. The commissioner's final order may be appealed in the manner provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>sections 14.63 to 14.69.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Injunctive relief.</b> In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>commissioner may bring an action for injunctive relief in the Ramsey County District <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>Court or, at the commissioner's discretion, in the district court in the county in which the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>commissioner has determined a violation of the applicable law has occurred or is about to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>occur to enjoin the violation. A temporary restraining order and other injunctive relief <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>shall be granted by the district court if the court determines that a person has engaged in or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>is about to engage in an act, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>law. The commissioner shall not be required to show irreparable harm.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Stop orders.</b> (a) If the commissioner determines based on an inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>or investigation that a person has violated or is about to violate the applicable law, the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>commissioner may issue to the person a stop order requiring the person to cease and desist <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>from committing the violation.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>    (b) If the commissioner determines that a condition exists on real property that <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>violates the applicable law, the commissioner may issue a stop order to the owner or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>lessee of the real property to cease and desist from committing the violation and to correct <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>the condition that is in violation.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>    (c) The commissioner shall issue the stop work order by:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>    (1) serving the order on the person who has committed or is about to commit the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>violation;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>    (2) posting the order at the location where the violation was committed or is about to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>be committed or at the location where the violating condition exists; or<br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>    (3) serving the order on any owner or lessee of the real property where the violating <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>condition exists.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>    (d) A stop order shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>    (1) describe the act, conduct, or practice committed or about to be committed, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>condition, and include a reference to the applicable law that the act, conduct, practice, or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>condition violates or would violate; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>    (2) provide notice that any person aggrieved by the stop order may request a hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>as provided in paragraph (e).<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>    (e) Within 30 days after the commissioner issues a stop order, any person aggrieved <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>by the order may request an expedited hearing to review the commissioner's action. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>The request for hearing must be made in writing and must be served on or faxed to the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>commissioner at the address or fax number specified in the order. If the person does not <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>request a hearing or if the person's written request for hearing is not served on or faxed to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>the commissioner on or before the 30th day after the commissioner issued the stop order, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>the order will become a final order of the commissioner and will not be subject to review <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>by any court or agency. The date on which a request for hearing is served by mail is the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>postmark date on the envelope in which the request for hearing is mailed. The hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>request must specifically state the reasons for seeking review of the order. The person who <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>requested the hearing and the commissioner are the parties to the expedited hearing. The <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>hearing shall be commenced within ten days after the commissioner receives the request <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>for hearing. The hearing shall be conducted under Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8510 to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>1400.8612, as modified by this subdivision. The administrative law judge shall issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>report containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommended order within <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>ten days after the conclusion of the hearing. Any party aggrieved by the administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>law judge's report shall have five days after the date of the administrative law judge's <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>report to submit exceptions and argument to the commissioner. Within 15 days after <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>receiving the administrative law judge's report, the commissioner shall issue an order <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>vacating, modifying, or making permanent the stop order. The commissioner and the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>person requesting the hearing may by agreement lengthen any time periods described in <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>this paragraph. The Office of Administrative Hearings may, in consultation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>agency, adopt rules specifically applicable to cases under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>    (f) A stop order issued under this subdivision shall be in effect until it is modified or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>vacated by the commissioner or an appellate court. The administrative hearing provided <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>by this subdivision and any appellate judicial review as provided in chapter 14 shall <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>constitute the exclusive remedy for any person aggrieved by a stop order.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>    (g) Upon the application of the commissioner, a district court shall find the failure of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>any person to comply with a final stop order lawfully issued by the commissioner under <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>this subdivision as a contempt of court.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Licensing orders; grounds; reapplication.</b> (a) The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>deny an application for a permit, license, registration, or certificate if the applicant does <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>not meet or fails to maintain the minimum qualifications for holding the permit, license, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>registration, or certificate, or has any unresolved violations or unpaid fees or monetary <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>penalties related to the activity for which the permit, license, registration, or certificate has <br/>
<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>been applied for or was issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (b) The commissioner may deny, suspend, limit, place conditions on, or revoke a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>person's permit, license, registration, or certificate, or censure the person holding the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>permit, license, registration, or certificate, if the commissioner finds that the person:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>    (1) committed one or more violations of the applicable law;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>    (2) submitted false or misleading information to the state in connection with <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>activities for which the permit, license, registration, or certificate was issued, or in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>connection with the application for the permit, license, registration, or certificate;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>    (3) allowed the alteration or use of the person's own permit, license, registration, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>or certificate by another person;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>    (4) within the previous five years, was convicted of a crime in connection with <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>activities for which the permit, license, registration, or certificate was issued;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>    (5) violated a final administrative order issued under subdivision 7 or a final stop <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>order issued under subdivision 10, or injunctive relief issued under subdivision 9;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>    (6) failed to cooperate with a commissioner's request to give testimony, to produce <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>documents, things, apparatus, devices, equipment, or materials, or to access property <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>under subdivision 2;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>    (7) retaliated in any manner against any employee or person who is questioned by, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>cooperates with, or provides information to the commissioner or an employee or agent <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>authorized by the commissioner who seeks access to property or things under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>2;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>    (8) engaged in any fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest act or practice; or<br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>    (9) performed work in connection with the permit, license, registration, or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>certificate or conducted the person's affairs in a manner that demonstrates incompetence, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>untrustworthiness, or financial irresponsibility.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>    (c) If the commissioner revokes a person's permit, license, registration, or certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>under paragraph (b), the person is prohibited from reapplying for the same type of permit, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>license, registration, or certificate for at least two years after the effective date of the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>revocation. The commissioner may, as a condition of reapplication, require the person to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>obtain a bond or comply with additional reasonable conditions the commissioner considers <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>necessary to protect the public. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>    (d) If a permit, license, registration, or certificate expires, or is surrendered, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>withdrawn, or terminated, or otherwise becomes ineffective, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>institute a proceeding under this subdivision within two years after the permit, license, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>registration, or certificate was last effective and enter a revocation or suspension order as <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>of the last date on which the permit, license, registration, or certificate was in effect.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Issuance of licensing orders; hearings related to licensing orders. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var> (a) If the commissioner determines that a permit, license, registration, or certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>should be conditioned, limited, suspended, revoked, or denied under subdivision 11, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>or that the permit holder, licensee, registrant, or certificate holder should be censured <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>under subdivision 11, then the commissioner shall issue to the person an order denying, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>conditioning, limiting, suspending, or revoking the person's permit, license, registration, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>or certificate, or censuring the permit holder, licensee, registrant, or certificate holder.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>    (b) Any order issued under paragraph (a) may include an assessment of monetary <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>penalties and may require the person to cease and desist from committing the violation <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>or committing the act, conduct, or practice set out in subdivision 11, paragraph (b). The <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>monetary penalty may be up to $10,000 for each violation or act, conduct, or practice <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>committed by the person. The procedures in section 326B.083 must be followed when <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>issuing orders under paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>    (c) The permit holder, licensee, registrant, certificate holder, or applicant to whom <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>the commissioner issues an order under paragraph (a) shall have 30 days after service of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>the order to request a hearing. The request for hearing must be in writing and must be <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>served on or faxed to the commissioner at the address or fax number specified in the order <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>by the 30th day after service of the order. If the person does not request a hearing or if <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>the person's written request for hearing is not served on or faxed to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>by the 30th day after service of the order, the order shall become a final order of the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>commissioner and will not be subject to review by any court or agency. The date on which <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>a request for hearing is served by mail shall be the postmark date on the envelope in which <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>the request for hearing is mailed. If the person submits to the commissioner a timely <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>request for hearing, a contested case hearing shall be held in accordance with chapter 14.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>    (d) Paragraph (c) does not apply to summary suspension under subdivision 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Summary suspension.</b> In any case where the commissioner has <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>issued an order to revoke or suspend a license, registration, certificate, or permit under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>subdivision 12, the commissioner may summarily suspend the person's permit, license, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>registration, or certificate before the order becomes final. The commissioner shall issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>summary suspension order when the safety of life or property is threatened or to prevent <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>the commission of fraudulent, deceptive, untrustworthy, or dishonest acts against the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>public. The summary suspension shall not affect the deadline for submitting a request <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>for hearing under subdivision 12. If the commissioner summarily suspends a person's <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>permit, license, registration, or certificate, a timely request for hearing submitted under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>subdivision 12 shall also be considered a timely request for hearing on continuation of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.36"></a><var>14.36</var>the summary suspension. If the commissioner summarily suspends a person's permit, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>license, registration, or certificate under this subdivision and the person submits a timely <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>request for a hearing, then a hearing on continuation of the summary suspension must be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>held within ten days after the commissioner receives the request for hearing unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>parties agree to a later date.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Plan for assessing penalties.</b> The commissioner may prepare a plan for <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>assessing penalties in orders issued under subdivision 7 or 12. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>provide a 30-day period for public comment on any such plan. Penalties assessed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>commissioner in accordance with the plan shall be presumed reasonable.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Effect on other laws.</b> Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>the application of other state or federal laws, including specifically but not exclusively <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>section 270C.72, that require suspension of, revocation of, denial of, or refusal to renew a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>permit, license, registration, or certificate issued by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Misdemeanor penalties.</b> Except as otherwise provided by law, a person <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>who violates an applicable law is guilty of a misdemeanor.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Revocation and suspension of license.</b> If a person fails to pay a penalty <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>owed under this section or section 326B.083, the commissioner may revoke, suspend, or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>deny any or all licenses, permits, certificates, and registrations issued by the department.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[326B.083] AMOUNT OF PENALTY; CONTENTS OF </b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var><b>ADMINISTRATIVE AND LICENSING ORDERS. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Amount of penalty; considerations.</b> In determining the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>a penalty assessed under section 326B.082, subdivision 7 or 12, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>consider the factors described in section 14.045, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contents of administrative order and licensing order.</b> (a) An <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>administrative order and a licensing order must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>    (1) a summary of the facts that constitute the violation or violations;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>    (2) a reference to the applicable law that has been violated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>    (3) a statement of the person's right to request a hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>    (b) An administrative order may include a requirement that the violation be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>corrected. If the order includes a requirement that the violation be corrected, then the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>order must include, in addition to any statements required under paragraphs (a) and (c), <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>the deadline by which the violation must be corrected.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>    (c) An administrative order or a licensing order may assess monetary penalties. If <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>the order assesses monetary penalties, then the order must include, in addition to any <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>statements required under paragraphs (a) and (b):<br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>    (1) a statement of the amount of the monetary penalty imposed;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    (2) a statement that, when the order becomes final, the commissioner may file and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>enforce the unpaid portion of a penalty as a judgment in district court without further <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>notice or additional proceedings; and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>    (3) if the order is an administrative order, a statement of the amount of the penalty, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>if any, that will be forgiven if the person who is subject to the order demonstrates to the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>commissioner by the 31st day after the order is served that the person has corrected the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>violation or has developed a correction plan acceptable to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Penalty.</b> (a) If an administrative order includes a penalty assessment, then <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>the penalty is due and payable on the date the administrative order becomes final unless <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>some or all of the penalty is forgivable. If a licensing order includes a penalty assessment, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>then the penalty is due and payable on the date the licensing order becomes final.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    (b) This paragraph applies if an administrative order includes a penalty assessment <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>and all or a portion of the penalty is forgivable.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>    (1) If any portion of the penalty is not forgivable, that portion of the penalty is due <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>and payable ten days after the date the administrative order becomes final.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>    (2) The commissioner shall forgive the forgivable portion of the penalty if the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>commissioner determines that the violation has been corrected within the time set by <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>the order or the person to whom the order was issued has developed a correction plan <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>acceptable to the commissioner within the time set by the order.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>    (3) If the commissioner determines that the person to whom the order was issued <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>has failed to correct the violation within the time set by the order or has failed to develop <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>a correction plan acceptable to the commissioner within the time set by the order, then <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>the forgivable portion of the penalty is due and payable ten days after the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>serves notice of the determination on the person or on the date the administrative order <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>becomes final, whichever is later.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>    (c) This paragraph applies if an administrative order or a licensing order includes a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>penalty assessment and if the person subject to the order has requested a hearing. The <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>administrative law judge may not recommend a change in the amount of the penalty if <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>the penalty was assessed in accordance with a plan prepared under section 326B.082, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>subdivision 14. If the commissioner has not prepared a plan under section 326B.082, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>subdivision 14, then the administrative law judge may not recommend a change in the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>amount of the penalty unless the administrative law judge determines that, based on the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>factors in section 14.045, subdivision 3, the amount of the penalty is unreasonable.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>    (d) The assessment of a penalty does not preclude the use of other enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>provisions, under which penalties are not assessed, in connection with the violation for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.36"></a><var>16.36</var>which the penalty was assessed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.4.0"></a><a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[326B.084] FALSE INFORMATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>    A person subject to any of the requirements in the applicable law may not make a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>false material statement, representation, or certification in; omit material information <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>from; or alter, conceal, or fail to file or maintain a notice, application, record, report, plan, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>or other document required under the applicable law.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.5.0"></a><a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[326B.085] RECOVERY OF LITIGATION COSTS AND EXPENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>    In any action brought by the commissioner for enforcement of an order issued <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>under section 326B.082 for injunctive relief, or to compel performance pursuant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>applicable law, if the state finally prevails, the state, in addition to other penalties provided <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>by law, may be allowed an amount determined by the court to be the reasonable value of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>all or part of the litigation expenses incurred by the state. In determining the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>the litigation expenses to be allowed, the court shall give consideration to the economic <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>circumstances of the defendant.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.6.0"></a><a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>    Sec. 6. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber Minnesota Statutes, section 299F.011, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>subdivision 1, as Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.02, subdivision 5.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.4.1.0"></a><a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Powers and duties, general.</b> Subject to other provisions of this chapter, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>the commissioner is authorized to:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>    (1) supervise, control, review, and approve all state contracts and purchasing;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>    (2) provide agencies with supplies and equipment and operate all central store or <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>supply rooms serving more than one agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>    (3) investigate and study the management and organization of agencies, and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>reorganize them when necessary to ensure their effective and efficient operation;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>    (4) manage and control state property, real and personal;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>    (5) maintain and operate all state buildings, as described in section 
         <statute_ref>16B.24, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>    (6) supervise, control, review, and approve all capital improvements to state <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>buildings and the capitol building and grounds;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>    (7) provide central duplicating, printing, and mail facilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>    (8) oversee publication of official documents and provide for their sale;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>    (9) manage and operate parking facilities for state employees and a central motor <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>pool for travel on state business; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>    (10) establish and administer a State Building Code; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>    (11) (10) provide rental space within the capitol complex for a private day care <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>center for children of state employees. The commissioner shall contract for services as <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>provided in this chapter. The commissioner shall report back to the legislature by October <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>1, 1984, with the recommendation to implement the private day care operation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.2.0"></a><a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.60, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Code.</b> "Code" means the State Building Code adopted by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>of labor and industry in consultation with each industry board and the Construction Codes <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>Advisory Council in accordance with sections 16B.59 to 16B.75.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.3.0"></a><a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.60, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Physically disabled</b><b> Person with a disability</b><b>.</b> "Physically disabled" means <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>having sight disabilities, hearing disabilities, disabilities of incoordination, disabilities <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>of aging, or other disabilities that significantly reduce mobility, flexibility, coordination, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>or perceptiveness. "Person with a disability" or "persons with disabilities" includes <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>people who have a vision disability, a hearing disability, a disability of coordination, a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>disability of aging, or any other disability that significantly reduces mobility, flexibility, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>coordination, or perceptiveness.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.4.0"></a><a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.60, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Remodeling.</b> "Remodeling" means deliberate reconstruction of an existing <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>public building in whole or in part in order to bring it up to date in into conformity with <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>present uses of the structure and to which other rules on the upgrading of health and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>safety provisions are applicable.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.5.0"></a><a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.60, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>    Subd. 11. <b>State licensed </b><b>facilities</b><b> facility</b><b>.</b> "State licensed facilities facility" means <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>a building and its grounds that are licensed by the state as a hospital, nursing home, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>supervised living facility, free-standing outpatient surgical center, or correctional facility, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>boarding care home, or residential hospice.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.6.0"></a><a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.61, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var><b>16B.61 GENERAL POWERS OF COMMISSIONER </b><b>OF LABOR AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var><b>INDUSTRY</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Adoption of code.</b> Subject to sections 
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>commissioner shall by rule and in consultation with the Construction Codes Advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>Council establish a code of standards for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>repair of buildings, governing matters of structural materials, design and construction, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>fire protection, health, sanitation, and safety, including design and construction standards <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>regarding heat loss control, illumination, and climate control. The code must also include <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>duties and responsibilities for code administration, including procedures for administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>action, penalties, and suspension and revocation of certification. The code must conform <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>insofar as practicable to model building codes generally accepted and in use throughout <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>the United States, including a code for building conservation. In the preparation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>code, consideration must be given to the existing statewide specialty codes presently in <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>use in the state. Model codes with necessary modifications and statewide specialty codes <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>may be adopted by reference. The code must be based on the application of scientific <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>principles, approved tests, and professional judgment. To the extent possible, the code <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>must be adopted in terms of desired results instead of the means of achieving those results, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>avoiding wherever possible the incorporation of specifications of particular methods or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>materials. To that end the code must encourage the use of new methods and new materials. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>Except as otherwise provided in sections 
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref>, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>administer and enforce the provisions of those sections. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>    The commissioner shall develop rules addressing the plan review fee assessed <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>to similar buildings without significant modifications including provisions for use of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>building systems as specified in the industrial/modular program specified in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>16B.75
         </statute_ref>. Additional plan review fees associated with similar plans must be based on costs <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>commensurate with the direct and indirect costs of the service. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Administration by commissioner.</b> The commissioner shall administer <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>and enforce the State Building Code as a municipality with respect to public buildings and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>state licensed facilities in the state. The commissioner shall establish appropriate permit, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>plan review, and inspection fees, and surcharges for public buildings and state licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>facilities. Fees and surcharges for public buildings and state licensed facilities must be <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>remitted to the commissioner, who shall deposit them in the state treasury for credit to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>    Municipalities other than the state having an agreement with the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.19.36"></a><var>19.36</var>for code administration and enforcement service for public buildings and state licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>facilities shall charge their customary fees, including surcharge, to be paid directly to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>jurisdiction by the applicant seeking authorization to construct a public building or a state <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>licensed facility. The commissioner shall sign an agreement with a municipality other than <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>the state for plan review, code administration, and code enforcement service for public <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>buildings and state licensed facilities in the jurisdiction if the building officials of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>municipality meet the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>16B.65</statute_ref> and wish to provide those services <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>and if the commissioner determines that the municipality has enough adequately trained <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>and qualified building inspectors to provide those services for the construction project. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>    The commissioner may direct the state building official to assist a community that <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>has been affected by a natural disaster with building evaluation and other activities related <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>to building codes.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>    Administration and enforcement in a municipality under this section must apply <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>any optional provisions of the State Building Code adopted by the municipality. A <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>municipality adopting any optional code provision shall notify the state building official <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>within 30 days of its adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>    The commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of the code relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>elevators statewide, except as provided for under section 
         <statute_ref>16B.747, subdivision 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Enforcement by certain bodies.</b> Under the direction and supervision of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>the commissioner, the provisions of the code relating to electrical installations shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>enforced by the State Board of Electricity, pursuant to the Minnesota Electrical Act, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>the provisions relating to, plumbing shall be enforced by the commissioner of health, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>the provisions relating to, boilers, high pressure steam piping and appurtenances, and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>ammonia refrigeration piping, and bioprocess piping shall be enforced by the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>of Labor and Industry. Fees for inspections conducted by the State Board of Electricity <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>commissioner shall be paid in accordance with the rules of the State Board of Electricity <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>department. Under direction of the commissioner of public safety, the state fire marshal <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>shall enforce the State Fire Code as provided in chapter 299F. The commissioner, in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>consultation with the commissioner of labor and industry, shall adopt amendments to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>mechanical code portion of the State Building Code to implement standards for process <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>piping.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Special requirements.</b> (a) Space for commuter vans. The code must <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>require that any parking ramp or other parking facility constructed in accordance with the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>code include an appropriate number of spaces suitable for the parking of motor vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>having a capacity of seven to 16 persons and which are principally used to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>prearranged commuter transportation of employees to or from their place of employment <br/>
<a id="pl.20.36"></a><var>20.36</var>or to or from a transit stop authorized by a local transit authority. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>    (b)  Smoke detection devices. The code must require that all dwellings, lodging <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>houses, apartment houses, and hotels as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>299F.362</statute_ref> comply with the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>299F.362</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>    (c)  Doors in nursing homes and hospitals. The State Building Code may not <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>require that each door entering a sleeping or patient's room from a corridor in a nursing <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>home or hospital with an approved complete standard automatic fire extinguishing system <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>be constructed or maintained as self-closing or automatically closing. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>    (d)  Child care facilities in churches; ground level exit. A licensed day care center <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>serving fewer than 30 preschool age persons and which is located in a belowground space <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>in a church building is exempt from the State Building Code requirement for a ground <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>level exit when the center has more than two stairways to the ground level and its exit. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>    (e) Child care facilities in churches; vertical access. Until August 1, 1996, an <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>organization providing child care in an existing church building which is exempt from <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>taxation under section 
<statute_ref>272.02, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, shall have five years from the date of initial <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>licensure under chapter 245A to provide interior vertical access, such as an elevator, to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>persons with disabilities as required by the State Building Code. To obtain the extension, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>the organization providing child care must secure a $2,500 performance bond with the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>commissioner of human services to ensure that interior vertical access is achieved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>agreed upon date. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>    (f) (e)  Family and group family day care. Until the legislature enacts legislation <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>specifying appropriate standards, the definition of Group R-3 occupancies in dwellings <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code as adopted as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>State Building Code applies to family and group family day care homes licensed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>Department of Human Services under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>    (g) (f)  Enclosed stairways. No provision of the code or any appendix chapter of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>the code may require stairways of existing multiple dwelling buildings of two stories or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>less to be enclosed. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>    (h) (g)  Double cylinder dead bolt locks. No provision of the code or appendix <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>chapter of the code may prohibit double cylinder dead bolt locks in existing single-family <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>homes, townhouses, and first floor duplexes used exclusively as a residential dwelling. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>Any recommendation or promotion of double cylinder dead bolt locks must include a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>warning about their potential fire danger and procedures to minimize the danger. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>    (i) (h)  Relocated residential buildings. A residential building relocated within <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>or into a political subdivision of the state need not comply with the State Energy Code <br/>
<a id="pl.21.35"></a><var>21.35</var>or section 
         <statute_ref>326.371</statute_ref> provided that, where available, an energy audit is conducted on the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.36"></a><var>21.36</var>relocated building. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    (j) (i)  Automatic garage door opening systems. The code must require all <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>residential buildings as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>325F.82</statute_ref> to comply with the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>325F.82</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>325F.83</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>    (k) (j)  Exit sign illumination. For a new building on which construction is begun <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>on or after October 1, 1993, or an existing building on which remodeling affecting 50 <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>percent or more of the enclosed space is begun on or after October 1, 1993, the code must <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>prohibit the use of internally illuminated exit signs whose electrical consumption during <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>nonemergency operation exceeds 20 watts of resistive power. All other requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>the code for exit signs must be complied with. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>    (l) (k)  Exterior wood decks, patios, and balconies. The code must permit the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>decking surface and upper portions of exterior wood decks, patios, and balconies to be <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>constructed of (1) heartwood from species of wood having natural resistance to decay or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>termites, including redwood and cedars, (2) grades of lumber which contain sapwood from <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>species of wood having natural resistance to decay or termites, including redwood and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>cedars, or (3) treated wood. The species and grades of wood products used to construct the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>decking surface and upper portions of exterior decks, patios, and balconies must be made <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>available to the building official on request before final construction approval. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>    (m) (l) Bioprocess piping and equipment. No permit fee for bioprocess piping may <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>be imposed by municipalities under the State Building Code, except as required under <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>section 326.47, subdivision 1. Permits for bioprocess piping shall be according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>326.47 administered by the Department of Labor and Industry. All data regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>material production processes, including the bioprocess system's structural design and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>layout, are nonpublic data as provided by section 13.7911.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Recycling space.</b> The code must require suitable space for the separation, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>collection, and temporary storage of recyclable materials within or adjacent to new or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>significantly remodeled structures that contain 1,000 square feet or more. Residential <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>structures with fewer than four dwelling units are exempt from this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Review of plans for public buildings and state licensed facilities.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>    Construction or remodeling may not begin on any public building or state licensed facility <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>until the plans and specifications have been approved by the commissioner or municipality <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>under contractual agreement pursuant to subdivision 1a. The plans and specifications must <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>be submitted for review, and within 30 days after receipt of the plans and specifications, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>the commissioner or municipality under contractual agreement shall notify the submitting <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>authority of any corrections.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Accessibility.</b> (a) Public buildings. The code must provide for making <br/>
<a id="pl.22.36"></a><var>22.36</var>public buildings constructed or remodeled after July 1, 1963, accessible to and usable by <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>physically disabled persons with disabilities, although this does not require the remodeling <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>of public buildings solely to provide accessibility and usability to the physically disabled <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>persons with disabilities when remodeling would not otherwise be undertaken. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>    (b) Leased space. No agency of the state may lease space for agency operations <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>in a non-state-owned building unless the building satisfies the requirements of the State <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>Building Code for accessibility by the physically disabled persons with disabilities, or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>is eligible to display the state symbol of accessibility. This limitation applies to leases <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>of 30 days or more for space of at least 1,000 square feet. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>    (c) Meetings or conferences. Meetings or conferences for the public or for state <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>employees which are sponsored in whole or in part by a state agency must be held in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>buildings that meet the State Building Code requirements relating to accessibility for <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>physically disabled persons with disabilities. This subdivision does not apply to any <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>classes, seminars, or training programs offered by the Minnesota State Colleges and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>Universities or the University of Minnesota. Meetings or conferences intended for specific <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>individuals none of whom need the accessibility features for disabled persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>disabilities specified in the State Building Code need not comply with this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>unless a disabled person with a disability gives reasonable advance notice of an intent to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>attend the meeting or conference. When sign language interpreters will be provided, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>meetings or conference sites must be chosen which allow hearing impaired participants to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>see their signing clearly. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>    (d) Exemptions. The commissioner may grant an exemption from the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>of paragraphs (b) and (c) in advance if an agency has demonstrated that reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>efforts were made to secure facilities which complied with those requirements and if the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>selected facilities are the best available for access for disabled persons with disabilities. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>Exemptions shall be granted using criteria developed by the commissioner in consultation <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>with the Council on Disability. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>    (e) Symbol indicating access. The wheelchair symbol adopted by Rehabilitation <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>International's Eleventh World Congress is the state symbol indicating buildings, facilities, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>and grounds which are accessible to and usable by disabled persons with disabilities. In <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>the interests of uniformity, this symbol is the sole symbol for display in or on all public <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>or private buildings, facilities, and grounds which qualify for its use. The secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>state shall obtain the symbol and keep it on file. No building, facility, or grounds may <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>display the symbol unless it is in compliance with the rules adopted by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>under subdivision 1. Before any rules are proposed for adoption under this paragraph, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>the commissioner shall consult with the Council on Disability. Rules adopted under this <br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>paragraph must be enforced in the same way as other accessibility rules of the State <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>Building Code. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>    (f) Municipal enforcement. Municipalities which have not adopted the State <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>Building Code may enforce the building code requirements for disabled persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>disabilities by either entering into a joint powers agreement for enforcement with another <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>municipality which has adopted the State Building Code; or contracting for enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>with an individual certified under section 
         <statute_ref>16B.65, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, to enforce the State <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>Building Code. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>    (g) Equipment allowed. The code must allow the use of vertical wheelchair lifts <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>and inclined stairway wheelchair lifts in public buildings. An inclined stairway wheelchair <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>lift must be equipped with light or sound signaling device for use during operation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>lift. The stairway or ramp shall be marked in a bright color that clearly indicates the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>outside edge of the lift when in operation. The code shall not require a guardrail between <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>the lift and the stairway or ramp. Compliance with this provision by itself does not mean <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>other disability accessibility requirements have been met. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Energy efficiency.</b> The code must provide for building new low-income <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>housing in accordance with energy efficiency standards adopted under subdivision 1. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>For purposes of this subdivision, low-income housing means residential housing built <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>for low-income persons and families under a program of a housing and redevelopment <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>authority, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, or another entity receiving money <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>from the state to construct such housing.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Access for the hearing-impaired.</b> All rooms in the State Office Building <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>and in the Capitol that are used by the house of representatives or the senate for legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>hearings, and the public galleries overlooking the house and senate chambers, must <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>be fitted with assistive listening devices for the hearing-impaired. Each hearing room <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>and the public galleries must have a sufficient number of receivers available so that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>hearing-impaired members of the public may participate in the committee hearings and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>public sessions of the house and senate.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Separate metering for electric service.</b> The standards concerning heat <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>loss, illumination, and climate control adopted pursuant to subdivision 1, shall require <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>that electrical service to individual dwelling units in buildings containing two or more <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>units be separately metered, with individual metering readily accessible to the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>occupants. The standards authorized by this subdivision shall only apply to buildings <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>constructed after the effective date of the amended standards. Buildings intended for <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>occupancy primarily by persons who are 62 years of age or older or disabled, or which <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>contain a majority of units not equipped with complete kitchen facilities, shall be exempt <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>from the provisions of this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.7.0"></a><a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.615, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Rules.</b> The commissioner of administration shall adopt rules to implement <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>this section. The rules may provide for a greater ratio of women's to men's facilities <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>for certain types of occupancies than is required in subdivision 3, and may apply the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>required ratios to categories of occupancies other than those defined as places of public <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>accommodation under subdivision 1.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.8.0"></a><a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.617, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var><b>16B.617 ENERGY CODE RULES REMAIN IN EFFECT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>    (a) Notwithstanding Laws 1999, chapter 135, section 9, Minnesota Rules, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>7670, does not expire on April 15, 2000, but remains in effect for residential buildings not <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>covered by Minnesota Rules, chapter 7676. The provisions of Minnesota Rules, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>7670, that apply to category 1 buildings govern new, detached single one- and two-family <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>R-3 occupancy residential buildings. All new, detached single one- and two-family R-3 <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>occupancy buildings subject to Minnesota Rules, chapter 7670, submitting an application <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>for a building permit after April 14, 2000, must meet the requirements for category 1 <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>buildings, as set out in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7670.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>    (b) As an alternative to compliance with paragraph (a), compliance with Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>Rules, chapters 7672 and 7674, is optional for a contractor or owner.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>    (c) The Department of Administration, Building Codes and Standards Division <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>(BCSD), shall issue a report to the legislature by December 1, 2001, addressing the cost <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>benefit, as well as air quality, building durability, moisture, enforcement, enforceability, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>and liability regarding implementation of Minnesota Rules, chapters 7670, 7672, and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>7674. The report must include a feasibility study of establishing new criteria for category <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>2 detached single one- and two-family R-3 occupancy buildings that are energy efficient, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>enforceable, and provide sufficient nonmechanical ventilation or permeability for a home <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>to maintain good air quality, building durability, and adequate release of moisture.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>    (d) (c) This section expires when the commissioner of administration adopts a new <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>energy code in accordance with Laws 2002, chapter 317, section 4.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.9.0"></a><a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.6175, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var><b>16B.6175 ENERGY CODE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    Notwithstanding section  
         <statute_ref>16B.617</statute_ref>, the commissioner of administration, in <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>consultation with the Construction Codes Advisory Council, shall explore and review the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>availability and appropriateness of any model energy codes related to the construction <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>of single one- and two-family residential buildings. In consultation with the council, the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>commissioner shall take steps to adopt the chosen code with all necessary and appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>amendments. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>    The commissioner may not adopt all or part of a model energy code relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>the construction of residential buildings without research and analysis that addresses, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>at a minimum, air quality, building durability, moisture, enforcement, enforceability <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>cost benefit, and liability. The research and analysis must be completed in cooperation <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>with practitioners in residential construction and building science and an affirmative <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>recommendation by the Construction Codes Advisory Council.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.10.0"></a><a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.63, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var><b>16B.63 STATE BUILDING OFFICIAL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Appointment.</b> The commissioner shall appoint a state building <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>official who under the direction and supervision of the commissioner shall administer <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>the code.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications.</b> To be eligible for appointment as state building official an <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>individual must be competent in the field of administration and shall have the experience <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>in building design, construction, and supervision which the commissioner considers <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>necessary.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Powers and duties.</b> The state building official may, with the approval of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>the commissioner, employ personnel necessary to carry out the inspector's function under <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref>. The state building official shall distribute without charge <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>one copy a printed or electronic version of the code to each municipality within the state. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>Additional copies A printed or electronic version of the code shall be made available <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>to municipalities and interested parties for a fee prescribed by the commissioner. The <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>state building official shall perform other duties in administering the code assigned by <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Accessibility specialists.</b> The state building official shall, with the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>approval of the commissioner, assign three department employees to assist municipalities <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>in complying with section  
         <statute_ref>16B.61, subdivision 5</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Interpretative authority.</b> To achieve uniform and consistent application <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>of the State Building Code, the state building official commissioner has final interpretative <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>authority applicable to all codes adopted as part of the State Building Code except for the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>Plumbing Code and the Electrical Code when enforced by the State Board of Electricity. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>A final interpretative committee composed of seven members, consisting of three <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>building officials, two inspectors from the affected field, and two construction industry <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>representatives, shall review requests for final interpretations relating to that field. A <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>request for which the commissioner has final interpretative authority. The Plumbing Board <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>has final interpretative authority applicable to the State Plumbing Code and shall review <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>requests for final interpretation made to the board that relate to the State Plumbing Code. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>The Board of Electricity has final interpretative authority applicable to the State Electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>Code and shall review requests for final interpretation made to the board that relate to the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>State Electrical Code. The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems has final interpretative <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>authority applicable to the State High Pressure Piping Code and shall review requests <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>for final interpretation made to the board that relate to the State High Pressure Piping <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>Code. Except for requests for final interpretations that relate to the State Plumbing Code, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>the State Electrical Code, and the State High Pressure Piping Code, requests for final <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>interpretation must come from a local or state level building code board of appeals. The <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>state building official commissioner must establish procedures for membership of the final <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>interpretative committees. The appropriate committee shall review the request and make <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>a recommendation to the state building official commissioner for the final interpretation <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>within 30 days of the request. The state building official commissioner must issue an final <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>interpretation within ten business days from after the receipt of  the recommendation from <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>the review final interpretive committee. A The Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>or the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems shall review a request and issue a final <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>interpretation within 30 days of the request. Any person aggrieved by a final interpretation <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>may be appealed appeal the interpretation within 30 days of its issuance to by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>commissioner under section  
<statute_ref>16B.67</statute_ref> or the board in accordance with chapter 14. The <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>final interpretation must be published within ten business days of its issuance and made <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>available to the public. Municipal building officials shall administer all final interpretations <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>issued by the state building official commissioner, the Plumbing Board, the Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>Electricity, or the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems until the final interpretations <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>are considered by the commissioner, the Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>Board of High Pressure Piping Systems for adoption as part of the State Building Code, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>State Plumbing Code, State Electrical Code, and the State High Pressure Piping Code. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.11.0"></a><a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.64, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Effective date of rules.</b> A rule to adopt or amend the state building code <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>is effective 180 days after the filing of the rule with the secretary of state under section <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>14.16 or 14.26. The rule may provide for a different effective date if the commissioner or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>board proposing the rule finds that a different effective date is necessary to protect public <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>health and safety after considering, among other things, the need for time for training of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>individuals to comply with and enforce the rule.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.12.0"></a><a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.65, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var><b>16B.65 BUILDING OFFICIALS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Designation.</b> By January 1, 2002, Each municipality shall designate <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>a building official to administer the code. A municipality may designate no more than one <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>building official responsible for code administration defined by each certification category <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>established in rule. Two or more municipalities may combine in the designation of a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>building official for the purpose of administering the provisions of the code within their <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>communities. In those municipalities for which no building officials have been designated, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>the state building official may use whichever state employees are necessary to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>the duties of the building official until the municipality makes a temporary or permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>designation. All costs incurred by virtue of these services rendered by state employees <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>must be borne by the involved municipality and receipts arising from these services must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>be paid into the state treasury and credited to the special revenue fund to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications.</b> A building official, to be eligible for designation, must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>be certified and have the experience in design, construction, and supervision which <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>the commissioner deems necessary and must be generally informed on the quality and <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>strength of building materials, accepted building construction requirements, and the nature <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>of equipment and needs conducive to the safety, comfort, and convenience of building <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>occupants. No person may be designated as a building official for a municipality unless <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>the commissioner determines that the official is qualified as provided in subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Certification.</b> The commissioner shall by rule establish certification <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>criteria as proof of qualification pursuant to subdivision 2. The commissioner may:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>    (1) prepare and conduct develop and administer written and practical examinations <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>to determine if a person is qualified pursuant to subdivision 2 to be a building official;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>    (2) accept documentation of successful completion of testing programs developed <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>and administered by nationally recognized testing agencies, as proof of qualification <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>pursuant to subdivision 2; or<br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>    (3) determine qualifications by both clauses (1) and (2) satisfactory completion of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var>clause (2) and a mandatory training program developed or approved by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>    Upon a determination of qualification under clause (1), (2), or both of them (3), <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>the commissioner shall issue a certificate to the building official stating that the official <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>is certified. Each person applying for examination and certification pursuant to this <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>section shall pay a nonrefundable fee of $70. The commissioner or a designee may <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>establish categories of certification that will recognize the varying complexities of code <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>enforcement in the municipalities within the state. The commissioner shall provide <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>educational programs designed to train and assist building officials in carrying out their <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>responsibilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>    The Department of Employee Relations may, at the request of the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>provide statewide testing services.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Duties.</b> Building officials shall, in the municipality for which they <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>are designated, be responsible for all aspects of code administration for which they <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>are certified, including the issuance of all building permits and the inspection of all <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>manufactured home installations. The commissioner may direct a municipality with <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>a building official to perform services for another municipality, and in that event the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>municipality being served shall pay the municipality rendering the services the reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>costs of the services. The costs may be subject to approval by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Oversight committee.</b> (a) The commissioner shall establish a Code <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>Administration Oversight Committee to evaluate, mediate, and that will, at the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>commissioner's request, recommend to the commissioner any administrative action, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>penalty, suspension, or revocation with respect appropriate action pursuant to section <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>326B.82, in response to complaints filed with or information received or obtained by the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>commissioner alleging or indicating  that supports a finding that: (1) an individual has <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>engaged in, or is about to engage in, the unauthorized performance of official the duties <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>of a certified building official or the unauthorized use of the title certified building official, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>title; or a violation of (2) a certified building official has violated a statute, rule, stipulation, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>agreement, settlement, compliance agreement, cease and desist agreement, or order that <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>the commissioner has adopted, issued, or is empowered has the authority to enforce and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>that is related to the duties of a certified building official. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>    (b) The committee consists shall consist of six members. One member shall be the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>commissioner's designee and five members shall be certified building officials, who are <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>appointed by the commissioner. At least two of whom the appointed certified building <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>officials  must be from nonmetropolitan counties. For the committee members must be <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>compensated according to who are not state officials or employees, their compensation <br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>and removal from the oversight committee is governed by section  
         <statute_ref>15.059</statute_ref>, subdivision 3. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.36"></a><var>29.36</var>The commissioner's designee shall act as an ex-officio member of the oversight committee <br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>serve as the chair of the oversight committee and shall not vote. The terms of the appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>members of the oversight committee shall be four years. The terms of three of the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>appointed members shall be coterminous with the governor and the terms of the remaining <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>two appointed members shall end on the first Monday in January one year after the terms <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>of the other appointed members expire. An appointed member may be reappointed. The <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>committee is not subject to the expiration provisions of section 15.059, subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>    (b) (c) If the commissioner has a reasonable basis to believe determines that <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>a person an individual has engaged in an act or practice constituting the unauthorized <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>performance of official the duties, of a certified building official or the unauthorized use <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>of the title certified building official title, or that a violation of certified building official <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>has violated a statute, rule, stipulation, agreement, settlement, compliance agreement, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>cease and desist agreement, or order that the commissioner has adopted, issued, or is <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>empowered authorized to enforce that is related to the duties of a certified building official, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>the commissioner may proceed with take administrative actions or penalties as described <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>in subdivision 5a or suspension or revocation as described in subdivision 5b. against the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>individual pursuant to section 326B.082, subdivisions 7 and 11.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Administrative action and penalties.</b> The commissioner shall, by rule, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>establish a graduated schedule of administrative actions for violations of sections 
<statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>to  
<statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref> and rules adopted under those sections. The schedule must be based on and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>reflect the culpability, frequency, and severity of the violator's actions. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>may impose a penalty from the schedule on a certification holder for a violation of sections <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var><statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref> and rules adopted under those sections. The penalty is in addition to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>any criminal penalty imposed for the same violation. Administrative monetary penalties <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>imposed by the commissioner must be paid to the special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>    Subd. 5b. <b>Suspension; revocation.</b><b> Grounds.</b> Except as otherwise provided for by <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>law, the commissioner may, upon notice and hearing, revoke or suspend or refuse to issue <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>or reissue a building official certification if the applicant, building official, or certification <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>holder: In addition to the grounds set forth in section 326B.082, subdivision 11, the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>commissioner may deny, suspend, limit, place conditions on, or revoke a certificate, or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>may censure an applicant or individual holding a certificate, if the applicant or individual:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>    (1) violates a provision of sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref> or a rule adopted under those <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>sections; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>    (2) engages in fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation while performing the duties of a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>certified building official;.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.35"></a><var>30.35</var>    (3) makes a false statement in an application submitted to the commissioner or in a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.36"></a><var>30.36</var>document required to be submitted to the commissioner; or<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    (4) violates an order of the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>    Notice must be provided and the hearing conducted in accordance with the provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>of chapter 14 governing contested case proceedings. Nothing in this subdivision limits or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>otherwise affects the authority of a municipality to dismiss or suspend a building official <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>at its discretion, except as otherwise provided for by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>    Subd. 5c. <b>Action against unlicensed persons.</b> The commissioner may take any <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>administrative action provided under section 326B.082, against an individual required <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>to be certified under subdivision 3, based upon conduct that would provide grounds for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>action against a certificate holder under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Vacancies.</b> In the event that a designated building official position is <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>vacant within a municipality, that municipality shall designate a certified building official <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. The commissioner must be notified of any vacancy <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>or designation in writing within 15 days. If the municipality fails to designate a certified <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>building official within 15 days of the occurrence of the vacancy, the state building official <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>may provide state employees to serve that function as provided in subdivision 1 until the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>municipality makes a temporary or permanent designation. Municipalities must not issue <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>permits without a designated certified building official.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Continuing education.</b> Subject to sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>commissioner may by rule establish or approve continuing education programs for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>municipal certified building officials dealing with matters of building code administration, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>inspection, and enforcement. <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>    Each person certified as a building official for the state must satisfactorily complete <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>applicable educational programs established or approved by the commissioner every <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>three calendar years to retain certification.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>    Each person certified as a building official must submit in writing to the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>commissioner an application for renewal of certification within 60 days of the last day of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>the third calendar year following the last certificate issued. Each application for renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>must be accompanied by proof of satisfactory completion of minimum continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>education requirements and the certification renewal fee established by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Renewal.</b> (a) Subject to sections 16B.59 to 16B.76, the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>labor and industry may by rule adopt standards dealing with renewal requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>    (b) If the commissioner has not issued a notice of denial of application for a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>certificate holder and if the certificate holder has properly and timely filed a fully completed <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>renewal application, then the certificate holder may continue to engage in building official <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>activities whether or not the renewed certificate has been received. Applications must be <br/>
<a id="pl.31.36"></a><var>31.36</var>made on a form approved by the commissioner. Each application for renewal must be <br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>fully completed, and be accompanied by proof of the satisfactory completion of minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>continuing education requirements and the certification renewal fee established by the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>commissioner. Applications are timely if received prior to the expiration of the most <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>recently issued certificate. An application for renewal that does not contain all of the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>information requested is an incomplete application and will not be accepted.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Expiration.</b> All certificates expire at 11:59:59 p.m. central time on the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>date of expiration if not properly renewed in accordance with subdivision 8, paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Failure to renew.</b> An individual who has failed to make a timely <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>application for renewal of a certificate is not certified and must not serve as the designated <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>building official for any municipality until a renewed certificate has been issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.13.0"></a><a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.70, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var><b>16B.70 SURCHARGE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Computation.</b> To defray the costs of administering sections  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>16B.59
         </statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.76</statute_ref>, a surcharge is imposed on all permits issued by municipalities in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>connection with the construction of or addition or alteration to buildings and equipment or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>appurtenances after June 30, 1971. The commissioner may use any surplus in surcharge <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>receipts to award grants for code research and development and education. <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>    If the fee for the permit issued is fixed in amount the surcharge is equivalent to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>one-half mill (.0005) of the fee or 50 cents, whichever amount is greater. For all other <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>permits, the surcharge is as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>    (1) if the valuation of the structure, addition, or alteration is $1,000,000 or less, the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>surcharge is equivalent to one-half mill (.0005) of the valuation of the structure, addition, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>or alteration;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>    (2) if the valuation is greater than $1,000,000, the surcharge is $500 plus two-fifths <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>mill (.0004) of the value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>    (3) if the valuation is greater than $2,000,000, the surcharge is $900 plus three-tenths <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>mill (.0003) of the value between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>    (4) if the valuation is greater than $3,000,000, the surcharge is $1,200 plus one-fifth <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>mill (.0002) of the value between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>    (5) if the valuation is greater than $4,000,000, the surcharge is $1,400 plus one-tenth <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>mill (.0001) of the value between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    (6) if the valuation exceeds $5,000,000, the surcharge is $1,500 plus one-twentieth <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>mill (.00005) of the value that exceeds $5,000,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Collection and reports.</b> All permit surcharges must be collected by each <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>municipality and a portion of them remitted to the state. Each municipality having a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>population greater than 20,000 people shall prepare and submit to the commissioner once <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>a month a report of fees and surcharges on fees collected during the previous month <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>but shall retain the greater of two percent or that amount collected up to $25 to apply <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>against the administrative expenses the municipality incurs in collecting the surcharges. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>All other municipalities shall submit the report and surcharges on fees once a quarter <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>but shall retain the greater of four percent or that amount collected up to $25 to apply <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>against the administrative expenses the municipalities incur in collecting the surcharges. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>The report, which must be in a form prescribed by the commissioner, must be submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>together with a remittance covering the surcharges collected by the 15th day following <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>the month or quarter in which the surcharges are collected. All money collected by the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>commissioner through surcharges and other fees prescribed by sections  
<statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>shall be deposited in the state government special revenue fund and is appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>commissioner for the purpose of administering and enforcing the State Building Code <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>under sections  
<statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Revenue to equal costs.</b> Revenue received from the surcharge imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>in subdivision 1 should approximately equal the cost, including the overhead cost, of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>administering sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref>. By November 30 each year, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>must report to the commissioner of finance and to the legislature on changes in the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>surcharge imposed in subdivision 1 needed to comply with this policy. In making this <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>report, the commissioner must assume that the services associated with administering <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref> will continue to be provided at the same level provided during <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>the fiscal year in which the report is made. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.14.0"></a><a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.72, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var><b>16B.72 REFERENDA ON STATE BUILDING CODE IN </b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var><b>NONMETROPOLITAN COUNTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>    Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a county that is not a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>metropolitan county as defined by section 
         <statute_ref>473.121, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, may provide, by a vote <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>of the majority of its electors residing outside of municipalities that have adopted the State <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>Building Code before January 1, 1977, that no part of the State Building Code except the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>building requirements for disabled persons with disabilities, the requirements for bleacher <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>safety, and the requirements for elevator safety applies within its jurisdiction. <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>    The county board may submit to the voters at a regular or special election the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>question of adopting the building code. The county board shall submit the question to <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>the voters if it receives a petition for the question signed by a number of voters equal <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>to at least five percent of those voting in the last general election. The question on the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>ballot must be stated substantially as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>    "Shall the State Building Code be adopted in .......... County?"<br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>    If the majority of the votes cast on the proposition is in the negative, the State <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>Building Code does not apply in the subject county, outside home rule charter or statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>cities or towns that adopted the building code before January 1, 1977, except the building <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>requirements for disabled persons  with disabilities, the requirements for bleacher safety, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>and the requirements for elevator safety do apply.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>    Nothing in this section precludes a municipality or town that has not adopted the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>State Building Code from adopting and enforcing by ordinance or other legal means the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>State Building Code within its jurisdiction.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.15.0"></a><a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.73, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var><b>16B.73 STATE BUILDING CODE IN MUNICIPALITIES UNDER 2,500; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var><b>LOCAL OPTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>    The governing body of a municipality whose population is less than 2,500 may <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>provide that the State Building Code, except the requirements for disabled persons  with <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>disabilities, the requirements for bleacher safety, and the requirements for elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>safety, will not apply within the jurisdiction of the municipality, if the municipality is <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>located in whole or in part within a county exempted from its application under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>16B.72
         </statute_ref>. If more than one municipality has jurisdiction over an area, the State Building <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>Code continues to apply unless all municipalities having jurisdiction over the area have <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>provided that the State Building Code, except the requirements for disabled persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>disabilities, the requirements for bleacher safety, and the requirements for elevator safety, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>does not apply within their respective jurisdictions. Nothing in this section precludes a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>municipality or town from adopting and enforcing by ordinance or other legal means the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>State Building Code within its jurisdiction. <br/>
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<a id="bill.4.16.0"></a><a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.735, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var><b>16B.735 ENFORCEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR </b><b>DISABLED</b><b> </b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var><b>PERSONS</b><b>  WITH DISABILITIES</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>    A statutory or home rule charter city that is not covered by the State Building Code <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>because of action taken under section 
         <statute_ref>16B.72</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>16B.73</statute_ref> is responsible for enforcement in <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>the city of the State Building Code's requirements for disabled persons with disabilities. In <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>all other areas where the State Building Code does not apply because of action taken under <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>section 
         <statute_ref>16B.72</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>16B.73</statute_ref>, the county is responsible for enforcement of those requirements. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.17.0"></a><a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.74, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability.</b> As used in For the purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>16B.61, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>16B.72, 16B.73, and 16B.74
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16B.746 16B.748</statute_ref> the terms "passenger or freight elevator," <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>"automatic operation" and "continuous pressure operation" defined in this section shall <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>have the following meanings given them. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.18.0"></a><a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.74, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Passenger or freight elevator.</b> "Passenger or freight elevator" means <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>all elevators except those that comply with the safety rules of the department of <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>Administration relating to construction and installation and that have automatic operation <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>or continuous pressure operation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.19.0"></a><a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.74, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Elevator inspection.</b> "Elevator inspection" means an examination of <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>elevator installations, repairs, alterations, removal, and construction for compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>the State Building Code that may include witnessing tests performed on elevators by <br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>elevator personnel, performing tests on elevators, or an audit of records related to routine <br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>and periodic maintenance and testing, or any combination thereof when performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>department or a municipality authorized to perform such inspections.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.20.0"></a><a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.74, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Elevator inspector.</b> "Elevator inspector" means an individual who meets <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>the requirements established pursuant to section 16B.748, clause (1), who is performing <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>elevator inspections for the department or a municipality authorized to perform such <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>inspections.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.21.0"></a><a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.741, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var><b>16B.741 ELEVATOR </b><b>AVAILABLE FOR</b><b> INSPECTION</b><b> AND REPORTING</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Elevator available for inspection.</b> A person, firm, entity, or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>corporation that owns or controls a building or other structure housing an elevator that is <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>subject to inspection by the department, shall, upon request, provide access at a reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>hour to the elevator for purposes of inspection.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Persons required to report.</b> The following persons shall report the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>information specified in subdivision 3 to the commissioner by January 1, 2008:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>    (a) any person that, between August 1, 2005, and July 31, 2007, has provided <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>service, alteration, repair, or maintenance to any elevator located in Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>    (b) any person that, between August 1, 2005, and July 31, 2007, has entered into an <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>agreement to provide service, alteration, repair, or maintenance to any elevator located <br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>in Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>    (c) any person that owns or controls an elevator located in Minnesota that, between <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>August 1, 2005, and July 31, 2007, has not received service, alteration, repair, or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>maintenance on the elevator; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>    (d) any person that owns or controls an elevator located in Minnesota that, between <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>August 1, 2005, and July 31, 2007, has not entered into an agreement to receive service, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>alteration, repair, or maintenance on the elevator.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Elevator location, type, and installation date.</b> On a form prescribed by <br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>the commissioner, the persons required to report pursuant to subdivision 2 shall provide <br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>    (a) the location of each elevator;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>    (b) the type of each elevator; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>    (c) the date the elevator was installed.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Definition.</b> As used in this section, "elevator" is as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>16B.74, subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.22.0"></a><a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.744, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var><b>16B.744 ELEVATORS, ENTRANCES SEALED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>    It shall be the duty of the department of Administration and the licensing authority <br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>of any municipality which adopts any such ordinance whenever it finds any such elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>under its jurisdiction in use in violation of any provision of sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.74</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.745</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>seal the entrances of such elevator and attach a notice forbidding the use of such elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>until the provisions thereof are complied with. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.23.0"></a><a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.745, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Removal of seal.</b> No person, firm, or corporation may remove any <br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>seal or notice forbidding the use of an elevator, except by authority of the department of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>Administration or the licensing authority having jurisdiction over the elevator, or operate <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>an elevator after a notice has been attached forbidding its use, unless the notice has been <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>removed by authority of the department of Administration or the licensing authority <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>having jurisdiction over the elevator.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.24.0"></a><a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.745, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Penalties.</b> The commissioner of administration shall administer sections  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>16B.74
         </statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.749</statute_ref>. In addition to the remedies provided for violations of this chapter, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>the commissioner may impose a penalty of up to $1,000 $10,000 for a violation of any <br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>provision of sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.74</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.749</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.25.0"></a><a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.747, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var><b>16B.747 FEES FOR LICENSURE AND </b><b>INSPECTION</b><b> PERMIT</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Permits.</b> No person, firm, or corporation may construct, install, alter, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>or remove an elevator without first filing an application for a permit with the department <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>of Administration or a municipality authorized by subdivision 3 to inspect elevators. <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>Upon successfully completing inspection and the payment of the appropriate fee, the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>owner must be granted an operating permit for the elevator.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Annual operating permit.</b> No person may operate an elevator without <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>first obtaining an annual operating permit from the department or a municipality <br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>authorized by subdivision 3 to issue annual operating permits. A $100 annual operating <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>permit fee must be paid to the department for each annual operating permit issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>department, except that the original annual operating permit must be included in the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>permit fee for the initial installation of the elevator. Annual operating permits must be <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>issued at 12-month intervals from the date of the initial annual operating permit. For each <br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>subsequent year, an owner must be granted an annual operating permit for the elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>upon the owner's or owner's agent's submission of a form prescribed by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>and payment of the $100 fee. Each form must include the location of the elevator, the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>results of any periodic test required by the code, and any other criteria established by rule. <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>An annual operating permit may be revoked by the commissioner upon an audit of the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>periodic testing results submitted with the application or a failure to comply with elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>code requirements, inspections, or any other law related to elevators.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contractor licenses.</b> The commissioner may establish criteria for the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>qualifications of elevator contractors and issue licenses based upon proof of the applicant's <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>qualifications.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Permissive municipal regulation.</b> A municipality may conduct a system <br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>of elevator inspection in conformity with this chapter, State Building Code requirements, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>and adopted rules that includes the inspection of elevator installation, repair, alteration, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>and removal, construction, and the routine and periodic inspection and testing of existing <br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>elevators, and the issuance of annual operating permits. The municipality shall employ <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>inspectors meeting the minimum requirements established by Minnesota Rules to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>the inspections and to witness the tests. A municipality may establish and retain its own <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>fees for inspection of elevators and related devices in its jurisdiction. A municipality may <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>establish and retain its own fees for issuance of annual operating permits for elevators <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>in its jurisdiction. A municipality may not adopt standards that do not conform to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>uniform standards prescribed by the department.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>    If the commissioner determines that a municipality is not properly administering <br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>and enforcing the law, rules, and codes, the commissioner shall have the inspection, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>administration, and enforcement undertaken by a qualified inspector employed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>department.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Deposit of fees.</b> Fees received under this section must be deposited in the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>state treasury and credited to the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.26.0"></a><a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.748, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var><b>16B.748 RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>    The commissioner may adopt rules for the following purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>    (1) to establish minimum qualifications for elevator inspectors that must include <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>possession of a current elevator constructor electrician's license issued by the State Board <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>of Electricity department and proof of successful completion of the national elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>industry education program examination or equivalent experience;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>    (2) to establish minimum qualifications for limited elevator inspectors;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>    (2) (3) to establish criteria for the qualifications of elevator contractors;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>    (3) (4) to establish elevator standards under sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.61, subdivisions 1 and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>2
         </statute_ref>, and  
         <statute_ref>16B.64</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>    (4) (5) to establish procedures for appeals of decisions of the commissioner under <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>chapter 14 and procedures allowing the commissioner, before issuing a decision, to seek <br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>advice from the elevator trade, building owners or managers, and others knowledgeable in <br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>the installation, construction, and repair of elevators; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>    (5) (6) to establish requirements for the registration of all elevators.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.27.0"></a><a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.76, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var><b>16B.76 CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COUNCIL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Membership.</b> (a) The Construction Codes Advisory Council <br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>consists of the following members:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>    (1) the commissioner of administration or the commissioner's designee representing <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>the department's Building Codes and Standards Construction Codes and Licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>Division;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>    (2) the commissioner of health or the commissioner's designee representing an <br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>Environmental Health Section of the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>    (3) (2) the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>public safety's designee representing the department's Department of Public Safety's State <br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>Fire Marshal Division;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>    (4) the commissioner of commerce or the commissioner's designee representing <br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>the department's State Energy Office; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>    (5) (3) one member representing, appointed by the commissioner, engaged in  each <br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>of the following occupations or entities, appointed by the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>or industries:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>    (i) a certified building official officials;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>    (ii) a fire service representative chiefs or fire marshals;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>    (iii) a licensed architect architects;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>    (iv) a licensed engineer professional engineers;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>    (v) a building owners and managers representative commercial building owners <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>and managers;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>    (vi) a the licensed residential building contractor industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>    (vii) a the commercial building contractor industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>    (viii) a the heating and ventilation contractor industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>    (ix) a member of the Plumbing contractor Board;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>    (x) a representative of a construction and building trades union; and member of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>the Board of Electricity;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>    (xi) a local unit of government representative. (xi)  a member of the Board of High <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>Pressure Piping Systems;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>    (xii) the boiler industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>    (xiii) the manufactured housing industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>    (xiv) public utility suppliers;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>    (xv) the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>    (xvi) local units of government.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>    (b) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee representing the department's <br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>Construction Codes and Licensing Division shall serve as chair of the advisory council. <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>For members who are not state officials or employees, terms, compensation, and removal, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>and the filling of vacancies of members of the advisory council are governed by section  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>15.059
         </statute_ref>. The council shall select one of its members to serve as chair.  The terms of the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>members of the advisory council shall be four years. The terms of eight of the appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>members shall be coterminous with the governor and the terms of the remaining nine <br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>appointed members shall end on the first Monday in January one year after the terms of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>the other appointed members expire. An appointed member may be reappointed. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>council member shall appoint an alternate to serve in their absence. The committee is not <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>subject to the expiration provision of section 15.059, subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>    (c) The council expires June 30, 2003.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Duties of council.</b> The council shall review laws, codes, rules, standards, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>and licensing requirements relating to building construction and may:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>    (1) recommend ways to eliminate inconsistencies, to streamline construction <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>regulation and construction processes procedures, and to improve procedures within <br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>and among jurisdictions;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>    (2) review and comment on current and proposed laws and rules to promote <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>coordination and consistency;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>    (3) advise agencies on possible changes in rules to make them easier to understand <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>and apply; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>    (4) promote the coordination, within each jurisdiction, of the administration and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>enforcement of construction codes.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>    The council shall meet a minimum of four times each year. The council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.40.35"></a><var>40.35</var>report its findings and recommendations to the commissioner of administration and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.36"></a><var>40.36</var>the head of any other affected agency by the end of each calendar year. The council <br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>may shall recommend changes in laws or rules governing building construction. The <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>council may shall establish subcommittees to facilitate its work. If the council establishes <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>subcommittees, it shall include in their memberships representation from entities and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>organizations expressing an interest in membership. The commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>shall maintain a list of interested entities and organizations.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Agency cooperation.</b> State agencies and local governmental units shall <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>cooperate with the council and, so far as possible, provide information or assistance to <br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>it upon its request. The commissioner of administration shall provide necessary staff <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>and administrative support to the council.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.28.0"></a><a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.992, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var><b>326.992 BOND REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>    (a) A person contracting to do gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>fuel burning, or refrigeration work must give bond to the state in the amount of $25,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>all work entered into within the state. The bond must be for the benefit of persons suffering <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>financial loss by reason of the contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>State Mechanical Code. A bond given to the state must be filed with the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>of administration and is in lieu of all other bonds to any political subdivision required for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>work covered by this section. The bond must be written by a corporate surety licensed to <br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>do business in the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>    (b) The commissioner of administration may charge each person giving bond under <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>this section an annual bond filing fee of $15. The money must be deposited in a special <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>revenue fund and is appropriated to the commissioner to cover the cost of administering <br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>the bond program.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.29.0"></a><a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.31, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Authorized representative.</b> "Authorized representative" means any <br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>person, firm or corporation, or employee thereof, approved or hired by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>of labor and industry to perform inspection services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.30.0"></a><a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.31, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Manufactured Home Building Code.</b> "Manufactured Home Building <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>Code" means, for manufactured homes manufactured after July 1, 1972, and prior to June <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>15, 1976, the standards code promulgated by the American National Standards Institute <br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>and identified as ANSI A119.1, including all revisions thereof in effect on May 21, 1971, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>or the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association and identified as NFPA 501B, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>and further revisions adopted by the commissioner of labor and industry.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>    "Manufactured Home Building Code" means, for manufactured homes constructed <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>after June 14, 1976, the manufactured home construction and safety standards promulgated <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development which are in effect <br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>at the time of the manufactured home's manufacture.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.31.0"></a><a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.31, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Commissioner.</b> "Commissioner" means the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>administration labor and industry.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.32.0"></a><a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.31, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Individual.</b> "Individual" means a human being.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.33.0"></a><a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.31, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Person.</b> "Person" means a person, partnership, corporation or other legal <br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>entity any individual, limited liability company, corporation, partnership, incorporated <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>or unincorporated association, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, or any other <br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>legal or commercial entity.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.34.0"></a><a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.31, subdivision 15, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Purchaser.</b> "Purchaser" means the first person individual purchasing a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>manufactured home in good faith for purposes other than resale.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.35.0"></a><a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.32, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Evidence of compliance.</b> Each manufacturer, distributor, and dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>shall establish and maintain records, make reports, and provide information as the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>commissioner or the secretary may reasonably require to be able to determine whether <br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>the manufacturer, distributor, or dealer has acted or is acting in compliance with sections  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>327.31
         </statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327.35</statute_ref>, and shall, upon request of a person duly designated by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>or the secretary, permit that person to inspect appropriate books, papers, records, and <br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>documents relevant to determining whether that manufacturer, distributor, or dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>has acted or is acting in compliance with sections  
         <statute_ref>327.31</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327.35</statute_ref>, and the National <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, United States <br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>Code, title 42, section 5401, et seq., as amended by the National Manufactured Housing <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>Construction and Safety Standards Act, Title VI, Manufactured Housing Improvement <br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>Act of 2000, or other applicable federal or state law. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.36.0"></a><a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.33, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fees.</b> The commissioner shall by rule establish reasonable fees for seals, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>installation seals and inspections which are sufficient to cover all costs incurred in the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>administration of sections  
         <statute_ref>327.31</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327.35</statute_ref>. The commissioner shall also establish by <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>rule a monitoring inspection fee in an amount that will comply with the secretary's fee <br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>distribution program. This monitoring inspection fee shall be an amount paid by the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>manufacturer for each manufactured home produced in Minnesota. The monitoring <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>inspection fee shall be paid by the manufacturer to the secretary. The rules of the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>fee distribution program require the secretary to distribute the fees collected from all <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>manufactured home manufacturers among states approved and conditionally approved <br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>based on the number of new manufactured homes whose first location after leaving the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>manufacturer is on the premises of a distributor, dealer or purchaser in that state. All <br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>money collected by the commissioner through fees prescribed by sections  
<statute_ref>327.31</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var><statute_ref>327.36</statute_ref> shall be deposited in the state government special revenue fund and is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>to the commissioner for the purpose of administering and enforcing the Manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>Home Building Code under sections  
<statute_ref>327.31</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>327.36</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.37.0"></a><a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.33, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Authorization as agency.</b> The commissioner shall apply to the secretary <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>for approval of the commissioner as the administrative agency for the regulation of <br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>manufactured homes under the rules of the secretary. The commissioner may make <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>rules for the administration and enforcement of department responsibilities as a state <br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>administrative agency including, but not limited to, rules for the handling of citizen's <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>complaints. All money received for services provided by the commissioner or the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>department's authorized agents as a state administrative agency shall be deposited in <br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>the general construction code fund. The commissioner is charged with the adoption, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>administration, and enforcement of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>Standards, consistent with rules and regulations promulgated by the United States <br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>Department of Housing and Urban Development. The commissioner may adopt the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>rules, codes, and standards necessary to enforce the standards promulgated under this <br/>
<a id="pl.43.34"></a><var>43.34</var>section. The commissioner is authorized to conduct hearings and presentations of views <br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>consistent with regulations adopted by the United States Department of Housing and <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>Urban Development and to adopt rules in order to carry out this function.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.38.0"></a><a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.33, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Employees.</b> The commissioner may appoint such employees within <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>the Department of Administration Labor and Industry as deemed necessary for the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>administration of sections  
         <statute_ref>327.31</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327.35</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.39.0"></a><a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.34, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Removal of seals.</b> Manufactured home seals remain the property of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>the Department of Administration Labor and Industry and may be removed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>commissioner from any manufactured home which is in violation of the Manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>Home Building Code.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.40.0"></a><a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.35, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Civil</b><b> </b><b>Monetary </b><b>penalty.</b> Notwithstanding the penalty amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>section 326B.082, subdivisions 7 and 12, any person who violates any provision of this <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>section is liable to the state of Minnesota for a civil monetary penalty of not to exceed <br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>$1,000 for each offense violation. Each violation involving a separate manufactured home <br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>or involving a separate failure or refusal to allow or perform any act required by this <br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>section constitutes a separate offense violation, except that the maximum civil monetary <br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>penalties for any related series of violations occurring within one year from the date of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>first violation may not exceed $1,000,000.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.41.0"></a><a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.35, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Willful violations.</b> Any individual or a director, officer, or agent of a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>corporation who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this section in a manner <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser shall be fined not more than $3,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>or imprisoned not more than one year, or both guilty of a gross misdemeanor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.42.0"></a><a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Commissioner.</b> "Commissioner" means the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>administration labor and industry.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.43.0"></a><a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Consumer customer.</b> "Consumer customer" means any natural person <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>individual who, primarily for personal, household or family purposes, buys, sells, or seeks <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>to buy or sell, a manufactured home from, to or through a dealer or manufacturer.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.44.0"></a><a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Dealer</b><b> or retailer</b><b>.</b> "Dealer" or "retailer" means any person who engages <br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>in the business, either exclusively or in addition to any other occupation, of selling or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>brokering manufactured homes, new or used, or who offers to sell, solicit, broker or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>advertise the sale of manufactured homes, new or used.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.45.0"></a><a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>    Subd. 10a. <b>Individual.</b> "Individual" means a human being.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.46.0"></a><a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>    Subd. 11a. <b>Licensee.</b> "Licensee" means a person who is licensed as a dealer, limited <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>dealer, or manufacturer by the Department of Labor and Industry.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.47.0"></a><a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>    Subd. 11b. <b>Limited dealer or limited retailer.</b> "Limited dealer" or "limited <br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>retailer" means any person who is an owner of a manufactured home park authorized, as <br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>principal only, to engage in the sale, offering for sale, soliciting, or advertising the sale <br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>of used manufactured homes located in the owned manufactured home park, who is the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>title holder and engages in no more than ten sales annually.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.48.0"></a><a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>    Subd. 14a. <b>Manufacturing facility.</b> "Manufacturing facility" means the physical <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>site where a manufacturer engages in the business of manufacture, assembly, or production <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>of manufactured homes.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.49.0"></a><a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>    Subd. 16a. <b>Owner.</b> "Owner" means any person holding title to a manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>home park or manufactured homes.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.50.0"></a><a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.01, subdivision 17, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Person.</b> "Person" means any individual, limited liability company, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>corporation, firm, partnership, incorporated and unincorporated association, sole <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>proprietorship, joint stock company, or any other legal or commercial entity.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.51.0"></a><a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License </b><b>and</b><b>,</b><b> bond</b><b>, and liability insurance</b><b> required.</b> No person <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>shall act as a dealer in manufactured homes, new or used, without a license and, a surety <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>bond, and liability insurance as provided in this section. No person shall manufacture <br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>manufactured homes without a license and  for each manufacturing facility shipping into or <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>located within Minnesota's boundaries, a surety bond, and liability insurance as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>in this section. The licensing and bonding requirements of this section do not apply to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>any bank, savings bank, savings association, or credit union, chartered by either this state <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>or the federal government, which acts as a dealer only by repossessing manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>homes and then offering the homes for resale.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.52.0"></a><a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>License prerequisites.</b> No application shall be granted nor license issued <br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>until the applicant proves to the commissioner that:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>    (a) the applicant has a permanent, established place of business at each licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>location. An "established place of business" means a permanent enclosed building other <br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>than a residence, or a commercial office space, either owned by the applicant or leased by <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>the applicant for a term of at least one year, located in an area where zoning regulations <br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>allow commercial activity, and where the books, records and files necessary to conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>the business are kept and maintained. The owner of a licensed manufactured home park <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>who resides in or adjacent to the park may use the residence as the established place of <br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>business required by this subdivision, unless prohibited by local zoning ordinance.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>    If a license is granted, the licensee may use unimproved lots and premises for sale, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>storage, and display of manufactured homes, if the licensee first notifies the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>in writing;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>    (b) if the applicant desires to sell, solicit or advertise the sale of new manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>homes, it has a bona fide contract or franchise in effect with a manufacturer or distributor <br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>of the new manufactured home it proposes to deal in;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>    (c) the applicant has secured: (1) a surety bond in the amount of $20,000 for the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>agency and each subagency location that bears the applicant's name and the name under <br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>which the applicant will be licensed and do business in this state. Each bond is for the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>protection of consumer customers, and must be executed by the applicant as principal and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>issued by a surety company admitted to do business in this state. The Each  bond shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>exclusively for the purpose of reimbursing consumer customers and shall be conditioned <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>upon the faithful compliance by the applicant with all of the laws and rules of this state <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>pertaining to the applicant's business as a dealer or manufacturer, including sections  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>325D.44
         </statute_ref>,  
         <statute_ref>325F.67</statute_ref> and  
         <statute_ref>325F.69</statute_ref>, and upon the applicant's faithful performance of all its <br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>legal obligations to consumer customers; and (2) a certificate of liability insurance in the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>amount of $1,000,000 that provides coverage for the agency and each subagency location;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>    (d) the applicant has established a trust account as required by section  
         <statute_ref>327B.08, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, unless the applicant states in writing its intention to limit its business to <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>selling, offering for sale, soliciting or advertising the sale of new manufactured homes; and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>    (e) the applicant has provided evidence of having had at least two years' prior <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>experience in the sale of manufactured homes, working for a licensed dealer.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.53.0"></a><a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.04, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Certificate of license.</b> For each license granted the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>issue a certificate which includes the name of the licensee, the name of the surety company <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>and the amount of the surety bond, and the insurance underwriter and policy number, the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>names and addresses of any related principal or subagencies, and a license number.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.54.0"></a><a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.04, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Fees; licenses; when granted.</b> Each application for a license or license <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>renewal must be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>by rule pursuant to section  
         <statute_ref>327B.10</statute_ref>. The fees shall be set in an amount which over <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>the fiscal biennium will produce revenues approximately equal to the expenses which <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>the commissioner expects to incur during that fiscal biennium while administering and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>enforcing sections  
         <statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327B.12</statute_ref>. All money collected by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>through fees prescribed in sections  
<statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>327B.12</statute_ref> shall be deposited in the state <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>government special revenue fund and is appropriated to the commissioner for purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The commissioner shall grant <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>or deny a license application or a renewal application within 60 days of its filing. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>license is granted, the commissioner shall license the applicant as a dealer or manufacturer <br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>for the remainder of the calendar year. Upon application by the licensee, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>shall renew the license for a two year period, if: <br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>    (a) the renewal application satisfies the requirements of subdivisions 3 and 4;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>    (b) the renewal applicant has made all listings, registrations, notices and reports <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>required by the commissioner during the preceding year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>    (c) the renewal applicant has paid all fees owed pursuant to sections  
         <statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>327B.12
         </statute_ref> and all taxes, arrearages, and penalties owed to the state. <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.55.0"></a><a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.04, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Limited dealer's license.</b> The commissioner shall issue a limited dealer's <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>license to an owner of a manufactured home park authorizing the licensee as principal <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>only to engage in the sale, offering for sale, soliciting, or advertising the sale of used <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>manufactured homes located in the owned manufactured home park. The licensee must <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>be the title holder of the homes and may engage in no more than ten sales annually. An <br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>owner may, upon payment of the applicable fee and compliance with this subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>obtain a separate license for each owned manufactured home park and is entitled to sell up <br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>to ten homes per license provided that only one limited dealer license may be issued for <br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>each park. The license shall be issued after:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>    (1) receipt of an application on forms provided by the commissioner containing <br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>    (i) the identity of the applicant;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>    (ii) the name under which the applicant will be licensed and do business in this state;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>    (iii) the name and address of the owned manufactured home park, including a copy <br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>of the park license, serving as the basis for the issuance of the license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>    (iv) the name, home, and business address of the applicant;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>    (v) the name, address, and telephone number of one individual that is designated <br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>by the applicant to receive all communications and cooperate with all inspections and <br/>
<a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>investigations of the commissioner pertaining to the sale of manufactured homes in the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>manufactured home park owned by the applicant;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>    (vi) whether the applicant or its designated individual has been convicted of a crime <br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>within the previous ten years that is either related directly to the business for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>license is sought or involved fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of funds, or has suffered a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>judgment in a civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion within the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>previous five years or has had any government license or permit suspended or revoked <br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>as a result of an action brought by a federal or state governmental agency in this or any <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>other state within the last five years; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>    (vii) the applicant's qualifications and business history, including whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>applicant or its designated individual has ever been adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or has <br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>any unsatisfied court judgments outstanding against it or them;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>    (2) payment of a $100 annual fee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>    (3) provision of a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. A separate surety bond <br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>must be provided for each limited license.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>    The applicant need not comply with section  
         <statute_ref>327B.04, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (e). <br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>The holding of a limited dealer's license does not satisfy the requirement contained in <br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>section  
         <statute_ref>327B.04, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (e), for the licensee or salespersons with respect <br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>to obtaining a dealer license. The commissioner may, upon application for a renewal of <br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>a license, require only a verification that copies of sales documents have been retained <br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>and payment of a $100 renewal fee. "Sales documents" mean only the safety feature <br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>disclosure form defined in section  
         <statute_ref>327C.07, subdivision 3a</statute_ref>, title of the home, financing <br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>agreements, and purchase agreements. <br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>    The license holder shall, upon request of the commissioner, make available for <br/>
<a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>inspection during business hours sales documents required to be retained under this <br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.56.0"></a><a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.04, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>    Subd. 8a. <b>Service.</b> Service of a document on a limited dealer licensed under this <br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>section may be effected by mail to or by personal service on: (1) the licensee at the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>licensee's last known address; or (2) the individual designated by the licensee at that <br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>individual's last known address.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.57.0"></a><a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>    Sec. 57. <b>[327B.042] NOTICE TO COMMISSIONER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Notification.</b> A person licensed as a dealer, limited dealer, or <br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>manufacturer shall notify the commissioner of the occurrence of any of the events in <br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>subdivisions 2 to 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Change in application information.</b> A licensee shall notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>commissioner in writing within ten days of the change of any change in information <br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>contained in the most recent license application on file with the commissioner, which <br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>shall include any change in the information pertaining to the individual designated under <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>section 327B.04, subdivision 8, clause (1), item (vi).<br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Civil judgment.</b> A licensee shall notify the commissioner in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>within ten days of any decision of a court regarding a proceeding in which the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>was named as a defendant, and in which fraud, misrepresentation, or the conversion of <br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>funds was found to have been committed by the licensee.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Disciplinary action in another state.</b> A licensee shall notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>commissioner in writing within ten days of the condition, reprimand, censure, limitation, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>suspension, or revocation of any other professional or occupational license, registration, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>permit, or certificate held by the licensee in this or any other state, or any other United <br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>States jurisdiction.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Criminal offense.</b> A licensee shall notify the commissioner in <br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>writing within ten days if the licensee is found guilty of a felony, gross misdemeanor, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>misdemeanor, or any comparable offense related to manufactured home sales, improper <br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>business practices, fraud, misrepresentation, misuse of funds, or violation of the consumer <br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>laws in this or any other state, or any other United States jurisdiction.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.58.0"></a><a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Grounds.</b> In addition to the grounds in section 326B.082, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>subdivision 11, the commissioner may by order deny, suspend, limit, place conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>on, or revoke any the application or license on finding (1) that the order is in the public <br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>interest and (2) that the of any applicant or licensee or any of its directors, officers, limited <br/>
<a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>or general partners, controlling shareholders, or affiliates for any of the following grounds:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>    (a) has filed an application for a license or a license renewal which fails to disclose <br/>
<a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>any material information or contains any statement which is false or misleading with <br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>respect to any material fact;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>    (b) (a) has violated any of the provisions of sections  
         <statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327B.12</statute_ref> or any <br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>rule or order issued by the commissioner or any prior law providing for the licensing of <br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>manufactured home dealers or manufacturers; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>    (c) (b) has had a previous manufacturer or dealer license revoked in this or any <br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>other state;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>    (d) (c) has engaged in acts or omissions which have been adjudicated or amount to a <br/>
<a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>violation of any of the provisions of section  
         <statute_ref>325D.44</statute_ref>,  
         <statute_ref>325F.67</statute_ref> or  
         <statute_ref>325F.69</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.31"></a><var>50.31</var>    (e) (d) has sold or brokered the sale of a home containing a material violation of <br/>
<a id="pl.50.32"></a><var>50.32</var>sections  
         <statute_ref>327.31</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327.35</statute_ref> about which the dealer knew or which should have been obvious <br/>
<a id="pl.50.33"></a><var>50.33</var>to a reasonably prudent dealer; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.34"></a><var>50.34</var>    (f) (e) has failed to make or provide all listings, notices and reports required by <br/>
<a id="pl.50.35"></a><var>50.35</var>the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>    (g) (f) has failed to pay a civil penalty assessed under subdivision 5 within ten <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>days after the assessment becomes final;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var>    (h) (g) has failed to pay to the commissioner or other responsible government agency <br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>all taxes, fees and arrearages due;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>    (i) (h) has failed to duly apply for license renewal;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>    (j) (i) has violated any applicable manufactured home building or safety code;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>    (k) (j) has failed or refused to honor any express or implied warranty as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>in section  
         <statute_ref>327B.03</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>    (l) (k) has failed to continuously occupy a permanent, established place of business <br/>
<a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>licensed under section  
         <statute_ref>327B.04</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>    (m) (l) has, without first notifying the commissioner, sold a new and unused <br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var>manufactured home other than the make of manufactured home described in a franchise or <br/>
<a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>contract filed with the application for license or license renewal;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>    (n) (m) has wrongfully failed to deliver a certificate of title to a person entitled to it;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>    (o) (n) is insolvent or bankrupt;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>    (p) (o) holds an impaired or canceled bond;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>    (q) (p) has failed to notify the commissioner of bankruptcy proceedings within ten <br/>
<a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var>days after a petition in bankruptcy has been filed by or against the dealer or manufacturer;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>    (r) (q) has, within the previous ten years, been convicted of a crime that either related <br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var>directly to the business of the dealer or manufacturer or involved fraud, misrepresentation <br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var>or misuse of funds;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>    (s) (r) has suffered a judgment within the previous five years in a civil action <br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>involving fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of funds; or<br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>    (t) (s) has failed to reasonably supervise any employee or agent of the dealer or <br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>manufacturer, resulting in injury or harm to the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>    The commissioner may establish rules pursuant to section  
         <statute_ref>327B.10</statute_ref> further <br/>
<a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>specifying, defining or establishing standards of conduct for manufactured home dealers <br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var>and manufacturers. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.59.0"></a><a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>    Sec. 59. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327B.10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var><b>327B.10 RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>    The commissioner may promulgate rules and issue orders reasonably necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.51.32"></a><var>51.32</var>to implement and administer the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>327B.12</statute_ref>. The <br/>
<a id="pl.51.33"></a><var>51.33</var>commissioner shall adopt rules establishing and approving education programs for <br/>
<a id="pl.51.34"></a><var>51.34</var>manufactured home installers. Each manufactured home installer must satisfactorily <br/>
<a id="pl.51.35"></a><var>51.35</var>complete the continuing education requirements established by the commissioner in rule.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.60.0"></a><a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>    Sec. 60. <b>INCORPORATING ADAPTABILITY DESIGN ELEMENTS; REPORT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>    The commissioner of labor and industry shall explore the possibility of incorporating <br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>the adaptability design elements in the State Building Code for the following International <br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>Residential Codes (IRC) and International Building Codes (IBC):<br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>    (1) IRC-1;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>    (2) IRC-2;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>    (3) IRC-3;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>    (4) IBC R-2; and<br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>    (5) IBC R-3.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>    The commissioner shall report back to the legislative committees having jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>over these issues by January 15, 2008.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.61.0"></a><a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>    Sec. 61. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber each section of Minnesota Statutes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>column A with the number listed in column B. The revisor shall also make necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>cross-reference changes consistent with the renumbering.<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column A<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column B<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.59<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.101<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 1<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 1<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 2<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 4<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 3<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 9<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 4<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 5<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 5<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 3<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 6<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 11<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 7<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 10<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 8<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 12<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 9<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 8<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 10<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 7<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 11<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 13<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 12<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 6<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.60, subd. 13<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.103, subd. 2<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.61<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.106<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.615<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.109<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.33"></a><var>52.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.616<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.112<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.34"></a><var>52.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.617<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.115<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.35"></a><var>52.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.6175<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.118<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.36"></a><var>52.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.62<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.121<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.37"></a><var>52.37</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.625<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.124<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.38"></a><var>52.38</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.63<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.127<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.52.39"></a><var>52.39</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.64<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.13<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.65<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.133<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.66<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.136<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.67<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.139<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.68<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.142<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.685<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.145<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.70<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.148<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.71<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.151<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.72<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.154<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.73<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.157<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.735<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.16<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.74<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.163<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.741<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.166<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.742<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.169<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.743<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.172<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.744<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.175<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.745<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.178<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.746<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.181<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.747<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.184<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.748<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.187<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.749<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.191<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.75<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.194<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">16B.76<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.07<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.992<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.197<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.5.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.5.1.0"></a><a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Class A master electrician.</b> The term "Class A master electrician" <br/>
<a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>means a person an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var>and technical knowledge to install, alter, repair, plan, lay out, and supervise the installing, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>altering, and repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, power, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>and other purposes perform and supervise any electrical work, and who is licensed as such <br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>a Class A master electrician by the Board of Electricity commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.2.0"></a><a id="pl.53.33"></a><var>53.33</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.34"></a><var>53.34</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Class A journeyman electrician.</b> The term "Class A journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.53.35"></a><var>53.35</var>electrician" means a person an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.36"></a><var>53.36</var>experience, and technical knowledge to install, alter, repair, and supervise the installing, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.37"></a><var>53.37</var>altering, or repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, power, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>and other purposes perform and supervise any electrical work except for planning or <br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var>laying out of electrical work, and who is licensed as such a Class A journeyman electrician <br/>
<a id="pl.54.3"></a><var>54.3</var>by the Board of Electricity commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.3.0"></a><a id="pl.54.4"></a><var>54.4</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.54.5"></a><var>54.5</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.6"></a><var>54.6</var>    Subd. 4a. <b>Elevator constructor.</b> "Elevator constructor" means an individual having <br/>
<a id="pl.54.7"></a><var>54.7</var>the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to wire for, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.8"></a><var>54.8</var>install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for elevators and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.9"></a><var>54.9</var>escalators and who is licensed as an elevator constructor by the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.4.0"></a><a id="pl.54.10"></a><var>54.10</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.54.11"></a><var>54.11</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.12"></a><var>54.12</var>    Subd. 4b. <b>Elevator contractor.</b> "Elevator contractor" means a licensed contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.54.13"></a><var>54.13</var>whose responsible licensed individual is a licensed master elevator constructor. An <br/>
<a id="pl.54.14"></a><var>54.14</var>elevator contractor license does not itself qualify its holder to perform or supervise the <br/>
<a id="pl.54.15"></a><var>54.15</var>electrical or elevator work authorized by holding any other personal license issued by <br/>
<a id="pl.54.16"></a><var>54.16</var>the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.5.0"></a><a id="pl.54.17"></a><var>54.17</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.54.18"></a><var>54.18</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.19"></a><var>54.19</var>    Subd. 4c. <b>Lineman.</b> "Lineman" means an individual having the necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.54.20"></a><var>54.20</var>qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to construct and maintain <br/>
<a id="pl.54.21"></a><var>54.21</var>transmission and distribution systems that are or will be owned or leased by an electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.54.22"></a><var>54.22</var>utility, and who is licensed as a lineman by the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.6.0"></a><a id="pl.54.23"></a><var>54.23</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.54.24"></a><var>54.24</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.25"></a><var>54.25</var>    Subd. 4d. <b>Maintenance electrician.</b> "Maintenance electrician" means an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.54.26"></a><var>54.26</var>having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to <br/>
<a id="pl.54.27"></a><var>54.27</var>properly maintain and repair electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment, who is licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.54.28"></a><var>54.28</var>as a maintenance electrician by the commissioner or who is exempt from licensing by <br/>
<a id="pl.54.29"></a><var>54.29</var>sections 326.241 to 326.248.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.7.0"></a><a id="pl.54.30"></a><var>54.30</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.54.31"></a><var>54.31</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.1"></a><var>55.1</var>    Subd. 4e. <b>Master elevator constructor.</b> "Master elevator constructor" means <br/>
<a id="pl.55.2"></a><var>55.2</var>an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical <br/>
<a id="pl.55.3"></a><var>55.3</var>knowledge to properly plan, lay out, and supervise the installation, maintenance, and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.4"></a><var>55.4</var>repair of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for elevators and escalators and who is licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.55.5"></a><var>55.5</var>as a master elevator constructor by the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.8.0"></a><a id="pl.55.6"></a><var>55.6</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.7"></a><var>55.7</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Contractor.</b> The term "Contractor" means a person, partnership, or <br/>
<a id="pl.55.8"></a><var>55.8</var>corporation operating a business that undertakes who performs or offers to undertake to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.9"></a><var>55.9</var>plan for, lay out, or install or to make additions, alterations, or repairs in the installation <br/>
<a id="pl.55.10"></a><var>55.10</var>of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, power, and other purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.55.11"></a><var>55.11</var>perform any electrical work, with or without compensation, who is licensed as such a <br/>
<a id="pl.55.12"></a><var>55.12</var>contractor by the Board of Electricity commissioner. A contractor's license does not of <br/>
<a id="pl.55.13"></a><var>55.13</var>itself qualify its holder to perform or supervise the electrical work authorized by holding <br/>
<a id="pl.55.14"></a><var>55.14</var>any class of electrician's or other personal electrical license. Contractor includes electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.55.15"></a><var>55.15</var>contractors and technology system contractors.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.9.0"></a><a id="pl.55.16"></a><var>55.16</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.17"></a><var>55.17</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Class B master electrician.</b> The term "Class B master electrician" <br/>
<a id="pl.55.18"></a><var>55.18</var>means a person an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.19"></a><var>55.19</var>and technical knowledge to install, alter, repair, plan, lay out, perform and supervise <br/>
<a id="pl.55.20"></a><var>55.20</var>the installing, altering, and repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment any <br/>
<a id="pl.55.21"></a><var>55.21</var>electrical work for single phase systems of not over 200 ampere capacity for light, heat, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.22"></a><var>55.22</var>power, and other purposes on any farm or in any single family dwelling located in any <br/>
<a id="pl.55.23"></a><var>55.23</var>town or municipality which has a population of less than 2500 2,500 inhabitants, and who <br/>
<a id="pl.55.24"></a><var>55.24</var>is licensed as such a Class B master electrician by the Board of Electricity commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.10.0"></a><a id="pl.55.25"></a><var>55.25</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.26"></a><var>55.26</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Class B journeyman electrician.</b> The term "Class B journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.55.27"></a><var>55.27</var>electrician" means a person an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.28"></a><var>55.28</var>experience, and technical knowledge to install, alter, repair, and supervise the installing, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.29"></a><var>55.29</var>altering, or repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for single phase <br/>
<a id="pl.55.30"></a><var>55.30</var>systems of not more than 200 ampere capacity for light, heat, power, and other purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.55.31"></a><var>55.31</var>on any farm or in any single family dwelling located in any town or municipality which <br/>
<a id="pl.55.32"></a><var>55.32</var>has a population of less than 2500 2,500 inhabitants, and who is licensed as such a Class B <br/>
<a id="pl.55.33"></a><var>55.33</var>journeyman electrician by the Board of Electricity commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.11.0"></a><a id="pl.56.1"></a><var>56.1</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.2"></a><var>56.2</var>    Subd. 6b. <b>Class A installer.</b> The term "Class A installer" means a person an <br/>
<a id="pl.56.3"></a><var>56.3</var>individual who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical <br/>
<a id="pl.56.4"></a><var>56.4</var>knowledge to properly lay out and install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for <br/>
<a id="pl.56.5"></a><var>56.5</var>major electrical home appliances and such other electrical equipment as is determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.56.6"></a><var>56.6</var>the state Board of Electricity commissioner pursuant to section  
         <statute_ref>326.242, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.7"></a><var>56.7</var>on the load side of the main service on farmsteads or in any town or municipality with <br/>
<a id="pl.56.8"></a><var>56.8</var>less than 1,500 inhabitants, which is not contiguous to a city of the first class and does not <br/>
<a id="pl.56.9"></a><var>56.9</var>contain an established business of a master electrician, and who is licensed as such a Class <br/>
<a id="pl.56.10"></a><var>56.10</var>A installer by the state Board of Electricity commissioner. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.12.0"></a><a id="pl.56.11"></a><var>56.11</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.12"></a><var>56.12</var>    Subd. 6c. <b>Class B installer.</b> The term "Class B installer" means a person an <br/>
<a id="pl.56.13"></a><var>56.13</var>individual who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical <br/>
<a id="pl.56.14"></a><var>56.14</var>knowledge to properly lay out and install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.56.15"></a><var>56.15</var>on center pivot irrigation booms on the load side of the main service on farmsteads, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.16"></a><var>56.16</var>and install other electrical equipment determined by the state Board of Electricity. <br/>
<a id="pl.56.17"></a><var>56.17</var>commissioner, and who is licensed as a Class B installer must be licensed by the Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.56.18"></a><var>56.18</var>Electricity commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.13.0"></a><a id="pl.56.19"></a><var>56.19</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6e, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.20"></a><var>56.20</var>    Subd. 6e. <b>Owner.</b> An owner is a natural person an individual who physically <br/>
<a id="pl.56.21"></a><var>56.21</var>performs electrical work on premises the person individual owns and actually occupies as <br/>
<a id="pl.56.22"></a><var>56.22</var>a residence or owns and will occupy as a residence upon completion of its construction.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.14.0"></a><a id="pl.56.23"></a><var>56.23</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6f, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.24"></a><var>56.24</var>    Subd. 6f. <b>Electrical work.</b> The term "Electrical work" means the installing, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.25"></a><var>56.25</var>altering, repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.56.26"></a><var>56.26</var>for electrical light, heat, power, technology circuits or systems, or other purposes. The <br/>
<a id="pl.56.27"></a><var>56.27</var>installing, alteration altering, repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.28"></a><var>56.28</var>apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat, power, technology circuits or systems, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.29"></a><var>56.29</var>or other purposes includes, but is not limited to, the performance of any work governed <br/>
<a id="pl.56.30"></a><var>56.30</var>regulated by the standards referred to in section  
         <statute_ref>326.243</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.15.0"></a><a id="pl.56.31"></a><var>56.31</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6g, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.1"></a><var>57.1</var>    Subd. 6g. <b>Personal</b><b> Direct</b><b> supervision.</b> The term "personal "Direct supervision" <br/>
<a id="pl.57.2"></a><var>57.2</var>means that a person licensed to perform electrical work oversees and directs the electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.57.3"></a><var>57.3</var>work performed by an unlicensed person such that:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.4"></a><var>57.4</var>    (1) the licensed person actually reviews the electrical work performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.5"></a><var>57.5</var>unlicensed person an unlicensed individual is being supervised by an individual licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.57.6"></a><var>57.6</var>to perform the electrical work being supervised;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.7"></a><var>57.7</var>    (2) during the entire working day of the unlicensed individual, the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.57.8"></a><var>57.8</var>individual is physically present at the location where the unlicensed individual is <br/>
<a id="pl.57.9"></a><var>57.9</var>performing electrical work and immediately available to the unlicensed individual;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.10"></a><var>57.10</var>    (3) the licensed person individual is physically present and immediately available to <br/>
<a id="pl.57.11"></a><var>57.11</var>the unlicensed person individual at all times for assistance and direction;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.12"></a><var>57.12</var>    (4) electronic supervision does not meet the requirement of physically present and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.13"></a><var>57.13</var>immediately available;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.14"></a><var>57.14</var>    (5) the licensed individual shall review the electrical work performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.15"></a><var>57.15</var>unlicensed individual before the electrical work is operated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.57.16"></a><var>57.16</var>    (3) (6) the licensed person individual is able to and does determine that all electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.57.17"></a><var>57.17</var>work performed by the unlicensed person individual is performed in compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.57.18"></a><var>57.18</var>section  
         <statute_ref>326.243</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.57.19"></a><var>57.19</var>    The licensed person individual is responsible for the compliance with section  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.57.20"></a><var>57.20</var>326.243
         </statute_ref> of all electrical work performed by the unlicensed person individual. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.16.0"></a><a id="pl.57.21"></a><var>57.21</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6j, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.22"></a><var>57.22</var>    Subd. 6j. <b>Residential dwelling.</b> A "residential dwelling" is an individual dwelling <br/>
<a id="pl.57.23"></a><var>57.23</var>of a single dwelling unit that is contained in a one-family, two-family, or multifamily <br/>
<a id="pl.57.24"></a><var>57.24</var>dwelling as defined in the National Electrical Code pursuant to section  
         <statute_ref>326.243</statute_ref>, including <br/>
<a id="pl.57.25"></a><var>57.25</var>its garage or accessory building. A residential dwelling includes a garage and accessory <br/>
<a id="pl.57.26"></a><var>57.26</var>building that can only be used by the residents of the single dwelling unit. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.17.0"></a><a id="pl.57.27"></a><var>57.27</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6k, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.28"></a><var>57.28</var>    Subd. 6k. <b>Power limited technician.</b> The term "Power limited technician" means <br/>
<a id="pl.57.29"></a><var>57.29</var>a person an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.30"></a><var>57.30</var>technical knowledge to install, alter, repair, plan, lay out, and supervise the installing, <br/>
<a id="pl.57.31"></a><var>57.31</var>altering, and repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for technology <br/>
<a id="pl.57.32"></a><var>57.32</var>circuits or systems, and who is licensed as such a power limited technician by the Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.57.33"></a><var>57.33</var>Electricity commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.18.0"></a><a id="pl.58.1"></a><var>58.1</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 6l, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.2"></a><var>58.2</var>    Subd. 6l. <b>Technology circuits or systems.</b> "Technology circuits or systems" means <br/>
<a id="pl.58.3"></a><var>58.3</var>class 2 or class 3 circuits or systems for, but not limited to, remote control, signaling, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.4"></a><var>58.4</var>control, alarm, and audio signal, including associated components as covered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.5"></a><var>58.5</var>National Electrical Code, articles 640, 645, 650, 725, 760, 770, and 780, and which are <br/>
<a id="pl.58.6"></a><var>58.6</var>isolated from circuits or systems other than class 2 or class 3 by a demarcation and are <br/>
<a id="pl.58.7"></a><var>58.7</var>not process control circuits or systems; antenna and communication circuits or systems <br/>
<a id="pl.58.8"></a><var>58.8</var>as covered by chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code; and circuitry and equipment for <br/>
<a id="pl.58.9"></a><var>58.9</var>indoor lighting and outdoor landscape lighting systems that are supplied by the secondary <br/>
<a id="pl.58.10"></a><var>58.10</var>circuit of an isolating power supply operating at 30 volts or less as covered by the National <br/>
<a id="pl.58.11"></a><var>58.11</var>Electrical Code, article 411. The planning, laying out, installing, altering, and repairing <br/>
<a id="pl.58.12"></a><var>58.12</var>of technology circuits or systems must be performed in accordance with the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.58.13"></a><var>58.13</var>requirements of the National Electrical Code pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>326.243</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.19.0"></a><a id="pl.58.14"></a><var>58.14</var>    Sec. 19. <b>[326.2415] BOARD OF ELECTRICITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.58.15"></a><var>58.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Composition.</b> (a) The Board of Electricity shall consist of 12 <br/>
<a id="pl.58.16"></a><var>58.16</var>members. Eleven members shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent <br/>
<a id="pl.58.17"></a><var>58.17</var>of the senate and shall be voting members. Appointments of members by the governor <br/>
<a id="pl.58.18"></a><var>58.18</var>shall be made in accordance with section 15.066. If the senate votes to refuse to consent <br/>
<a id="pl.58.19"></a><var>58.19</var>to an appointment of a member made by the governor, the governor shall appoint a new <br/>
<a id="pl.58.20"></a><var>58.20</var>member with the advice and consent of the senate. One member shall be the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.58.21"></a><var>58.21</var>of labor and industry or the commissioner's designee, who shall be a voting member. Of <br/>
<a id="pl.58.22"></a><var>58.22</var>the 11 appointed members, the composition shall be as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.23"></a><var>58.23</var>    (1) one member shall be an electrical inspector;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.24"></a><var>58.24</var>    (2) two members shall be representatives of the electrical suppliers in rural areas;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.25"></a><var>58.25</var>    (3) two members shall be master electricians, who shall be contractors;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.26"></a><var>58.26</var>    (4) two members shall be journeyman electricians;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.27"></a><var>58.27</var>    (5) one member shall be a registered consulting electrical engineer;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.28"></a><var>58.28</var>    (6) two members shall be power limited technicians, who shall be technology <br/>
<a id="pl.58.29"></a><var>58.29</var>system contractors primarily engaged in the business of installing technology circuit <br/>
<a id="pl.58.30"></a><var>58.30</var>or systems; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.31"></a><var>58.31</var>    (7) one member shall be a public member as defined by section 214.02.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.32"></a><var>58.32</var>    The electrical inspector shall be appointed to a term to end December 31, 2011. One <br/>
<a id="pl.58.33"></a><var>58.33</var>of the rural electrical suppliers shall be appointed for a term to end December 31, 2011. <br/>
<a id="pl.58.34"></a><var>58.34</var>The other rural electrical supplier shall be appointed for a term to end December 31, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.35"></a><var>58.35</var>2010. The consulting electrical engineer shall be appointed for a term to end December <br/>
<a id="pl.59.1"></a><var>59.1</var>31, 2011. One of the master electrician contractors shall be appointed for a term to end <br/>
<a id="pl.59.2"></a><var>59.2</var>December 31, 2011. The other master electrician contractor shall be appointed for a term <br/>
<a id="pl.59.3"></a><var>59.3</var>to end December 31, 2010. One of the journeyman electricians shall be appointed for a <br/>
<a id="pl.59.4"></a><var>59.4</var>term to end December 31, 2011. The other journeyman electrician shall be appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.59.5"></a><var>59.5</var>for a term to end December 31, 2010. One of the power limited technicians shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.59.6"></a><var>59.6</var>appointed for a term to end December 31, 2011. The other power limited technician shall <br/>
<a id="pl.59.7"></a><var>59.7</var>be appointed for a term to end December 31, 2010. The public member shall be appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.59.8"></a><var>59.8</var>for a term to end December 31, 2010.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.9"></a><var>59.9</var>    (b) The consulting electrical engineer must possess a current Minnesota professional <br/>
<a id="pl.59.10"></a><var>59.10</var>engineering license and maintain the license for the duration of the term on the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.59.11"></a><var>59.11</var>All other appointed members, except for the public member and the representatives of <br/>
<a id="pl.59.12"></a><var>59.12</var>electrical suppliers in rural areas, must possess a current electrical license issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.13"></a><var>59.13</var>Department of Labor and Industry and maintain that license for the duration of their terms. <br/>
<a id="pl.59.14"></a><var>59.14</var>All appointed members must be residents of Minnesota at the time of and throughout <br/>
<a id="pl.59.15"></a><var>59.15</var>the member's appointment. The term of any appointed member that does not maintain <br/>
<a id="pl.59.16"></a><var>59.16</var>membership qualification status shall end on the date of the status change and the governor <br/>
<a id="pl.59.17"></a><var>59.17</var>shall appoint a new member. It is the responsibility of the member to notify the board of <br/>
<a id="pl.59.18"></a><var>59.18</var>their status change.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.19"></a><var>59.19</var>    (c) For appointed members, except the initial terms designated in paragraph (a), each <br/>
<a id="pl.59.20"></a><var>59.20</var>term shall be three years with the terms ending on December 31. Members appointed by <br/>
<a id="pl.59.21"></a><var>59.21</var>the governor shall be limited to three consecutive terms. The governor shall, all or in part, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.22"></a><var>59.22</var>reappoint the current members or appoint replacement members with the advice and <br/>
<a id="pl.59.23"></a><var>59.23</var>consent of the senate. Midterm vacancies shall be filled for the remaining portion of the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.24"></a><var>59.24</var>term. Vacancies occurring with less than six months time remaining in the term shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.59.25"></a><var>59.25</var>filled for the existing term and the following three-year term. Members may serve until <br/>
<a id="pl.59.26"></a><var>59.26</var>their successors are appointed but in no case later than July 1 in a year in which the term <br/>
<a id="pl.59.27"></a><var>59.27</var>expires unless reappointed.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.28"></a><var>59.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Powers; duties; administrative support.</b> (a) The board shall have the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.29"></a><var>59.29</var>power to:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.30"></a><var>59.30</var>    (1) elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary;<br/>
<a id="pl.59.31"></a><var>59.31</var>    (2) adopt bylaws that specify the duties of its officers, the meeting dates of the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.32"></a><var>59.32</var>and containing such other provisions as may be useful and necessary for the efficient <br/>
<a id="pl.59.33"></a><var>59.33</var>conduct of the business of the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.59.34"></a><var>59.34</var>    (3) the Minnesota Electrical Code shall be the most current edition of the National <br/>
<a id="pl.59.35"></a><var>59.35</var>Electrical Code upon its adoption by the board and any amendments thereto as adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.59.36"></a><var>59.36</var>by the board. The board shall adopt the most current edition of the National Electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.60.1"></a><var>60.1</var>Code and any amendments thereto pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.60.2"></a><var>60.2</var>6, paragraphs (b) and (c);<br/>
<a id="pl.60.3"></a><var>60.3</var>    (4) review requests for final interpretations and issue final interpretations as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.60.4"></a><var>60.4</var>in section 16B.63, subdivision 5;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.5"></a><var>60.5</var>    (5) adopt rules that regulate the licensure or registration of electrical businesses, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.6"></a><var>60.6</var>electrical contractors, master electricians, journeyman electricians, Class A installer, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.7"></a><var>60.7</var>Class B installer, power limited technicians, and other persons who perform electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.60.8"></a><var>60.8</var>work except for those individuals licensed under section 326.02, subdivisions 2 and 3. <br/>
<a id="pl.60.9"></a><var>60.9</var>The board shall adopt these rules pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.60.10"></a><var>60.10</var>6, paragraphs (d) and (e);<br/>
<a id="pl.60.11"></a><var>60.11</var>    (6) adopt rules that regulate continuing education for individuals licensed or <br/>
<a id="pl.60.12"></a><var>60.12</var>registered as electrical businesses, electrical contractors, master electricians, journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.60.13"></a><var>60.13</var>electricians, Class A installer, Class B installer, power limited technicians, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.60.14"></a><var>60.14</var>persons who perform electrical work. The board shall adopt these rules pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.60.15"></a><var>60.15</var>chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision 6, paragraph (e);<br/>
<a id="pl.60.16"></a><var>60.16</var>    (7) advise the commissioner regarding educational requirements for electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.60.17"></a><var>60.17</var>inspectors;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.18"></a><var>60.18</var>    (8) refer complaints or other communications to the commissioner, whether oral or <br/>
<a id="pl.60.19"></a><var>60.19</var>in writing, as provided in subdivision 8 that alleges or implies a violation of a statute, rule, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.20"></a><var>60.20</var>or order that the commissioner has the authority to enforce pertaining to code compliance, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.21"></a><var>60.21</var>licensure, registration, or an offering to perform or performance of unlicensed electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.60.22"></a><var>60.22</var>services;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.23"></a><var>60.23</var>    (9) approve per diem and expenses deemed necessary for its members as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.60.24"></a><var>60.24</var>subdivision 3;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.25"></a><var>60.25</var>    (10) approve license reciprocity agreements;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.26"></a><var>60.26</var>    (11) select from its members individuals to serve on any other state advisory council, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.27"></a><var>60.27</var>board, or committee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.28"></a><var>60.28</var>    (12) recommend the fees for licenses and certifications.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.29"></a><var>60.29</var>    Except for the powers granted to the Plumbing Board, Board of Electricity, and <br/>
<a id="pl.60.30"></a><var>60.30</var>the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the commissioner of labor and industry <br/>
<a id="pl.60.31"></a><var>60.31</var>shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules promulgated <br/>
<a id="pl.60.32"></a><var>60.32</var>pursuant thereto.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.33"></a><var>60.33</var>    (b) The board shall comply with section 15.0597, subdivisions 2 and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.34"></a><var>60.34</var>    (c) The commissioner shall coordinate the board's rulemaking and recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.60.35"></a><var>60.35</var>with the recommendations and rulemaking conducted by all of the other boards created <br/>
<a id="pl.60.36"></a><var>60.36</var>pursuant to chapter 326B. The commissioner shall provide staff support to the board. The <br/>
<a id="pl.61.1"></a><var>61.1</var>support includes professional, legal, technical, and clerical staff necessary to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.61.2"></a><var>61.2</var>rulemaking and other duties assigned to the board. The commissioner of labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.61.3"></a><var>61.3</var>industry shall supply necessary office space and supplies to assist the board in its duties<br/>
<a id="pl.61.4"></a><var>61.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Compensation.</b> (a) Members of the board may be compensated at the rate <br/>
<a id="pl.61.5"></a><var>61.5</var>of $55 a day spent on board activities, when authorized by the board, plus expenses in <br/>
<a id="pl.61.6"></a><var>61.6</var>the same manner and amount as authorized by the commissioner's plan adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.61.7"></a><var>61.7</var>section 43A.18, subdivision 2. Members who, as a result of time spent attending board <br/>
<a id="pl.61.8"></a><var>61.8</var>meetings, incur child care expenses that would not otherwise have been incurred, may be <br/>
<a id="pl.61.9"></a><var>61.9</var>reimbursed for those expenses upon board authorization.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.10"></a><var>61.10</var>    (b) Members who are state employees or employees of the political subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.61.11"></a><var>61.11</var>of the state must not receive the daily payment for activities that occur during working <br/>
<a id="pl.61.12"></a><var>61.12</var>hours for which they are compensated by the state or political subdivision. However, a <br/>
<a id="pl.61.13"></a><var>61.13</var>state or political subdivision employee may receive the daily payment if the employee <br/>
<a id="pl.61.14"></a><var>61.14</var>uses vacation time or compensatory time accumulated in accordance with a collective <br/>
<a id="pl.61.15"></a><var>61.15</var>bargaining agreement or compensation plan for board activities. Members who are state <br/>
<a id="pl.61.16"></a><var>61.16</var>employees or employees of the political subdivisions of the state may receive the expenses <br/>
<a id="pl.61.17"></a><var>61.17</var>provided for in this subdivision unless the expenses are reimbursed by another source. <br/>
<a id="pl.61.18"></a><var>61.18</var>Members who are state employees or employees of political subdivisions of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.61.19"></a><var>61.19</var>may be reimbursed for child care expenses only for time spent on board activities that <br/>
<a id="pl.61.20"></a><var>61.20</var>are outside their working hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.21"></a><var>61.21</var>    (c) The board shall adopt internal standards prescribing what constitutes a day spent <br/>
<a id="pl.61.22"></a><var>61.22</var>on board activities for purposes of making daily payments under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.23"></a><var>61.23</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Removal; vacancies.</b> (a) An appointed member of the board may be <br/>
<a id="pl.61.24"></a><var>61.24</var>removed by the governor at any time (1) for cause, after notice and hearing, or (2) after <br/>
<a id="pl.61.25"></a><var>61.25</var>missing three consecutive meetings. The chair of the board shall inform the governor of an <br/>
<a id="pl.61.26"></a><var>61.26</var>appointed member missing the three consecutive meetings. After the second consecutive <br/>
<a id="pl.61.27"></a><var>61.27</var>missed meeting and before the next meeting, the secretary of the board shall notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.28"></a><var>61.28</var>appointed member in writing that the member may be removed for missing the next <br/>
<a id="pl.61.29"></a><var>61.29</var>meeting. In the case of a vacancy on the board, the governor shall, with the advice <br/>
<a id="pl.61.30"></a><var>61.30</var>and consent of the Senate, appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.31"></a><var>61.31</var>unexpired term.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.32"></a><var>61.32</var>    (b) Vacancies shall be filled pursuant to section 15.097, subdivisions 5 and 6.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.33"></a><var>61.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Membership vacancies within three months of appointment.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.61.34"></a><var>61.34</var>    Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, when a membership on the board becomes <br/>
<a id="pl.61.35"></a><var>61.35</var>vacant within three months after being filled through the appointments process, the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.1"></a><var>62.1</var>governor may, upon notification to the Office of Secretary of State, choose a new member <br/>
<a id="pl.62.2"></a><var>62.2</var>from the applications on hand and need not repeat the process.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.3"></a><var>62.3</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Officers, quorum, voting.</b> (a) The board shall elect annually from its <br/>
<a id="pl.62.4"></a><var>62.4</var>members a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. A quorum of the board shall consist of a <br/>
<a id="pl.62.5"></a><var>62.5</var>majority of members of the board qualified to vote on the matter in question. All questions <br/>
<a id="pl.62.6"></a><var>62.6</var>concerning the manner in which a meeting is conducted or called that is not covered <br/>
<a id="pl.62.7"></a><var>62.7</var>by statute shall be determined by Robert's Rules of Order (revised) unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.62.8"></a><var>62.8</var>specified by the bylaws.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.9"></a><var>62.9</var>    (b) Each electrical code amendment considered by the board that receives an <br/>
<a id="pl.62.10"></a><var>62.10</var>affirmative two-thirds or more majority vote of all of the voting members of the board <br/>
<a id="pl.62.11"></a><var>62.11</var>shall be included in the next electrical code rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.62.12"></a><var>62.12</var>If an electrical code amendment considered, or reconsidered, by the board receives less <br/>
<a id="pl.62.13"></a><var>62.13</var>than a two-thirds majority vote of all of the voting members of the board, the electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.62.14"></a><var>62.14</var>code amendment shall not be included in the next electrical code rulemaking proceeding <br/>
<a id="pl.62.15"></a><var>62.15</var>initiated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.16"></a><var>62.16</var>    (c) The board may reconsider electrical code amendments during an active electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.62.17"></a><var>62.17</var>code rulemaking proceeding in which the amendment previously failed to receive a <br/>
<a id="pl.62.18"></a><var>62.18</var>two-thirds majority vote or more of all of the voting members of the board only if new <br/>
<a id="pl.62.19"></a><var>62.19</var>or updated information that affects the electrical code amendment is presented to the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.20"></a><var>62.20</var>board. The board may also reconsider failed electrical code amendments in subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.62.21"></a><var>62.21</var>electrical code rulemaking proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.22"></a><var>62.22</var>    (d) Each proposed rule and rule amendment considered by the board pursuant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.23"></a><var>62.23</var>rulemaking authority specified in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clauses (5) and (6), that <br/>
<a id="pl.62.24"></a><var>62.24</var>receives an affirmative majority vote of all of the voting members of the board shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.62.25"></a><var>62.25</var>included in the next rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board. If a proposed rule or <br/>
<a id="pl.62.26"></a><var>62.26</var>rule amendment considered, or reconsidered, by the board receives less than an affirmative <br/>
<a id="pl.62.27"></a><var>62.27</var>majority vote of all of the voting members of the board, the proposed rule or rule <br/>
<a id="pl.62.28"></a><var>62.28</var>amendment shall not be included in the next rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.29"></a><var>62.29</var>    (e) The board may reconsider proposed rule or rule amendment during an active <br/>
<a id="pl.62.30"></a><var>62.30</var>rulemaking proceeding in which the amendment previously failed to receive an affirmative <br/>
<a id="pl.62.31"></a><var>62.31</var>majority vote of all of the voting members of the board only if new or updated information <br/>
<a id="pl.62.32"></a><var>62.32</var>that affects the proposed rule or rule amendment is presented to the board. The board <br/>
<a id="pl.62.33"></a><var>62.33</var>may also reconsider failed proposed rule or rule amendment in subsequent rulemaking <br/>
<a id="pl.62.34"></a><var>62.34</var>proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.1"></a><var>63.1</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Board meetings.</b> (a) The board shall hold meetings at such times as the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.2"></a><var>63.2</var>board shall specify. Notice and conduct of all meetings shall be pursuant to chapter 13D <br/>
<a id="pl.63.3"></a><var>63.3</var>and in a manner as the bylaws may provide.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.4"></a><var>63.4</var>    (b) If compliance with section 13D.02 is impractical, the board may conduct a <br/>
<a id="pl.63.5"></a><var>63.5</var>meeting of its members by telephone or other electronic means so long as the following <br/>
<a id="pl.63.6"></a><var>63.6</var>conditions are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.7"></a><var>63.7</var>    (1) all members of the board participating in the meeting, wherever their physical <br/>
<a id="pl.63.8"></a><var>63.8</var>location, can hear one another and can hear all discussion and testimony;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.9"></a><var>63.9</var>    (2) members of the public present at the regular meeting location of the board can <br/>
<a id="pl.63.10"></a><var>63.10</var>hear clearly all discussion and testimony and all votes of members of the board and, if <br/>
<a id="pl.63.11"></a><var>63.11</var>needed, receive those services required by sections 15.44 and 15.441;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.12"></a><var>63.12</var>    (3) at least one member of the board is physically present at the regular meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.63.13"></a><var>63.13</var>location; and<br/>
<a id="pl.63.14"></a><var>63.14</var>    (4) all votes are conducted by roll call, so each member's vote on each issue can be <br/>
<a id="pl.63.15"></a><var>63.15</var>identified and recorded.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.16"></a><var>63.16</var>    Each member of the board participating in a meeting by telephone or other electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.63.17"></a><var>63.17</var>means is considered present at the meeting for purposes of determining a quorum and <br/>
<a id="pl.63.18"></a><var>63.18</var>participating in all proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.19"></a><var>63.19</var>    If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or <br/>
<a id="pl.63.20"></a><var>63.20</var>emergency meeting, the board, to the extent practical, shall allow a person to monitor <br/>
<a id="pl.63.21"></a><var>63.21</var>the meeting electronically from a remote location. The board may require the person <br/>
<a id="pl.63.22"></a><var>63.22</var>making such a connection to pay for documented costs that the board incurs as a result of <br/>
<a id="pl.63.23"></a><var>63.23</var>the additional connection.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.24"></a><var>63.24</var>    If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or <br/>
<a id="pl.63.25"></a><var>63.25</var>emergency meeting, the board shall provide notice of the regular meeting location, of the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.26"></a><var>63.26</var>fact that some members may participate by telephone or other electronic means, and that <br/>
<a id="pl.63.27"></a><var>63.27</var>a person may monitor the meeting electronically from a remote location. Any person <br/>
<a id="pl.63.28"></a><var>63.28</var>monitoring the meeting electronically from a remote location may be required to pay <br/>
<a id="pl.63.29"></a><var>63.29</var>documented costs incurred by the board as a result of the additional connection. The <br/>
<a id="pl.63.30"></a><var>63.30</var>timing and method of providing notice is governed by section 13D.04.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.31"></a><var>63.31</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Complaints.</b> (a) The board shall promptly forward to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.63.32"></a><var>63.32</var>the substance of any complaint or communication it receives, whether in writing or oral, <br/>
<a id="pl.63.33"></a><var>63.33</var>that alleges or implies a violation of a statute, rule, or order that the commissioner has <br/>
<a id="pl.63.34"></a><var>63.34</var>the authority to enforce pertaining to the license or registration of any person authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.63.35"></a><var>63.35</var>by the department to provide electrical work, the performance or offering to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.63.36"></a><var>63.36</var>electrical work requiring licensure or registration, or electrical code compliance. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.64.1"></a><var>64.1</var>complaint or communication that is forwarded to the commissioner shall be submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.64.2"></a><var>64.2</var>on a form provided by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.3"></a><var>64.3</var>    (b) The commissioner shall advise the board of the status of the complaint within 90 <br/>
<a id="pl.64.4"></a><var>64.4</var>days after the board's written submission is received, or within 90 days after the board <br/>
<a id="pl.64.5"></a><var>64.5</var>is provided with a written request for additional information or documentation from the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.6"></a><var>64.6</var>commissioner or the commissioner's designee, whichever is later. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.64.7"></a><var>64.7</var>advise the board of the disposition of a complaint referred by the board within 180 days <br/>
<a id="pl.64.8"></a><var>64.8</var>after the board's written submission is received. The commissioner shall annually report to <br/>
<a id="pl.64.9"></a><var>64.9</var>the board a summary of the actions taken in response to complaints referred by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.10"></a><var>64.10</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Data Practices Act.</b> The board is subject to chapter 13, the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.64.11"></a><var>64.11</var>Government Data Practices Act, and shall protect from unlawful disclosure data classified <br/>
<a id="pl.64.12"></a><var>64.12</var>as not public.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.13"></a><var>64.13</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Official records.</b> The board shall make and preserve all records necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.64.14"></a><var>64.14</var>to a full and accurate knowledge of its official activities in accordance with section 15.17.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.15"></a><var>64.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.20.0"></a><a id="pl.64.16"></a><var>64.16</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.242, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.17"></a><var>64.17</var><b>326.242 LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.64.18"></a><var>64.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Master electrician.</b> Except as otherwise provided by law, no person <br/>
<a id="pl.64.19"></a><var>64.19</var>individual shall install, alter, repair, plan, lay out, or supervise the installing, altering, or <br/>
<a id="pl.64.20"></a><var>64.20</var>repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, power, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.64.21"></a><var>64.21</var>purposes perform or supervise electrical work unless the person individual is: (a) licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.64.22"></a><var>64.22</var>by the board commissioner as a master electrician; and (b)(i) the electrical work is for a <br/>
<a id="pl.64.23"></a><var>64.23</var>licensed contractor and the person individual is an employee, partner, or officer of, or is <br/>
<a id="pl.64.24"></a><var>64.24</var>the licensed contractor, or (ii) the electrical work is performed for the person's individual's <br/>
<a id="pl.64.25"></a><var>64.25</var>employer on electric electrical wiring, apparatus, equipment, or facilities that are owned <br/>
<a id="pl.64.26"></a><var>64.26</var>or leased by the employer which is and that are located within the limits of property <br/>
<a id="pl.64.27"></a><var>64.27</var>which is operated, maintained, and either owned or leased and operated and maintained by <br/>
<a id="pl.64.28"></a><var>64.28</var>the employer.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.29"></a><var>64.29</var>    (1) An applicant for a Class A master electrician's electrician license shall (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.64.30"></a><var>64.30</var>be a graduate of a four-year electrical course in offered by an accredited college or <br/>
<a id="pl.64.31"></a><var>64.31</var>university; or (b) shall have had at least one year's year of experience, acceptable to the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.32"></a><var>64.32</var>board commissioner, as a licensed journeyman; or (c) shall have had at least five years' <br/>
<a id="pl.64.33"></a><var>64.33</var>experience, acceptable to the board commissioner, in planning for, laying out, supervising <br/>
<a id="pl.64.34"></a><var>64.34</var>and installing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat and power.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.1"></a><var>65.1</var>    (2) As of August 1, 1985, no new Class B master electrician's electrician licenses <br/>
<a id="pl.65.2"></a><var>65.2</var>shall be issued. An individual who has a Class B master electrician's electrician license as <br/>
<a id="pl.65.3"></a><var>65.3</var>of August 1, 1985, may retain and renew the license and exercise the privileges it grants, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.4"></a><var>65.4</var>which include electrical work limited to single phase systems, not over 200 amperes in <br/>
<a id="pl.65.5"></a><var>65.5</var>capacity, on farmsteads or single-family dwellings located in towns or municipalities <br/>
<a id="pl.65.6"></a><var>65.6</var>with fewer than 2,500 inhabitants.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.7"></a><var>65.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Journeyman electrician.</b> (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.8"></a><var>65.8</var>no person individual shall install, alter, repair, or supervise the installing, altering, or <br/>
<a id="pl.65.9"></a><var>65.9</var>repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, power, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.65.10"></a><var>65.10</var>purposes perform and supervise any electrical work except for planning or laying out <br/>
<a id="pl.65.11"></a><var>65.11</var>of electrical work  unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.12"></a><var>65.12</var>    (1) the person individual is licensed by the board commissioner as a journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.65.13"></a><var>65.13</var>electrician; and<br/>
<a id="pl.65.14"></a><var>65.14</var>    (2) the electrical work is:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.15"></a><var>65.15</var>    (i) for a contractor and the person individual is an employee, partner, or officer of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.16"></a><var>65.16</var>the licensed contractor; or<br/>
<a id="pl.65.17"></a><var>65.17</var>    (ii) performed under the supervision of a master electrician also employed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.18"></a><var>65.18</var>person's individual's employer on electrical wiring, apparatus, equipment, or facilities <br/>
<a id="pl.65.19"></a><var>65.19</var>that are owned or leased by the employer and that is are located within the limits of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.20"></a><var>65.20</var>property operated, maintained, and either owned or leased, operated, and maintained by <br/>
<a id="pl.65.21"></a><var>65.21</var>the employer.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.22"></a><var>65.22</var>    (b) An applicant for a Class A journeyman electrician's electrician license shall have <br/>
<a id="pl.65.23"></a><var>65.23</var>had at least four years of experience, acceptable to the board commissioner, in wiring for, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.24"></a><var>65.24</var>installing, and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment, provided however, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.25"></a><var>65.25</var>that the board commissioner may by rule provide for the allowance of allow one year of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.26"></a><var>65.26</var>experience credit for the successful completion of a two-year post high school electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.65.27"></a><var>65.27</var>course approved by the board commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.28"></a><var>65.28</var>    (c) As of August 1, 1985, no new Class B journeyman electrician's electrician <br/>
<a id="pl.65.29"></a><var>65.29</var>licenses shall be issued. An individual who holds a Class B journeyman electrician's <br/>
<a id="pl.65.30"></a><var>65.30</var>electrician license as of August 1, 1985, may retain and renew the license and exercise the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.31"></a><var>65.31</var>privileges it grants, which include electrical work limited to single phase systems, not over <br/>
<a id="pl.65.32"></a><var>65.32</var>200 amperes in capacity, on farmsteads or on single-family dwellings located in towns or <br/>
<a id="pl.65.33"></a><var>65.33</var>municipalities with fewer than 2,500 inhabitants.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.34"></a><var>65.34</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Class A installer.</b> Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions 1, 2, and <br/>
<a id="pl.65.35"></a><var>65.35</var>6, any person individual holding a Class A installer license may lay out and install and <br/>
<a id="pl.65.36"></a><var>65.36</var>supervise the laying out and installing of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for <br/>
<a id="pl.66.1"></a><var>66.1</var>major electrical home appliances on the load side of the main service on farmsteads and in <br/>
<a id="pl.66.2"></a><var>66.2</var>any town or municipality with fewer than 1,500 inhabitants, which is not contiguous to <br/>
<a id="pl.66.3"></a><var>66.3</var>a city of the first class and does not contain an established business of a contractor. As <br/>
<a id="pl.66.4"></a><var>66.4</var>of December 1, 2007, no new Class A installer licenses shall be issued. An individual <br/>
<a id="pl.66.5"></a><var>66.5</var>who holds a Class A installer license as of December 1, 2007, may retain and renew the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.6"></a><var>66.6</var>license and exercise the privileges it grants.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.7"></a><var>66.7</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Class B installer.</b> Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions 1, 2 <br/>
<a id="pl.66.8"></a><var>66.8</var>and 6, any person individual holding a Class B installer license may lay out and install <br/>
<a id="pl.66.9"></a><var>66.9</var>electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment on center pivot irrigation booms on the load <br/>
<a id="pl.66.10"></a><var>66.10</var>side of the main service on farmsteads, and install such other electrical equipment as is <br/>
<a id="pl.66.11"></a><var>66.11</var>determined approved by the board commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.12"></a><var>66.12</var>    Subd. 3b. <b>Coursework or experience.</b> An applicant for a Class A or B installer <br/>
<a id="pl.66.13"></a><var>66.13</var>license shall have completed a post high school course in electricity acceptable to <br/>
<a id="pl.66.14"></a><var>66.14</var>approved by the board commissioner or shall have had at least one year's year of <br/>
<a id="pl.66.15"></a><var>66.15</var>experience, acceptable to approved by the board commissioner, in electrical wiring.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.16"></a><var>66.16</var>    Subd. 3c. <b>Bond.</b> Every Class A and Class B installer, as a condition of licensure, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.17"></a><var>66.17</var>shall give bond to the state in the sum of $1,000 conditioned upon the faithful and lawful <br/>
<a id="pl.66.18"></a><var>66.18</var>performance of all work contracted for or entered upon by the installer within the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.66.19"></a><var>66.19</var>Minnesota, and such bond shall be for the benefit of persons injured or suffering financial <br/>
<a id="pl.66.20"></a><var>66.20</var>loss by reason of failure of such performance. Such bond shall be in lieu of all other <br/>
<a id="pl.66.21"></a><var>66.21</var>license bonds to any political subdivision of the state. Such bond shall be written by a <br/>
<a id="pl.66.22"></a><var>66.22</var>corporate surety licensed to do business in the state of Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.23"></a><var>66.23</var>    Subd. 3d. <b>Power limited technician.</b> (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.24"></a><var>66.24</var>no person individual shall install, alter, repair, plan, lay out, or supervise the installing, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.25"></a><var>66.25</var>altering, or repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.66.26"></a><var>66.26</var>for technology circuits or systems unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.27"></a><var>66.27</var>    (1) the person individual is licensed by the board commissioner as a power limited <br/>
<a id="pl.66.28"></a><var>66.28</var>technician; and<br/>
<a id="pl.66.29"></a><var>66.29</var>    (2) the electrical work is:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.30"></a><var>66.30</var>    (i) for a licensed contractor and the person individual is an employee, partner, or <br/>
<a id="pl.66.31"></a><var>66.31</var>officer of, or is the licensed contractor; or<br/>
<a id="pl.66.32"></a><var>66.32</var>    (ii) performed under the direct supervision of a master electrician or power limited <br/>
<a id="pl.66.33"></a><var>66.33</var>technician also employed by the person's individual's employer on technology circuits, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.34"></a><var>66.34</var>systems, apparatus, equipment, or facilities that are owned or leased by the employer and <br/>
<a id="pl.66.35"></a><var>66.35</var>that are located within the limits of property operated, maintained, and either owned or <br/>
<a id="pl.66.36"></a><var>66.36</var>leased, operated, and maintained by the employer.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.1"></a><var>67.1</var>    (b) An applicant for a power limited technician's license shall (1) be a graduate <br/>
<a id="pl.67.2"></a><var>67.2</var>of a four-year electrical course in offered by an accredited college or university; or (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.67.3"></a><var>67.3</var>have had at least 36 months' experience, acceptable to the board, in planning for, laying <br/>
<a id="pl.67.4"></a><var>67.4</var>out, supervising, and installing, altering, and repairing wiring, apparatus, or equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.67.5"></a><var>67.5</var>for power limited systems, provided however, that the board may by rule provide for the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.6"></a><var>67.6</var>allowance of up to 12 months (2,000 hours) of experience credit for successful completion <br/>
<a id="pl.67.7"></a><var>67.7</var>of a two-year post high school electrical course or other technical training approved by <br/>
<a id="pl.67.8"></a><var>67.8</var>the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.9"></a><var>67.9</var>    (c) The board may initially set experience requirements without rulemaking, but <br/>
<a id="pl.67.10"></a><var>67.10</var>must adopt rules before July 1, 2004.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.11"></a><var>67.11</var>    (d) (c) Licensees must attain eight 16 hours of continuing education acceptable to <br/>
<a id="pl.67.12"></a><var>67.12</var>the board every renewal period.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.13"></a><var>67.13</var>    (e) A person who has submitted an application by June 30, 2003, to take the alarm <br/>
<a id="pl.67.14"></a><var>67.14</var>and communications examination administered by the board, and who has achieved a <br/>
<a id="pl.67.15"></a><var>67.15</var>minimal score of 70 percent on the examination by September 30, 2003, may obtain a <br/>
<a id="pl.67.16"></a><var>67.16</var>power limited technician license without further examination by submitting an application <br/>
<a id="pl.67.17"></a><var>67.17</var>and a license fee of $30.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.18"></a><var>67.18</var>    (f) (d) A company holding an alarm and communication license as of June 30, 2003, <br/>
<a id="pl.67.19"></a><var>67.19</var>may designate one person individual who may obtain a power limited technician license <br/>
<a id="pl.67.20"></a><var>67.20</var>without passing an examination administered by the board commissioner by submitting an <br/>
<a id="pl.67.21"></a><var>67.21</var>application and license fee of $30.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.22"></a><var>67.22</var>    (g) (e) A person who has submitted an application by September 30, 2005 December <br/>
<a id="pl.67.23"></a><var>67.23</var>30, 2007, to take the power limited technician examination administered by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.67.24"></a><var>67.24</var>department is not required to meet the qualifications set forth in paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.67.25"></a><var>67.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Special electrician.</b> Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions 1, 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.67.26"></a><var>67.26</var>6, and 7, the board may by rule provide for the issuance of special electrician licenses <br/>
<a id="pl.67.27"></a><var>67.27</var>empowering the licensee to engage in a limited class or classes of electrical work, which <br/>
<a id="pl.67.28"></a><var>67.28</var>class or classes shall be specified on the license certificate. Each licensee shall have had <br/>
<a id="pl.67.29"></a><var>67.29</var>at least two years of experience, acceptable to the board, in each such limited class of <br/>
<a id="pl.67.30"></a><var>67.30</var>work for which the licensee is licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.31"></a><var>67.31</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Unlicensed </b><b>persons</b><b> individuals</b><b>.</b> (a) An unlicensed person individual <br/>
<a id="pl.67.32"></a><var>67.32</var>means an individual who has not been licensed by the department to perform specific <br/>
<a id="pl.67.33"></a><var>67.33</var>electrical work. An unlicensed individual shall not perform electrical work required to <br/>
<a id="pl.67.34"></a><var>67.34</var>be performed by a licensed individual unless the individual has first registered with the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.35"></a><var>67.35</var>department as an unlicensed individual. Thereafter, an unlicensed individual shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.67.36"></a><var>67.36</var>perform electrical work required to be performed by a licensed individual unless the work <br/>
<a id="pl.68.1"></a><var>68.1</var>is performed under the personal direct supervision of a person an individual actually <br/>
<a id="pl.68.2"></a><var>68.2</var>licensed to perform such work and. The licensed electrician individual and unlicensed <br/>
<a id="pl.68.3"></a><var>68.3</var>persons are individual must be employed by the same employer. Licensed persons <br/>
<a id="pl.68.4"></a><var>68.4</var>individuals shall not permit unlicensed persons individuals to perform electrical work <br/>
<a id="pl.68.5"></a><var>68.5</var>except under the personal direct supervision of a person an individual actually licensed to <br/>
<a id="pl.68.6"></a><var>68.6</var>perform such work. Unlicensed persons individuals shall not supervise the performance of <br/>
<a id="pl.68.7"></a><var>68.7</var>electrical work or make assignments of electrical work to unlicensed persons individuals. <br/>
<a id="pl.68.8"></a><var>68.8</var>Except for technology circuit or system work, licensed persons individuals shall supervise <br/>
<a id="pl.68.9"></a><var>68.9</var>no more than two unlicensed persons individuals. For technology circuit or system <br/>
<a id="pl.68.10"></a><var>68.10</var>work, licensed persons individuals shall supervise no more than three unlicensed persons <br/>
<a id="pl.68.11"></a><var>68.11</var>individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.12"></a><var>68.12</var>    (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no person individual other <br/>
<a id="pl.68.13"></a><var>68.13</var>than a master electrician or power limited technician shall plan or lay out electrical wiring, <br/>
<a id="pl.68.14"></a><var>68.14</var>apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, power, or other purposes, except circuits or <br/>
<a id="pl.68.15"></a><var>68.15</var>systems exempted from personal licensing by subdivision 12, paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.68.16"></a><var>68.16</var>    (c) Contractors employing unlicensed persons performing individuals to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.68.17"></a><var>68.17</var>electrical work shall maintain records establishing compliance with this subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.68.18"></a><var>68.18</var>which that shall designate identify all unlicensed persons individuals performing electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.68.19"></a><var>68.19</var>work, except for persons individuals working on circuits or systems exempted from <br/>
<a id="pl.68.20"></a><var>68.20</var>personal licensing by subdivision 12, paragraph (b), and shall permit the board department <br/>
<a id="pl.68.21"></a><var>68.21</var>to examine and copy all such records as provided for in section  
<statute_ref>326.244, subdivision 6</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.68.22"></a><var>68.22</var>    (d) When a licensed individual supervises the electrical work of an unlicensed <br/>
<a id="pl.68.23"></a><var>68.23</var>individual, the licensed individual is responsible for ensuring that the electrical work <br/>
<a id="pl.68.24"></a><var>68.24</var>complies with the Minnesota Electrical Act and all rules adopted under the act.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.25"></a><var>68.25</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Registration of unlicensed individuals.</b> Unlicensed individuals <br/>
<a id="pl.68.26"></a><var>68.26</var>performing electrical work for a contractor or employer shall register with the department <br/>
<a id="pl.68.27"></a><var>68.27</var>in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. Experience credit for electrical work <br/>
<a id="pl.68.28"></a><var>68.28</var>performed in Minnesota after January 1, 2008, by an applicant for a license identified in <br/>
<a id="pl.68.29"></a><var>68.29</var>this section shall not be granted where the applicant has not registered with or is not <br/>
<a id="pl.68.30"></a><var>68.30</var>licensed by the department.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.31"></a><var>68.31</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Contractor's license required.</b> Except as otherwise provided by law, no <br/>
<a id="pl.68.32"></a><var>68.32</var>person individual other than an employee, partner, or officer of a licensed contractor, as <br/>
<a id="pl.68.33"></a><var>68.33</var>defined by section  
         <statute_ref>326.01 326B.31, subdivision 5 12</statute_ref>, shall undertake perform or offer <br/>
<a id="pl.68.34"></a><var>68.34</var>to undertake to plan for, lay out, supervise or install or to make additions, alterations, or <br/>
<a id="pl.68.35"></a><var>68.35</var>repairs in the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, <br/>
<a id="pl.68.36"></a><var>68.36</var>power, and other purposes perform electrical work with or without compensation unless <br/>
<a id="pl.69.1"></a><var>69.1</var>the person individual obtains a contractor's license. A contractor's license does not of itself <br/>
<a id="pl.69.2"></a><var>69.2</var>qualify its holder to perform or supervise the electrical work authorized by holding any <br/>
<a id="pl.69.3"></a><var>69.3</var>class of personal electrical license. <br/>
<a id="pl.69.4"></a><var>69.4</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Bond required.</b> As a condition of licensing, each contractor shall give <br/>
<a id="pl.69.5"></a><var>69.5</var>and maintain bond to the state in the penal sum of $5,000 $25,000 conditioned upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.6"></a><var>69.6</var>faithful and lawful performance of all work entered upon contracted for or performed by <br/>
<a id="pl.69.7"></a><var>69.7</var>the contractor within the state of Minnesota and such bond shall be for the benefit of <br/>
<a id="pl.69.8"></a><var>69.8</var>persons injured or suffering financial loss by reason of failure of such performance. The <br/>
<a id="pl.69.9"></a><var>69.9</var>bond shall be filed with the board commissioner and shall be in lieu of all other license <br/>
<a id="pl.69.10"></a><var>69.10</var>bonds to any other political subdivision. Such bond shall be written by a corporate surety <br/>
<a id="pl.69.11"></a><var>69.11</var>licensed to do business in the state of Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.12"></a><var>69.12</var>    Subd. 6b. <b>Insurance required.</b> Each contractor shall have and maintain in effect <br/>
<a id="pl.69.13"></a><var>69.13</var>general liability insurance, which includes premises and operations insurance and products <br/>
<a id="pl.69.14"></a><var>69.14</var>and completed operations insurance, with limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence, <br/>
<a id="pl.69.15"></a><var>69.15</var>$300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury, and property damage insurance with limits <br/>
<a id="pl.69.16"></a><var>69.16</var>of at least $25,000 $50,000 or a policy with a single limit for bodily injury and property <br/>
<a id="pl.69.17"></a><var>69.17</var>damage of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate limits. Such insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.69.18"></a><var>69.18</var>shall be written by an insurer licensed to do business in the state of Minnesota and each <br/>
<a id="pl.69.19"></a><var>69.19</var>contractor shall maintain on file with the board commissioner a certificate evidencing such <br/>
<a id="pl.69.20"></a><var>69.20</var>insurance which provides that such insurance shall not be canceled without the insurer <br/>
<a id="pl.69.21"></a><var>69.21</var>first giving 15 days written notice to the board commissioner of such cancellation.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.22"></a><var>69.22</var>    Subd. 6c. <b>Employment of master electrician or power limited technician.</b> (a) No <br/>
<a id="pl.69.23"></a><var>69.23</var>contractor shall engage in business of electrical contracting unless the contractor employs <br/>
<a id="pl.69.24"></a><var>69.24</var>a licensed Class A master or Class B Each contractor must designate a responsible master <br/>
<a id="pl.69.25"></a><var>69.25</var>electrician, or power limited technician, who shall be responsible for the performance of <br/>
<a id="pl.69.26"></a><var>69.26</var>all electrical work in accordance with the requirements of sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.69.27"></a><var>69.27</var>326B.31 to 326B.399 or any rule or order adopted or issued under these sections. The <br/>
<a id="pl.69.28"></a><var>69.28</var>classes of work for which the that a licensed contractor is authorized to perform shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.69.29"></a><var>69.29</var>limited to those for which such Class A master electrician, Class B master electrician, <br/>
<a id="pl.69.30"></a><var>69.30</var>or power limited technician employed by the contractor the classes of work that the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.31"></a><var>69.31</var>responsible master electrician or power limited electrician is licensed to perform. <br/>
<a id="pl.69.32"></a><var>69.32</var>    (b) When a contractor's license is held by an individual, sole proprietorship, <br/>
<a id="pl.69.33"></a><var>69.33</var>partnership, limited liability company, or corporation and the individual, proprietor, one <br/>
<a id="pl.69.34"></a><var>69.34</var>of the partners, one of the members, or an officer of the corporation, respectively, is not <br/>
<a id="pl.69.35"></a><var>69.35</var>the responsible master electrician or power limited technician of record, all requests for <br/>
<a id="pl.69.36"></a><var>69.36</var>inspection shall be signed by the responsible master electrician or power limited technician <br/>
<a id="pl.70.1"></a><var>70.1</var>of record. The designated responsible master electrician or power limited technician of <br/>
<a id="pl.70.2"></a><var>70.2</var>record shall be employed by the individual, partnership, limited liability company, or <br/>
<a id="pl.70.3"></a><var>70.3</var>corporation which is applying for a contractor's license and shall not be employed in any <br/>
<a id="pl.70.4"></a><var>70.4</var>capacity as a licensed electrician or licensed technician by any other contractor or employer <br/>
<a id="pl.70.5"></a><var>70.5</var>designated in subdivision 12. If the contractor is an individual or a sole proprietorship, the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.6"></a><var>70.6</var>responsible licensed individual must be the individual, proprietor, or managing employee. <br/>
<a id="pl.70.7"></a><var>70.7</var>If the contractor is a partnership, the responsible licensed individual must be a general <br/>
<a id="pl.70.8"></a><var>70.8</var>partner or managing employee. If the licensed contractor is a limited liability company, <br/>
<a id="pl.70.9"></a><var>70.9</var>the responsible licensed individual must be a chief manager or managing employee. If <br/>
<a id="pl.70.10"></a><var>70.10</var>the contractor is a corporation, the responsible licensed individual must be an officer or <br/>
<a id="pl.70.11"></a><var>70.11</var>managing employee. If the responsible licensed individual is a managing employee, the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.12"></a><var>70.12</var>responsible licensed individual must be actively engaged in performing electrical work <br/>
<a id="pl.70.13"></a><var>70.13</var>on behalf of the contractor, and cannot be employed in any capacity as an electrician <br/>
<a id="pl.70.14"></a><var>70.14</var>or technician by any other contractor or employer designated in subdivision 12. An <br/>
<a id="pl.70.15"></a><var>70.15</var>individual may be the responsible licensed individual for only one contractor or employer.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.16"></a><var>70.16</var>    (c) All applications and renewals for contractor's contractor licenses and all renewals <br/>
<a id="pl.70.17"></a><var>70.17</var>shall include a verified statement that the applicant or licensee has complied with this <br/>
<a id="pl.70.18"></a><var>70.18</var>subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.19"></a><var>70.19</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Examination.</b> In addition to the other requirements imposed herein <br/>
<a id="pl.70.20"></a><var>70.20</var>described in this section and except as herein otherwise provided in subdivision 11, as <br/>
<a id="pl.70.21"></a><var>70.21</var>a precondition to issuance of a personal license, each applicant must pass a written <br/>
<a id="pl.70.22"></a><var>70.22</var>or oral examination given developed and administered by the board commissioner to <br/>
<a id="pl.70.23"></a><var>70.23</var>insure ensure the competence of each applicant for license. An oral examination shall <br/>
<a id="pl.70.24"></a><var>70.24</var>be administered only to an applicant who furnishes a written statement from a certified <br/>
<a id="pl.70.25"></a><var>70.25</var>teacher or other professional, trained in the area of reading disabilities stating that the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.26"></a><var>70.26</var>applicant has a specific reading disability which would prevent the applicant from <br/>
<a id="pl.70.27"></a><var>70.27</var>performing satisfactorily on a written test. The oral examination shall be structured so that <br/>
<a id="pl.70.28"></a><var>70.28</var>an applicant who passes the examination will not impair the applicant's own safety or that <br/>
<a id="pl.70.29"></a><var>70.29</var>of others while acting as a licensed person individual. No person individual failing an <br/>
<a id="pl.70.30"></a><var>70.30</var>examination may retake it for six months thereafter, but within such six months the person <br/>
<a id="pl.70.31"></a><var>70.31</var>individual may take an examination for a lesser grade of license. Any licensee individual <br/>
<a id="pl.70.32"></a><var>70.32</var>failing to renew a personal license for two years or more after its expiration, and any <br/>
<a id="pl.70.33"></a><var>70.33</var>licensee whose personal license is revoked under this chapter, shall be required to retake <br/>
<a id="pl.70.34"></a><var>70.34</var>the examination before being issued a new license. An individual whose personal license <br/>
<a id="pl.70.35"></a><var>70.35</var>is revoked under any other chapter is not required to retake the examination before being <br/>
<a id="pl.70.36"></a><var>70.36</var>issued a new license, unless the personal license was revoked two years or more before the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.1"></a><var>71.1</var>commissioner received the completed application for a new license. A licensee whose <br/>
<a id="pl.71.2"></a><var>71.2</var>personal license is suspended for any reason is not required to retake the examination <br/>
<a id="pl.71.3"></a><var>71.3</var>before the personal license is reinstated, unless the personal license has not been reinstated <br/>
<a id="pl.71.4"></a><var>71.4</var>within two years after the suspension began.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.5"></a><var>71.5</var>    An applicant for a personal license shall submit to the board commissioner an <br/>
<a id="pl.71.6"></a><var>71.6</var>application and examination fee at the time of application. Upon approval of the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.7"></a><var>71.7</var>application, the board commissioner shall schedule the applicant for the next available <br/>
<a id="pl.71.8"></a><var>71.8</var>examination, which shall be held within 60 days. The applicant shall be allowed one <br/>
<a id="pl.71.9"></a><var>71.9</var>opportunity to reschedule an examination without being required to submit another <br/>
<a id="pl.71.10"></a><var>71.10</var>application and examination fee. Additionally, an applicant who fails an examination, or <br/>
<a id="pl.71.11"></a><var>71.11</var>whose application has been disapproved, must was not approved, shall submit another <br/>
<a id="pl.71.12"></a><var>71.12</var>application and examination fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.13"></a><var>71.13</var>    Subd. 8. <b>License and renewal fees</b><b>; expiration</b><b>.</b> All licenses issued hereunder shall <br/>
<a id="pl.71.14"></a><var>71.14</var>expire in a manner as provided by the board. (a) Unless revoked or suspended under this <br/>
<a id="pl.71.15"></a><var>71.15</var>chapter, all licenses issued or renewed under this section expire on the date specified <br/>
<a id="pl.71.16"></a><var>71.16</var>in this subdivision. Master licenses expire March 1 of each odd-numbered year after <br/>
<a id="pl.71.17"></a><var>71.17</var>issuance or renewal. Electrical contractor licenses expire March 1 of each even-numbered <br/>
<a id="pl.71.18"></a><var>71.18</var>year after issuance or renewal. Technology system contractor licenses expire August 1 of <br/>
<a id="pl.71.19"></a><var>71.19</var>each even-numbered year after issuance or renewal. All other personal licenses expire two <br/>
<a id="pl.71.20"></a><var>71.20</var>years from the date of original issuance and every two years thereafter.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.21"></a><var>71.21</var>    (b) Fees, as set by the board, shall be payable for application and examination, and <br/>
<a id="pl.71.22"></a><var>71.22</var>for the original issuance and each subsequent renewal of the following, are:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.23"></a><var>71.23</var>    (1) For each personal license application and examination: $35;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.24"></a><var>71.24</var>    Class A Master.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.25"></a><var>71.25</var>    Class B Master.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.26"></a><var>71.26</var>    Class A Journeyman, Class B Journeyman, Installer, Power Limited Technician, or <br/>
<a id="pl.71.27"></a><var>71.27</var>Special Electrician.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.28"></a><var>71.28</var>    (2) For original issuance of original license and each subsequent renewal of:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.29"></a><var>71.29</var>    Class A Master. or master elevator constructor: $40 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.30"></a><var>71.30</var>    Class B Master.: $25 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.31"></a><var>71.31</var>    Power Limited Technician.: $15 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.32"></a><var>71.32</var>    Class A Journeyman, Class B Journeyman, Installer, or Special Elevator Constructor, <br/>
<a id="pl.71.33"></a><var>71.33</var>Lineman, or Maintenance Electrician.: $15 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.34"></a><var>71.34</var>    Electrical contractor.: $100 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.35"></a><var>71.35</var>    Technology Systems Contractor Unlicensed individual registration: $15 per year.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.1"></a><var>72.1</var>    (c) If any new license is issued in accordance with this subdivision for less than two <br/>
<a id="pl.72.2"></a><var>72.2</var>years, the fee for the license shall be prorated on an annual basis. <br/>
<a id="pl.72.3"></a><var>72.3</var>    (d) A license fee may not be refunded after a license is issued or renewed. However, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.4"></a><var>72.4</var>if the fee paid for a license was not prorated in accordance with this subdivision, the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.5"></a><var>72.5</var>amount of the overpayment shall be refunded.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.6"></a><var>72.6</var>    (e) Any contractor who seeks reissuance of a license after it has been revoked or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.7"></a><var>72.7</var>suspended under this chapter shall submit a reissuance fee of $100 before the license is <br/>
<a id="pl.72.8"></a><var>72.8</var>reinstated.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.9"></a><var>72.9</var>    (f) The fee for the issuance of each duplicate license is $15.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.10"></a><var>72.10</var>    (3) (g) An individual or contractor who fails to renew a license before 30 days <br/>
<a id="pl.72.11"></a><var>72.11</var>after the expiration of the license must submit a late fee equal to one year's license fee in <br/>
<a id="pl.72.12"></a><var>72.12</var>addition to the full renewal fee. Fees for renewed licenses are not prorated. An individual <br/>
<a id="pl.72.13"></a><var>72.13</var>or contractor that fails to renew a license by the expiration date is unlicensed until the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.14"></a><var>72.14</var>license is renewed.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.15"></a><var>72.15</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.</b> The board may by order <br/>
<a id="pl.72.16"></a><var>72.16</var>deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license, or may censure a licensee if the board <br/>
<a id="pl.72.17"></a><var>72.17</var>finds (1) in its discretion that the order is in the public interest and (2) that, based upon a <br/>
<a id="pl.72.18"></a><var>72.18</var>preponderance of the evidence presented, the applicant or licensee:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.19"></a><var>72.19</var>    (a) has filed an application for a license which is incomplete in any material respect <br/>
<a id="pl.72.20"></a><var>72.20</var>or contains any statement which, in light of the circumstances under which it is made, is <br/>
<a id="pl.72.21"></a><var>72.21</var>false or misleading with respect to any material fact;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.22"></a><var>72.22</var>    (b) has engaged in any fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest act or practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.23"></a><var>72.23</var>    (c) has been convicted within the past five years of a misdemeanor involving a <br/>
<a id="pl.72.24"></a><var>72.24</var>violation of sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.72.25"></a><var>72.25</var>    (d) has violated or failed to comply with sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> or any rule or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.26"></a><var>72.26</var>order adopted or issued under these sections; or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.27"></a><var>72.27</var>    (e) has, in the conduct of the applicant's or licensee's affairs, including, but <br/>
<a id="pl.72.28"></a><var>72.28</var>not limited to, the performance of electrical work, been shown to be incompetent or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.29"></a><var>72.29</var>untrustworthy.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.30"></a><var>72.30</var>    If a licensee engages in conduct that is proven by a preponderance of the evidence to <br/>
<a id="pl.72.31"></a><var>72.31</var>be a basis for discipline pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (e), the conduct shall constitute a <br/>
<a id="pl.72.32"></a><var>72.32</var>violation of this subdivision. The board may take action under this subdivision or any <br/>
<a id="pl.72.33"></a><var>72.33</var>other law authorizing action against a licensee regardless of whether the underlying <br/>
<a id="pl.72.34"></a><var>72.34</var>conduct was willful.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.1"></a><var>73.1</var>    The board may adopt rules further specifying and defining actions, conduct, and <br/>
<a id="pl.73.2"></a><var>73.2</var>omissions that constitute fraudulent, deceptive, dishonest, or prohibited practices, and <br/>
<a id="pl.73.3"></a><var>73.3</var>establishing standards of conduct for applicants and licensees.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.4"></a><var>73.4</var>    Subd. 9a. <b>Civil penalties.</b> Whenever a preponderance of the evidence presented <br/>
<a id="pl.73.5"></a><var>73.5</var>proves that a person has violated or failed to comply with sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> or <br/>
<a id="pl.73.6"></a><var>73.6</var>any rule or order adopted or issued under these sections, the board may impose a civil <br/>
<a id="pl.73.7"></a><var>73.7</var>penalty upon the person in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation. <br/>
<a id="pl.73.8"></a><var>73.8</var>    Subd. 9b. <b>Orders for hearing.</b> The complaint committee may, on behalf of the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.9"></a><var>73.9</var>board, issue an order requiring a licensee or an applicant for a license to appear at a <br/>
<a id="pl.73.10"></a><var>73.10</var>hearing on the issue of whether the license should be revoked or suspended, the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.73.11"></a><var>73.11</var>censured, the application denied, or a civil penalty imposed. The order shall be calculated <br/>
<a id="pl.73.12"></a><var>73.12</var>to give reasonable notice of the time and place for hearing, and shall state the reasons for <br/>
<a id="pl.73.13"></a><var>73.13</var>the entry of the order. All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 14. <br/>
<a id="pl.73.14"></a><var>73.14</var>After the hearing, the board shall enter an order making a disposition of the matter as the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.15"></a><var>73.15</var>facts require. If the licensee or applicant fails to appear at a hearing of which that person <br/>
<a id="pl.73.16"></a><var>73.16</var>has been duly notified, the person is in default and the proceeding may be determined <br/>
<a id="pl.73.17"></a><var>73.17</var>against that person upon consideration of the order for hearing, the allegations of which <br/>
<a id="pl.73.18"></a><var>73.18</var>may be deemed to be true.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.19"></a><var>73.19</var>    Subd. 9c. <b>Temporary suspension.</b> (a) The complaint committee may, on <br/>
<a id="pl.73.20"></a><var>73.20</var>behalf of the board and in the public interest, temporarily suspend a license pending <br/>
<a id="pl.73.21"></a><var>73.21</var>final determination of an order for hearing. The complaint committee shall not issue <br/>
<a id="pl.73.22"></a><var>73.22</var>a temporary suspension order until an investigation of the facts has been conducted <br/>
<a id="pl.73.23"></a><var>73.23</var>pursuant to section  
<statute_ref>214.10</statute_ref> by the attorney general. The complaint committee shall issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.73.24"></a><var>73.24</var>temporary suspension order only when the safety of life or property is threatened or to <br/>
<a id="pl.73.25"></a><var>73.25</var>prevent the commission of fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest acts against the public. <br/>
<a id="pl.73.26"></a><var>73.26</var>Service of the temporary suspension order is effective if the order is served on the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.73.27"></a><var>73.27</var>or counsel of record personally or by first class mail to the most recent address provided to <br/>
<a id="pl.73.28"></a><var>73.28</var>the board for the licensee or the counsel of record. <br/>
<a id="pl.73.29"></a><var>73.29</var>    (b) If a license is suspended pending final determination of an order for hearing, a <br/>
<a id="pl.73.30"></a><var>73.30</var>hearing on the merits shall be held within 45 days of the issuance of the order of temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.73.31"></a><var>73.31</var>suspension. The administrative law judge shall issue a report within 30 days after closing <br/>
<a id="pl.73.32"></a><var>73.32</var>of the contested case hearing record. The board shall issue a final order within 30 days <br/>
<a id="pl.73.33"></a><var>73.33</var>after receipt of that report and any exceptions.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.34"></a><var>73.34</var>    (c) If the licensee requests a hearing in writing within ten days of service of the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.35"></a><var>73.35</var>order, the board shall hold a hearing before its own members on the sole issue of whether <br/>
<a id="pl.73.36"></a><var>73.36</var>there is a reasonable basis to continue, modify, or vacate the temporary suspension. The <br/>
<a id="pl.74.1"></a><var>74.1</var>board shall hold the hearing within five working days of the licensee's request for hearing. <br/>
<a id="pl.74.2"></a><var>74.2</var>Evidence presented by the complaint committee or licensee shall be in affidavit form only. <br/>
<a id="pl.74.3"></a><var>74.3</var>The licensee or counsel of record for the licensee may appear for oral argument. Within <br/>
<a id="pl.74.4"></a><var>74.4</var>five working days after the hearing, the board shall issue its order either continuing or <br/>
<a id="pl.74.5"></a><var>74.5</var>vacating the temporary suspension.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.6"></a><var>74.6</var>    Subd. 9d. <b>Cease and desist order.</b> (a) Whenever it appears to the complaint <br/>
<a id="pl.74.7"></a><var>74.7</var>committee that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice <br/>
<a id="pl.74.8"></a><var>74.8</var>constituting a violation of sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>, any other law authorizing the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.9"></a><var>74.9</var>issuance of a cease and desist order, or any rule or order adopted or issued under these <br/>
<a id="pl.74.10"></a><var>74.10</var>sections, the complaint committee may, on behalf of the board, issue and cause to be <br/>
<a id="pl.74.11"></a><var>74.11</var>served upon the person an order requiring the person to cease and desist from violating <br/>
<a id="pl.74.12"></a><var>74.12</var>sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> or any rule or order adopted or issued under these sections. <br/>
<a id="pl.74.13"></a><var>74.13</var>The complaint committee shall not issue a cease and desist order until an investigation of <br/>
<a id="pl.74.14"></a><var>74.14</var>the facts has been conducted pursuant to section  
<statute_ref>214.10</statute_ref> by the attorney general. The order <br/>
<a id="pl.74.15"></a><var>74.15</var>shall be calculated to give reasonable notice of the right of the person to request a hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.74.16"></a><var>74.16</var>and shall state the reasons for the entry of the order. If no hearing is requested of the board <br/>
<a id="pl.74.17"></a><var>74.17</var>within 15 days of service of the order, the order shall become final and shall remain in <br/>
<a id="pl.74.18"></a><var>74.18</var>effect until it is modified or vacated by the board and shall not be reviewable by a court. <br/>
<a id="pl.74.19"></a><var>74.19</var>    (b) A hearing shall be held not later than 30 days from the date of the board's receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.74.20"></a><var>74.20</var>of a written hearing request, unless otherwise agreed by the person requesting the hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.74.21"></a><var>74.21</var>and the complaint committee. Within 30 days of receipt of the administrative law judge's <br/>
<a id="pl.74.22"></a><var>74.22</var>report and any exceptions, the board shall issue a final order modifying, vacating, or <br/>
<a id="pl.74.23"></a><var>74.23</var>making permanent the cease and desist order as the facts require. The final order remains <br/>
<a id="pl.74.24"></a><var>74.24</var>in effect until modified or vacated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.25"></a><var>74.25</var>    Subd. 9e. <b>Costs of proceeding.</b> The board may impose a fee to reimburse the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.26"></a><var>74.26</var>board for all or part of the cost of the proceedings resulting in disciplinary action or <br/>
<a id="pl.74.27"></a><var>74.27</var>the imposition of civil penalties or the issuance of a cease and desist order. Such fees <br/>
<a id="pl.74.28"></a><var>74.28</var>include, but are not limited to, the amount paid by the board for services from the office of <br/>
<a id="pl.74.29"></a><var>74.29</var>administrative hearings, attorney fees, court reporters, witnesses, reproduction of records, <br/>
<a id="pl.74.30"></a><var>74.30</var>board members' per diem compensation, board staff time, and expense incurred by board <br/>
<a id="pl.74.31"></a><var>74.31</var>members and staff.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.32"></a><var>74.32</var>    Subd. 9f. <b>District court action; injunctive relief and civil penalties.</b> (a) Whenever <br/>
<a id="pl.74.33"></a><var>74.33</var>it appears to the board, or the complaint committee if authorized by the board, that any <br/>
<a id="pl.74.34"></a><var>74.34</var>person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of <br/>
<a id="pl.74.35"></a><var>74.35</var>sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> or any rule or order adopted or issued under these sections, <br/>
<a id="pl.74.36"></a><var>74.36</var>the board, or the complaint committee if authorized by the board, may bring an action <br/>
<a id="pl.75.1"></a><var>75.1</var>in the name of the board in the Ramsey County District Court or the district court of <br/>
<a id="pl.75.2"></a><var>75.2</var>any other county in which venue is proper. <br/>
<a id="pl.75.3"></a><var>75.3</var>    (b) The action may be brought to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce <br/>
<a id="pl.75.4"></a><var>75.4</var>compliance with sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>, any other law authorizing a civil or <br/>
<a id="pl.75.5"></a><var>75.5</var>injunctive action, or any rule or order adopted or issued under these sections and for a civil <br/>
<a id="pl.75.6"></a><var>75.6</var>penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each separate violation of sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.75.7"></a><var>75.7</var>any other law authorizing a civil or injunctive action, or any rule or order adopted or <br/>
<a id="pl.75.8"></a><var>75.8</var>issued under these sections. <br/>
<a id="pl.75.9"></a><var>75.9</var>    (c) A temporary restraining order and other temporary injunctive relief shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.75.10"></a><var>75.10</var>granted in the proceeding whenever it appears that any person has engaged in or is about <br/>
<a id="pl.75.11"></a><var>75.11</var>to engage in any act, conduct, or practice constituting violation of sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.75.12"></a><var>75.12</var><statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>, any other law authorizing a civil or injunctive action, or any rule or order adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.75.13"></a><var>75.13</var>or issued under these sections. The board shall not be required to show irreparable harm. <br/>
<a id="pl.75.14"></a><var>75.14</var>    Subd. 9g. <b>Other remedies.</b> The issuance of a cease and desist order or injunctive <br/>
<a id="pl.75.15"></a><var>75.15</var>relief under this section does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution by any <br/>
<a id="pl.75.16"></a><var>75.16</var>competent authority or from disciplinary action by the board and does not prevent the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.17"></a><var>75.17</var>board from exercising any other authority granted to it.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.18"></a><var>75.18</var>    Subd. 9h. <b>Powers additional.</b> The powers contained in subdivisions 9 to 9g are in <br/>
<a id="pl.75.19"></a><var>75.19</var>addition to all other powers of the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.20"></a><var>75.20</var>    Subd. 9i. <b>Cooperation required.</b> A person who is the subject of an investigation, <br/>
<a id="pl.75.21"></a><var>75.21</var>or who is questioned in connection with an investigation, by or on behalf of the board <br/>
<a id="pl.75.22"></a><var>75.22</var>or its complaint committee shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation <br/>
<a id="pl.75.23"></a><var>75.23</var>includes, but is not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.24"></a><var>75.24</var>    (1) responding fully and promptly to questions raised by or on behalf of the board or <br/>
<a id="pl.75.25"></a><var>75.25</var>its complaint committee relating to the subject of the investigation;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.26"></a><var>75.26</var>    (2) providing copies of records in the person's possession related to the matter under <br/>
<a id="pl.75.27"></a><var>75.27</var>investigation as requested by the board, its complaint committee, or the attorney general <br/>
<a id="pl.75.28"></a><var>75.28</var>within the time limit set by the board, its complaint committee, or the attorney general;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.29"></a><var>75.29</var>    (3) assisting the board, its complaint committee, or the attorney general in its <br/>
<a id="pl.75.30"></a><var>75.30</var>investigation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.31"></a><var>75.31</var>    (4) appearing at conferences or hearings scheduled by the board or its complaint <br/>
<a id="pl.75.32"></a><var>75.32</var>committee.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.33"></a><var>75.33</var>    Subd. 9j. <b>Disciplinary proceedings closed.</b> Proceedings held before the board or <br/>
<a id="pl.75.34"></a><var>75.34</var>its complaint committee under chapter 214 or subdivisions 9 to 9d are exempt from the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.35"></a><var>75.35</var>requirements of section  
<statute_ref>13D.01</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.76.1"></a><var>76.1</var>    Subd. 9k. <b>Conflicts of law.</b> If there is a conflict between sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.76.2"></a><var>76.2</var><statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> and chapter 214, sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> shall control. <br/>
<a id="pl.76.3"></a><var>76.3</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Continuation of business by estates.</b> Upon the death of a master who is <br/>
<a id="pl.76.4"></a><var>76.4</var>a contractor, the board may permit the decedent's representative to carry on the business <br/>
<a id="pl.76.5"></a><var>76.5</var>of the decedent for a period not in excess of six months, for the purpose of completing <br/>
<a id="pl.76.6"></a><var>76.6</var>work under contract or otherwise to comply with sections  
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>. The <br/>
<a id="pl.76.7"></a><var>76.7</var>representative shall give such bond as the board may require conditioned upon the faithful <br/>
<a id="pl.76.8"></a><var>76.8</var>and lawful performance of such work and such bond shall be for the benefit of persons <br/>
<a id="pl.76.9"></a><var>76.9</var>injured or suffering financial loss by reason of failure of such performance. Such bond <br/>
<a id="pl.76.10"></a><var>76.10</var>shall be written by a corporate surety licensed to do business in the state of Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.76.11"></a><var>76.11</var>Such representative shall also comply with all public liability and property damage <br/>
<a id="pl.76.12"></a><var>76.12</var>insurance requirements imposed by this chapter upon a licensed contractor. <br/>
<a id="pl.76.13"></a><var>76.13</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Reciprocity.</b> To the extent that any other state which provides for the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.14"></a><var>76.14</var>licensing of electricians provides for similar action the board may grant licenses, without <br/>
<a id="pl.76.15"></a><var>76.15</var>examination, of the same grade and class to an electrician who has been licensed by such <br/>
<a id="pl.76.16"></a><var>76.16</var>other state for at least one year, upon payment by the applicant of the required fee and <br/>
<a id="pl.76.17"></a><var>76.17</var>upon the board being furnished with proof that the required fee and upon the board being <br/>
<a id="pl.76.18"></a><var>76.18</var>furnished with proof that the qualifications of the applicant are equal to the qualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.76.19"></a><var>76.19</var>of holders of similar licenses in Minnesota. The commissioner may enter into reciprocity <br/>
<a id="pl.76.20"></a><var>76.20</var>agreements for personal licenses with another state if approved by the board. Once <br/>
<a id="pl.76.21"></a><var>76.21</var>approved by the board, the commissioner may issue a personal license without requiring <br/>
<a id="pl.76.22"></a><var>76.22</var>the applicant to pass an examination provided the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.23"></a><var>76.23</var>    (a) submits an application under section 326.242;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.24"></a><var>76.24</var>    (b) pays the fee required under section 326.242; and<br/>
<a id="pl.76.25"></a><var>76.25</var>    (c) holds a valid comparable license in the state participating in the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.26"></a><var>76.26</var>    Agreements are subject to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.27"></a><var>76.27</var>    (1) The parties to the agreement must administer a statewide licensing program that <br/>
<a id="pl.76.28"></a><var>76.28</var>includes examination and qualifying experience or training comparable to Minnesota's.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.29"></a><var>76.29</var>    (2) The experience and training requirements under which an individual applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.76.30"></a><var>76.30</var>qualified for examination in the qualifying state must be deemed equal to or greater than <br/>
<a id="pl.76.31"></a><var>76.31</var>required for an applicant making application in Minnesota at the time the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.76.32"></a><var>76.32</var>acquired the license in the qualifying state.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.33"></a><var>76.33</var>    (3) The applicant must have acquired the license in the qualifying state through an <br/>
<a id="pl.76.34"></a><var>76.34</var>examination deemed equivalent to the same class of license examination in Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.76.35"></a><var>76.35</var>A lesser class of license may be granted where the applicant has acquired a greater <br/>
<a id="pl.77.1"></a><var>77.1</var>class of license in the qualifying state and the applicant otherwise meets the conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.77.2"></a><var>77.2</var>of this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.3"></a><var>77.3</var>    (4) At the time of application, the applicant must hold a valid license in the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.4"></a><var>77.4</var>qualifying state and have held the license continuously for at least one year before making <br/>
<a id="pl.77.5"></a><var>77.5</var>application in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.6"></a><var>77.6</var>    (5) An applicant is not eligible for a license under this subdivision if the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.77.7"></a><var>77.7</var>has failed the same or greater class of license examination in Minnesota, or if the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.8"></a><var>77.8</var>applicant's license of the same or greater class has been revoked or suspended.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.9"></a><var>77.9</var>    (6) An applicant who has failed to renew a personal license for two years or more <br/>
<a id="pl.77.10"></a><var>77.10</var>after its expiration is not eligible for a license under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.11"></a><var>77.11</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Exemptions from licensing.</b> (a) An individual who is a maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.77.12"></a><var>77.12</var>electrician who is supervised by the responsible master electrician for a contractor who <br/>
<a id="pl.77.13"></a><var>77.13</var>has contracted with the maintenance electrician's employer to provide services for which <br/>
<a id="pl.77.14"></a><var>77.14</var>a contractor's license is required or by a master electrician or an electrical engineer <br/>
<a id="pl.77.15"></a><var>77.15</var>registered with the board and who is an employee of an employer and is engaged in the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.16"></a><var>77.16</var>maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, apparatus, and facilities owned or leased <br/>
<a id="pl.77.17"></a><var>77.17</var>by the employer, and performed within the limits of property which is owned or leased <br/>
<a id="pl.77.18"></a><var>77.18</var>and operated and maintained by said employer, shall is not be required to hold or obtain a <br/>
<a id="pl.77.19"></a><var>77.19</var>license under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>. 326B.31 to 326B.399 if: <br/>
<a id="pl.77.20"></a><var>77.20</var>    (1) the individual is engaged in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, <br/>
<a id="pl.77.21"></a><var>77.21</var>apparatus, and facilities that are owned or leased by the individual's employer and that are <br/>
<a id="pl.77.22"></a><var>77.22</var>located within the limits of property operated, maintained, and either owned or leased by <br/>
<a id="pl.77.23"></a><var>77.23</var>the individual's employer;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.24"></a><var>77.24</var>    (2) the individual is supervised by:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.25"></a><var>77.25</var>    (i) the responsible master electrician for a contractor who has contracted with the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.26"></a><var>77.26</var>individual's employer to provide services for which a contractor's license is required; or<br/>
<a id="pl.77.27"></a><var>77.27</var>    (ii) a licensed master electrician, a licensed maintenance electrician, an electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.77.28"></a><var>77.28</var>engineer, or, if the maintenance and repair work is limited to technology circuit and system <br/>
<a id="pl.77.29"></a><var>77.29</var>work, a licensed power limited technician; and<br/>
<a id="pl.77.30"></a><var>77.30</var>    (3) the individual's employer has filed with the commissioner a certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.77.31"></a><var>77.31</var>responsible person, signed by the responsible master electrician of the contractor, the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.32"></a><var>77.32</var>licensed master electrician, the licensed maintenance electrician, the electrical engineer, or <br/>
<a id="pl.77.33"></a><var>77.33</var>the licensed power limited technician, and stating that the person signing the certificate is <br/>
<a id="pl.77.34"></a><var>77.34</var>responsible for ensuring that the maintenance and repair work performed by the employer's <br/>
<a id="pl.77.35"></a><var>77.35</var>employees complies with the Minnesota Electrical Act and the rules adopted under that act.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.1"></a><var>78.1</var>    (b) Employees of a licensed electrical or technology systems contractor or other <br/>
<a id="pl.78.2"></a><var>78.2</var>employer where provided with supervision by a master electrician in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.78.3"></a><var>78.3</var>subdivision 1, or power limited technician in accordance with subdivision 3d, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.78.4"></a><var>78.4</var>(a), clause (1), are not required to hold a license under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.78.5"></a><var>78.5</var>326B.31 to 326B.399 for the planning, laying out, installing, altering, and repairing of <br/>
<a id="pl.78.6"></a><var>78.6</var>technology circuits or systems except planning, laying out, or installing: <br/>
<a id="pl.78.7"></a><var>78.7</var>    (1) in other than residential dwellings, class 2 or class 3 remote control circuits that <br/>
<a id="pl.78.8"></a><var>78.8</var>control circuits or systems other than class 2 or class 3, except circuits that interconnect <br/>
<a id="pl.78.9"></a><var>78.9</var>these systems through communication, alarm, and security systems are exempted from <br/>
<a id="pl.78.10"></a><var>78.10</var>this paragraph;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.11"></a><var>78.11</var>    (2) class 2 or class 3 circuits in electrical cabinets, enclosures, or devices containing <br/>
<a id="pl.78.12"></a><var>78.12</var>physically unprotected circuits other than class 2 or class 3; or<br/>
<a id="pl.78.13"></a><var>78.13</var>    (3) technology circuits and systems in hazardous classified locations as covered by <br/>
<a id="pl.78.14"></a><var>78.14</var>chapter 5 of the National Electrical Code.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.15"></a><var>78.15</var>    (c) Companies and their employees that plan, lay out, install, alter, or repair class <br/>
<a id="pl.78.16"></a><var>78.16</var>2 and class 3 remote control wiring associated with plug or cord and plug connected <br/>
<a id="pl.78.17"></a><var>78.17</var>appliances other than security or fire alarm systems installed in a residential dwelling are <br/>
<a id="pl.78.18"></a><var>78.18</var>not required to hold a license under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399. <br/>
<a id="pl.78.19"></a><var>78.19</var>    (d) Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors and their <br/>
<a id="pl.78.20"></a><var>78.20</var>employees are not required to hold or obtain a license under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.78.21"></a><var>78.21</var><statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399 when performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or <br/>
<a id="pl.78.22"></a><var>78.22</var>refrigeration work as described in section  
         <statute_ref>326.245</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.78.23"></a><var>78.23</var>    (e) Employees of any electric electrical, communications, or railway utility, cable <br/>
<a id="pl.78.24"></a><var>78.24</var>communications company as defined in section  
         <statute_ref>238.02</statute_ref>, or a telephone company as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.78.25"></a><var>78.25</var>under section  
         <statute_ref>237.01</statute_ref> or its employees, or of any independent contractor performing work <br/>
<a id="pl.78.26"></a><var>78.26</var>on behalf of any such utility, cable communications company, or telephone company, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.78.27"></a><var>78.27</var>not be required to hold a license under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399: <br/>
<a id="pl.78.28"></a><var>78.28</var>    (1) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are owned <br/>
<a id="pl.78.29"></a><var>78.29</var>or leased, and operated and maintained by such utility, cable communications company, or <br/>
<a id="pl.78.30"></a><var>78.30</var>telephone company in the exercise of its utility, antenna, or telephone function, and which<br/>
<a id="pl.78.31"></a><var>78.31</var>    (i) are used exclusively for the generation, transformation, distribution, transmission, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.32"></a><var>78.32</var>or metering of electric current, or the operation of railway signals, or the transmission <br/>
<a id="pl.78.33"></a><var>78.33</var>of intelligence and do not have as a principal function the consumption or use of electric <br/>
<a id="pl.78.34"></a><var>78.34</var>current or provided service by or for the benefit of any person other than such utility, cable <br/>
<a id="pl.78.35"></a><var>78.35</var>communications company, or telephone company, and<br/>
<a id="pl.79.1"></a><var>79.1</var>    (ii) are generally accessible only to employees of such utility, cable communications <br/>
<a id="pl.79.2"></a><var>79.2</var>company, or telephone company or persons acting under its control or direction, and<br/>
<a id="pl.79.3"></a><var>79.3</var>    (iii) are not on the load side of the service point or point of entrance for <br/>
<a id="pl.79.4"></a><var>79.4</var>communication systems;<br/>
<a id="pl.79.5"></a><var>79.5</var>    (2) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are a part <br/>
<a id="pl.79.6"></a><var>79.6</var>of the street lighting operations of such utility; or<br/>
<a id="pl.79.7"></a><var>79.7</var>    (3) while installing or performing work on outdoor area lights which are directly <br/>
<a id="pl.79.8"></a><var>79.8</var>connected to a utility's distribution system and located upon the utility's distribution poles, <br/>
<a id="pl.79.9"></a><var>79.9</var>and which are generally accessible only to employees of such utility or persons acting <br/>
<a id="pl.79.10"></a><var>79.10</var>under its control or direction.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.11"></a><var>79.11</var>    (f) An owner shall not be required to hold or obtain a license under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.79.12"></a><var>79.12</var>to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399. <br/>
<a id="pl.79.13"></a><var>79.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective December 1, 2007, except that <br/>
<a id="pl.79.14"></a><var>79.14</var>the amendments to subdivision 8 are effective July 1, 2007, and the amendments to <br/>
<a id="pl.79.15"></a><var>79.15</var>subdivision 11 are effective retroactively from January 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.21.0"></a><a id="pl.79.16"></a><var>79.16</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.243, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.17"></a><var>79.17</var><b>326.243 SAFETY STANDARDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.79.18"></a><var>79.18</var>    All electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric electrical light, heat <br/>
<a id="pl.79.19"></a><var>79.19</var>and power, technology circuits or systems shall comply with the rules of the department <br/>
<a id="pl.79.20"></a><var>79.20</var>of Commerce or the Department of Labor and Industry, as applicable, and the board and <br/>
<a id="pl.79.21"></a><var>79.21</var>be installed in conformity with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and <br/>
<a id="pl.79.22"></a><var>79.22</var>property. For the purposes of this chapter, the rules and safety standards stated at the <br/>
<a id="pl.79.23"></a><var>79.23</var>time the work is done in the then most recently published current edition of the National <br/>
<a id="pl.79.24"></a><var>79.24</var>Electrical Code as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc. and approved <br/>
<a id="pl.79.25"></a><var>79.25</var>by the American National Standards Institute, and the National Electrical Safety Code <br/>
<a id="pl.79.26"></a><var>79.26</var>as published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. and approved <br/>
<a id="pl.79.27"></a><var>79.27</var>by the American National Standards Institute, shall be prima facie evidence of accepted <br/>
<a id="pl.79.28"></a><var>79.28</var>standards of construction for safety to life and property; provided further, that in the event <br/>
<a id="pl.79.29"></a><var>79.29</var>a Minnesota Building Code is formulated pursuant to section  
         <statute_ref>16B.61</statute_ref>, containing approved <br/>
<a id="pl.79.30"></a><var>79.30</var>methods of electrical construction for safety to life and property, compliance with said <br/>
<a id="pl.79.31"></a><var>79.31</var>methods of electrical construction of said Minnesota Building Code shall also constitute <br/>
<a id="pl.79.32"></a><var>79.32</var>compliance with this section, and provided further, that nothing herein contained shall <br/>
<a id="pl.79.33"></a><var>79.33</var>prohibit any political subdivision from making and enforcing more stringent requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.80.1"></a><var>80.1</var>than set forth herein and such requirements shall be complied with by all licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.80.2"></a><var>80.2</var>electricians working within the jurisdiction of such political subdivisions. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.22.0"></a><a id="pl.80.3"></a><var>80.3</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.244, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.4"></a><var>80.4</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Technology systems.</b> (a) The installation of the technology circuits or <br/>
<a id="pl.80.5"></a><var>80.5</var>systems described in paragraph (b), except:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.6"></a><var>80.6</var>    (1) minor work performed by a contractor;<br/>
<a id="pl.80.7"></a><var>80.7</var>    (2) work performed by a heating, ventilating, or air conditioning contractor as <br/>
<a id="pl.80.8"></a><var>80.8</var>described in section 
         <statute_ref>326.245</statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.80.9"></a><var>80.9</var>    (3) work performed by cable company employees when installing cable <br/>
<a id="pl.80.10"></a><var>80.10</var>communications systems or telephone company employees when installing telephone <br/>
<a id="pl.80.11"></a><var>80.11</var>systems,<br/>
<a id="pl.80.12"></a><var>80.12</var>must be inspected as provided in this section for compliance with the applicable provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.80.13"></a><var>80.13</var>of the National Electrical Code and the applicable provisions of the National Electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.80.14"></a><var>80.14</var>Safety Code, as those codes were approved by the American National Standards Institute.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.15"></a><var>80.15</var>    (b) The inspection requirements in paragraph (a) apply to:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.16"></a><var>80.16</var>    (1) remote control circuits controlling class 2 or class 3 remote control circuits that <br/>
<a id="pl.80.17"></a><var>80.17</var>control circuits or systems other than class 2 or class 3 and indoor lighting, except circuits <br/>
<a id="pl.80.18"></a><var>80.18</var>that interconnect these systems exempted by section 
         <statute_ref>326.242, subdivision 12</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.80.19"></a><var>80.19</var>(b), other than fire alarm; class 2 or class 3 circuits in electrical cabinets, enclosures, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.20"></a><var>80.20</var>or devices containing physically unprotected circuits other than class 2 or class 3; or <br/>
<a id="pl.80.21"></a><var>80.21</var>technology circuits and systems in hazardous classified locations as covered by chapter 5 <br/>
<a id="pl.80.22"></a><var>80.22</var>of the National Electrical Code; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.23"></a><var>80.23</var>    (2) fire alarm systems, other than in one- or two-family dwellings, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.80.24"></a><var>80.24</var>articles 100 and 760 of the National Electrical Code;<br/>
<a id="pl.80.25"></a><var>80.25</var>    (3) technology circuits and systems contained within critical care areas of health <br/>
<a id="pl.80.26"></a><var>80.26</var>care facilities as defined by the safety standards identified in section 
         <statute_ref>326.243</statute_ref>, including, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.27"></a><var>80.27</var>but not limited to, anesthesia and resuscitative alarm and alerting systems, medical <br/>
<a id="pl.80.28"></a><var>80.28</var>monitoring, and nurse call systems; and <br/>
<a id="pl.80.29"></a><var>80.29</var>    (4) physical security systems within detention facilities.; and<br/>
<a id="pl.80.30"></a><var>80.30</var>    (5) circuitry and equipment for indoor lighting systems as defined in article 411 <br/>
<a id="pl.80.31"></a><var>80.31</var>of the National Electrical Code.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.32"></a><var>80.32</var>    (c) For the purposes of this subdivision "minor work" means the adjustment or repair <br/>
<a id="pl.80.33"></a><var>80.33</var>and replacement of worn or defective parts of a technology circuit or system. Minor work <br/>
<a id="pl.80.34"></a><var>80.34</var>may be inspected under this section at the request of the owner of the property or the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.35"></a><var>80.35</var>person doing the work.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.1"></a><var>81.1</var>    (d) Notwithstanding this subdivision, if an electrical inspector observes that a <br/>
<a id="pl.81.2"></a><var>81.2</var>contractor, employer, or owner has not complied with accepted standards when the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.3"></a><var>81.3</var>work was performed, as provided in the most recent editions of the National Electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.81.4"></a><var>81.4</var>Code and the National Electrical Safety Code as approved by the American National <br/>
<a id="pl.81.5"></a><var>81.5</var>Standards Institute, the inspector may order the contractor, employer, or owner who has <br/>
<a id="pl.81.6"></a><var>81.6</var>performed the work to file a request for electrical inspection, pay an inspection fee, and <br/>
<a id="pl.81.7"></a><var>81.7</var>make any necessary repairs to comply with applicable standards and require that the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.8"></a><var>81.8</var>work be inspected.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.23.0"></a><a id="pl.81.9"></a><var>81.9</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.244, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.81.10"></a><var>81.10</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.11"></a><var>81.11</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Licenses; bond.</b> All inspectors shall hold licenses as master or <br/>
<a id="pl.81.12"></a><var>81.12</var>journeyman electricians under this chapter. All inspectors under contract with the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.13"></a><var>81.13</var>department to provide electrical inspection services shall give bond in the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.81.14"></a><var>81.14</var>$1,000, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.24.0"></a><a id="pl.81.15"></a><var>81.15</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.244, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.16"></a><var>81.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Procedure.</b> (a) At or before commencement of any installation required <br/>
<a id="pl.81.17"></a><var>81.17</var>to be inspected by the board commissioner, the contractor, installer, special electrician, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.18"></a><var>81.18</var>or owner making the installation shall submit to the board commissioner a request <br/>
<a id="pl.81.19"></a><var>81.19</var>for inspection, in a form prescribed by the board commissioner, together with the fees <br/>
<a id="pl.81.20"></a><var>81.20</var>required for the installation.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.21"></a><var>81.21</var>    (b) The fees required are a handling fee and an inspection fee. The handling fee shall <br/>
<a id="pl.81.22"></a><var>81.22</var>be set by the board commissioner in an amount sufficient to pay the cost of printing and <br/>
<a id="pl.81.23"></a><var>81.23</var>handling the form requesting an inspection. The inspection fee shall be set by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.81.24"></a><var>81.24</var>commissioner in an amount sufficient to pay the actual costs of the inspection and the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.25"></a><var>81.25</var>board's commissioner's costs in administering the inspection. All fees shall be set pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.81.26"></a><var>81.26</var>to the procedure of sections  
         <statute_ref>14.001</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>14.69</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.81.27"></a><var>81.27</var>    (c) If the inspector finds that the installation is not in compliance with accepted <br/>
<a id="pl.81.28"></a><var>81.28</var>standards of construction for safety to life and property as required by section  
         <statute_ref>326.243</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.29"></a><var>81.29</var>inspector shall by written order condemn the installation or noncomplying portion thereof, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.30"></a><var>81.30</var>or order service to the installation disconnected, and shall send a copy of the order to <br/>
<a id="pl.81.31"></a><var>81.31</var>the board commissioner. If the installation or the noncomplying part will seriously and <br/>
<a id="pl.81.32"></a><var>81.32</var>proximately endanger human life and property, the order of the inspector, when approved <br/>
<a id="pl.81.33"></a><var>81.33</var>by the inspector's superior, shall require immediate condemnation or disconnection. In <br/>
<a id="pl.81.34"></a><var>81.34</var>all other cases, the order of the inspector shall permit a reasonable opportunity for the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.1"></a><var>82.1</var>installation to be brought into compliance with accepted standards of construction for <br/>
<a id="pl.82.2"></a><var>82.2</var>safety to life and property prior to the effective time established for condemnation or <br/>
<a id="pl.82.3"></a><var>82.3</var>disconnection. <br/>
<a id="pl.82.4"></a><var>82.4</var>    (d) Copies of each condemnation or disconnection order shall be served personally <br/>
<a id="pl.82.5"></a><var>82.5</var>or by mail upon the property owner, and the contractor, installer, or special electrician <br/>
<a id="pl.82.6"></a><var>82.6</var>making the installation, and other persons as the board commissioner by rule may direct. <br/>
<a id="pl.82.7"></a><var>82.7</var>An aggrieved party may appeal any condemnation or disconnection order by filing with the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.8"></a><var>82.8</var>board commissioner a notice of appeal within ten days after (1) service upon the aggrieved <br/>
<a id="pl.82.9"></a><var>82.9</var>party of the condemnation or disconnection order, if this service is required, or (2) filing <br/>
<a id="pl.82.10"></a><var>82.10</var>of the order with the board commissioner, whichever is later. The appeal shall proceed <br/>
<a id="pl.82.11"></a><var>82.11</var>and the order of the inspector shall have the effect the order, by its terms, and the rules of <br/>
<a id="pl.82.12"></a><var>82.12</var>the board commissioner provides. The board commissioner shall adopt rules providing <br/>
<a id="pl.82.13"></a><var>82.13</var>procedures for the conduct of appeals, including provisions for the stay of enforcement of <br/>
<a id="pl.82.14"></a><var>82.14</var>the order of the inspector pending such appeal when justified by the circumstances.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.25.0"></a><a id="pl.82.15"></a><var>82.15</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.244, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.16"></a><var>82.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Duty of electrical utility.</b> No electrical installation subject to inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.82.17"></a><var>82.17</var>by the board commissioner shall be newly connected or reconnected for use until there <br/>
<a id="pl.82.18"></a><var>82.18</var>is filed with the electrical utility supplying power a certificate of the property owner or <br/>
<a id="pl.82.19"></a><var>82.19</var>licensed electrician, directing the work that inspection has been requested and that the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.20"></a><var>82.20</var>conditions of the installation are safe for energization, provided further, that in all cases <br/>
<a id="pl.82.21"></a><var>82.21</var>where an order of condemnation or disconnection has been issued against the installation <br/>
<a id="pl.82.22"></a><var>82.22</var>or any part thereof, prior to connection or reconnection there shall also first be filed with <br/>
<a id="pl.82.23"></a><var>82.23</var>the electrical utility supplying the power a copy of an order of the inspector or the board <br/>
<a id="pl.82.24"></a><var>82.24</var>commissioner dismissing such prior order of condemnation or disconnection or approving <br/>
<a id="pl.82.25"></a><var>82.25</var>the installation as being in compliance with accepted standards of construction for safety <br/>
<a id="pl.82.26"></a><var>82.26</var>to life and property. With respect to transient projects, the aforesaid certificate shall also <br/>
<a id="pl.82.27"></a><var>82.27</var>contain a certification that the request for inspection has been or will be filed with the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.28"></a><var>82.28</var>board commissioner so as to be received by it at least five days prior to the date and time <br/>
<a id="pl.82.29"></a><var>82.29</var>energization of the installation by the utility is to occur, and that the request for inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.82.30"></a><var>82.30</var>states such date and time, and it shall be the responsibility of the board commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.82.31"></a><var>82.31</var>to have inspection of such transient project occur prior to the date and time at which <br/>
<a id="pl.82.32"></a><var>82.32</var>the request states energization is to occur.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.26.0"></a><a id="pl.82.33"></a><var>82.33</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.244, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.1"></a><var>83.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Powers of political subdivisions.</b> Any political subdivision or the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.2"></a><var>83.2</var>University of Minnesota may make provision for inspection of electrical installations <br/>
<a id="pl.83.3"></a><var>83.3</var>within its jurisdiction, in which case it shall keep on file with the board commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.83.4"></a><var>83.4</var>copies of its current inspection ordinances and codes. No political subdivision or the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.5"></a><var>83.5</var>University of Minnesota shall require any individual, partnership, corporation or other <br/>
<a id="pl.83.6"></a><var>83.6</var>business association holding a license from the board commissioner under sections  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.83.7"></a><var>83.7</var>326.241
</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399 to pay any license or registration fee, provided <br/>
<a id="pl.83.8"></a><var>83.8</var>however, that any such political subdivision or the University of Minnesota may provide <br/>
<a id="pl.83.9"></a><var>83.9</var>by ordinance a requirement that each individual, partnership, corporation or other business <br/>
<a id="pl.83.10"></a><var>83.10</var>association doing electrical work within the jurisdiction of such political subdivision or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.11"></a><var>83.11</var>the University of Minnesota have on file with said political subdivision a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.12"></a><var>83.12</var>current license issued by the board commissioner or such other evidence of such license as <br/>
<a id="pl.83.13"></a><var>83.13</var>may be provided by the board commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.83.14"></a><var>83.14</var>    Each electrical inspector of any political subdivision or the University of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.83.15"></a><var>83.15</var>shall be a licensed master or journeyman electrician under section  
         <statute_ref>326.242, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.83.16"></a><var>83.16</var>1
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (1), or 2, paragraph (b), and shall not otherwise engage or be employed in <br/>
<a id="pl.83.17"></a><var>83.17</var>the sale, installing, altering, or repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for <br/>
<a id="pl.83.18"></a><var>83.18</var>light, heat, power, and other purposes and shall have no financial interest in any concern <br/>
<a id="pl.83.19"></a><var>83.19</var>engaged in any such business. <br/>
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<a id="bill.5.27.0"></a><a id="pl.83.20"></a><var>83.20</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.244, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.21"></a><var>83.21</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Exemptions from inspections.</b> Installations, materials, or equipment shall <br/>
<a id="pl.83.22"></a><var>83.22</var>not be subject to inspection under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399: <br/>
<a id="pl.83.23"></a><var>83.23</var>    (1) when owned or leased, operated and maintained by any employer whose <br/>
<a id="pl.83.24"></a><var>83.24</var>maintenance electricians are exempt from licensing under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.83.25"></a><var>83.25</var>326B.31 to 326B.399, while performing electrical maintenance work only as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.83.26"></a><var>83.26</var>by board rule; <br/>
<a id="pl.83.27"></a><var>83.27</var>    (2) when owned or leased, and operated and maintained by any electric electrical, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.28"></a><var>83.28</var>communications, or railway utility, cable communications company as defined in section  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.83.29"></a><var>83.29</var>238.02
         </statute_ref>, or telephone company as defined under section  
         <statute_ref>237.01</statute_ref>, in the exercise of its <br/>
<a id="pl.83.30"></a><var>83.30</var>utility, antenna, or telephone function; and <br/>
<a id="pl.83.31"></a><var>83.31</var>    (i) are used exclusively for the generations, transformation, distribution, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.32"></a><var>83.32</var>transmission, or metering of electric current, or the operation of railway signals, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.33"></a><var>83.33</var>transmission of intelligence, and do not have as a principal function the consumption or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.34"></a><var>83.34</var>use of electric current by or for the benefit of any person other than such utility, cable <br/>
<a id="pl.83.35"></a><var>83.35</var>communications company, or telephone company; and<br/>
<a id="pl.84.1"></a><var>84.1</var>    (ii) are generally accessible only to employees of such utility, cable communications <br/>
<a id="pl.84.2"></a><var>84.2</var>company, or telephone company or persons acting under its control or direction; and<br/>
<a id="pl.84.3"></a><var>84.3</var>    (iii) are not on the load side of the service point or point of entrance for <br/>
<a id="pl.84.4"></a><var>84.4</var>communication systems;<br/>
<a id="pl.84.5"></a><var>84.5</var>    (3) when used in the street lighting operations of an electric electrical utility;<br/>
<a id="pl.84.6"></a><var>84.6</var>    (4) when used as outdoor area lights which are owned and operated by an electric <br/>
<a id="pl.84.7"></a><var>84.7</var>electrical utility and which are connected directly to its distribution system and located <br/>
<a id="pl.84.8"></a><var>84.8</var>upon the utility's distribution poles, and which are generally accessible only to employees <br/>
<a id="pl.84.9"></a><var>84.9</var>of such utility or persons acting under its control or direction;<br/>
<a id="pl.84.10"></a><var>84.10</var>    (5) when the installation, material, and equipment are in facilities subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.11"></a><var>84.11</var>jurisdiction of the federal Mine Safety and Health Act; or<br/>
<a id="pl.84.12"></a><var>84.12</var>    (6) when the installation, material, and equipment is part of an elevator installation <br/>
<a id="pl.84.13"></a><var>84.13</var>for which the elevator contractor, licensed under section  
         <statute_ref>326.242</statute_ref>, is required to obtain <br/>
<a id="pl.84.14"></a><var>84.14</var>a permit from the authority having jurisdiction as provided by section  
         <statute_ref>16B.747</statute_ref>, and <br/>
<a id="pl.84.15"></a><var>84.15</var>the inspection has been or will be performed by an elevator inspector certified by the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.16"></a><var>84.16</var>Department of Administration and licensed by the Board of Electricity department. <br/>
<a id="pl.84.17"></a><var>84.17</var>This exemption shall apply only to installations, material, and equipment permitted <br/>
<a id="pl.84.18"></a><var>84.18</var>or required to be connected on the load side of the disconnecting means required for <br/>
<a id="pl.84.19"></a><var>84.19</var>elevator equipment under National Electric Electrical Code Article 620, and elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.84.20"></a><var>84.20</var>communications and alarm systems within the machine room, car, hoistway, or elevator <br/>
<a id="pl.84.21"></a><var>84.21</var>lobby. <br/>
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<a id="bill.5.28.0"></a><a id="pl.84.22"></a><var>84.22</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.2441, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.84.23"></a><var>84.23</var><b>326.2441 INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.84.24"></a><var>84.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Schedule.</b> State electrical inspection fees shall be paid according <br/>
<a id="pl.84.25"></a><var>84.25</var>to calculated in accordance with subdivisions 2 to 13 15.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.26"></a><var>84.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fee for each separate inspection.</b> The minimum fee for each separate <br/>
<a id="pl.84.27"></a><var>84.27</var>inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration, or repair is $20. $35. Except as <br/>
<a id="pl.84.28"></a><var>84.28</var>otherwise provided in this section, the maximum number of separate inspections allowed <br/>
<a id="pl.84.29"></a><var>84.29</var>without payment of an additional fee is the whole number resulting from dividing by <br/>
<a id="pl.84.30"></a><var>84.30</var>35 the total fee calculated in accordance with this section. Where additional separate <br/>
<a id="pl.84.31"></a><var>84.31</var>inspections are necessary, additional fees are required to result in a value equal to the total <br/>
<a id="pl.84.32"></a><var>84.32</var>number of separate inspections multiplied by 35. The fee for any inspections needed after <br/>
<a id="pl.84.33"></a><var>84.33</var>a "final inspection" is performed shall be calculated without consideration of any fee <br/>
<a id="pl.84.34"></a><var>84.34</var>paid before the final inspection.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.1"></a><var>85.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fee for services, generators, other power supply sources</b><b>, or feeders to </b><br/>
<a id="pl.85.2"></a><var>85.2</var><b>separate structures</b><b>.</b> The inspection fee for the installation, addition, alteration, or repair <br/>
<a id="pl.85.3"></a><var>85.3</var>of each service, change of service, temporary service, generator, other power supply <br/>
<a id="pl.85.4"></a><var>85.4</var>source, or feeder to a separate structure is:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.5"></a><var>85.5</var>    (1) 0 ampere to and including 400 ampere capacity, $25 $35;<br/>
<a id="pl.85.6"></a><var>85.6</var>    (2) 401 ampere to and including 800 ampere capacity, $50 $60; and<br/>
<a id="pl.85.7"></a><var>85.7</var>    (3) ampere capacity above 800, $75 $100.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.8"></a><var>85.8</var>    Where multiple disconnects are grouped at a single location and are supplied by a <br/>
<a id="pl.85.9"></a><var>85.9</var>single set of supply conductors the cumulative rating of the overcurrent devices shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.85.10"></a><var>85.10</var>used to determine the supply ampere capacity.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.11"></a><var>85.11</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Fee for circuits, feeders, feeder taps, or </b><b>sets of transformer secondary </b><br/>
<a id="pl.85.12"></a><var>85.12</var><b>conductors.</b> The inspection fee for the installation, addition, alteration, or repair of <br/>
<a id="pl.85.13"></a><var>85.13</var>each circuit, feeder, feeder tap, or set of transformer secondary conductors, including <br/>
<a id="pl.85.14"></a><var>85.14</var>the equipment served, is:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.15"></a><var>85.15</var>    (1) 0 ampere to and including 200 ampere capacity, $5 $6; and<br/>
<a id="pl.85.16"></a><var>85.16</var>    (2) ampere capacity above 200, $10 $15.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.17"></a><var>85.17</var>    Where existing feeders and circuits are reconnected to overcurrent devices installed <br/>
<a id="pl.85.18"></a><var>85.18</var>as part of the replacement of an existing disconnect, switchboard, motor control center, or <br/>
<a id="pl.85.19"></a><var>85.19</var>panelboard, the inspection fee for each circuit or feeder is $2.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.20"></a><var>85.20</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Limitations to fees of subdivisions 3 and 4</b><b> Inspection fee for dwellings</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.85.21"></a><var>85.21</var>    (a) The inspection fee for a one-family dwelling and each dwelling unit of a two-family <br/>
<a id="pl.85.22"></a><var>85.22</var>dwelling with a supply of up to 500 amperes where a combination of ten or more sources <br/>
<a id="pl.85.23"></a><var>85.23</var>of supply, feeders, or circuits are installed, added, altered, repaired, or extended is $80. is <br/>
<a id="pl.85.24"></a><var>85.24</var>the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.25"></a><var>85.25</var>    (1) the fee for each service or other source of power as provided in subdivision 3;<br/>
<a id="pl.85.26"></a><var>85.26</var>    (2) $100 for up to 30 feeders and circuits; and<br/>
<a id="pl.85.27"></a><var>85.27</var>    (3) for each additional feeder or circuit, the fee as provided in subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.28"></a><var>85.28</var>This fee applies to each separate installation for new dwellings and additions, alterations, <br/>
<a id="pl.85.29"></a><var>85.29</var>or repairs to existing dwellings and includes not more than two inspections. where 15 <br/>
<a id="pl.85.30"></a><var>85.30</var>or more feeders or circuits are installed or extended in connection with any addition, <br/>
<a id="pl.85.31"></a><var>85.31</var>alteration, or repair to existing dwellings. Where existing feeders and circuits are <br/>
<a id="pl.85.32"></a><var>85.32</var>reconnected to overcurrent devices installed as part of the replacement of an existing <br/>
<a id="pl.85.33"></a><var>85.33</var>panelboard, the fee for each reconnected feeder or circuit is $2. The maximum number <br/>
<a id="pl.85.34"></a><var>85.34</var>of separate inspections shall be determined in accordance with subdivision 2. The <br/>
<a id="pl.85.35"></a><var>85.35</var>fee for additional inspections or other installations is that specified in subdivisions 2 <br/>
<a id="pl.85.36"></a><var>85.36</var>to, 4, 6, and 8. The installer may submit fees for additional inspections when filing the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.1"></a><var>86.1</var>request for electrical inspection. The fee for each detached accessory structure directly <br/>
<a id="pl.86.2"></a><var>86.2</var>associated with a dwelling unit shall be calculated in accordance with subdivisions 3 and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.3"></a><var>86.3</var>4. When included on the same request for electrical inspection form, inspection fees for <br/>
<a id="pl.86.4"></a><var>86.4</var>detached accessory structures directly associated with the dwelling unit may be combined <br/>
<a id="pl.86.5"></a><var>86.5</var>with the dwelling unit fees to determine the maximum number of separate inspections in <br/>
<a id="pl.86.6"></a><var>86.6</var>accordance with subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.7"></a><var>86.7</var>    (b) The inspection fee for each dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling with three <br/>
<a id="pl.86.8"></a><var>86.8</var>to 12 or more dwelling units is $50 and the fee for each additional dwelling unit is $25. <br/>
<a id="pl.86.9"></a><var>86.9</var>$70 for a combination of up to 20 feeders and circuits and $6 for each additional feeder <br/>
<a id="pl.86.10"></a><var>86.10</var>or circuit. This fee applies to each separate installation for each new dwelling unit and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.11"></a><var>86.11</var>where ten or more feeders or circuits are installed or extended in connection with any <br/>
<a id="pl.86.12"></a><var>86.12</var>addition, alteration, or repair to existing dwelling units. Where existing feeders or circuits <br/>
<a id="pl.86.13"></a><var>86.13</var>are reconnected to overcurrent devices installed as part of the replacement of an existing <br/>
<a id="pl.86.14"></a><var>86.14</var>panelboard, the fee for each reconnected feeder or circuit is $2. The maximum number <br/>
<a id="pl.86.15"></a><var>86.15</var>of separate inspections for each dwelling unit shall be determined in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.86.16"></a><var>86.16</var>subdivision 2. The fee for additional inspections or for inspection of other installations <br/>
<a id="pl.86.17"></a><var>86.17</var>is that specified in subdivisions 2, 4, 6, and 8. These fees include only inspection of the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.18"></a><var>86.18</var>wiring within individual dwelling units and the final feeder to that unit. This limitation is <br/>
<a id="pl.86.19"></a><var>86.19</var>subject to the following conditions:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.20"></a><var>86.20</var>    (1) where the multifamily dwelling is provided with common service equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.86.21"></a><var>86.21</var>and each dwelling unit is supplied by a separate feeder or feeders extended from common <br/>
<a id="pl.86.22"></a><var>86.22</var>service or distribution equipment. The fee for multifamily dwelling services or other <br/>
<a id="pl.86.23"></a><var>86.23</var>power source supplies and all other circuits is that specified in subdivisions 2 to 4; and.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.24"></a><var>86.24</var>    (2) this limitation applies only to new installations for multifamily dwellings where <br/>
<a id="pl.86.25"></a><var>86.25</var>the majority of the individual dwelling units are available for inspection during each <br/>
<a id="pl.86.26"></a><var>86.26</var>inspection trip.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.27"></a><var>86.27</var>    (c) A separate request for electrical inspection form must be filed for each dwelling <br/>
<a id="pl.86.28"></a><var>86.28</var>unit that is supplied with an individual set of service entrance conductors. These fees are <br/>
<a id="pl.86.29"></a><var>86.29</var>the one-family dwelling rate specified in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.86.30"></a><var>86.30</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Additions to fees of subdivisions 3 to 5.</b> (a) The fee for the electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.86.31"></a><var>86.31</var>supply for each manufactured home park lot is $25 $35. This fee includes the service or <br/>
<a id="pl.86.32"></a><var>86.32</var>feeder conductors up to and including the service equipment or disconnecting means. <br/>
<a id="pl.86.33"></a><var>86.33</var>The fee for feeders and circuits that extend from the service or disconnecting means is <br/>
<a id="pl.86.34"></a><var>86.34</var>that specified in subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.1"></a><var>87.1</var>    (b) The fee for each recreational vehicle site electrical supply equipment is $5 $6 <br/>
<a id="pl.87.2"></a><var>87.2</var>for each circuit originating within the equipment. The fee for recreational vehicle park <br/>
<a id="pl.87.3"></a><var>87.3</var>services, feeders, and circuits is that specified in subdivisions 3 and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.4"></a><var>87.4</var>    (c) The fee for each street, parking lot, or outdoor area lighting standard is $1, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.87.5"></a><var>87.5</var>fee for each traffic signal standard is $5. Circuits originating within the standard or traffic <br/>
<a id="pl.87.6"></a><var>87.6</var>signal controller shall not be used when computing calculating the fee for each standard.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.7"></a><var>87.7</var>    (d) The fee for transformers for light, heat, and power is $10 $15 for transformers <br/>
<a id="pl.87.8"></a><var>87.8</var>rated up to ten kilovolt-amperes and $20 $30 for transformers rated in excess of ten <br/>
<a id="pl.87.9"></a><var>87.9</var>kilovolt-amperes. The previous sentence does not apply to Class 1 transformers or power <br/>
<a id="pl.87.10"></a><var>87.10</var>supplies for Class 1 power-limited circuits or to Class 2 or Class 3 transformers or power <br/>
<a id="pl.87.11"></a><var>87.11</var>supplies.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.12"></a><var>87.12</var>    (e) The fee for transformers and electronic power supplies for electric signs and <br/>
<a id="pl.87.13"></a><var>87.13</var>outline lighting is $5 per unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.14"></a><var>87.14</var>    (f) The fee for alarm, communication, remote control, and signaling technology <br/>
<a id="pl.87.15"></a><var>87.15</var>circuits or systems, and circuits of less than 50 volts, is 50 75 cents for each system device <br/>
<a id="pl.87.16"></a><var>87.16</var>or apparatus.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.17"></a><var>87.17</var>    (g) The fee for each separate inspection of the bonding for a swimming pool, spa, <br/>
<a id="pl.87.18"></a><var>87.18</var>fountain, an equipotential plane for an agricultural confinement area, or similar installation <br/>
<a id="pl.87.19"></a><var>87.19</var>shall be $20 is $35. Bonding conductors and connections require an inspection before <br/>
<a id="pl.87.20"></a><var>87.20</var>being concealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.21"></a><var>87.21</var>    (h) The fee for all wiring installed on center pivot irrigation booms is $40 $35 plus <br/>
<a id="pl.87.22"></a><var>87.22</var>$5 for each electrical drive unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.23"></a><var>87.23</var>    (i) The fee for retrofit modifications to existing lighting fixtures is 25 cents per <br/>
<a id="pl.87.24"></a><var>87.24</var>lighting fixture luminaire.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.25"></a><var>87.25</var>    (j) When a separate inspection of a concrete-encased grounding electrode is <br/>
<a id="pl.87.26"></a><var>87.26</var>performed, the fee is $35.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.27"></a><var>87.27</var>    (k) The fees required by subdivisions 3 and 4 are doubled for installations over <br/>
<a id="pl.87.28"></a><var>87.28</var>600 volts.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.29"></a><var>87.29</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Investigation fees: work without a request for electrical inspection.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.87.30"></a><var>87.30</var>    (a) Whenever any work for which a request for electrical inspection is required by the <br/>
<a id="pl.87.31"></a><var>87.31</var>board has begun without the request for electrical inspection form being filed with the <br/>
<a id="pl.87.32"></a><var>87.32</var>board commissioner, a special investigation shall be made before a request for electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.87.33"></a><var>87.33</var>inspection form is accepted by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.34"></a><var>87.34</var>    (b) An investigation fee, in addition to the full fee required by subdivisions 1 <br/>
<a id="pl.87.35"></a><var>87.35</var>to 6, shall be paid before an inspection is made. The investigation fee is two times the <br/>
<a id="pl.87.36"></a><var>87.36</var>hourly rate minimum fee specified in subdivision 10 2 or the inspection fee required <br/>
<a id="pl.88.1"></a><var>88.1</var>by subdivisions 1 to 6, whichever is greater, not to exceed $1,000. The payment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.2"></a><var>88.2</var>investigation fee does not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.88.3"></a><var>88.3</var>the board department rules or statutes nor from any penalty prescribed by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.4"></a><var>88.4</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Reinspection fee.</b> Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions 2 and 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.88.5"></a><var>88.5</var>when reinspection is necessary to determine whether unsafe conditions identified during a <br/>
<a id="pl.88.6"></a><var>88.6</var>final inspection have been corrected and the conditions are not the subject of an appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.88.7"></a><var>88.7</var>pending before the board commissioner or any court, a reinspection fee of $20 may  $35 <br/>
<a id="pl.88.8"></a><var>88.8</var>shall be assessed in writing by the inspector.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.9"></a><var>88.9</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Supplemental fee.</b> When inspections scheduled by the installer are <br/>
<a id="pl.88.10"></a><var>88.10</var>preempted, obstructed, prevented, or otherwise not able to be completed as scheduled due <br/>
<a id="pl.88.11"></a><var>88.11</var>to circumstances beyond the control of the inspector, a supplemental inspection fee of <br/>
<a id="pl.88.12"></a><var>88.12</var>$20 may  $35 shall be assessed in writing by the inspector.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.13"></a><var>88.13</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Special inspection.</b> For inspections not covered in this section, or for <br/>
<a id="pl.88.14"></a><var>88.14</var>requested special inspections or services, the fee shall be $30 is $80 per hour, including <br/>
<a id="pl.88.15"></a><var>88.15</var>travel time, plus 31 cents the standard mileage rate per mile traveled, plus the reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.88.16"></a><var>88.16</var>cost of equipment or material consumed. This provision is applicable to inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.88.17"></a><var>88.17</var>of empty conduits and other jobs as may be determined by the board commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.88.18"></a><var>88.18</var>This fee may also be assessed when installations are not accessible by roadway and <br/>
<a id="pl.88.19"></a><var>88.19</var>require alternate forms of transportation. or are located in the Northwest Angle, or when <br/>
<a id="pl.88.20"></a><var>88.20</var>inspections are performed outside of Minnesota. For purposes of this subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.88.21"></a><var>88.21</var>the standard mileage rate is the standard mileage rate effective at the time of travel, <br/>
<a id="pl.88.22"></a><var>88.22</var>as established by the Internal Revenue Service for computing the deductible costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.88.23"></a><var>88.23</var>operating an automobile for business expense purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.24"></a><var>88.24</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Inspection of transitory projects.</b> (a) For inspection of transitory <br/>
<a id="pl.88.25"></a><var>88.25</var>projects including, but not limited to, festivals, fairs, carnivals, circuses, shows, production <br/>
<a id="pl.88.26"></a><var>88.26</var>sites, and portable road construction plants, the inspection procedures and fees are as <br/>
<a id="pl.88.27"></a><var>88.27</var>specified in paragraphs (b) to (i).<br/>
<a id="pl.88.28"></a><var>88.28</var>    (b) The fee for inspection of each generator or other source of supply is that specified <br/>
<a id="pl.88.29"></a><var>88.29</var>in subdivision 3. A like fee is required at each engagement or setup.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.30"></a><var>88.30</var>    (c) In addition to the fee for generators or other sources of supply, there must be an <br/>
<a id="pl.88.31"></a><var>88.31</var>inspection of all installed feeders, circuits, and equipment at each engagement or setup at <br/>
<a id="pl.88.32"></a><var>88.32</var>the hourly rate specified in subdivision 10, with a two-hour one-hour minimum.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.33"></a><var>88.33</var>    (d) An owner, operator, or appointed representative of a transitory enterprise <br/>
<a id="pl.88.34"></a><var>88.34</var>including, but not limited to, festivals, fairs, carnivals, circuses, production companies, <br/>
<a id="pl.88.35"></a><var>88.35</var>shows, portable road construction plants, and similar enterprises shall notify the board <br/>
<a id="pl.88.36"></a><var>88.36</var>commissioner of its itinerary or schedule and make application for initial inspection a <br/>
<a id="pl.89.1"></a><var>89.1</var>minimum of 14 days before its first engagement or setup. An owner, operator, or appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.89.2"></a><var>89.2</var>representative of a transitory enterprise who fails to notify the board commissioner 14 <br/>
<a id="pl.89.3"></a><var>89.3</var>days before its first engagement or setup may be subject to the investigation fees specified <br/>
<a id="pl.89.4"></a><var>89.4</var>in subdivision 7. The owner, operator, or appointed representative shall request inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.89.5"></a><var>89.5</var>and pay the inspection fee for each subsequent engagement or setup at the time of the initial <br/>
<a id="pl.89.6"></a><var>89.6</var>inspection. For subsequent engagements or setups not listed on the itinerary or schedule <br/>
<a id="pl.89.7"></a><var>89.7</var>submitted to the board commissioner and where the board commissioner is not notified at <br/>
<a id="pl.89.8"></a><var>89.8</var>least 48 hours in advance, a charge of $100 may be made in addition to all required fees.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.9"></a><var>89.9</var>    (e) Amusement rides, devices, concessions, attractions, or other units must be <br/>
<a id="pl.89.10"></a><var>89.10</var>inspected at their first appearance of the year. The inspection fee is $20 $35 per unit with a <br/>
<a id="pl.89.11"></a><var>89.11</var>supply of up to 60 amperes and $30 $40 per unit with a supply above 60 amperes.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.12"></a><var>89.12</var>    (f) An additional fee at the hourly rate specified in subdivision 10 must be charged <br/>
<a id="pl.89.13"></a><var>89.13</var>for additional time spent by each inspector if equipment is not ready or available for <br/>
<a id="pl.89.14"></a><var>89.14</var>inspection at the time and date specified on the application for initial inspection or the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.15"></a><var>89.15</var>request for electrical inspection form.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.16"></a><var>89.16</var>    (g) In addition to the fees specified in paragraphs (a) and (b), a fee of two hours one <br/>
<a id="pl.89.17"></a><var>89.17</var>hour at the hourly rate specified in subdivision 10 must be charged for inspections required <br/>
<a id="pl.89.18"></a><var>89.18</var>to be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or after regular business hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.19"></a><var>89.19</var>    (h) The fee for reinspection of corrections or supplemental inspections where an <br/>
<a id="pl.89.20"></a><var>89.20</var>additional trip is necessary may be assessed as specified in subdivision 8.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.21"></a><var>89.21</var>    (i) The board may  commissioner shall retain the inspection fee when an owner, <br/>
<a id="pl.89.22"></a><var>89.22</var>operator, or appointed representative of a transitory enterprise fails to notify the board <br/>
<a id="pl.89.23"></a><var>89.23</var>commissioner at least 48 hours in advance of a scheduled inspection that is canceled.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.24"></a><var>89.24</var>    Subd. 11a. <b>Negotiated fee.</b> When the fee calculated in accordance with subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.89.25"></a><var>89.25</var>2 to 11 results in a total fee that unreasonably exceeds the cost of inspection, the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.26"></a><var>89.26</var>commissioner may negotiate a fee that more reasonably offsets the cost of inspection.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.27"></a><var>89.27</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Handling fee.</b> The handling fee to pay the cost of printing and handling <br/>
<a id="pl.89.28"></a><var>89.28</var>of the paper form requesting an electrical inspection is up to $1.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.29"></a><var>89.29</var>    Subd. 13. <b>National Electrical Code used for interpretation of provisions.</b> For <br/>
<a id="pl.89.30"></a><var>89.30</var>purposes of interpretation of this section and Minnesota Rules, chapter 3800, the most <br/>
<a id="pl.89.31"></a><var>89.31</var>recently adopted edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence of <br/>
<a id="pl.89.32"></a><var>89.32</var>the definitions, interpretations, and scope of words and terms used.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.33"></a><var>89.33</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.29.0"></a><a id="pl.90.1"></a><var>90.1</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.245, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.90.2"></a><var>90.2</var><b>326.245 MANUFACTURED ELECTRICAL PARTS; EXEMPTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.90.3"></a><var>90.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Manufacturers.</b> Electrical components, apparatus, or appliances <br/>
<a id="pl.90.4"></a><var>90.4</var>being manufactured within the limits of property which is owned or leased by a <br/>
<a id="pl.90.5"></a><var>90.5</var>manufacturer and such manufacturer's production employees are not covered by sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.90.6"></a><var>90.6</var>326.241
</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399. <br/>
<a id="pl.90.7"></a><var>90.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Electrical appliance units.</b> Installation, alteration, or repair of electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.90.8"></a><var>90.8</var>appliance units are not covered by sections 
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399. For <br/>
<a id="pl.90.9"></a><var>90.9</var>the purposes of this section, "electrical appliance units" means all electrical and fossil <br/>
<a id="pl.90.10"></a><var>90.10</var>fuel appliances that use electricity including, but not limited to, furnaces, water heaters, <br/>
<a id="pl.90.11"></a><var>90.11</var>stoves, clothes washers, dryers, and dishwashers. The installation of electrical wiring to an <br/>
<a id="pl.90.12"></a><var>90.12</var>electrical appliance unit is covered by sections 
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref>  326B.31 to 326B.399. <br/>
<a id="pl.90.13"></a><var>90.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Other units.</b> Planning, laying out, and installation of heating, ventilating, <br/>
<a id="pl.90.14"></a><var>90.14</var>air conditioning, or refrigeration units are not covered by sections 
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.90.15"></a><var>90.15</var>326B.31 to 326B.399. For purposes of this section, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, <br/>
<a id="pl.90.16"></a><var>90.16</var>or refrigeration units include, but are not limited to, air conditioning units, air conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.90.17"></a><var>90.17</var>evaporators, air conditioning condensers, air conditioning and refrigeration chillers, <br/>
<a id="pl.90.18"></a><var>90.18</var>boilers, furnaces, air handling units, rooftop units, humidifiers, ice makers, and <br/>
<a id="pl.90.19"></a><var>90.19</var>supermarket, ice arena, and bar/restaurant equipment. The installation of electrical wiring <br/>
<a id="pl.90.20"></a><var>90.20</var>to the unit is covered by sections 
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399. <br/>
<a id="pl.90.21"></a><var>90.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Other equipment.</b> Planning, laying out, alteration, replacement, or <br/>
<a id="pl.90.22"></a><var>90.22</var>repair of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment, and associated <br/>
<a id="pl.90.23"></a><var>90.23</var>devices, controls, and wiring including wiring in or on the equipment, are not covered <br/>
<a id="pl.90.24"></a><var>90.24</var>by sections 
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399 when the work is performed by an <br/>
<a id="pl.90.25"></a><var>90.25</var>employee of a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration contractor provided <br/>
<a id="pl.90.26"></a><var>90.26</var>that the employee performing the work has received a certificate of completion from a <br/>
<a id="pl.90.27"></a><var>90.27</var>heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration apprenticeship program approved <br/>
<a id="pl.90.28"></a><var>90.28</var>by the state of Minnesota or any class of personal electrical license issued by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.90.29"></a><var>90.29</var>commissioner. Employees registered in an approved heating, ventilating, air conditioning, <br/>
<a id="pl.90.30"></a><var>90.30</var>or refrigeration program may design, plan, alter, replace, or repair heating, ventilating, air <br/>
<a id="pl.90.31"></a><var>90.31</var>conditioning, or refrigeration equipment, devices, and controls including wiring in or on <br/>
<a id="pl.90.32"></a><var>90.32</var>the equipment, under the direction of an employee who has a certificate of completion <br/>
<a id="pl.90.33"></a><var>90.33</var>from an approved program or any class of personal electrical license issued by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.90.34"></a><var>90.34</var>commissioner. The installation of electrical wiring to the unit is covered by sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.90.35"></a><var>90.35</var>326.241
</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.30.0"></a><a id="pl.91.1"></a><var>91.1</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.248, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.91.2"></a><var>91.2</var><b>326.248 CITATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.91.3"></a><var>91.3</var>    Sections  
         <statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.248</statute_ref> 326B.31 to 326B.399 shall be known as the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.91.4"></a><var>91.4</var>Electrical Act. <br/>
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<a id="bill.5.31.0"></a><a id="pl.91.5"></a><var>91.5</var>    Sec. 31. <b>[326B.31] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.91.6"></a><var>91.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> For purposes of sections 326B.31 to 326B.399, the terms <br/>
<a id="pl.91.7"></a><var>91.7</var>defined in this section have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.8"></a><var>91.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Class A electrical contractor.</b> "Class A electrical contractor" means a <br/>
<a id="pl.91.9"></a><var>91.9</var>licensed contractor whose responsible licensed individual is a licensed Class A master <br/>
<a id="pl.91.10"></a><var>91.10</var>electrician.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.11"></a><var>91.11</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Class B electrical contractor.</b> "Class B electrical contractor" means a <br/>
<a id="pl.91.12"></a><var>91.12</var>licensed contractor whose responsible licensed individual is a licensed Class B master <br/>
<a id="pl.91.13"></a><var>91.13</var>electrician.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.14"></a><var>91.14</var>    Subd. 23. <b>Personal license.</b> "Personal license" means any license issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.91.15"></a><var>91.15</var>commissioner under section 326B.33 or the rules adopted under section 326B.33, except a <br/>
<a id="pl.91.16"></a><var>91.16</var>contractor's license.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.17"></a><var>91.17</var>    Subd. 27. <b>Responsible licensed individual.</b> A contractor's "responsible licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.91.18"></a><var>91.18</var>individual" means the licensed Class A master electrician, Class B master electrician, <br/>
<a id="pl.91.19"></a><var>91.19</var>master elevator constructor, or power limited technician designated in writing by the <br/>
<a id="pl.91.20"></a><var>91.20</var>contractor in the contractor's license application, or in another manner acceptable to the <br/>
<a id="pl.91.21"></a><var>91.21</var>commissioner, as the individual responsible for the contractor's compliance with sections <br/>
<a id="pl.91.22"></a><var>91.22</var>326B.31 to 326B.399 and all rules and orders adopted or issued under these sections. The <br/>
<a id="pl.91.23"></a><var>91.23</var>terms "licensed responsible individual" and "licensed responsible master electrician or <br/>
<a id="pl.91.24"></a><var>91.24</var>power limited technician" are synonymous.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.25"></a><var>91.25</var>    Subd. 32. <b>Technology system contractor.</b> "Technology system contractor" means <br/>
<a id="pl.91.26"></a><var>91.26</var>a licensed contractor whose responsible licensed individual is a licensed power limited <br/>
<a id="pl.91.27"></a><var>91.27</var>technician.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.32.0"></a><a id="pl.91.28"></a><var>91.28</var>    Sec. 32. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.91.29"></a><var>91.29</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber each section of Minnesota Statutes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.91.30"></a><var>91.30</var>column A with the number listed in column B. The revisor shall also make necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.91.31"></a><var>91.31</var>cross-reference changes consistent with the renumbering.<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.91.32"></a><var>91.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column A<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column B<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.91.33"></a><var>91.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 2<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 6<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.91.34"></a><var>91.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 3<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 5<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.1"></a><var>92.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 4<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 28<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.2"></a><var>92.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 5<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 12<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.3"></a><var>92.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 10<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.4"></a><var>92.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6a<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 9<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.5"></a><var>92.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6b<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 4<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.6"></a><var>92.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6c<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 8<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.7"></a><var>92.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6e<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 22<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.8"></a><var>92.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6f<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 15<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.9"></a><var>92.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6g<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 14<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.10"></a><var>92.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6i<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 13<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.11"></a><var>92.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6j<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 26<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.12"></a><var>92.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6k<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 24<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.13"></a><var>92.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6l<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 31<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.14"></a><var>92.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 6m<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.31, subd. 25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.15"></a><var>92.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.2415<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.32<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.16"></a><var>92.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.242<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.33<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.17"></a><var>92.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.2421<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.34<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.18"></a><var>92.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.243<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.35<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.19"></a><var>92.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.244<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.36<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.20"></a><var>92.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.2441<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.37<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.21"></a><var>92.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.245<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.38<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.22"></a><var>92.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.247<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.39<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.92.23"></a><var>92.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.248<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.399<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.5.33.0"></a><a id="pl.92.24"></a><var>92.24</var>    Sec. 33. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.92.25"></a><var>92.25</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 326.01, subdivision 4; 326.241; and 326.247, are <br/>
<a id="pl.92.26"></a><var>92.26</var>repealed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.6.1.0"></a><a id="pl.92.29"></a><var>92.29</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 325E.37, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.92.30"></a><var>92.30</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Scope; limitations.</b> (a) This section applies to a sales representative who, <br/>
<a id="pl.92.31"></a><var>92.31</var>during some part of the period of the sales representative agreement:<br/>
<a id="pl.92.32"></a><var>92.32</var>    (1) is a resident of Minnesota or maintains that person's principal place of business <br/>
<a id="pl.92.33"></a><var>92.33</var>in Minnesota; or<br/>
<a id="pl.92.34"></a><var>92.34</var>    (2) whose geographical territory specified in the sales representative agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.92.35"></a><var>92.35</var>includes part or all of Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.1"></a><var>93.1</var>    (b) To be effective, any demand for arbitration under subdivision 5 must be made <br/>
<a id="pl.93.2"></a><var>93.2</var>in writing and delivered to the principal on or before one year after the effective date of <br/>
<a id="pl.93.3"></a><var>93.3</var>the termination of the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.4"></a><var>93.4</var>    (c) A provision in any contract between a sales representative dealing in plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.93.5"></a><var>93.5</var>equipment or supplies and a principal purporting to waive any provision of this act, <br/>
<a id="pl.93.6"></a><var>93.6</var>whether by express waiver or by a provision stipulating that the contract is subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.7"></a><var>93.7</var>laws of another state, shall be void.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.2.0"></a><a id="pl.93.8"></a><var>93.8</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.93.9"></a><var>93.9</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Journeyman plumber.</b> A "journeyman plumber" is any person an <br/>
<a id="pl.93.10"></a><var>93.10</var>individual, other than a master plumber, who, as a principal occupation, is engaged as an <br/>
<a id="pl.93.11"></a><var>93.11</var>employee of, or is otherwise working under the direction of, a master plumber in the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.12"></a><var>93.12</var>practical installation of plumbing.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.3.0"></a><a id="pl.93.13"></a><var>93.13</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.93.14"></a><var>93.14</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Master plumber.</b> A "master plumber" is any person an individual who is <br/>
<a id="pl.93.15"></a><var>93.15</var>skilled in the planning, superintending, and the practical installation of plumbing and, who <br/>
<a id="pl.93.16"></a><var>93.16</var>is otherwise lawfully qualified to contract for plumbing and installations and to conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.93.17"></a><var>93.17</var>the business of plumbing and who is familiar with the laws and rules governing the same.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.4.0"></a><a id="pl.93.18"></a><var>93.18</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.37, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.93.19"></a><var>93.19</var><b>326.37 RULES; </b><b>AGREEMENTS WITH MUNICIPALITIES; </b><b>CAPACITY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.93.20"></a><var>93.20</var><b>STANDARDS; LICENSE EXEMPTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.93.21"></a><var>93.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Rules.</b> The state commissioner of health Plumbing Board may, by <br/>
<a id="pl.93.22"></a><var>93.22</var>rule, prescribe minimum standards which shall be uniform, and which standards shall <br/>
<a id="pl.93.23"></a><var>93.23</var>thereafter be effective for all new plumbing installations, including additions, extensions, <br/>
<a id="pl.93.24"></a><var>93.24</var>alterations, and replacements connected with any water or sewage disposal system owned <br/>
<a id="pl.93.25"></a><var>93.25</var>or operated by or for any municipality, institution, factory, office building, hotel, apartment <br/>
<a id="pl.93.26"></a><var>93.26</var>building, or any other place of business regardless of location or the population of the city <br/>
<a id="pl.93.27"></a><var>93.27</var>or town in which the installation is to be located. Notwithstanding the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.93.28"></a><var>93.28</var>Minnesota Rules, part 4715.3130, as they apply to review of plans and specifications, <br/>
<a id="pl.93.29"></a><var>93.29</var>the commissioner may allow plumbing construction, alteration, or extension to proceed <br/>
<a id="pl.93.30"></a><var>93.30</var>without approval of the plans or specifications by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.31"></a><var>93.31</var>    The commissioner shall administer the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>326.37</statute_ref> 326.361 to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.93.32"></a><var>93.32</var>326.45 326.44
</statute_ref> and for such purposes may employ plumbing inspectors and other assistants. <br/>
<a id="pl.94.1"></a><var>94.1</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Agreements with municipalities.</b> The commissioner may enter into an <br/>
<a id="pl.94.2"></a><var>94.2</var>agreement with a municipality, in which the municipality agrees to perform plan and <br/>
<a id="pl.94.3"></a><var>94.3</var>specification reviews required to be performed by the commissioner under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.94.4"></a><var>94.4</var>Rules, part 4715.3130, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.94.5"></a><var>94.5</var>    (a) the municipality has adopted:<br/>
<a id="pl.94.6"></a><var>94.6</var>    (1) the plumbing code;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.7"></a><var>94.7</var>    (2) an ordinance that requires plumbing plans and specifications to be submitted to, <br/>
<a id="pl.94.8"></a><var>94.8</var>reviewed, and approved by the municipality, except as provided in paragraph (h); <br/>
<a id="pl.94.9"></a><var>94.9</var>    (3) an ordinance that authorizes the municipality to perform inspections required by <br/>
<a id="pl.94.10"></a><var>94.10</var>the plumbing code; and<br/>
<a id="pl.94.11"></a><var>94.11</var>    (4) an ordinance that authorizes the municipality to enforce the plumbing code in its <br/>
<a id="pl.94.12"></a><var>94.12</var>entirety, except as provided in paragraph (p);<br/>
<a id="pl.94.13"></a><var>94.13</var>    (b) the municipality agrees to review plumbing plans and specifications for all <br/>
<a id="pl.94.14"></a><var>94.14</var>construction for which the plumbing code requires the review of plumbing plans and <br/>
<a id="pl.94.15"></a><var>94.15</var>specifications, except as provided in paragraph (n);<br/>
<a id="pl.94.16"></a><var>94.16</var>    (c) the municipality agrees that, when it reviews plumbing plans and specifications <br/>
<a id="pl.94.17"></a><var>94.17</var>under paragraph (b), the review will:<br/>
<a id="pl.94.18"></a><var>94.18</var>    (1) reflect the degree to which the plans and specifications affect the public health <br/>
<a id="pl.94.19"></a><var>94.19</var>and conform to the provisions of the plumbing code;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.20"></a><var>94.20</var>    (2) ensure that there is no physical connection between water supply systems that <br/>
<a id="pl.94.21"></a><var>94.21</var>are safe for domestic use and those that are unsafe for domestic use; and<br/>
<a id="pl.94.22"></a><var>94.22</var>    (3) ensure that there is no apparatus through which unsafe water may be discharged <br/>
<a id="pl.94.23"></a><var>94.23</var>or drawn into a safe water supply system;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.24"></a><var>94.24</var>    (d) the municipality agrees to perform all inspections required by the plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.94.25"></a><var>94.25</var>code in connection with projects for which the municipality reviews plumbing plans and <br/>
<a id="pl.94.26"></a><var>94.26</var>specifications under paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.94.27"></a><var>94.27</var>    (e) the commissioner determines that the individuals who will conduct the <br/>
<a id="pl.94.28"></a><var>94.28</var>inspections and the plumbing plan and specification reviews for the municipality do not <br/>
<a id="pl.94.29"></a><var>94.29</var>have any conflict of interest in conducting the inspections and the plan and specification <br/>
<a id="pl.94.30"></a><var>94.30</var>reviews;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.31"></a><var>94.31</var>    (f) individuals who will conduct the plumbing plan and specification reviews for <br/>
<a id="pl.94.32"></a><var>94.32</var>the municipality are: <br/>
<a id="pl.94.33"></a><var>94.33</var>    (1) licensed master plumbers;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.34"></a><var>94.34</var>    (2) licensed professional engineers; or<br/>
<a id="pl.95.1"></a><var>95.1</var>    (3) individuals who are working under the supervision of a licensed professional <br/>
<a id="pl.95.2"></a><var>95.2</var>engineer or licensed master plumber and who are licensed master or journeyman plumbers <br/>
<a id="pl.95.3"></a><var>95.3</var>or hold a postsecondary degree in engineering;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.4"></a><var>95.4</var>    (g) individuals who will conduct the plumbing plan and specification reviews for <br/>
<a id="pl.95.5"></a><var>95.5</var>the municipality have passed a competency assessment required by the commissioner to <br/>
<a id="pl.95.6"></a><var>95.6</var>assess the individual's competency at reviewing plumbing plans and specifications;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.7"></a><var>95.7</var>    (h) individuals who will conduct the plumbing inspections for the municipality <br/>
<a id="pl.95.8"></a><var>95.8</var>are licensed master or journeyman plumbers, or inspectors meeting the competency <br/>
<a id="pl.95.9"></a><var>95.9</var>requirements established in rules adopted under section 16B.655;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.10"></a><var>95.10</var>    (i) the municipality agrees to enforce in its entirety the plumbing code on all <br/>
<a id="pl.95.11"></a><var>95.11</var>projects, except as provided in paragraph (p); <br/>
<a id="pl.95.12"></a><var>95.12</var>    (j) the municipality agrees to keep official records of all documents received, <br/>
<a id="pl.95.13"></a><var>95.13</var>including plans, specifications, surveys, and plot plans, and of all plan reviews, permits <br/>
<a id="pl.95.14"></a><var>95.14</var>and certificates issued, reports of inspections, and notices issued in connection with <br/>
<a id="pl.95.15"></a><var>95.15</var>plumbing inspections and the review of plumbing plans and specifications;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.16"></a><var>95.16</var>    (k) the municipality agrees to maintain the records described in paragraph (j) in the <br/>
<a id="pl.95.17"></a><var>95.17</var>official records of the municipality for the period required for the retention of public <br/>
<a id="pl.95.18"></a><var>95.18</var>records under section 138.17, and shall make these records readily available for review at <br/>
<a id="pl.95.19"></a><var>95.19</var>the request of the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.20"></a><var>95.20</var>    (l) the municipality and the commissioner agree that if at any time during the <br/>
<a id="pl.95.21"></a><var>95.21</var>agreement the municipality does not have in effect the plumbing code or any of ordinances <br/>
<a id="pl.95.22"></a><var>95.22</var>described in item (a), or if the commissioner determines that the municipality is not <br/>
<a id="pl.95.23"></a><var>95.23</var>properly administering and enforcing the plumbing code or is otherwise not complying <br/>
<a id="pl.95.24"></a><var>95.24</var>with the agreement:<br/>
<a id="pl.95.25"></a><var>95.25</var>    (1) the commissioner may, effective 14 days after the municipality's receipt of <br/>
<a id="pl.95.26"></a><var>95.26</var>written notice, terminate the agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.27"></a><var>95.27</var>    (2) the municipality may challenge the termination in a contested case before the <br/>
<a id="pl.95.28"></a><var>95.28</var>commissioner pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act; and<br/>
<a id="pl.95.29"></a><var>95.29</var>    (3) while any challenge is pending under item (2), the commissioner shall perform <br/>
<a id="pl.95.30"></a><var>95.30</var>plan and specification reviews within the municipality under Minnesota Rules, part <br/>
<a id="pl.95.31"></a><var>95.31</var>4715.3130;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.32"></a><var>95.32</var>    (m) the municipality and the commissioner agree that the municipality may terminate <br/>
<a id="pl.95.33"></a><var>95.33</var>the agreement with or without cause on 90 days' written notice to the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.34"></a><var>95.34</var>    (n) the municipality and the commissioner agree that the municipality shall forward <br/>
<a id="pl.95.35"></a><var>95.35</var>to the state for review all plumbing plans and specifications for the following types of <br/>
<a id="pl.95.36"></a><var>95.36</var>projects within the municipality:<br/>
<a id="pl.96.1"></a><var>96.1</var>    (1) hospitals, nursing homes, supervised living facilities, and similar <br/>
<a id="pl.96.2"></a><var>96.2</var>health-care-related facilities regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.3"></a><var>96.3</var>    (2) buildings owned by the federal or state government; and<br/>
<a id="pl.96.4"></a><var>96.4</var>    (3) projects of a special nature for which department review is requested by either <br/>
<a id="pl.96.5"></a><var>96.5</var>the municipality or the state;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.6"></a><var>96.6</var>    (o) where the municipality forwards to the state for review plumbing plans and <br/>
<a id="pl.96.7"></a><var>96.7</var>specifications, as provided in paragraph (n), the municipality shall not collect any fee for <br/>
<a id="pl.96.8"></a><var>96.8</var>plan review, and the commissioner shall collect all applicable fees for plan review; and<br/>
<a id="pl.96.9"></a><var>96.9</var>    (p) no municipality shall revoke, suspend, or place restrictions on any plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.96.10"></a><var>96.10</var>license issued by the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.11"></a><var>96.11</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Existing agreements with municipalities.</b> Any agreement between the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.12"></a><var>96.12</var>commissioner and a municipality in which the municipality has agreed to perform plan <br/>
<a id="pl.96.13"></a><var>96.13</var>and specification reviews required to be performed by the commissioner under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.96.14"></a><var>96.14</var>Rules, part 4715.3130, that is in effect on the effective date of subdivision 1a, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.96.15"></a><var>96.15</var>remain in effect and shall not be required to be in compliance with subdivision 1a. If any <br/>
<a id="pl.96.16"></a><var>96.16</var>agreement to perform plan and specification reviews required to be performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.17"></a><var>96.17</var>commissioner under Minnesota Rules, part 4715.3130, in effect on the effective date of <br/>
<a id="pl.96.18"></a><var>96.18</var>subdivision 1a is later terminated by operation of the terms of the agreement or by either <br/>
<a id="pl.96.19"></a><var>96.19</var>the commissioner or the municipality, or expires, then any new agreement between the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.20"></a><var>96.20</var>commissioner and the municipality to perform plan and specification reviews required to <br/>
<a id="pl.96.21"></a><var>96.21</var>be performed by the commissioner under Minnesota Rules, part 4715.3130, shall comply <br/>
<a id="pl.96.22"></a><var>96.22</var>with subdivision 1a.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.23"></a><var>96.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Standards for capacity.</b> By January 1, 1993, All new floor-mounted water <br/>
<a id="pl.96.24"></a><var>96.24</var>closets in areas under jurisdiction of the State plumbing code may not have a flush volume <br/>
<a id="pl.96.25"></a><var>96.25</var>of more than 1.6 gallons. The water closets must meet the standards of the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.96.26"></a><var>96.26</var>and in the plumbing code and the standards of the American National Standards Institute.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.27"></a><var>96.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Exemption.</b> No license or registration authorized by this section sections <br/>
<a id="pl.96.28"></a><var>96.28</var>326.361 to 326.44 shall be required of any contractor or employee individual engaged <br/>
<a id="pl.96.29"></a><var>96.29</var>in or employed by a person engaged in the work or business of pipe laying outside of <br/>
<a id="pl.96.30"></a><var>96.30</var>buildings if such person individual or employer is engaged in a business or trade which <br/>
<a id="pl.96.31"></a><var>96.31</var>has traditionally performed such work within the state prior to January 1, 1994.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.32"></a><var>96.32</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Air admittance valves and water-free urinals prohibited.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.96.33"></a><var>96.33</var>Mechanical devices and fittings with internal moving parts are prohibited from installation <br/>
<a id="pl.96.34"></a><var>96.34</var>in plumbing venting systems.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.35"></a><var>96.35</var>    (b) All urinals covered under the jurisdiction of the state plumbing code must have a <br/>
<a id="pl.96.36"></a><var>96.36</var>water flush device with a volume of not more than one gallon per use.<br/>
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<a id="bill.6.5.0"></a><a id="pl.97.1"></a><var>97.1</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[326.3705] PLUMBING BOARD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.97.2"></a><var>97.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Composition.</b> (a) The plumbing board shall consist of 13 members. <br/>
<a id="pl.97.3"></a><var>97.3</var>Eleven members shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.97.4"></a><var>97.4</var>senate and shall be voting members. Appointments of members by the governor shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.97.5"></a><var>97.5</var>made in accordance with section 15.066. If the senate votes to refuse to consent to an <br/>
<a id="pl.97.6"></a><var>97.6</var>appointment of a member made by the governor, the governor shall appoint a new member <br/>
<a id="pl.97.7"></a><var>97.7</var>with the advice and consent of the senate. One member shall be the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.97.8"></a><var>97.8</var>labor and industry or the commissioner of labor and industry's designee, who shall be a <br/>
<a id="pl.97.9"></a><var>97.9</var>voting member. One member shall be the commissioner of health or the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.97.10"></a><var>97.10</var>health's designee, who shall not be a voting member. Of the 11 appointed members, the <br/>
<a id="pl.97.11"></a><var>97.11</var>composition shall be as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.97.12"></a><var>97.12</var>    (1) two members shall be municipal plumbing inspectors, one from the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.97.13"></a><var>97.13</var>area and one from greater Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.14"></a><var>97.14</var>    (2) one member shall be a licensed professional engineer specializing in plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.97.15"></a><var>97.15</var>designs or systems;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.16"></a><var>97.16</var>    (3) two members shall be commercial/industrial plumbing contractors, one from the <br/>
<a id="pl.97.17"></a><var>97.17</var>metropolitan area and one from greater Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.18"></a><var>97.18</var>    (4) one member shall be a residential plumbing contractor;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.19"></a><var>97.19</var>    (5) two members shall be commercial/industrial journeymen, one from the <br/>
<a id="pl.97.20"></a><var>97.20</var>metropolitan area and one from greater Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.21"></a><var>97.21</var>    (6) one member shall be a residential plumbing journeyman;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.22"></a><var>97.22</var>    (7) one member shall be a water conditioning contractor; and<br/>
<a id="pl.97.23"></a><var>97.23</var>    (8) one member shall be a municipal public water supply system operator or <br/>
<a id="pl.97.24"></a><var>97.24</var>superintendent.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.25"></a><var>97.25</var>One of the municipal plumbing inspectors shall be appointed for an initial term to end on <br/>
<a id="pl.97.26"></a><var>97.26</var>December 31, 2010. The other municipal plumbing inspector shall be appointed for an <br/>
<a id="pl.97.27"></a><var>97.27</var>initial term to end on December 31, 2011. The professional engineer shall be appointed for <br/>
<a id="pl.97.28"></a><var>97.28</var>an initial term to end on December 31, 2011. One of the commercial/industrial plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.97.29"></a><var>97.29</var>contractors shall be appointed for an initial term to end on December 31, 2010. The other <br/>
<a id="pl.97.30"></a><var>97.30</var>commercial/industrial plumbing contractor shall be appointed for an initial term to end <br/>
<a id="pl.97.31"></a><var>97.31</var>on December 31, 2011. The residential plumbing contractor shall be appointed for an <br/>
<a id="pl.97.32"></a><var>97.32</var>initial term to end on December 31, 2010. One of the commercial/industrial plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.97.33"></a><var>97.33</var>journeymen shall be appointed for an initial term to end on December 31, 2011. The other <br/>
<a id="pl.97.34"></a><var>97.34</var>commercial/industrial plumbing journeyman shall be appointed for an initial term to end <br/>
<a id="pl.97.35"></a><var>97.35</var>on December 31, 2010. The residential plumbing journeyman shall be appointed for an <br/>
<a id="pl.97.36"></a><var>97.36</var>initial term to end on December 31, 2011. The water conditioning contractor shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.98.1"></a><var>98.1</var>appointed for an initial term to end on December 31, 2011. The municipal public water <br/>
<a id="pl.98.2"></a><var>98.2</var>supply system operator or superintendent shall be appointed for an initial term to end <br/>
<a id="pl.98.3"></a><var>98.3</var>on December 31, 2010.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.4"></a><var>98.4</var>    (b) The licensed professional engineer must possess a current Minnesota professional <br/>
<a id="pl.98.5"></a><var>98.5</var>engineering license and maintain the license for the duration of their term. All other <br/>
<a id="pl.98.6"></a><var>98.6</var>appointed members, except for the water conditioning contractor and the municipal public <br/>
<a id="pl.98.7"></a><var>98.7</var>water supply system operator or superintendent, must possess a current plumbing license <br/>
<a id="pl.98.8"></a><var>98.8</var>issued by the Department of Labor and Industry and maintain that license for the duration <br/>
<a id="pl.98.9"></a><var>98.9</var>of their term. The water conditioning contractor must be licensed as a water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.98.10"></a><var>98.10</var>contractor by the Department of Labor and Industry and maintain the license for the <br/>
<a id="pl.98.11"></a><var>98.11</var>duration of the term on the board. All appointed members must be residents of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.98.12"></a><var>98.12</var>at the time of and throughout the member's appointment. The term of any appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.98.13"></a><var>98.13</var>member that does not maintain membership qualification status shall end on the date of <br/>
<a id="pl.98.14"></a><var>98.14</var>the status change and the governor shall appoint a new member. It is the responsibility of <br/>
<a id="pl.98.15"></a><var>98.15</var>the member to notify the board of the member's status change.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.16"></a><var>98.16</var>    (c) For appointed members, except the initial terms designated in paragraph (a), each <br/>
<a id="pl.98.17"></a><var>98.17</var>term shall be three years with the terms ending on December 31. Members appointed by <br/>
<a id="pl.98.18"></a><var>98.18</var>the governor shall be limited to three consecutive terms. The governor shall, all or in part, <br/>
<a id="pl.98.19"></a><var>98.19</var>reappoint the current members or appoint replacement members with the advice and <br/>
<a id="pl.98.20"></a><var>98.20</var>consent of the senate. Midterm vacancies shall be filled for the remaining portion of the <br/>
<a id="pl.98.21"></a><var>98.21</var>term. Vacancies occurring with less than six months time remaining in the term shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.98.22"></a><var>98.22</var>filled for the existing term and the following three-year term. Members may serve until <br/>
<a id="pl.98.23"></a><var>98.23</var>their successors are appointed but in no case later than July 1 in a year in which the term <br/>
<a id="pl.98.24"></a><var>98.24</var>expires unless reappointed.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.25"></a><var>98.25</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Powers; duties; administrative support.</b> (a) The board shall have the <br/>
<a id="pl.98.26"></a><var>98.26</var>power to:<br/>
<a id="pl.98.27"></a><var>98.27</var>    (1) elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary;<br/>
<a id="pl.98.28"></a><var>98.28</var>    (2) adopt bylaws that specify the duties of its officers, the meeting dates of the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.98.29"></a><var>98.29</var>and containing such other provisions as may be useful and necessary for the efficient <br/>
<a id="pl.98.30"></a><var>98.30</var>conduct of the business of the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.98.31"></a><var>98.31</var>    (3) adopt the plumbing code that must be followed in this state and any plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.98.32"></a><var>98.32</var>code amendments thereto. The board shall adopt the plumbing code and any amendments <br/>
<a id="pl.98.33"></a><var>98.33</var>thereto pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision 6, paragraphs (b), (c), and (d);<br/>
<a id="pl.98.34"></a><var>98.34</var>    (4) review requests for final interpretations and issue final interpretations as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.98.35"></a><var>98.35</var>in section 16B.63, subdivision 5;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.1"></a><var>99.1</var>    (5) except for rules regulating continuing education, adopt rules that regulate the <br/>
<a id="pl.99.2"></a><var>99.2</var>licensure or registration of plumbing contractors, journeymen, apprentices, master <br/>
<a id="pl.99.3"></a><var>99.3</var>plumbers, restricted master plumbers, and restricted journeymen and other persons <br/>
<a id="pl.99.4"></a><var>99.4</var>engaged in the design, installation, and alteration of plumbing systems, except for those <br/>
<a id="pl.99.5"></a><var>99.5</var>individuals licensed under sections 326.02, subdivisions 2 and 3. The board shall adopt <br/>
<a id="pl.99.6"></a><var>99.6</var>these rules pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision 6, paragraphs (e) and (f);<br/>
<a id="pl.99.7"></a><var>99.7</var>    (6) advise the commissioner regarding educational requirements for plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.99.8"></a><var>99.8</var>inspectors;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.9"></a><var>99.9</var>    (7) refer complaints or other communications to the commissioner, whether oral or <br/>
<a id="pl.99.10"></a><var>99.10</var>written, as provided in subdivision 7, that alleges or implies a violation of a statute, rule, <br/>
<a id="pl.99.11"></a><var>99.11</var>or order that the commissioner has the authority to enforce pertaining to code compliance, <br/>
<a id="pl.99.12"></a><var>99.12</var>licensure, or an offering to perform or performance of unlicensed plumbing services;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.13"></a><var>99.13</var>    (8) approve per diem and expenses deemed necessary for its members as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.99.14"></a><var>99.14</var>subdivision 3;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.15"></a><var>99.15</var>    (9) approve license reciprocity agreements;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.16"></a><var>99.16</var>    (10) select from its members individuals to serve on any other state advisory council, <br/>
<a id="pl.99.17"></a><var>99.17</var>board, or committee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.99.18"></a><var>99.18</var>    (11) recommend the fees for licenses and certifications.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.19"></a><var>99.19</var>Except for the powers granted to the Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.99.20"></a><var>99.20</var>Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the commissioner of labor and industry shall <br/>
<a id="pl.99.21"></a><var>99.21</var>administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.99.22"></a><var>99.22</var>thereto.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.23"></a><var>99.23</var>    (b) The board shall comply with section 15.0597, subdivisions 2 and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.24"></a><var>99.24</var>    (c) The commissioner shall coordinate the board's rulemaking and recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.99.25"></a><var>99.25</var>with the recommendations and rulemaking conducted by the other boards created pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.99.26"></a><var>99.26</var>to chapter 326B. The commissioner shall provide staff support to the board. The support <br/>
<a id="pl.99.27"></a><var>99.27</var>includes professional, legal, technical, and clerical staff necessary to perform rulemaking <br/>
<a id="pl.99.28"></a><var>99.28</var>and other duties assigned to the board. The commissioner of labor and industry shall <br/>
<a id="pl.99.29"></a><var>99.29</var>supply necessary office space and supplies to assist the board in its duties.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.30"></a><var>99.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Compensation.</b> (a) Members of the board may be compensated at a rate <br/>
<a id="pl.99.31"></a><var>99.31</var>of $55 a day spent on board activities, when authorized by the board, plus expenses in <br/>
<a id="pl.99.32"></a><var>99.32</var>the same manner and amount as authorized by the commissioner's plan adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.99.33"></a><var>99.33</var>section 43A.18, subdivision 2. Members who, as a result of time spent attending board <br/>
<a id="pl.99.34"></a><var>99.34</var>meetings, incur child care expenses that would not otherwise have been incurred, may be <br/>
<a id="pl.99.35"></a><var>99.35</var>reimbursed for those expenses upon board authorization.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.1"></a><var>100.1</var>    (b) Members who are state employees or employees of the political subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.100.2"></a><var>100.2</var>of the state must not receive the daily payment for activities that occur during working <br/>
<a id="pl.100.3"></a><var>100.3</var>hours for which they are compensated by the state or political subdivision. However, a <br/>
<a id="pl.100.4"></a><var>100.4</var>state or political subdivision employee may receive the daily payment if the employee <br/>
<a id="pl.100.5"></a><var>100.5</var>uses vacation time or compensatory time accumulated in accordance with a collective <br/>
<a id="pl.100.6"></a><var>100.6</var>bargaining agreement or compensation plan for board activities. Members who are state <br/>
<a id="pl.100.7"></a><var>100.7</var>employees or employees of the political subdivisions of the state may receive the expenses <br/>
<a id="pl.100.8"></a><var>100.8</var>provided for in this subdivision unless the expenses are reimbursed by another source. <br/>
<a id="pl.100.9"></a><var>100.9</var>Members who are state employees or employees of political subdivisions of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.100.10"></a><var>100.10</var>may be reimbursed for child care expenses only for time spent on board activities that <br/>
<a id="pl.100.11"></a><var>100.11</var>are outside their working hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.12"></a><var>100.12</var>    (c) The board shall adopt internal standards prescribing what constitutes a day spent <br/>
<a id="pl.100.13"></a><var>100.13</var>on board activities for purposes of making daily payments under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.14"></a><var>100.14</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Removal; vacancies.</b> (a) An appointed member of the board may be <br/>
<a id="pl.100.15"></a><var>100.15</var>removed by the governor at any time (1) for cause, after notice and hearing, or (2) after <br/>
<a id="pl.100.16"></a><var>100.16</var>missing three consecutive meetings. The chair of the board shall inform the governor of an <br/>
<a id="pl.100.17"></a><var>100.17</var>appointed member missing the three consecutive meetings. After the second consecutive <br/>
<a id="pl.100.18"></a><var>100.18</var>missed meeting and before the next meeting, the secretary of the board shall notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.100.19"></a><var>100.19</var>appointed member in writing that the member may be removed for missing the next <br/>
<a id="pl.100.20"></a><var>100.20</var>meeting. In the case of a vacancy on the board, the governor shall, with the advice <br/>
<a id="pl.100.21"></a><var>100.21</var>and consent of the senate, appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the <br/>
<a id="pl.100.22"></a><var>100.22</var>unexpired term.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.23"></a><var>100.23</var>    (b) Vacancies shall be filled pursuant to section 15.0597, subdivisions 5 and 6.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.24"></a><var>100.24</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Membership vacancies within three months of appointment.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.100.25"></a><var>100.25</var>    Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, when a membership on the board becomes <br/>
<a id="pl.100.26"></a><var>100.26</var>vacant within three months after being filled through the appointments process, the <br/>
<a id="pl.100.27"></a><var>100.27</var>governor may, upon notification to the office of secretary of state, choose a new member <br/>
<a id="pl.100.28"></a><var>100.28</var>from the applications on hand and need not repeat the process.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.29"></a><var>100.29</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Officers, quorum, voting.</b> (a) The board shall elect annually from its <br/>
<a id="pl.100.30"></a><var>100.30</var>members a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. A quorum of the board shall consist of a <br/>
<a id="pl.100.31"></a><var>100.31</var>majority of members of the board qualified to vote on the matter in question. All questions <br/>
<a id="pl.100.32"></a><var>100.32</var>concerning the manner in which a meeting is conducted or called that is not covered <br/>
<a id="pl.100.33"></a><var>100.33</var>by statute shall be determined by Robert's Rules of Order (revised) unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.100.34"></a><var>100.34</var>specified by the bylaws.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.35"></a><var>100.35</var>    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), each plumbing code amendment considered <br/>
<a id="pl.100.36"></a><var>100.36</var>by the board that receives an affirmative two-thirds or more majority vote of all of the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.1"></a><var>101.1</var>voting members of the board shall be included in the next plumbing code rulemaking <br/>
<a id="pl.101.2"></a><var>101.2</var>proceeding initiated by the board. If a plumbing code amendment considered, or <br/>
<a id="pl.101.3"></a><var>101.3</var>reconsidered, by the board receives less than a two-thirds majority vote of all the voting <br/>
<a id="pl.101.4"></a><var>101.4</var>members of the board, the plumbing code amendment shall not be included in the next <br/>
<a id="pl.101.5"></a><var>101.5</var>plumbing code rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.6"></a><var>101.6</var>    (c) If the plumbing code amendment considered by the board is to replace the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.7"></a><var>101.7</var>Minnesota Plumbing Code with a model plumbing code, then the amendment may only be <br/>
<a id="pl.101.8"></a><var>101.8</var>included in the next plumbing code rulemaking proceeding if it receives an affirmative <br/>
<a id="pl.101.9"></a><var>101.9</var>two-thirds or more majority vote of all the voting members of the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.10"></a><var>101.10</var>    (d) The board may reconsider plumbing code amendments during an active <br/>
<a id="pl.101.11"></a><var>101.11</var>plumbing code rulemaking proceeding in which the amendment previously failed to <br/>
<a id="pl.101.12"></a><var>101.12</var>receive a two-thirds majority vote or more of all the voting members of the board only if <br/>
<a id="pl.101.13"></a><var>101.13</var>new or updated information that affects the plumbing code amendment is presented to the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.14"></a><var>101.14</var>board. The board may also reconsider failed plumbing code amendments in subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.101.15"></a><var>101.15</var>plumbing code rulemaking proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.16"></a><var>101.16</var>    (e) Each proposed rule and rule amendment considered by the board pursuant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.17"></a><var>101.17</var>rulemaking authority specified in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (5), that receives an <br/>
<a id="pl.101.18"></a><var>101.18</var>affirmative majority vote of all the voting members of the board shall be included in the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.19"></a><var>101.19</var>next rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board. If a proposed rule or rule amendment <br/>
<a id="pl.101.20"></a><var>101.20</var>considered, or reconsidered, by the board receives less than an affirmative majority vote of <br/>
<a id="pl.101.21"></a><var>101.21</var>all the voting members of the board, the proposed rule or rule amendment shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.101.22"></a><var>101.22</var>included in the next rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.23"></a><var>101.23</var>    (f) The board may reconsider proposed rules or rule amendments during an <br/>
<a id="pl.101.24"></a><var>101.24</var>active rulemaking proceeding in which the amendment previously failed to receive an <br/>
<a id="pl.101.25"></a><var>101.25</var>affirmative majority vote of all the voting members of the board only if new or updated <br/>
<a id="pl.101.26"></a><var>101.26</var>information that affects the proposed rule or rule amendment is presented to the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.101.27"></a><var>101.27</var>The board may also reconsider failed proposed rules or rule amendments in subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.101.28"></a><var>101.28</var>rulemaking proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.29"></a><var>101.29</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Board meetings.</b> (a) The board shall hold meetings at such times as the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.30"></a><var>101.30</var>board shall specify. Notice and conduct of all meetings shall be pursuant to chapter 13D <br/>
<a id="pl.101.31"></a><var>101.31</var>and in such a manner as the bylaws may provide.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.32"></a><var>101.32</var>    (b) If compliance with section 13D.02 is impractical, the board may conduct a <br/>
<a id="pl.101.33"></a><var>101.33</var>meeting of its members by telephone or other electronic means so long as the following <br/>
<a id="pl.101.34"></a><var>101.34</var>conditions are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.101.35"></a><var>101.35</var>    (1) all members of the board participating in the meeting, wherever their physical <br/>
<a id="pl.101.36"></a><var>101.36</var>location, can hear one another and can hear all discussion and testimony;<br/>
<a id="pl.102.1"></a><var>102.1</var>    (2) members of the public present at the regular meeting location of the board can <br/>
<a id="pl.102.2"></a><var>102.2</var>hear clearly all discussion and testimony and all votes of members of the board and, if <br/>
<a id="pl.102.3"></a><var>102.3</var>needed, receive those services required by sections 15.44 and 15.441;<br/>
<a id="pl.102.4"></a><var>102.4</var>    (3) at least one member of the board is physically present at the regular meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.102.5"></a><var>102.5</var>location; and<br/>
<a id="pl.102.6"></a><var>102.6</var>    (4) all votes are conducted by roll call, so each member's vote on each issue can be <br/>
<a id="pl.102.7"></a><var>102.7</var>identified and recorded.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.8"></a><var>102.8</var>Each member of the board participating in a meeting by telephone or other electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.102.9"></a><var>102.9</var>means is considered present at the meeting for purposes of determining a quorum and <br/>
<a id="pl.102.10"></a><var>102.10</var>participating in all proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.11"></a><var>102.11</var>    If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or <br/>
<a id="pl.102.12"></a><var>102.12</var>emergency meeting, the board, to the extent practical, shall allow a person to monitor <br/>
<a id="pl.102.13"></a><var>102.13</var>the meeting electronically from a remote location. The board may require the person <br/>
<a id="pl.102.14"></a><var>102.14</var>making such a connection to pay for documented costs that the board incurs as a result of <br/>
<a id="pl.102.15"></a><var>102.15</var>the additional connection.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.16"></a><var>102.16</var>    If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or <br/>
<a id="pl.102.17"></a><var>102.17</var>emergency meeting, the board shall provide notice of the regular meeting location, of the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.18"></a><var>102.18</var>fact that some members may participate by telephone or other electronic means, and that <br/>
<a id="pl.102.19"></a><var>102.19</var>a person may monitor the meeting electronically from a remote location. Any person <br/>
<a id="pl.102.20"></a><var>102.20</var>monitoring the meeting electronically from a remote location may be required to pay <br/>
<a id="pl.102.21"></a><var>102.21</var>documented costs incurred by the board as a result of the additional connection. The <br/>
<a id="pl.102.22"></a><var>102.22</var>timing and method of providing notice is governed by section 13D.04.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.23"></a><var>102.23</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Complaints.</b> (a) The board shall promptly forward to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.102.24"></a><var>102.24</var>the substance of any complaint or communication it receives, whether written or oral, <br/>
<a id="pl.102.25"></a><var>102.25</var>that alleges or implies a violation of a statute, rule, or order that the commissioner has <br/>
<a id="pl.102.26"></a><var>102.26</var>the authority to enforce pertaining to the license or registration of any person authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.102.27"></a><var>102.27</var>by the department to provide plumbing services, the performance or offering to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.102.28"></a><var>102.28</var>plumbing services requiring licensure by an unlicensed person, or plumbing code <br/>
<a id="pl.102.29"></a><var>102.29</var>compliance. Each complaint or communication that is forwarded to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.102.30"></a><var>102.30</var>shall be submitted on a form provided by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.31"></a><var>102.31</var>    (b) The commissioner shall advise the board of the status of the complaint within 90 <br/>
<a id="pl.102.32"></a><var>102.32</var>days after the board's written submission is received, or within 90 days after the board <br/>
<a id="pl.102.33"></a><var>102.33</var>is provided with a written request for additional information or documentation from the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.34"></a><var>102.34</var>commissioner or the commissioner's designee, whichever is later. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.102.35"></a><var>102.35</var>advise the board of the disposition of a complaint referred by the board within 180 days <br/>
<a id="pl.103.1"></a><var>103.1</var>after the board's written submission is received. The commissioner shall annually report to <br/>
<a id="pl.103.2"></a><var>103.2</var>the board a summary of the actions taken in response to complaints referred by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.103.3"></a><var>103.3</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Data Practices Act.</b> The board is subject to chapter 13, the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.103.4"></a><var>103.4</var>Government Data Practices Act, and shall protect from unlawful disclosure data classified <br/>
<a id="pl.103.5"></a><var>103.5</var>as not public.<br/>
<a id="pl.103.6"></a><var>103.6</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Official records.</b> The board shall make and preserve all records necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.103.7"></a><var>103.7</var>to a full and accurate knowledge of its official activities in accordance with section 15.17.<br/>
<a id="pl.103.8"></a><var>103.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
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<a id="bill.6.6.0"></a><a id="pl.103.9"></a><var>103.9</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.38, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.103.10"></a><var>103.10</var><b>326.38 LOCAL REGULATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.103.11"></a><var>103.11</var>    Any city having a system of waterworks or sewerage, or any town in which reside <br/>
<a id="pl.103.12"></a><var>103.12</var>over 5,000 people exclusive of any statutory cities located therein, or the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.103.13"></a><var>103.13</var>airports commission, Any of the following entities may, by ordinance, adopt local <br/>
<a id="pl.103.14"></a><var>103.14</var>regulations providing for plumbing permits, bonds, approval of plans and specifications, <br/>
<a id="pl.103.15"></a><var>103.15</var>and inspections of plumbing, which regulations are not in conflict with the plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.103.16"></a><var>103.16</var>standards on the same subject prescribed by the state commissioner of health. code: any <br/>
<a id="pl.103.17"></a><var>103.17</var>city having a system of waterworks or sewerage, regardless of population; any town <br/>
<a id="pl.103.18"></a><var>103.18</var>having a population of 5,000 or more according to the last federal census, exclusive of any <br/>
<a id="pl.103.19"></a><var>103.19</var>statutory cities located therein; and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. No city or <br/>
<a id="pl.103.20"></a><var>103.20</var>such town such entity shall prohibit plumbers licensed by the state commissioner of health <br/>
<a id="pl.103.21"></a><var>103.21</var>from engaging in or working at the business of plumbing, except cities and statutory cities <br/>
<a id="pl.103.22"></a><var>103.22</var>which, prior to April 21, 1933, by ordinance required the licensing of plumbers. No such <br/>
<a id="pl.103.23"></a><var>103.23</var>entity shall require any person who engages in the business of plumbing to post a bond <br/>
<a id="pl.103.24"></a><var>103.24</var>as a prerequisite for engaging in the business of plumbing, except the bond to the state <br/>
<a id="pl.103.25"></a><var>103.25</var>required under section 326.40 and except any performance bond required under a contract <br/>
<a id="pl.103.26"></a><var>103.26</var>with the person for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. No such entity shall <br/>
<a id="pl.103.27"></a><var>103.27</var>require any person who engages in the business of plumbing to maintain public liability <br/>
<a id="pl.103.28"></a><var>103.28</var>insurance as a prerequisite for engaging in the business of plumbing, except the insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.103.29"></a><var>103.29</var>required under section 326.40 and except any public liability insurance required under <br/>
<a id="pl.103.30"></a><var>103.30</var>a contract with the person for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.103.31"></a><var>103.31</var>city by ordinance may prescribe regulations, reasonable standards, and inspections and <br/>
<a id="pl.103.32"></a><var>103.32</var>grant permits to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of installing <br/>
<a id="pl.103.33"></a><var>103.33</var>water softeners, who is not licensed as a master plumber or journeyman plumber by the <br/>
<a id="pl.103.34"></a><var>103.34</var>state commissioner of health, to connect water softening and water filtering equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.104.1"></a><var>104.1</var>to private residence water distribution systems, where provision has been previously <br/>
<a id="pl.104.2"></a><var>104.2</var>made therefor and openings left for that purpose or by use of cold water connections to <br/>
<a id="pl.104.3"></a><var>104.3</var>a domestic water heater; where it is not necessary to rearrange, make any extension or <br/>
<a id="pl.104.4"></a><var>104.4</var>alteration of, or addition to any pipe, fixture or plumbing connected with the water system <br/>
<a id="pl.104.5"></a><var>104.5</var>except to connect the water softener, and provided the connections so made comply with <br/>
<a id="pl.104.6"></a><var>104.6</var>minimum standards prescribed by the state commissioner of health.<br/>
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<a id="bill.6.7.0"></a><a id="pl.104.7"></a><var>104.7</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.38, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.104.8"></a><var>104.8</var><b>326.38 LOCAL REGULATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.104.9"></a><var>104.9</var>    Any city having a system of waterworks or sewerage, or any town in which reside <br/>
<a id="pl.104.10"></a><var>104.10</var>over 5,000 people exclusive of any statutory cities located therein, or the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.104.11"></a><var>104.11</var>airports commission, may, by ordinance, adopt local regulations providing for plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.104.12"></a><var>104.12</var>permits, bonds, approval of plans, and inspections of plumbing, which regulations are <br/>
<a id="pl.104.13"></a><var>104.13</var>not in conflict with the plumbing standards on the same subject prescribed by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.104.14"></a><var>104.14</var>commissioner of health Plumbing Board. No city or such town shall prohibit plumbers <br/>
<a id="pl.104.15"></a><var>104.15</var>licensed by the state commissioner of health labor and industry from engaging in or <br/>
<a id="pl.104.16"></a><var>104.16</var>working at the business, except cities and statutory cities which, prior to April 21, 1933, <br/>
<a id="pl.104.17"></a><var>104.17</var>by ordinance required the licensing of plumbers. No city or town may require a license <br/>
<a id="pl.104.18"></a><var>104.18</var>for persons performing building sewer or water service installation who have completed <br/>
<a id="pl.104.19"></a><var>104.19</var>pipe laying training as prescribed by the commissioner of labor and industry. Any city <br/>
<a id="pl.104.20"></a><var>104.20</var>by ordinance may prescribe regulations, reasonable standards, and inspections and grant <br/>
<a id="pl.104.21"></a><var>104.21</var>permits to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of installing water <br/>
<a id="pl.104.22"></a><var>104.22</var>softeners, who is not licensed as a master plumber or journeyman plumber by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.104.23"></a><var>104.23</var>commissioner of health labor and industry, to connect water softening and water filtering <br/>
<a id="pl.104.24"></a><var>104.24</var>equipment to private residence water distribution systems, where provision has been <br/>
<a id="pl.104.25"></a><var>104.25</var>previously made therefor and openings left for that purpose or by use of cold water <br/>
<a id="pl.104.26"></a><var>104.26</var>connections to a domestic water heater; where it is not necessary to rearrange, make any <br/>
<a id="pl.104.27"></a><var>104.27</var>extension or alteration of, or addition to any pipe, fixture or plumbing connected with <br/>
<a id="pl.104.28"></a><var>104.28</var>the water system except to connect the water softener, and provided the connections so <br/>
<a id="pl.104.29"></a><var>104.29</var>made comply with minimum standards prescribed by the state commissioner of health <br/>
<a id="pl.104.30"></a><var>104.30</var>Plumbing Board.<br/>
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<a id="bill.6.8.0"></a><a id="pl.104.31"></a><var>104.31</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.39, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.104.32"></a><var>104.32</var><b>326.39 VIOLATIONS TO BE REPORTED TO </b><b>STATE</b><b> COMMISSIONER </b><br/>
<a id="pl.104.33"></a><var>104.33</var><b>OF HEALTH</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.105.1"></a><var>105.1</var>    Such local authority as may be designated by any such ordinance for the issuance of <br/>
<a id="pl.105.2"></a><var>105.2</var>such plumbing permits and approval of such plans shall report to the state commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.105.3"></a><var>105.3</var>of health persistent or willful violation of the same and any incompetence of a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.105.4"></a><var>105.4</var>plumber observed by the local authority.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.9.0"></a><a id="pl.105.5"></a><var>105.5</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.40, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.105.6"></a><var>105.6</var><b>326.40 LICENSING, BOND AND INSURANCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.105.7"></a><var>105.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License required</b><b> Plumbers must be licensed in certain cities</b><b>; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.105.8"></a><var>105.8</var><b>master and journeyman plumbers</b><b>; plumbing on one's own premises; rules for </b><br/>
<a id="pl.105.9"></a><var>105.9</var><b>examination</b><b>.</b> In any city now or hereafter having 5,000 or more population having a <br/>
<a id="pl.105.10"></a><var>105.10</var>population of 5,000 or more, according to the last federal census, and having a system <br/>
<a id="pl.105.11"></a><var>105.11</var>of waterworks or sewerage, no person, firm, or corporation individual shall engage in or <br/>
<a id="pl.105.12"></a><var>105.12</var>work at the business of a master plumber or journeyman plumber unless licensed to do so <br/>
<a id="pl.105.13"></a><var>105.13</var>by the state commissioner of health. A master plumber may also work as a journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.105.14"></a><var>105.14</var>plumber. Anyone Any individual not so licensed may do plumbing work which complies <br/>
<a id="pl.105.15"></a><var>105.15</var>with the provisions of the minimum standard prescribed by the state commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.105.16"></a><var>105.16</var>health on premises or that part of premises owned and actually occupied by the worker as <br/>
<a id="pl.105.17"></a><var>105.17</var>a residence, unless otherwise forbidden to do so by a local ordinance.<br/>
<a id="pl.105.18"></a><var>105.18</var>    In any such city no person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of <br/>
<a id="pl.105.19"></a><var>105.19</var>planning, superintending, or installing plumbing nor or shall install plumbing in connection <br/>
<a id="pl.105.20"></a><var>105.20</var>with the dealing in and selling of plumbing material and supplies unless at all times a <br/>
<a id="pl.105.21"></a><var>105.21</var>licensed master plumber, who shall be responsible for proper planning, superintending, <br/>
<a id="pl.105.22"></a><var>105.22</var>and installation, is in charge of the plumbing work of the person, firm, or corporation.<br/>
<a id="pl.105.23"></a><var>105.23</var>    The Department of Health Plumbing Board shall prescribe rules, not inconsistent <br/>
<a id="pl.105.24"></a><var>105.24</var>herewith, for the examination and licensing of plumbers.<br/>
<a id="pl.105.25"></a><var>105.25</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Bond; insurance.</b> Any person contracting to do plumbing work must give <br/>
<a id="pl.105.26"></a><var>105.26</var>bond to the state in the amount of $25,000 for all work entered into within the state. The <br/>
<a id="pl.105.27"></a><var>105.27</var>bond shall be for the benefit of persons injured or suffering financial loss by reason of <br/>
<a id="pl.105.28"></a><var>105.28</var>failure to comply with the requirements of the State Plumbing Code. A The bond given to <br/>
<a id="pl.105.29"></a><var>105.29</var>the state shall be filed with the commissioner of health and shall be in lieu of all other <br/>
<a id="pl.105.30"></a><var>105.30</var>bonds to any political subdivision required for plumbing work. The bond shall be written <br/>
<a id="pl.105.31"></a><var>105.31</var>by a corporate surety licensed to do business in the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.105.32"></a><var>105.32</var>    In addition, each applicant for a master plumber license or renewal thereof, may <br/>
<a id="pl.105.33"></a><var>105.33</var>shall provide evidence of public liability insurance, including products liability insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.105.34"></a><var>105.34</var>with limits of at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence and property <br/>
<a id="pl.105.35"></a><var>105.35</var>damage insurance with limits of at least $10,000. The insurance shall be written by an <br/>
<a id="pl.106.1"></a><var>106.1</var>insurer licensed to do business in the state of Minnesota and each licensed master plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.106.2"></a><var>106.2</var>shall maintain on file with the state commissioner of health a certificate evidencing the <br/>
<a id="pl.106.3"></a><var>106.3</var>insurance providing that the insurance shall not be canceled without the insurer first giving <br/>
<a id="pl.106.4"></a><var>106.4</var>15 days written notice to the commissioner. The term of the insurance shall be concurrent <br/>
<a id="pl.106.5"></a><var>106.5</var>with the term of the license. The certificate shall be in lieu of all other certificates required <br/>
<a id="pl.106.6"></a><var>106.6</var>by any political subdivision for licensing purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.106.7"></a><var>106.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Bond and insurance exemption.</b> If a master plumber who is an employee <br/>
<a id="pl.106.8"></a><var>106.8</var>of a master plumber or who is an employee engaged within the limits of property owned, <br/>
<a id="pl.106.9"></a><var>106.9</var>leased and operated, or maintained by the employer, in the maintenance and repair of <br/>
<a id="pl.106.10"></a><var>106.10</var>plumbing equipment, apparatus, or facilities owned or leased by the employer, who is in <br/>
<a id="pl.106.11"></a><var>106.11</var>compliance with the bond and insurance requirements of subdivision 2 employs another <br/>
<a id="pl.106.12"></a><var>106.12</var>master plumber, the employee master plumber shall not be required to meet the bond and <br/>
<a id="pl.106.13"></a><var>106.13</var>insurance requirements of subdivision 2. A master plumber who is an employee working <br/>
<a id="pl.106.14"></a><var>106.14</var>on the maintenance and repair of plumbing equipment, apparatus, or facilities owned or <br/>
<a id="pl.106.15"></a><var>106.15</var>leased by their employer and which is within the limits of property owned or leased, and <br/>
<a id="pl.106.16"></a><var>106.16</var>operated or maintained by their employer, shall not be required to meet the bond and <br/>
<a id="pl.106.17"></a><var>106.17</var>insurance requirements of subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.106.18"></a><var>106.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Alternative compliance.</b> Compliance with the local bond requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.106.19"></a><var>106.19</var>a locale within which work is to be performed shall be deemed to satisfy the bond and <br/>
<a id="pl.106.20"></a><var>106.20</var>insurance requirements of subdivision 2, provided the local ordinance requires at least a <br/>
<a id="pl.106.21"></a><var>106.21</var>$25,000 bond.<br/>
<a id="pl.106.22"></a><var>106.22</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Fee.</b> The state commissioner of health may charge Each person giving <br/>
<a id="pl.106.23"></a><var>106.23</var>bond to the state under subdivision 2 shall pay the department an annual bond filing <br/>
<a id="pl.106.24"></a><var>106.24</var>registration fee commensurate with the cost of administering the bond and insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.106.25"></a><var>106.25</var>requirements of subdivision 2 of $40.<br/>
<a id="pl.106.26"></a><var>106.26</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective December 1, 2007, except that the <br/>
<a id="pl.106.27"></a><var>106.27</var>amendments to subdivision 5 are effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.10.0"></a><a id="pl.106.28"></a><var>106.28</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.106.29"></a><var>106.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License required</b><b>; master and journeyman plumbers</b><b>.</b> In any city <br/>
<a id="pl.106.30"></a><var>106.30</var>now or hereafter having 5,000 or more population, according to the last federal census, <br/>
<a id="pl.106.31"></a><var>106.31</var>and having a system of waterworks or sewerage, (a) No person, firm, or corporation shall <br/>
<a id="pl.106.32"></a><var>106.32</var>engage in or work at the business of a master plumber or, restricted master plumber, <br/>
<a id="pl.106.33"></a><var>106.33</var>journeyman plumber, and restricted journeyman plumber unless licensed to do so by the <br/>
<a id="pl.106.34"></a><var>106.34</var>state commissioner of health labor and industry. A license is not required for persons <br/>
<a id="pl.106.35"></a><var>106.35</var>performing building sewer or water service installation who have completed pipe laying <br/>
<a id="pl.107.1"></a><var>107.1</var>training as prescribed by the commissioner of labor and industry. A master plumber may <br/>
<a id="pl.107.2"></a><var>107.2</var>also work as a journeyman plumber, a restricted journeyman plumber, and a restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.107.3"></a><var>107.3</var>master plumber. A journeyman plumber may also work as a restricted journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.107.4"></a><var>107.4</var>plumber. Anyone not so licensed may do plumbing work which complies with the <br/>
<a id="pl.107.5"></a><var>107.5</var>provisions of the minimum standard standards prescribed by the state commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.107.6"></a><var>107.6</var>health Plumbing Board on premises or that part of premises owned and actually occupied <br/>
<a id="pl.107.7"></a><var>107.7</var>by the worker as a residence, unless otherwise forbidden to do so by a local ordinance.<br/>
<a id="pl.107.8"></a><var>107.8</var>    In any such city (b) No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of <br/>
<a id="pl.107.9"></a><var>107.9</var>installing plumbing nor install plumbing in connection with the dealing in and selling <br/>
<a id="pl.107.10"></a><var>107.10</var>of plumbing material and supplies unless at all times a licensed master plumber, or in <br/>
<a id="pl.107.11"></a><var>107.11</var>cities and towns with a population of fewer than 5,000 according to the federal census a <br/>
<a id="pl.107.12"></a><var>107.12</var>restricted master plumber, who shall be responsible for proper installation, is in charge <br/>
<a id="pl.107.13"></a><var>107.13</var>of the plumbing work of the person, firm, or corporation.<br/>
<a id="pl.107.14"></a><var>107.14</var>    The Department of Health shall prescribe rules, not inconsistent herewith, for the <br/>
<a id="pl.107.15"></a><var>107.15</var>examination and licensing of plumbers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.11.0"></a><a id="pl.107.16"></a><var>107.16</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.401, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.107.17"></a><var>107.17</var><b>326.401 PLUMBER'S APPRENTICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.107.18"></a><var>107.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Registration.</b> A All plumber's apprentice apprentices must be <br/>
<a id="pl.107.19"></a><var>107.19</var>registered. To be a registered plumber's apprentice, an individual must either:<br/>
<a id="pl.107.20"></a><var>107.20</var>    (1) be an individual employed in the trade of plumbing under an apprenticeship <br/>
<a id="pl.107.21"></a><var>107.21</var>agreement approved by the department under Minnesota Rules, part 5200.0300; or<br/>
<a id="pl.107.22"></a><var>107.22</var>    (2) be an unlicensed individual registered with the commissioner of health on a <br/>
<a id="pl.107.23"></a><var>107.23</var>registration application form supplied by the commissioner showing the date of beginning <br/>
<a id="pl.107.24"></a><var>107.24</var>training, age, schooling, previous experience, employer, and other information required <br/>
<a id="pl.107.25"></a><var>107.25</var>by the commissioner. under subdivision 3. A plumber's apprentice is authorized to <br/>
<a id="pl.107.26"></a><var>107.26</var>assist in the installation of plumbing only while under the direct supervision of a master, <br/>
<a id="pl.107.27"></a><var>107.27</var>restricted master, journeyman, or restricted journeyman plumber. The master, restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.107.28"></a><var>107.28</var>master, journeyman, or restricted journeyman plumber is responsible for ensuring that all <br/>
<a id="pl.107.29"></a><var>107.29</var>plumbing work performed by the plumber's apprentice complies with the plumbing code. <br/>
<a id="pl.107.30"></a><var>107.30</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Journeyman exam.</b> A plumber's apprentice who has completed four <br/>
<a id="pl.107.31"></a><var>107.31</var>years of practical plumbing experience is eligible to take the journeyman plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.107.32"></a><var>107.32</var>examination. Up to 24 months of practical plumbing experience prior to registration as an <br/>
<a id="pl.107.33"></a><var>107.33</var>apprentice becoming a plumber's apprentice may be applied to the four-year experience <br/>
<a id="pl.107.34"></a><var>107.34</var>requirement. However, none of this practical plumbing experience may be applied if the <br/>
<a id="pl.107.35"></a><var>107.35</var>person individual did not have any practical plumbing experience in the 12-month period <br/>
<a id="pl.108.1"></a><var>108.1</var>immediately prior to registration becoming a plumber's apprentice. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.108.2"></a><var>108.2</var>may adopt rules to evaluate whether the person's individual's past practical plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.108.3"></a><var>108.3</var>experience is applicable in preparing for the journeyman's examination. If two years after <br/>
<a id="pl.108.4"></a><var>108.4</var>completing the training the person individual has not taken the examination, the four years <br/>
<a id="pl.108.5"></a><var>108.5</var>of experience shall be forfeited.<br/>
<a id="pl.108.6"></a><var>108.6</var>    The commissioner may allow an extension of the two-year period for taking the <br/>
<a id="pl.108.7"></a><var>108.7</var>exam for cases of hardship or other appropriate circumstances.<br/>
<a id="pl.108.8"></a><var>108.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Registration, rules, applications, renewals, and </b><b>fees.</b> The Department <br/>
<a id="pl.108.9"></a><var>108.9</var>of Health may assess fees to pay for the administration of the apprentice registration <br/>
<a id="pl.108.10"></a><var>108.10</var>program. An unlicensed individual may register by completing and submitting to the <br/>
<a id="pl.108.11"></a><var>108.11</var>commissioner a registration form provided by the commissioner. A completed registration <br/>
<a id="pl.108.12"></a><var>108.12</var>form must state the date the individual began training, the individual's age, schooling, <br/>
<a id="pl.108.13"></a><var>108.13</var>previous experience, and employer, and other information required by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.108.14"></a><var>108.14</var>The board may prescribe rules, not inconsistent with this section, for the registration of <br/>
<a id="pl.108.15"></a><var>108.15</var>unlicensed individuals. Each applicant for initial registration as a plumber's apprentice <br/>
<a id="pl.108.16"></a><var>108.16</var>shall pay the department an application fee of $25. Applications for initial registration <br/>
<a id="pl.108.17"></a><var>108.17</var>may be submitted at any time. Registration must be renewed annually and shall be for the <br/>
<a id="pl.108.18"></a><var>108.18</var>period from July 1 of each year to June 30 of the following year. Applications for renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.108.19"></a><var>108.19</var>registration must be received by the commissioner by June 30 of each registration period <br/>
<a id="pl.108.20"></a><var>108.20</var>on forms provided by the commissioner, and must be accompanied by a fee of $25. An <br/>
<a id="pl.108.21"></a><var>108.21</var>application for renewal registration received on or after July 1 in any year but no more <br/>
<a id="pl.108.22"></a><var>108.22</var>than three months after expiration of the previously issued registration must pay the past <br/>
<a id="pl.108.23"></a><var>108.23</var>due renewal fee plus a late fee of $25. No applications for renewal registration will be <br/>
<a id="pl.108.24"></a><var>108.24</var>accepted more than three months after expiration of the previously issued registration.<br/>
<a id="pl.108.25"></a><var>108.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.12.0"></a><a id="pl.108.26"></a><var>108.26</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.401, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.108.27"></a><var>108.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Journeyman exam.</b> A plumber's apprentice who has completed four years <br/>
<a id="pl.108.28"></a><var>108.28</var>of practical plumbing experience is eligible to take the journeyman plumbing examination. <br/>
<a id="pl.108.29"></a><var>108.29</var>Up to 24 months of practical plumbing experience prior to registration as an apprentice <br/>
<a id="pl.108.30"></a><var>108.30</var>may be applied to the four-year experience requirement. However, none of this practical <br/>
<a id="pl.108.31"></a><var>108.31</var>plumbing experience may be applied if the person did not have any practical plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.108.32"></a><var>108.32</var>experience in the 12-month period immediately prior to registration. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.108.33"></a><var>108.33</var>Plumbing Board may adopt rules to evaluate whether the person's past practical plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.108.34"></a><var>108.34</var>experience is applicable in preparing for the journeyman's examination. If two years <br/>
<a id="pl.109.1"></a><var>109.1</var>after completing the training the person has not taken the examination, the four years <br/>
<a id="pl.109.2"></a><var>109.2</var>of experience shall be forfeited.<br/>
<a id="pl.109.3"></a><var>109.3</var>    The commissioner may allow an extension of the two-year period for taking the <br/>
<a id="pl.109.4"></a><var>109.4</var>exam for cases of hardship or other appropriate circumstances.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.13.0"></a><a id="pl.109.5"></a><var>109.5</var>    Sec. 13. <b>[326.402] RESTRICTED PLUMBER LICENSE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.109.6"></a><var>109.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Licensure.</b> The commissioner of labor and industry shall grant a <br/>
<a id="pl.109.7"></a><var>109.7</var>restricted journeyman or restricted master plumber license to an individual if:<br/>
<a id="pl.109.8"></a><var>109.8</var>    (1) the individual completes an application with information required by the <br/>
<a id="pl.109.9"></a><var>109.9</var>commissioner of labor and industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.109.10"></a><var>109.10</var>    (2) the completed application is accompanied by a fee of $30;<br/>
<a id="pl.109.11"></a><var>109.11</var>    (3) the commissioner of labor and industry receives the completed application and <br/>
<a id="pl.109.12"></a><var>109.12</var>fee before January 1, 2008;<br/>
<a id="pl.109.13"></a><var>109.13</var>    (4) the completed application demonstrates that the applicant has had at least two <br/>
<a id="pl.109.14"></a><var>109.14</var>years for a restricted journeyman plumber license or four years for a restricted master <br/>
<a id="pl.109.15"></a><var>109.15</var>plumber license of practical plumbing experience in the plumbing trade prior to the <br/>
<a id="pl.109.16"></a><var>109.16</var>application; and<br/>
<a id="pl.109.17"></a><var>109.17</var>    (5) during the entire time for which the applicant is claiming experience in <br/>
<a id="pl.109.18"></a><var>109.18</var>contracting for plumbing work under clause (4), the applicant was in compliance with all <br/>
<a id="pl.109.19"></a><var>109.19</var>applicable bond requirements of section 326.40.<br/>
<a id="pl.109.20"></a><var>109.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Use of license.</b> A restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.109.21"></a><var>109.21</var>plumber may engage in the plumbing trade in all areas of the state except in cities and <br/>
<a id="pl.109.22"></a><var>109.22</var>towns with a population of more than 5,000 according to the federal census.<br/>
<a id="pl.109.23"></a><var>109.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Application period.</b> Applications for restricted master plumber and <br/>
<a id="pl.109.24"></a><var>109.24</var>restricted journeyman plumber licenses must be submitted to the commissioner prior <br/>
<a id="pl.109.25"></a><var>109.25</var>to January 1, 2008.<br/>
<a id="pl.109.26"></a><var>109.26</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Renewal; use period for license.</b> A restricted master plumber and <br/>
<a id="pl.109.27"></a><var>109.27</var>restricted journeyman plumber license must be renewed annually for as long as that <br/>
<a id="pl.109.28"></a><var>109.28</var>licensee engages in the plumbing trade. Failure to renew a restricted master plumber and <br/>
<a id="pl.109.29"></a><var>109.29</var>restricted journeyman plumber license within 12 months after the expiration date will <br/>
<a id="pl.109.30"></a><var>109.30</var>result in permanent forfeiture of the restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.109.31"></a><var>109.31</var>plumber license.<br/>
<a id="pl.109.32"></a><var>109.32</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Prohibition of transference.</b> A restricted master plumber and restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.109.33"></a><var>109.33</var>journeyman plumber license may not be transferred or sold to any other person.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.1"></a><var>110.1</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Bond; insurance.</b> A restricted master or a restricted journeyman plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.110.2"></a><var>110.2</var>licensee is subject to the bond and insurance requirements of section 326.40, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.110.3"></a><var>110.3</var>2, unless the exemption provided by section 326.40, subdivision 3, applies.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.4"></a><var>110.4</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Fee.</b> The annual fee for the restricted master plumber and restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.110.5"></a><var>110.5</var>journeyman plumber licenses is the same fee as for a master or journeyman plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.110.6"></a><var>110.6</var>license, respectively.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.7"></a><var>110.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.14.0"></a><a id="pl.110.8"></a><var>110.8</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.405, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.110.9"></a><var>110.9</var><b>326.405 RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER STATES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.110.10"></a><var>110.10</var>    The commissioner of health may license without examination, upon payment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.110.11"></a><var>110.11</var>required fee, nonresident applicants who are licensed under the laws of a state having <br/>
<a id="pl.110.12"></a><var>110.12</var>standards for licensing plumbers which the commissioner determines are substantially <br/>
<a id="pl.110.13"></a><var>110.13</var>equivalent to the standards of this state if the other state grants similar privileges to <br/>
<a id="pl.110.14"></a><var>110.14</var>Minnesota residents duly licensed in this state. The commissioner may enter into <br/>
<a id="pl.110.15"></a><var>110.15</var>reciprocity agreements for personal licenses with another state if approved by the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.110.16"></a><var>110.16</var>Once approved by the board, the commissioner may issue a plumber's license without <br/>
<a id="pl.110.17"></a><var>110.17</var>requiring the applicant to pass an examination provided the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.110.18"></a><var>110.18</var>    (a) submits an application under section 326.42;<br/>
<a id="pl.110.19"></a><var>110.19</var>    (b) pays the fee required under section 326.42; and<br/>
<a id="pl.110.20"></a><var>110.20</var>    (c) holds a valid comparable license in the state participating in the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.21"></a><var>110.21</var>    Agreements are subject to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.110.22"></a><var>110.22</var>    (1) The parties to the agreement must administer a statewide licensing program that <br/>
<a id="pl.110.23"></a><var>110.23</var>includes examination and qualifying experience or training comparable to Minnesota's.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.24"></a><var>110.24</var>    (2) The experience and training requirements under which an individual applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.110.25"></a><var>110.25</var>qualified for examination in the qualifying state must be deemed equal to or greater than <br/>
<a id="pl.110.26"></a><var>110.26</var>required for an applicant making application in Minnesota at the time the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.110.27"></a><var>110.27</var>acquired the license in the qualifying state.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.28"></a><var>110.28</var>    (3) The applicant must have acquired the license in the qualifying state through an <br/>
<a id="pl.110.29"></a><var>110.29</var>examination deemed equivalent to the same class of license examination in Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.110.30"></a><var>110.30</var>A lesser class of license may be granted where the applicant has acquired a greater <br/>
<a id="pl.110.31"></a><var>110.31</var>class of license in the qualifying state and the applicant otherwise meets the conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.110.32"></a><var>110.32</var>of this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.111.1"></a><var>111.1</var>    (4) At the time of application, the applicant must hold a valid license in the <br/>
<a id="pl.111.2"></a><var>111.2</var>qualifying state and have held the license continuously for at least one year before making <br/>
<a id="pl.111.3"></a><var>111.3</var>application in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.111.4"></a><var>111.4</var>    (5) An applicant is not eligible for a license under this subdivision if the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.111.5"></a><var>111.5</var>has failed the same or greater class of license examination in Minnesota, or if the <br/>
<a id="pl.111.6"></a><var>111.6</var>applicant's license of the same or greater class has been revoked or suspended.<br/>
<a id="pl.111.7"></a><var>111.7</var>    (6) An applicant who has failed to renew a plumber's license for two years or more <br/>
<a id="pl.111.8"></a><var>111.8</var>after its expiration is not eligible for a license under this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.15.0"></a><a id="pl.111.9"></a><var>111.9</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.42, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.111.10"></a><var>111.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> Applications for plumber's license shall be made to the <br/>
<a id="pl.111.11"></a><var>111.11</var>state commissioner of health labor and industry, with fee. Unless the applicant is entitled <br/>
<a id="pl.111.12"></a><var>111.12</var>to a renewal, the applicant shall be licensed by the state commissioner of health labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.111.13"></a><var>111.13</var>industry only after passing a satisfactory examination developed and administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.111.14"></a><var>111.14</var>examiners commissioner of labor and industry, based upon rules adopted by the Plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.111.15"></a><var>111.15</var>Board showing fitness. Examination fees for both journeyman and master plumbers <br/>
<a id="pl.111.16"></a><var>111.16</var>shall be in an amount prescribed by the state commissioner of health labor and industry <br/>
<a id="pl.111.17"></a><var>111.17</var>pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>. Upon being notified that of having successfully passed <br/>
<a id="pl.111.18"></a><var>111.18</var>the examination for original license the applicant shall submit an application, with the <br/>
<a id="pl.111.19"></a><var>111.19</var>license fee herein provided. License fees shall be in an amount prescribed by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.111.20"></a><var>111.20</var>commissioner of health labor and industry pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>. Licenses shall <br/>
<a id="pl.111.21"></a><var>111.21</var>expire and be renewed as prescribed by the commissioner pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.16.0"></a><a id="pl.111.22"></a><var>111.22</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.42, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.111.23"></a><var>111.23</var><b>326.42 APPLICATIONS, FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.111.24"></a><var>111.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> Applications for plumber's license shall be made to <br/>
<a id="pl.111.25"></a><var>111.25</var>the state commissioner of health, with fee. Unless the applicant is entitled to a renewal, <br/>
<a id="pl.111.26"></a><var>111.26</var>the applicant shall be licensed by the state commissioner of health only after passing <br/>
<a id="pl.111.27"></a><var>111.27</var>a satisfactory examination by the examiners showing fitness. Examination fees for <br/>
<a id="pl.111.28"></a><var>111.28</var>both journeyman and master plumbers shall be in an amount prescribed by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.111.29"></a><var>111.29</var>commissioner of health pursuant to section  
<statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref> $50 for each examination. Upon <br/>
<a id="pl.111.30"></a><var>111.30</var>being notified that of having successfully passed the examination for original license <br/>
<a id="pl.111.31"></a><var>111.31</var>the applicant shall submit an application, with the license fee herein provided. License <br/>
<a id="pl.111.32"></a><var>111.32</var>fees shall be in an amount prescribed by the state commissioner of health pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.111.33"></a><var>111.33</var>section  
<statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>. Licenses shall expire and be renewed as prescribed by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.111.34"></a><var>111.34</var>pursuant to section  
<statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>. The license fee for each initial and renewal master plumber's <br/>
<a id="pl.112.1"></a><var>112.1</var>license shall be $120. The license fee for each initial and renewal journeyman plumber's <br/>
<a id="pl.112.2"></a><var>112.2</var>license shall be $55. The commissioner may by rule prescribe for the expiration and <br/>
<a id="pl.112.3"></a><var>112.3</var>renewal of licenses. Any licensee who does not renew a license within two years after the <br/>
<a id="pl.112.4"></a><var>112.4</var>license expires is no longer eligible for renewal. Such an individual must retake and pass <br/>
<a id="pl.112.5"></a><var>112.5</var>the examination before a new license will be issued. A journeyman or master plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.112.6"></a><var>112.6</var>who submits a license renewal application after the time specified in rule but within two <br/>
<a id="pl.112.7"></a><var>112.7</var>years after the license expired must pay all past due renewal fees plus a late fee of $25. <br/>
<a id="pl.112.8"></a><var>112.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fees</b><b> for plan reviews and audits</b><b>.</b> Plumbing system plans and <br/>
<a id="pl.112.9"></a><var>112.9</var>specifications that are submitted to the commissioner for review shall be accompanied by <br/>
<a id="pl.112.10"></a><var>112.10</var>the appropriate plan examination fees. If the commissioner determines, upon review of <br/>
<a id="pl.112.11"></a><var>112.11</var>the plans, that inadequate fees were paid, the necessary additional fees shall be paid prior <br/>
<a id="pl.112.12"></a><var>112.12</var>to plan approval. The commissioner shall charge the following fees for plan reviews and <br/>
<a id="pl.112.13"></a><var>112.13</var>audits of plumbing installations for public, commercial, and industrial buildings:<br/>
<a id="pl.112.14"></a><var>112.14</var>    (1) systems with both water distribution and drain, waste, and vent systems and <br/>
<a id="pl.112.15"></a><var>112.15</var>having:<br/>
<a id="pl.112.16"></a><var>112.16</var>    (i) 25 or fewer drainage fixture units, $150;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.17"></a><var>112.17</var>    (ii) 26 to 50 drainage fixture units, $250;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.18"></a><var>112.18</var>    (iii) 51 to 150 drainage fixture units, $350;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.19"></a><var>112.19</var>    (iv) 151 to 249 drainage fixture units, $500;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.20"></a><var>112.20</var>    (v) 250 or more drainage fixture units, $3 per drainage fixture unit to a maximum <br/>
<a id="pl.112.21"></a><var>112.21</var>of $4,000; and<br/>
<a id="pl.112.22"></a><var>112.22</var>    (vi) interceptors, separators, or catch basins, $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch <br/>
<a id="pl.112.23"></a><var>112.23</var>basin design;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.24"></a><var>112.24</var>    (2) building sewer service only, $150;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.25"></a><var>112.25</var>    (3) building water service only, $150;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.26"></a><var>112.26</var>    (4) building water distribution system only, no drainage system, $5 per supply <br/>
<a id="pl.112.27"></a><var>112.27</var>fixture unit or $150, whichever is greater;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.28"></a><var>112.28</var>    (5) storm drainage system, a minimum fee of $150 or:<br/>
<a id="pl.112.29"></a><var>112.29</var>    (i) $50 per drain opening, up to a maximum of $500; and<br/>
<a id="pl.112.30"></a><var>112.30</var>    (ii) $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch basin design;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.31"></a><var>112.31</var>    (6) manufactured home park or campground, one to 25 sites, $300;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.32"></a><var>112.32</var>    (7) manufactured home park or campground, 26 to 50 sites, $350;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.33"></a><var>112.33</var>    (8) manufactured home park or campground, 51 to 125 sites, $400;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.34"></a><var>112.34</var>    (9) manufactured home park or campground, more than 125 sites, $500;<br/>
<a id="pl.112.35"></a><var>112.35</var>    (10) accelerated review, double the regular fee, one-half to be refunded if no <br/>
<a id="pl.112.36"></a><var>112.36</var>response from the commissioner within 15 business days; and<br/>
<a id="pl.113.1"></a><var>113.1</var>    (11) revision to previously reviewed or incomplete plans:<br/>
<a id="pl.113.2"></a><var>113.2</var>    (i) review of plans for which the commissioner has issued two or more requests for <br/>
<a id="pl.113.3"></a><var>113.3</var>additional information, per review, $100 or ten percent of the original fee, whichever <br/>
<a id="pl.113.4"></a><var>113.4</var>is greater;<br/>
<a id="pl.113.5"></a><var>113.5</var>    (ii) proposer-requested revision with no increase in project scope, $50 or ten percent <br/>
<a id="pl.113.6"></a><var>113.6</var>of original fee, whichever is greater; and<br/>
<a id="pl.113.7"></a><var>113.7</var>    (iii) proposer-requested revision with an increase in project scope, $50 plus the <br/>
<a id="pl.113.8"></a><var>113.8</var>difference between the original project fee and the revised project fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.113.9"></a><var>113.9</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Inspection fees.</b> The commissioner shall charge the following fees for <br/>
<a id="pl.113.10"></a><var>113.10</var>inspections under sections 326.361 to 326.44:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.11"></a><var>113.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Residential inspection fee (each visit)<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.12"></a><var>113.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.113.13"></a><var>113.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Public, commercial, and industrial <br/>
inspections<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Inspection fee<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.14"></a><var>113.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">25 or fewer drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$300<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.15"></a><var>113.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">26 to 50 drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$900<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.16"></a><var>113.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">51 to 150 drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$1,200<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.17"></a><var>113.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">151 to 249 drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$1,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.18"></a><var>113.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">250 or more drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$1,800<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.113.19"></a><var>113.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Callback fee (each visit)<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$100<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.113.20"></a><var>113.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.17.0"></a><a id="pl.113.21"></a><var>113.21</var>    Sec. 17. <b>[326B.41] PURPOSE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.113.22"></a><var>113.22</var>    The purpose of sections 326B.41 to 326B.49 is to promote the public health and <br/>
<a id="pl.113.23"></a><var>113.23</var>safety through properly designed, acceptably installed, and adequately maintained <br/>
<a id="pl.113.24"></a><var>113.24</var>plumbing systems.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.18.0"></a><a id="pl.113.25"></a><var>113.25</var>    Sec. 18. <b>[326B.42] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.113.26"></a><var>113.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Words, terms, and phrases.</b> For purposes of sections 326B.41 to <br/>
<a id="pl.113.27"></a><var>113.27</var>326B.49, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given to them.<br/>
<a id="pl.113.28"></a><var>113.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Direct supervision.</b> The term "direct supervision," with respect to direct <br/>
<a id="pl.113.29"></a><var>113.29</var>supervision of a plumber's apprentice by a master, restricted master, journeyman, or <br/>
<a id="pl.113.30"></a><var>113.30</var>restricted journeyman plumber, means that:<br/>
<a id="pl.113.31"></a><var>113.31</var>    (1) at all times while the plumber's apprentice is performing plumbing work, the <br/>
<a id="pl.113.32"></a><var>113.32</var>supervising plumber is present at the location where the plumber's apprentice is working;<br/>
<a id="pl.113.33"></a><var>113.33</var>    (2) the supervising plumber is physically present and immediately available to the <br/>
<a id="pl.113.34"></a><var>113.34</var>plumber's apprentice at all times for assistance and direction;<br/>
<a id="pl.114.1"></a><var>114.1</var>    (3) any form of electronic supervision does not meet the requirement of physically <br/>
<a id="pl.114.2"></a><var>114.2</var>present;<br/>
<a id="pl.114.3"></a><var>114.3</var>    (4) the supervising plumber actually reviews the plumbing work performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.114.4"></a><var>114.4</var>plumber's apprentice before the plumbing is operated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.114.5"></a><var>114.5</var>    (5) the supervising plumber is able to and does determine that all plumbing work <br/>
<a id="pl.114.6"></a><var>114.6</var>performed by the plumber's apprentice is performed in compliance with the plumbing code.<br/>
<a id="pl.114.7"></a><var>114.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Municipality.</b> The term "municipality" shall have the meaning given to it <br/>
<a id="pl.114.8"></a><var>114.8</var>in section 16B.60, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.114.9"></a><var>114.9</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Plumbing code.</b> "Plumbing code" means Minnesota Rules, chapter 4715.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.19.0"></a><a id="pl.114.10"></a><var>114.10</var>    Sec. 19. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.114.11"></a><var>114.11</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber each section of Minnesota Statutes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.114.12"></a><var>114.12</var>column A with the number listed in column B. The revisor shall also make necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.114.13"></a><var>114.13</var>cross-referenced changes consistent with the renumbering.<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.14"></a><var>114.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column A<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column B<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.15"></a><var>114.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 7<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.42, subd. 3<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.16"></a><var>114.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 8<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.42, subd. 4<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.17"></a><var>114.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.01, subd. 9<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.42, subd. 7<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.18"></a><var>114.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.37<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.43<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.19"></a><var>114.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.38<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.44<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.20"></a><var>114.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.39<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.45<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.21"></a><var>114.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.40<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.46<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.22"></a><var>114.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.401<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.47<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.23"></a><var>114.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.405<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.48<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.114.24"></a><var>114.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.42<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.49<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.6.20.0"></a><a id="pl.114.25"></a><var>114.25</var>    Sec. 20. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.114.26"></a><var>114.26</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.01, subdivision 9, is repealed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.7.1.0"></a><a id="pl.114.29"></a><var>114.29</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.57, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.114.30"></a><var>114.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Rulemaking by commissioner</b><b> of health</b><b>.</b> The state commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.114.31"></a><var>114.31</var>of health shall, by rule, prescribe minimum standards which shall be uniform, and <br/>
<a id="pl.114.32"></a><var>114.32</var>which standards shall thereafter be effective for all new water conditioning servicing <br/>
<a id="pl.114.33"></a><var>114.33</var>and water conditioning installations, including additions, extensions, alterations, and <br/>
<a id="pl.114.34"></a><var>114.34</var>replacements connected with any water or sewage disposal system owned or operated by <br/>
<a id="pl.115.1"></a><var>115.1</var>or for any municipality, institution, factory, office building, hotel, apartment building or <br/>
<a id="pl.115.2"></a><var>115.2</var>any other place of business, regardless of location or the population of the city, county <br/>
<a id="pl.115.3"></a><var>115.3</var>or town in which located. Such rules, upon approval of the attorney general and their <br/>
<a id="pl.115.4"></a><var>115.4</var>legal publication, shall have the force of law, and the violation of any part thereof shall <br/>
<a id="pl.115.5"></a><var>115.5</var>constitute a misdemeanor and may be enjoined by the attorney general.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.2.0"></a><a id="pl.115.6"></a><var>115.6</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.58, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.115.7"></a><var>115.7</var><b>326.58 LOCAL REGULATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.115.8"></a><var>115.8</var>    Any city or town with a population of 5,000 or more persons according to the last <br/>
<a id="pl.115.9"></a><var>115.9</var>federal census may, by ordinance, adopt local regulations providing for water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.115.10"></a><var>115.10</var>permits, bonds, approval of plans, and inspections of water conditioning installations and <br/>
<a id="pl.115.11"></a><var>115.11</var>servicing, which regulations shall not be in conflict with the water conditioning standards <br/>
<a id="pl.115.12"></a><var>115.12</var>on the same subject prescribed by the state commissioner of health. No such city or <br/>
<a id="pl.115.13"></a><var>115.13</var>town shall prohibit water conditioning contractors or installers licensed by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.115.14"></a><var>115.14</var>commissioner of health from engaging in or working at the business.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.3.0"></a><a id="pl.115.15"></a><var>115.15</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.59, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.115.16"></a><var>115.16</var><b>326.59 VIOLATIONS TO BE REPORTED TO </b><b>STATE</b><b> COMMISSIONER </b><br/>
<a id="pl.115.17"></a><var>115.17</var><b>OF HEALTH</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.115.18"></a><var>115.18</var>    Such local authority as may be designated by any such ordinance for the issuance <br/>
<a id="pl.115.19"></a><var>115.19</var>of such water conditioning installation and servicing permits and approval of such plans <br/>
<a id="pl.115.20"></a><var>115.20</var>shall report to the state commissioner of health persistent or willful violations of the <br/>
<a id="pl.115.21"></a><var>115.21</var>same and any incompetence of a licensed water conditioning contractor or licensed water <br/>
<a id="pl.115.22"></a><var>115.22</var>conditioning installer observed by the local authority.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.4.0"></a><a id="pl.115.23"></a><var>115.23</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.60, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.115.24"></a><var>115.24</var><b>326.60 LICENSING IN CERTAIN CITIES; QUALIFICATIONS; RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.115.25"></a><var>115.25</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Licensing in certain cities.</b> In any city or town now or hereafter <br/>
<a id="pl.115.26"></a><var>115.26</var>having a population of 5,000 or more according to the last federal census, no person, firm, <br/>
<a id="pl.115.27"></a><var>115.27</var>or corporation shall engage in or work at the business of water conditioning installation or <br/>
<a id="pl.115.28"></a><var>115.28</var>servicing after January 1, 1970, unless (a) (1) at all times a person an individual licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.115.29"></a><var>115.29</var>as a water conditioning contractor by the state commissioner of health shall be responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.115.30"></a><var>115.30</var>for the proper water conditioning installation and servicing work of such person, firm, or <br/>
<a id="pl.115.31"></a><var>115.31</var>corporation, and (b) (2) all installations, other than exchanges of portable equipment, are <br/>
<a id="pl.115.32"></a><var>115.32</var>actually made performed by a licensed water conditioning contractor or licensed water <br/>
<a id="pl.116.1"></a><var>116.1</var>conditioning installer. Anyone Any individual not so licensed may do perform water <br/>
<a id="pl.116.2"></a><var>116.2</var>conditioning work which that complies with the provisions of the minimum standard <br/>
<a id="pl.116.3"></a><var>116.3</var>prescribed by the state commissioner of health on premises or that part of premises owned <br/>
<a id="pl.116.4"></a><var>116.4</var>and actually occupied by the worker as a residence, unless otherwise forbidden to do so <br/>
<a id="pl.116.5"></a><var>116.5</var>prohibited by a local ordinance.<br/>
<a id="pl.116.6"></a><var>116.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications for licensing.</b> A water conditioning contractor license <br/>
<a id="pl.116.7"></a><var>116.7</var>shall be issued only to a person an individual who has demonstrated skill in planning, <br/>
<a id="pl.116.8"></a><var>116.8</var>superintending, and servicing water conditioning installations. A water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.116.9"></a><var>116.9</var>installer license shall only be issued to a person an individual other than a water <br/>
<a id="pl.116.10"></a><var>116.10</var>conditioning contractor who has demonstrated practical knowledge of water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.116.11"></a><var>116.11</var>installation.<br/>
<a id="pl.116.12"></a><var>116.12</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Rules.</b> The state commissioner of health shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.116.13"></a><var>116.13</var>    (a) (1) prescribe rules, not inconsistent herewith, for the licensing of water <br/>
<a id="pl.116.14"></a><var>116.14</var>conditioning contractors and installers;<br/>
<a id="pl.116.15"></a><var>116.15</var>    (b) (2) license water conditioning contractors and installers;<br/>
<a id="pl.116.16"></a><var>116.16</var>    (c) (3) prescribe rules not inconsistent herewith for the examining of water <br/>
<a id="pl.116.17"></a><var>116.17</var>conditioning contractors and installers prior to first granting a license as a water <br/>
<a id="pl.116.18"></a><var>116.18</var>conditioning contractor or water conditioning installer; and<br/>
<a id="pl.116.19"></a><var>116.19</var>    (d) (4) collect an examination fee from each examinee for a license as a water <br/>
<a id="pl.116.20"></a><var>116.20</var>conditioning contractor and a an examination fee from each examinee for a license <br/>
<a id="pl.116.21"></a><var>116.21</var>as a water conditioning installer in an amount prescribed by the state commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.116.22"></a><var>116.22</var>health pursuant to set forth in section  
<statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref> 326.62. A water conditioning installer <br/>
<a id="pl.116.23"></a><var>116.23</var>must successfully pass the examination for water conditioning contractors before being <br/>
<a id="pl.116.24"></a><var>116.24</var>licensed as a water conditioning contractor. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.5.0"></a><a id="pl.116.25"></a><var>116.25</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.601, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.116.26"></a><var>116.26</var><b>326.601 ALTERNATIVE STATE BONDING AND INSURANCE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.116.27"></a><var>116.27</var><b>REGULATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.116.28"></a><var>116.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Bonds.</b> (a) An applicant for a water conditioning contractor or <br/>
<a id="pl.116.29"></a><var>116.29</var>installer license or renewal thereof who is required by any political subdivision to give a <br/>
<a id="pl.116.30"></a><var>116.30</var>bond to obtain or maintain the license, may comply with any political subdivision bonding <br/>
<a id="pl.116.31"></a><var>116.31</var>requirement by giving a bond to the state as described in paragraph (b). No applicant for a <br/>
<a id="pl.116.32"></a><var>116.32</var>water conditioning contractor or installer license who maintains the bond under paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.116.33"></a><var>116.33</var>(b) shall be otherwise required to meet the bond requirements of any political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.116.34"></a><var>116.34</var>    (b) Each bond given to the state under this subdivision shall be in the total penal sum <br/>
<a id="pl.116.35"></a><var>116.35</var>of $3,000 conditioned upon the faithful and lawful performance of all water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.117.1"></a><var>117.1</var>contracting or installing work done within the state. The bond shall be for the benefit of <br/>
<a id="pl.117.2"></a><var>117.2</var>persons suffering injuries or damages due to the work. The bond shall be filed with the <br/>
<a id="pl.117.3"></a><var>117.3</var>commissioner of health and shall be written by a corporate surety licensed to do business <br/>
<a id="pl.117.4"></a><var>117.4</var>in this state. No applicant for a water conditioning contractor or installer license who <br/>
<a id="pl.117.5"></a><var>117.5</var>maintains the bond under this subdivision shall be otherwise required to meet the bond <br/>
<a id="pl.117.6"></a><var>117.6</var>requirements of any political subdivision. The bond must remain in effect at all times <br/>
<a id="pl.117.7"></a><var>117.7</var>while the application is pending and while the license is in effect.<br/>
<a id="pl.117.8"></a><var>117.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Insurance.</b> (a) Each applicant for a water conditioning contractor or <br/>
<a id="pl.117.9"></a><var>117.9</var>installer license or renewal thereof may, in lieu of all other insurance requirements of any <br/>
<a id="pl.117.10"></a><var>117.10</var>political subdivision for said licensing purposes, maintain the insurance specified by <br/>
<a id="pl.117.11"></a><var>117.11</var>this subdivision. who is required by any political subdivision to maintain insurance to <br/>
<a id="pl.117.12"></a><var>117.12</var>obtain or maintain the license may comply with any political subdivision's insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.117.13"></a><var>117.13</var>requirement by maintaining the insurance described in paragraph (b). No applicant for a <br/>
<a id="pl.117.14"></a><var>117.14</var>water conditioning contractor or installer license who maintains the insurance described <br/>
<a id="pl.117.15"></a><var>117.15</var>in paragraph (b) shall be otherwise required to meet the insurance requirements of any <br/>
<a id="pl.117.16"></a><var>117.16</var>political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.117.17"></a><var>117.17</var>    (b) The insurance shall provide coverage, including products liability coverage, <br/>
<a id="pl.117.18"></a><var>117.18</var>for all damages in connection with licensed work for which the licensee is liable, with <br/>
<a id="pl.117.19"></a><var>117.19</var>personal damage limits of at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence and <br/>
<a id="pl.117.20"></a><var>117.20</var>property damage insurance with limits of at least $10,000. The insurance shall be written <br/>
<a id="pl.117.21"></a><var>117.21</var>by an insurer licensed to do business in this state and each licensed water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.117.22"></a><var>117.22</var>contractor or installer shall maintain on file with the commissioner of health a certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.117.23"></a><var>117.23</var>evidencing the insurance shall be filed with the commissioner. The insurance must remain <br/>
<a id="pl.117.24"></a><var>117.24</var>in effect at all times while the application is pending and while the license is in effect. The <br/>
<a id="pl.117.25"></a><var>117.25</var>insurance shall not be canceled without the insurer first giving 15 days' written notice to <br/>
<a id="pl.117.26"></a><var>117.26</var>the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.117.27"></a><var>117.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Bond and insurance exemption.</b> A water conditioning contractor or <br/>
<a id="pl.117.28"></a><var>117.28</var>installer who is an employee of a water conditioning contractor or installer, including <br/>
<a id="pl.117.29"></a><var>117.29</var>an employee engaged in the maintenance and repair of water conditioning equipment, <br/>
<a id="pl.117.30"></a><var>117.30</var>apparatus, or facilities owned, leased and operated, or maintained by the employer, is <br/>
<a id="pl.117.31"></a><var>117.31</var>not required to meet the bond and insurance requirements of subdivisions 1 and 2 or of <br/>
<a id="pl.117.32"></a><var>117.32</var>any political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.117.33"></a><var>117.33</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Fee.</b> The commissioner of health may establish by rule an additional <br/>
<a id="pl.117.34"></a><var>117.34</var>fee commensurate with the cost of administering the bond and insurance requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.117.35"></a><var>117.35</var>of subdivisions 1 and 2, which may be charged shall collect a $40 bond registration fee <br/>
<a id="pl.118.1"></a><var>118.1</var>from each applicant for issuance or renewal of a water conditioning contractor or installer <br/>
<a id="pl.118.2"></a><var>118.2</var>license who elects to proceed under subdivisions 1 and 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.118.3"></a><var>118.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective December 1, 2007, except that the <br/>
<a id="pl.118.4"></a><var>118.4</var>amendments to subdivision 4 are effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.6.0"></a><a id="pl.118.5"></a><var>118.5</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.61, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.118.6"></a><var>118.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Water conditioning installation.</b> "Water conditioning installation" <br/>
<a id="pl.118.7"></a><var>118.7</var>as used in sections  
<statute_ref>326.57</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.65</statute_ref> means the installation of appliances, appurtenances, <br/>
<a id="pl.118.8"></a><var>118.8</var>and fixtures designed to treat water so as to alter, modify, add or remove mineral, chemical <br/>
<a id="pl.118.9"></a><var>118.9</var>or bacterial content, said installation to be made in a water distribution system serving a <br/>
<a id="pl.118.10"></a><var>118.10</var>single family residential unit, which has been initially established by a licensed plumber, <br/>
<a id="pl.118.11"></a><var>118.11</var>and does not involve a direct connection without an air gap to a soil or waste pipe. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.7.0"></a><a id="pl.118.12"></a><var>118.12</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.61, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.118.13"></a><var>118.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Water conditioning servicing.</b> "Water conditioning servicing" as used in <br/>
<a id="pl.118.14"></a><var>118.14</var>sections  
<statute_ref>326.57</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.65</statute_ref> means the servicing (including servicing prior to installation) of <br/>
<a id="pl.118.15"></a><var>118.15</var>a water conditioning installation. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.8.0"></a><a id="pl.118.16"></a><var>118.16</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.61, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.118.17"></a><var>118.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Rules.</b> In order to provide effective protection of the public health, the <br/>
<a id="pl.118.18"></a><var>118.18</var>state commissioner of health may by rule prescribe limitations on the nature of alteration <br/>
<a id="pl.118.19"></a><var>118.19</var>to, extension of, or connection with, the said water distribution system initially established <br/>
<a id="pl.118.20"></a><var>118.20</var>by a licensed plumber which may be performed by a person licensed hereunder, and may <br/>
<a id="pl.118.21"></a><var>118.21</var>by rule in appropriate instances require filing of plans, blueprints and specifications prior <br/>
<a id="pl.118.22"></a><var>118.22</var>to commencement of installation. Such rules, upon approval of the attorney general and <br/>
<a id="pl.118.23"></a><var>118.23</var>their legal publication, shall have the force of law, and the violation of any part thereof <br/>
<a id="pl.118.24"></a><var>118.24</var>shall constitute a misdemeanor. The installation of water heaters shall not constitute water <br/>
<a id="pl.118.25"></a><var>118.25</var>conditioning installation and consequently such work shall be accomplished in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.118.26"></a><var>118.26</var>with the provisions of sections  
<statute_ref>326.37</statute_ref> 326.361 to  
<statute_ref>326.45</statute_ref> 326.44. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.9.0"></a><a id="pl.118.27"></a><var>118.27</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.61, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.118.28"></a><var>118.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Single family residential unit.</b> "Single family residential unit" as used in <br/>
<a id="pl.118.29"></a><var>118.29</var>sections  
<statute_ref>326.57</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.65</statute_ref> means a building or portion thereof which is arranged, designed, <br/>
<a id="pl.118.30"></a><var>118.30</var>used or intended to be used for residential occupancy by one family, but not including a <br/>
<a id="pl.118.31"></a><var>118.31</var>motel, hotel or rooming house. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.10.0"></a><a id="pl.119.1"></a><var>119.1</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.62, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.119.2"></a><var>119.2</var><b>326.62 </b><b>APPLICATIONS;</b><b> FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.119.3"></a><var>119.3</var>    Applications for water conditioning contractor's or installer's licenses shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.119.4"></a><var>119.4</var>made to the state commissioner of health with the fee prescribed by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.119.5"></a><var>119.5</var>pursuant to section  
<statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>. Licenses shall expire and be renewed as prescribed by <br/>
<a id="pl.119.6"></a><var>119.6</var>the commissioner pursuant to section  
<statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>. Unless examination fees have been set <br/>
<a id="pl.119.7"></a><var>119.7</var>by a contract under section 326B.05, examination fees for both water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.119.8"></a><var>119.8</var>contractors and water conditioning installers shall be $50 for each examination. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.119.9"></a><var>119.9</var>water conditioning contractor and installer license shall expire on December 31 of the year <br/>
<a id="pl.119.10"></a><var>119.10</var>for which it was issued. The license fee for each initial water conditioning contractor's <br/>
<a id="pl.119.11"></a><var>119.11</var>license shall be $70, except that the license fee shall be $35 if the application is submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.119.12"></a><var>119.12</var>during the last three months of the calendar year. The license fee for each renewal water <br/>
<a id="pl.119.13"></a><var>119.13</var>conditioning contractor's license shall be $70. The license fee for each initial water <br/>
<a id="pl.119.14"></a><var>119.14</var>conditioning installer license shall be $35, except that the license fee shall be $17.50 if the <br/>
<a id="pl.119.15"></a><var>119.15</var>application is submitted during the last three months of the calendar year. The license fee <br/>
<a id="pl.119.16"></a><var>119.16</var>for each renewal water conditioning installer license shall be $35. The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.119.17"></a><var>119.17</var>by rule prescribe for the expiration and renewal of licenses. Any licensee who does not <br/>
<a id="pl.119.18"></a><var>119.18</var>renew a license within two years after the license expires is no longer eligible for renewal. <br/>
<a id="pl.119.19"></a><var>119.19</var>Such an individual must retake and pass the examination before a new license will be <br/>
<a id="pl.119.20"></a><var>119.20</var>issued. A water conditioning contractor or water conditioning installer who submits a <br/>
<a id="pl.119.21"></a><var>119.21</var>license renewal application after the time specified in rule but within two years after the <br/>
<a id="pl.119.22"></a><var>119.22</var>license expired must pay all past due renewal fees plus a late fee of $25.<br/>
<a id="pl.119.23"></a><var>119.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.11.0"></a><a id="pl.119.24"></a><var>119.24</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.65, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.119.25"></a><var>119.25</var><b>326.65 STATE LICENSE; EXAMINATION; APPLICATION; EXEMPTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.119.26"></a><var>119.26</var>    The provisions of sections  
         <statute_ref>326.57</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.65</statute_ref> which that require the obtaining of <br/>
<a id="pl.119.27"></a><var>119.27</var>licenses to engage in the work or business of water conditioning installation, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.119.28"></a><var>119.28</var>provisions which that provide for the examination of applicants for such licenses, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.119.29"></a><var>119.29</var>only apply to work accomplished in cities or towns having populations of 5,000 or more <br/>
<a id="pl.119.30"></a><var>119.30</var>according to the last federal census, and shall not apply to master plumbers and journeymen <br/>
<a id="pl.119.31"></a><var>119.31</var>plumbers licensed under the provisions of sections  
<statute_ref>326.37</statute_ref> 326.361 to  
<statute_ref>326.45</statute_ref> 326.44. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.12.0"></a><a id="pl.119.32"></a><var>119.32</var>    Sec. 12. <b>[326B.50] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.120.1"></a><var>120.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Words, terms, and phrases.</b> For the purposes of sections 326B.50 <br/>
<a id="pl.120.2"></a><var>120.2</var>to 326B.59, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.13.0"></a><a id="pl.120.3"></a><var>120.3</var>    Sec. 13. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.120.4"></a><var>120.4</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber each section of Minnesota Statutes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.120.5"></a><var>120.5</var>column A with the number listed in column B. The revisor shall also make necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.120.6"></a><var>120.6</var>cross-reference changes consistent with the renumbering.<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.7"></a><var>120.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column A<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column B<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.8"></a><var>120.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.57<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.52<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.9"></a><var>120.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.58<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.53<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.10"></a><var>120.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.59<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.54<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.11"></a><var>120.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.60<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.55<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.12"></a><var>120.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.601<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.56<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.13"></a><var>120.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.61, subd. 1<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.50, subd. 3<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.14"></a><var>120.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.61, subd. 2<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.50, subd. 4<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.15"></a><var>120.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.61, subd. 3<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.57<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.16"></a><var>120.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.61, subd. 4<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.50, subd. 2<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.17"></a><var>120.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.62<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.58<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.120.18"></a><var>120.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.65<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.59<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.8.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.8.1.0"></a><a id="pl.120.21"></a><var>120.21</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 325E.58, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.120.22"></a><var>120.22</var><b>325E.58 SIGN CONTRACTOR; BOND.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.120.23"></a><var>120.23</var>    (a) A sign contractor may post a compliance bond with the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.120.24"></a><var>120.24</var>conditioned that the sign contractor shall faithfully perform duties and comply with laws, <br/>
<a id="pl.120.25"></a><var>120.25</var>ordinances, rules, and contracts entered into for the installation of signs. The bond must <br/>
<a id="pl.120.26"></a><var>120.26</var>be renewed annually and maintained for so long as determined by the commissioner. The <br/>
<a id="pl.120.27"></a><var>120.27</var>aggregate liability of the surety on the bond to any and all persons, regardless of the <br/>
<a id="pl.120.28"></a><var>120.28</var>number of claims made against the bond, may not exceed the annual amount of the bond. <br/>
<a id="pl.120.29"></a><var>120.29</var>The bond may be canceled as to future liability by the surety upon 30 days' written notice <br/>
<a id="pl.120.30"></a><var>120.30</var>mailed to the commissioner by United States mail.<br/>
<a id="pl.120.31"></a><var>120.31</var>    (b) The amount of the bond shall be $8,000. The bond may be drawn upon only by <br/>
<a id="pl.120.32"></a><var>120.32</var>a local unit of government that requires sign installers contractors to post a compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.120.33"></a><var>120.33</var>bond. The bond is in lieu of any compliance bond required by a local unit of government.<br/>
<a id="pl.120.34"></a><var>120.34</var>    (c) For purposes of this section, "sign" means a device, structure, fixture, or <br/>
<a id="pl.120.35"></a><var>120.35</var>placard using graphics, symbols, or written copy that is erected on the premises of an <br/>
<a id="pl.121.1"></a><var>121.1</var>establishment including the name of the establishment or identifying the merchandise, <br/>
<a id="pl.121.2"></a><var>121.2</var>services, activities, or entertainment available on the premises.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.2.0"></a><a id="pl.121.3"></a><var>121.3</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.83, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.121.4"></a><var>121.4</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Lessee.</b> "Lessee" means one who rents or leases residential real estate <br/>
<a id="pl.121.5"></a><var>121.5</var>pursuant to a written lease agreement of at least one year's duration.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.3.0"></a><a id="pl.121.6"></a><var>121.6</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.83, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.121.7"></a><var>121.7</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Licensee.</b> "Licensee" means a residential building contractor, residential <br/>
<a id="pl.121.8"></a><var>121.8</var>remodeler, manufactured home installer, or residential roofer licensed under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.121.9"></a><var>121.9</var>326.83
         </statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.991 326.98</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.4.0"></a><a id="pl.121.10"></a><var>121.10</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.83, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.121.11"></a><var>121.11</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Owner.</b> Except in section  
<statute_ref>326.91, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, "owner" means a person <br/>
<a id="pl.121.12"></a><var>121.12</var>who has any legal or equitable interest in real property. For purposes of sections  
<statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.121.13"></a><var>121.13</var>to  
<statute_ref>326.991</statute_ref>, "owner" does not include a residential building contractor or residential <br/>
<a id="pl.121.14"></a><var>121.14</var>remodeler who constructs or improves its own property for purposes of speculation. A <br/>
<a id="pl.121.15"></a><var>121.15</var>residential building contractor or residential remodeler will be presumed to be building or <br/>
<a id="pl.121.16"></a><var>121.16</var>improving for purposes of speculation if it constructs or improves more than one property <br/>
<a id="pl.121.17"></a><var>121.17</var>within any 24-month period. "Owner," when used in connection with real property, means <br/>
<a id="pl.121.18"></a><var>121.18</var>a person who has any legal or equitable interest in the real property. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.5.0"></a><a id="pl.121.19"></a><var>121.19</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.83, subdivision 18, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.121.20"></a><var>121.20</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Residential </b><b>roofer.</b> "Residential roofer" means a person in the business <br/>
<a id="pl.121.21"></a><var>121.21</var>of contracting, or offering to contract with an owner, to complete work on residential real <br/>
<a id="pl.121.22"></a><var>121.22</var>estate in roof coverings, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing and insulation, and repair of <br/>
<a id="pl.121.23"></a><var>121.23</var>roof systems, but not construction of new roof systems.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.6.0"></a><a id="pl.121.24"></a><var>121.24</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.83, subdivision 19, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.121.25"></a><var>121.25</var>    Subd. 19. <b>Special skill.</b> "Special skill" means one of the following eight categories:<br/>
<a id="pl.121.26"></a><var>121.26</var>    (a)  Excavation. Excavation includes work in any of the following areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.121.27"></a><var>121.27</var>    (1) excavation;<br/>
<a id="pl.121.28"></a><var>121.28</var>    (2) trenching;<br/>
<a id="pl.121.29"></a><var>121.29</var>    (3) grading; and<br/>
<a id="pl.121.30"></a><var>121.30</var>    (4) site grading.<br/>
<a id="pl.122.1"></a><var>122.1</var>    (b)  Masonry and concrete. Masonry and concrete includes work in any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.122.2"></a><var>122.2</var>following areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.122.3"></a><var>122.3</var>    (1) drain systems;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.4"></a><var>122.4</var>    (2) poured walls;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.5"></a><var>122.5</var>    (3) slabs and poured-in-place footings;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.6"></a><var>122.6</var>    (4) masonry walls;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.7"></a><var>122.7</var>    (5) masonry fireplaces;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.8"></a><var>122.8</var>    (6) masonry veneer; and<br/>
<a id="pl.122.9"></a><var>122.9</var>    (7) water resistance and waterproofing.<br/>
<a id="pl.122.10"></a><var>122.10</var>    (c)  Carpentry. Carpentry includes work in any of the following areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.122.11"></a><var>122.11</var>    (1) rough framing;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.12"></a><var>122.12</var>    (2) finish carpentry;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.13"></a><var>122.13</var>    (3) doors, windows, and skylights;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.14"></a><var>122.14</var>    (4) porches and decks, excluding footings;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.15"></a><var>122.15</var>    (5) wood foundations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.122.16"></a><var>122.16</var>    (6) drywall installation, excluding taping and finishing.<br/>
<a id="pl.122.17"></a><var>122.17</var>    (d)  Interior finishing. Interior finishing includes work in any of the following areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.122.18"></a><var>122.18</var>    (1) floor covering;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.19"></a><var>122.19</var>    (2) wood floors;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.20"></a><var>122.20</var>    (3) cabinet and counter top installation;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.21"></a><var>122.21</var>    (4) insulation and vapor barriers;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.22"></a><var>122.22</var>    (5) interior or exterior painting;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.23"></a><var>122.23</var>    (6) ceramic, marble, and quarry tile;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.24"></a><var>122.24</var>    (7) ornamental guardrail and installation of prefabricated stairs; and<br/>
<a id="pl.122.25"></a><var>122.25</var>    (8) wallpapering.<br/>
<a id="pl.122.26"></a><var>122.26</var>    (e)  Exterior finishing. Exterior finishing includes work in any of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.122.27"></a><var>122.27</var>areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.122.28"></a><var>122.28</var>    (1) siding;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.29"></a><var>122.29</var>    (2) soffit, fascia, and trim;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.30"></a><var>122.30</var>    (3) exterior plaster and stucco;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.31"></a><var>122.31</var>    (4) painting; and<br/>
<a id="pl.122.32"></a><var>122.32</var>    (5) rain carrying systems, including gutters and down spouts.<br/>
<a id="pl.122.33"></a><var>122.33</var>    (f)  Drywall and plaster. Drywall and plaster includes work in any of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.122.34"></a><var>122.34</var>areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.122.35"></a><var>122.35</var>    (1) installation;<br/>
<a id="pl.122.36"></a><var>122.36</var>    (2) taping;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.1"></a><var>123.1</var>    (3) finishing;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.2"></a><var>123.2</var>    (4) interior plaster;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.3"></a><var>123.3</var>    (5) painting; and<br/>
<a id="pl.123.4"></a><var>123.4</var>    (6) wallpapering.<br/>
<a id="pl.123.5"></a><var>123.5</var>    (g)  Residential roofing. Residential roofing includes work in any of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.123.6"></a><var>123.6</var>areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.123.7"></a><var>123.7</var>    (1) roof coverings;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.8"></a><var>123.8</var>    (2) roof sheathing;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.9"></a><var>123.9</var>    (3) roof weatherproofing and insulation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.123.10"></a><var>123.10</var>    (4) repair of roof support system, but not construction of new roof support system.<br/>
<a id="pl.123.11"></a><var>123.11</var>    (h)  General installation specialties. Installation includes work in any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.123.12"></a><var>123.12</var>following areas: <br/>
<a id="pl.123.13"></a><var>123.13</var>    (1) garage doors and openers;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.14"></a><var>123.14</var>    (2) pools, spas, and hot tubs;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.15"></a><var>123.15</var>    (3) fireplaces and wood stoves;<br/>
<a id="pl.123.16"></a><var>123.16</var>    (4) asphalt paving and seal coating; and<br/>
<a id="pl.123.17"></a><var>123.17</var>    (5) exterior plaster and stucco; and<br/>
<a id="pl.123.18"></a><var>123.18</var>    (6) ornamental guardrail and prefabricated stairs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.7.0"></a><a id="pl.123.19"></a><var>123.19</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.83, subdivision 20, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.123.20"></a><var>123.20</var>    Subd. 20. <b>Specialty contractor.</b> "Specialty contractor" means a person in the <br/>
<a id="pl.123.21"></a><var>123.21</var>business of contracting or offering to contract to build or improve residential real estate by <br/>
<a id="pl.123.22"></a><var>123.22</var>providing only one special skill as defined in this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.8.0"></a><a id="pl.123.23"></a><var>123.23</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.84, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.123.24"></a><var>123.24</var><b>326.84 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.123.25"></a><var>123.25</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Persons required to be licensed.</b> A person who meets the definition <br/>
<a id="pl.123.26"></a><var>123.26</var>of a residential building contractor as defined in section 326.83, subdivision 15, must be <br/>
<a id="pl.123.27"></a><var>123.27</var>licensed as a residential building contractor by the commissioner. A person who meets <br/>
<a id="pl.123.28"></a><var>123.28</var>the definition of a residential remodeler as defined in section  
         <statute_ref>326.83, subdivision 16</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.123.29"></a><var>123.29</var>or a residential building contractor as defined in section  
<statute_ref>326.83, subdivision 15</statute_ref>, must <br/>
<a id="pl.123.30"></a><var>123.30</var>be licensed as a residential building contractor or residential remodeler. 16, must be <br/>
<a id="pl.123.31"></a><var>123.31</var>licensed by the commissioner as a residential remodeler or residential building contractor. <br/>
<a id="pl.123.32"></a><var>123.32</var>A person who meets the definition of a residential roofer as defined in section 18 must <br/>
<a id="pl.123.33"></a><var>123.33</var>be licensed by the commissioner as a residential roofer, residential building contractor, <br/>
<a id="pl.123.34"></a><var>123.34</var>or residential remodeler. A person who meets the definition of a manufactured home <br/>
<a id="pl.124.1"></a><var>124.1</var>installer as defined in section 327.31, subdivision 6, must be licensed as a manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.124.2"></a><var>124.2</var>home installer by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.124.3"></a><var>124.3</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Persons who may be licensed.</b> A person who meets the definition of <br/>
<a id="pl.124.4"></a><var>124.4</var>a specialty contractor as defined in section  
         <statute_ref>326.83, subdivision 20 19</statute_ref>, may be licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.124.5"></a><var>124.5</var>by the commissioner as a residential building contractor or residential remodeler unless <br/>
<a id="pl.124.6"></a><var>124.6</var>required to be licensed by the state as a specialty contractor. <br/>
<a id="pl.124.7"></a><var>124.7</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Prohibition.</b> Except as provided in subdivision 3, no persons required <br/>
<a id="pl.124.8"></a><var>124.8</var>to be licensed by subdivision 1 may act or hold themselves out as a residential building <br/>
<a id="pl.124.9"></a><var>124.9</var>contractors or contractor, residential remodelers remodeler, residential roofer, or <br/>
<a id="pl.124.10"></a><var>124.10</var>manufactured home installer for compensation without a valid license issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.124.11"></a><var>124.11</var>commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.124.12"></a><var>124.12</var>    Subd. 1c. <b>Licensing criteria.</b> The examination and education requirements for <br/>
<a id="pl.124.13"></a><var>124.13</var>licensure under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.84</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.991 326.98</statute_ref> must be fulfilled by a qualifying person <br/>
<a id="pl.124.14"></a><var>124.14</var>designated by the potential licensee. If the qualifying person is a managing employee, the <br/>
<a id="pl.124.15"></a><var>124.15</var>qualifying person must be an employee who is regularly employed by the licensee and <br/>
<a id="pl.124.16"></a><var>124.16</var>is actively engaged in the business of residential contracting or residential remodeling <br/>
<a id="pl.124.17"></a><var>124.17</var>on behalf of the licensee. For a sole proprietorship, the qualifying person must be the <br/>
<a id="pl.124.18"></a><var>124.18</var>proprietor or managing employee. For a partnership, the qualifying person must be a <br/>
<a id="pl.124.19"></a><var>124.19</var>general partner or managing employee. For a limited liability company, the qualifying <br/>
<a id="pl.124.20"></a><var>124.20</var>person must be a chief manager or managing employee. For a corporation, the qualifying <br/>
<a id="pl.124.21"></a><var>124.21</var>person must be a chief executive officer an owner, officer, or managing employee. A <br/>
<a id="pl.124.22"></a><var>124.22</var>qualifying person for a corporation or limited liability company may act as a the qualifying <br/>
<a id="pl.124.23"></a><var>124.23</var>person for one additional corporation if one of the following conditions exists: <br/>
<a id="pl.124.24"></a><var>124.24</var>    (1) there is a common ownership of at least 25 percent of each licensed corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.124.25"></a><var>124.25</var>for which the person acts in a qualifying capacity; or<br/>
<a id="pl.124.26"></a><var>124.26</var>    (2) one corporation is a subsidiary of another corporation for which the same person <br/>
<a id="pl.124.27"></a><var>124.27</var>acts in a qualifying capacity. "Subsidiary," as used in this section, means a corporation of <br/>
<a id="pl.124.28"></a><var>124.28</var>which at least 25 percent is owned by the parent corporation. more than one corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.124.29"></a><var>124.29</var>or limited liability company if there is common ownership of at least 25 percent among <br/>
<a id="pl.124.30"></a><var>124.30</var>each of the licensed corporations or limited liability companies for which the person <br/>
<a id="pl.124.31"></a><var>124.31</var>acts in the capacity of qualifying person.<br/>
<a id="pl.124.32"></a><var>124.32</var>    Subd. 1d. <b>Required information.</b> (a) Each licensee or applicant for licensure shall <br/>
<a id="pl.124.33"></a><var>124.33</var>provide to the commissioner a current street address and telephone number where the <br/>
<a id="pl.124.34"></a><var>124.34</var>licensee resides, and a street address and telephone number where the licensee's business <br/>
<a id="pl.124.35"></a><var>124.35</var>is physically located. A post office box address is not sufficient to satisfy this requirement. <br/>
<a id="pl.125.1"></a><var>125.1</var>Each licensee or applicant for licensure must notify the commissioner in writing of any <br/>
<a id="pl.125.2"></a><var>125.2</var>change in the required information within 15 days of the change.<br/>
<a id="pl.125.3"></a><var>125.3</var>    (b) Each licensee or applicant for licensure must notify the commissioner in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.125.4"></a><var>125.4</var>upon any change in control, ownership, officers or directors, personal name, business <br/>
<a id="pl.125.5"></a><var>125.5</var>name, license name, or qualifying person, within 15 days of the change.<br/>
<a id="pl.125.6"></a><var>125.6</var>    (c) Each licensee or applicant for licensure must notify the commissioner in writing if <br/>
<a id="pl.125.7"></a><var>125.7</var>the licensee or applicant for licensure is found to be a judgment debtor based upon conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.125.8"></a><var>125.8</var>requiring licensure pursuant to sections 326.83 to 326.98 within 15 days of the finding.<br/>
<a id="pl.125.9"></a><var>125.9</var>    (d) Each licensee or applicant for licensure must notify the commissioner in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.125.10"></a><var>125.10</var>within 15 days of filing a petition for bankruptcy.<br/>
<a id="pl.125.11"></a><var>125.11</var>    (e) Each licensee or applicant for licensure must notify the commissioner in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.125.12"></a><var>125.12</var>within ten days if the licensee or applicant for licensure has been found guilty of a felony, <br/>
<a id="pl.125.13"></a><var>125.13</var>gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or any comparable offense related to residential <br/>
<a id="pl.125.14"></a><var>125.14</var>contracting, including convictions of fraud, misrepresentation, misuse of funds, theft, <br/>
<a id="pl.125.15"></a><var>125.15</var>criminal sexual conduct, assault, burglary, conversion of funds, or theft of proceeds in this <br/>
<a id="pl.125.16"></a><var>125.16</var>or any other state or any other United States jurisdiction.<br/>
<a id="pl.125.17"></a><var>125.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Exemptions.</b> The license requirement does not apply to:<br/>
<a id="pl.125.18"></a><var>125.18</var>    (1) an employee of a licensee performing work for the licensee;<br/>
<a id="pl.125.19"></a><var>125.19</var>    (2) a material person, manufacturer, or retailer furnishing finished products, <br/>
<a id="pl.125.20"></a><var>125.20</var>materials, or articles of merchandise who does not install or attach the items;<br/>
<a id="pl.125.21"></a><var>125.21</var>    (3) an owner or owners of residential real estate who build or improve builds or <br/>
<a id="pl.125.22"></a><var>125.22</var>improves any structure on  residential real estate and who do the work themselves or <br/>
<a id="pl.125.23"></a><var>125.23</var>jointly with the owner's own, if the building or improving is performed by the owner's <br/>
<a id="pl.125.24"></a><var>125.24</var>bona fide employees or by individual owners personally. This exemption does not apply <br/>
<a id="pl.125.25"></a><var>125.25</var>to a person who engages in a pattern of building or improving real estate for purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.125.26"></a><var>125.26</var>resale. Such a pattern is presumed to exist if the person constructs or improves more <br/>
<a id="pl.125.27"></a><var>125.27</var>than one property within any 24-month period; an owner who constructs or improves <br/>
<a id="pl.125.28"></a><var>125.28</var>property for purposes of speculation if the building or improving is performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.125.29"></a><var>125.29</var>owner's bona fide employees or by individual owners personally. A residential building <br/>
<a id="pl.125.30"></a><var>125.30</var>contractor or residential remodeler will be presumed to be building or improving for <br/>
<a id="pl.125.31"></a><var>125.31</var>purposes of speculation if the contractor or remodeler constructs or improves more than <br/>
<a id="pl.125.32"></a><var>125.32</var>one property within any 24-month period.<br/>
<a id="pl.125.33"></a><var>125.33</var>    (4) an architect or professional engineer engaging in professional practice as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.125.34"></a><var>125.34</var>in this chapter by section 326.02, subdivisions 2 and 3;<br/>
<a id="pl.126.1"></a><var>126.1</var>    (5) a person whose total gross annual receipts from projects regulated under this <br/>
<a id="pl.126.2"></a><var>126.2</var>section for performing specialty skills for which licensure would be required under this <br/>
<a id="pl.126.3"></a><var>126.3</var>section do not exceed $15,000;<br/>
<a id="pl.126.4"></a><var>126.4</var>    (6) a mechanical contractor;<br/>
<a id="pl.126.5"></a><var>126.5</var>    (7) a plumber, electrician, or other person whose profession is otherwise subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.126.6"></a><var>126.6</var>statewide licensing, when engaged in the activity which is the subject of that licensure;<br/>
<a id="pl.126.7"></a><var>126.7</var>    (8) specialty contractors who provide only one special skill as defined in section  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.126.8"></a><var>126.8</var>326.83
         </statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.126.9"></a><var>126.9</var>    (9) a school district, or a technical college governed under chapter 136F; and<br/>
<a id="pl.126.10"></a><var>126.10</var>    (10) manufactured housing installers; and<br/>
<a id="pl.126.11"></a><var>126.11</var>    (11) (10) Habitat for Humanity and Builders Outreach Foundation, and their <br/>
<a id="pl.126.12"></a><var>126.12</var>individual volunteers when engaged in activities on their behalf.<br/>
<a id="pl.126.13"></a><var>126.13</var>    To qualify for the exemption in clause (5), a person must obtain a certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.126.14"></a><var>126.14</var>exemption from licensing licensure from the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.126.15"></a><var>126.15</var>    A certificate of exemption will be issued upon the applicant's filing with the <br/>
<a id="pl.126.16"></a><var>126.16</var>commissioner, an affidavit stating that the applicant does not expect to exceed $15,000 in <br/>
<a id="pl.126.17"></a><var>126.17</var>gross annual receipts derived from contracting activities during the calendar year for which <br/>
<a id="pl.126.18"></a><var>126.18</var>the exemption is requested performing services which require licensure under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.126.19"></a><var>126.19</var>    To renew the exemption in clause (5), the applicant must file an affidavit stating that <br/>
<a id="pl.126.20"></a><var>126.20</var>the applicant did not exceed $15,000 in gross annual receipts during the past calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.126.21"></a><var>126.21</var>year, and the applicant does not expect to exceed $15,000 in gross annual receipts during <br/>
<a id="pl.126.22"></a><var>126.22</var>the calendar year for which the exemption is requested.<br/>
<a id="pl.126.23"></a><var>126.23</var>    If a person, operating under the exemption in clause (5), exceeds $15,000 in gross <br/>
<a id="pl.126.24"></a><var>126.24</var>receipts during any calendar year, the person must immediately surrender the exemption <br/>
<a id="pl.126.25"></a><var>126.25</var>certificate and apply for the appropriate license. The person must remain licensed until <br/>
<a id="pl.126.26"></a><var>126.26</var>such time as the person's gross annual receipts during a calendar year fall below $15,000. <br/>
<a id="pl.126.27"></a><var>126.27</var>The person may then apply for this an exemption for the next calendar year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.9.0"></a><a id="pl.126.28"></a><var>126.28</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.841, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.126.29"></a><var>126.29</var><b>326.841 MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.126.30"></a><var>126.30</var>    (a) Manufactured home installers are subject to all of the requirements of sections  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.126.31"></a><var>126.31</var>326.83
         </statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref>, except for the following: <br/>
<a id="pl.126.32"></a><var>126.32</var>    (1) manufactured home installers are not members of the advisory council under <br/>
<a id="pl.126.33"></a><var>126.33</var>section  
<statute_ref>326.85</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.127.1"></a><var>127.1</var>    (2) (1) manufactured home installers are not subject to the continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.127.2"></a><var>127.2</var>requirements of section  
         <statute_ref>326.87,  but are subject to the continuing education requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.127.3"></a><var>127.3</var>established in rules adopted under section 327B.10
</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.127.4"></a><var>127.4</var>    (3) (2) the examination requirement of section  
         <statute_ref>326.89, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, for <br/>
<a id="pl.127.5"></a><var>127.5</var>manufactured home installers shall be satisfied by successful completion of a written <br/>
<a id="pl.127.6"></a><var>127.6</var>examination designed administered and developed specifically for the examination of <br/>
<a id="pl.127.7"></a><var>127.7</var>manufactured home installers. The examination must be designed administered and <br/>
<a id="pl.127.8"></a><var>127.8</var>developed by the commissioner in conjunction with the state building code division. The <br/>
<a id="pl.127.9"></a><var>127.9</var>commissioner and State Building Code Division the state building official shall seek <br/>
<a id="pl.127.10"></a><var>127.10</var>advice on the grading, monitoring, and updating of examinations from the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.127.11"></a><var>127.11</var>Manufactured Housing Association; <br/>
<a id="pl.127.12"></a><var>127.12</var>    (4) the amount of the bond required by section  
<statute_ref>326.94</statute_ref> shall be $2,500 for <br/>
<a id="pl.127.13"></a><var>127.13</var>manufactured home installers; <br/>
<a id="pl.127.14"></a><var>127.14</var>    (5) (3) a local government unit may not place a surcharge on a license fee, and <br/>
<a id="pl.127.15"></a><var>127.15</var>may not charge a separate fee to installers;<br/>
<a id="pl.127.16"></a><var>127.16</var>    (6) (4) a dealer or distributor who does not install or repair manufactured homes is <br/>
<a id="pl.127.17"></a><var>127.17</var>exempt from licensure under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.127.18"></a><var>127.18</var>    (7) (5) the exemption under section  
         <statute_ref>326.84, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, clause (5), does not <br/>
<a id="pl.127.19"></a><var>127.19</var>apply.; and <br/>
<a id="pl.127.20"></a><var>127.20</var>    (6) manufactured home installers are not subject to the contractor recovery fund <br/>
<a id="pl.127.21"></a><var>127.21</var>in section 326.975.<br/>
<a id="pl.127.22"></a><var>127.22</var>    (b) The commissioner may waive all or part of the requirements for licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.127.23"></a><var>127.23</var>as a manufactured home installer for any individual who holds an unexpired license or <br/>
<a id="pl.127.24"></a><var>127.24</var>certificate issued by any other state or other United States jurisdiction if the licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.127.25"></a><var>127.25</var>requirements of that jurisdiction meet or exceed the corresponding licensing requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.127.26"></a><var>127.26</var>of the department.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.10.0"></a><a id="pl.127.27"></a><var>127.27</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.842, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.127.28"></a><var>127.28</var><b>326.842 </b><b>RESIDENTIAL </b><b>ROOFERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.127.29"></a><var>127.29</var>    Residential roofers are subject to all of the requirements of sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.127.30"></a><var>127.30</var>and  
<statute_ref>326.991</statute_ref>, except the recovery fund in section  
         <statute_ref>326.975</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.11.0"></a><a id="pl.127.31"></a><var>127.31</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.86, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.127.32"></a><var>127.32</var><b>326.86 FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.127.33"></a><var>127.33</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Licensing fee.</b> The licensing fee for persons licensed pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.127.34"></a><var>127.34</var>sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.991 326.98</statute_ref> is $100 per year. <br/>
<a id="pl.128.1"></a><var>128.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Local surcharge.</b> A local government unit may place a surcharge in an <br/>
<a id="pl.128.2"></a><var>128.2</var>amount no greater than $5 on each land use, zoning, or building permit that requires a <br/>
<a id="pl.128.3"></a><var>128.3</var>licensed residential building contractor, residential remodeler, or specialty contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.128.4"></a><var>128.4</var>residential roofer, or manufactured home installer for the purpose of license verification. <br/>
<a id="pl.128.5"></a><var>128.5</var>The local government may verify a license by telephone or, facsimile machine or <br/>
<a id="pl.128.6"></a><var>128.6</var>electronic communication. A local government unit shall not issue a land use, zoning, or <br/>
<a id="pl.128.7"></a><var>128.7</var>building permit unless the required license has been verified and is current.<br/>
<a id="pl.128.8"></a><var>128.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>The amendments to subdivision 1 are effective July 1, 2007. <br/>
<a id="pl.128.9"></a><var>128.9</var>The amendments to subdivision 2 are effective December 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.12.0"></a><a id="pl.128.10"></a><var>128.10</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.87, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.128.11"></a><var>128.11</var><b>326.87 CONTINUING EDUCATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.128.12"></a><var>128.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Standards.</b> The commissioner, in consultation with the council, may <br/>
<a id="pl.128.13"></a><var>128.13</var>by rule adopt standards for continuing education requirements and course and instructor <br/>
<a id="pl.128.14"></a><var>128.14</var>approval. The standards must include requirements for continuing education in the <br/>
<a id="pl.128.15"></a><var>128.15</var>implementation of energy codes applicable to buildings and other building codes designed <br/>
<a id="pl.128.16"></a><var>128.16</var>to conserve energy. Except for the course content, the standards must be consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.128.17"></a><var>128.17</var>with the standards established for real estate agents and other professions licensed by <br/>
<a id="pl.128.18"></a><var>128.18</var>the Department of Commerce. At a minimum, the content of one hour of any required <br/>
<a id="pl.128.19"></a><var>128.19</var>continuing education must contain information on lead abatement rules and safe lead <br/>
<a id="pl.128.20"></a><var>128.20</var>abatement procedures.<br/>
<a id="pl.128.21"></a><var>128.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Hours.</b> A qualifying person of a licensee must provide proof of completion <br/>
<a id="pl.128.22"></a><var>128.22</var>of seven hours of continuing education per year in the regulated industry in which the <br/>
<a id="pl.128.23"></a><var>128.23</var>licensee is licensed. To the extent the commissioner considers it appropriate, courses or <br/>
<a id="pl.128.24"></a><var>128.24</var>parts of courses may be considered to satisfy both continuing education requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.128.25"></a><var>128.25</var>under this section and continuing real estate education requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.128.26"></a><var>128.26</var>    Credit may not be earned if the licensee has previously obtained credit for the same <br/>
<a id="pl.128.27"></a><var>128.27</var>course as either a student or instructor during the same licensing period.<br/>
<a id="pl.128.28"></a><var>128.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Accessibility.</b> To the extent possible, the commissioner shall ensure that <br/>
<a id="pl.128.29"></a><var>128.29</var>continuing education courses are offered throughout the state and are easily accessible <br/>
<a id="pl.128.30"></a><var>128.30</var>to all licensees.<br/>
<a id="pl.128.31"></a><var>128.31</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Renewal of </b><b>accreditation</b><b> approval</b><b>.</b> The commissioner is authorized to <br/>
<a id="pl.128.32"></a><var>128.32</var>establish a procedure for renewal of course accreditation approval.<br/>
<a id="pl.128.33"></a><var>128.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Content.</b> (a) Continuing education consists of approved courses that <br/>
<a id="pl.128.34"></a><var>128.34</var>impart appropriate and related knowledge in the regulated industries pursuant to sections <br/>
<a id="pl.129.1"></a><var>129.1</var>326.83 to 326.98. The burden of demonstrating that courses impart appropriate and related <br/>
<a id="pl.129.2"></a><var>129.2</var>knowledge is upon the person seeking approval or credit.<br/>
<a id="pl.129.3"></a><var>129.3</var>    (b) Course examinations will not be required for continuing education courses <br/>
<a id="pl.129.4"></a><var>129.4</var>unless they are required by the sponsor.<br/>
<a id="pl.129.5"></a><var>129.5</var>    (c) Textbooks are not required to be used for continuing education courses. If <br/>
<a id="pl.129.6"></a><var>129.6</var>textbooks are not used, the coordinator must provide students with a syllabus containing, <br/>
<a id="pl.129.7"></a><var>129.7</var>at a minimum, the course title, the times and dates of the course offering, the names and <br/>
<a id="pl.129.8"></a><var>129.8</var>addresses or telephone numbers of the course coordinator and instructor, and a detailed <br/>
<a id="pl.129.9"></a><var>129.9</var>outline of the subject materials to be covered. Any written or printed material given to <br/>
<a id="pl.129.10"></a><var>129.10</var>students must be of readable quality and contain accurate and current information.<br/>
<a id="pl.129.11"></a><var>129.11</var>    (d) Upon completion of an approved course, licensees shall earn one hour of <br/>
<a id="pl.129.12"></a><var>129.12</var>continuing education credit for each hour approved by the commissioner. Each continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.129.13"></a><var>129.13</var>education course must be attended in its entirety in order to receive credit for the number <br/>
<a id="pl.129.14"></a><var>129.14</var>of approved hours. Courses may be approved for full or partial credit, and for more than <br/>
<a id="pl.129.15"></a><var>129.15</var>one regulated industry.<br/>
<a id="pl.129.16"></a><var>129.16</var>    Continuing education credit in an approved course shall be awarded to presenting <br/>
<a id="pl.129.17"></a><var>129.17</var>instructors on the basis of one credit for each hour of preparation for the initial presentation, <br/>
<a id="pl.129.18"></a><var>129.18</var>which may not exceed three hours total credit for each approved course. Continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.129.19"></a><var>129.19</var>education credit may not be earned if the licensee has previously obtained credit for the <br/>
<a id="pl.129.20"></a><var>129.20</var>same course as a licensee or as an instructor within the three years immediately prior.<br/>
<a id="pl.129.21"></a><var>129.21</var>    (e) The following courses will not be approved for credit:<br/>
<a id="pl.129.22"></a><var>129.22</var>    (1) courses designed solely to prepare students for a license examination;<br/>
<a id="pl.129.23"></a><var>129.23</var>    (2) courses in mechanical office or business skills, including typing, speed reading, <br/>
<a id="pl.129.24"></a><var>129.24</var>or other machines or equipment. Computer courses are allowed, if appropriate and related <br/>
<a id="pl.129.25"></a><var>129.25</var>to the regulated industry of the licensee;<br/>
<a id="pl.129.26"></a><var>129.26</var>    (3) courses in sales promotion, including meetings held in conjunction with the <br/>
<a id="pl.129.27"></a><var>129.27</var>general business of the licensee;<br/>
<a id="pl.129.28"></a><var>129.28</var>    (4) courses in motivation, salesmanship, psychology, time management, or <br/>
<a id="pl.129.29"></a><var>129.29</var>communication; or<br/>
<a id="pl.129.30"></a><var>129.30</var>    (5) courses that are primarily intended to impart knowledge of specific products of <br/>
<a id="pl.129.31"></a><var>129.31</var>specific companies, if the use of the product or products relates to the sales promotion or <br/>
<a id="pl.129.32"></a><var>129.32</var>marketing of one or more of the products discussed.<br/>
<a id="pl.129.33"></a><var>129.33</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Course approval.</b> (a) Courses must be approved by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.129.34"></a><var>129.34</var>in advance and will be approved on the basis of the applicant's compliance with the <br/>
<a id="pl.129.35"></a><var>129.35</var>provisions of this section relating to continuing education in the regulated industries. The <br/>
<a id="pl.130.1"></a><var>130.1</var>commissioner shall make the final determination as to the approval and assignment of <br/>
<a id="pl.130.2"></a><var>130.2</var>credit hours for courses. Courses must be at least one hour in length.<br/>
<a id="pl.130.3"></a><var>130.3</var>    Individuals requesting credit for continuing education courses that have not <br/>
<a id="pl.130.4"></a><var>130.4</var>been previously approved shall, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, submit an <br/>
<a id="pl.130.5"></a><var>130.5</var>application for approval of continuing education credit accompanied by a nonrefundable <br/>
<a id="pl.130.6"></a><var>130.6</var>fee of $10 for each course to be reviewed. To be approved, courses must be in compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.130.7"></a><var>130.7</var>with the provisions of this section governing the types of courses that will and will not <br/>
<a id="pl.130.8"></a><var>130.8</var>be approved.<br/>
<a id="pl.130.9"></a><var>130.9</var>    Approval will not be granted for time spent on meals or other unrelated activities. <br/>
<a id="pl.130.10"></a><var>130.10</var>Breaks may not be accumulated in order to dismiss the class early. Classes shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.130.11"></a><var>130.11</var>offered by a provider to any one student for longer than eight hours in one day, excluding <br/>
<a id="pl.130.12"></a><var>130.12</var>meal breaks.<br/>
<a id="pl.130.13"></a><var>130.13</var>    (b) Application for course approval must be submitted 30 days before the course <br/>
<a id="pl.130.14"></a><var>130.14</var>offering.<br/>
<a id="pl.130.15"></a><var>130.15</var>    (c) Approval must be granted for a subsequent offering of identical continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.130.16"></a><var>130.16</var>education courses without requiring a new application if a notice of the subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.130.17"></a><var>130.17</var>offering is filed with the commissioner at least 30 days in advance of the date the course is <br/>
<a id="pl.130.18"></a><var>130.18</var>to be held. The commissioner shall deny future offerings of courses if they are found not <br/>
<a id="pl.130.19"></a><var>130.19</var>to be in compliance with the laws relating to course approval.<br/>
<a id="pl.130.20"></a><var>130.20</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Courses open to all.</b> All course offerings must be open to any interested <br/>
<a id="pl.130.21"></a><var>130.21</var>individuals. Access may be restricted by the sponsor based on class size only. Courses <br/>
<a id="pl.130.22"></a><var>130.22</var>must not be approved if attendance is restricted to any particular group of people, except <br/>
<a id="pl.130.23"></a><var>130.23</var>for company-sponsored courses allowed by applicable law.<br/>
<a id="pl.130.24"></a><var>130.24</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Course coordinator.</b> (a) Each course of study shall have at least one <br/>
<a id="pl.130.25"></a><var>130.25</var>coordinator, approved by the commissioner, who is responsible for supervising the <br/>
<a id="pl.130.26"></a><var>130.26</var>program and ensuring compliance with all relevant law. Sponsors may engage an <br/>
<a id="pl.130.27"></a><var>130.27</var>additional approved coordinator in order to assist the coordinator or to act as a substitute <br/>
<a id="pl.130.28"></a><var>130.28</var>for the coordinator in the event of an emergency or illness.<br/>
<a id="pl.130.29"></a><var>130.29</var>    (b) The commissioner shall approve as a coordinator a person meeting one or more <br/>
<a id="pl.130.30"></a><var>130.30</var>of the following criteria:<br/>
<a id="pl.130.31"></a><var>130.31</var>    (1) at least three years of full-time experience in the administration of an education <br/>
<a id="pl.130.32"></a><var>130.32</var>program during the five-year period immediately before the date of application;<br/>
<a id="pl.130.33"></a><var>130.33</var>    (2) a degree in education plus two years' experience during the immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.130.34"></a><var>130.34</var>preceding five-year period in one of the regulated industries for which courses are being <br/>
<a id="pl.130.35"></a><var>130.35</var>approved; or<br/>
<a id="pl.131.1"></a><var>131.1</var>    (3) a minimum of five years' experience within the previous six years in the regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.131.2"></a><var>131.2</var>industry for which courses are held.<br/>
<a id="pl.131.3"></a><var>131.3</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Responsibilities.</b> A coordinator is responsible for:<br/>
<a id="pl.131.4"></a><var>131.4</var>    (1) ensuring compliance with all laws and rules relating to continuing educational <br/>
<a id="pl.131.5"></a><var>131.5</var>offerings governed by the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.6"></a><var>131.6</var>    (2) ensuring that students are provided with current and accurate information relating <br/>
<a id="pl.131.7"></a><var>131.7</var>to the laws and rules governing their licensed activity;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.8"></a><var>131.8</var>    (3) supervising and evaluating courses and instructors. Supervision includes <br/>
<a id="pl.131.9"></a><var>131.9</var>ensuring that all areas of the curriculum are addressed without redundancy and that <br/>
<a id="pl.131.10"></a><var>131.10</var>continuity is present throughout the entire course;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.11"></a><var>131.11</var>    (4) ensuring that instructors are qualified to teach the course offering;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.12"></a><var>131.12</var>    (5) furnishing the commissioner, upon request, with copies of course and instructor <br/>
<a id="pl.131.13"></a><var>131.13</var>evaluations and qualifications of instructors. Evaluations must be completed by students at <br/>
<a id="pl.131.14"></a><var>131.14</var>the time the course is offered and by coordinators within five days after the course offering;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.15"></a><var>131.15</var>    (6) investigating complaints related to course offerings or instructors. A copy of <br/>
<a id="pl.131.16"></a><var>131.16</var>the written complaint must be sent to the commissioner within ten days of receipt of <br/>
<a id="pl.131.17"></a><var>131.17</var>the complaint and a copy of the complaint resolution must be sent not more than ten <br/>
<a id="pl.131.18"></a><var>131.18</var>days after resolution is reached;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.19"></a><var>131.19</var>    (7) maintaining accurate records relating to course offerings, instructors, tests <br/>
<a id="pl.131.20"></a><var>131.20</var>taken by students if required, and student attendance for a period of three years from the <br/>
<a id="pl.131.21"></a><var>131.21</var>date on which the course was completed. These records must be made available to the <br/>
<a id="pl.131.22"></a><var>131.22</var>commissioner upon request. In the event that a sponsor ceases operation for any reason, <br/>
<a id="pl.131.23"></a><var>131.23</var>the coordinator is responsible for maintaining the records or providing a custodian for the <br/>
<a id="pl.131.24"></a><var>131.24</var>records acceptable to the commissioner. The coordinator must notify the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.131.25"></a><var>131.25</var>of the name and address of that person. In order to be acceptable to the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.131.26"></a><var>131.26</var>custodians must agree to make copies of acknowledgments available to students at a <br/>
<a id="pl.131.27"></a><var>131.27</var>reasonable fee. Under no circumstances will the commissioner act as custodian of the <br/>
<a id="pl.131.28"></a><var>131.28</var>records;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.29"></a><var>131.29</var>    (8) ensuring that the coordinator is available to instructors and students throughout <br/>
<a id="pl.131.30"></a><var>131.30</var>course offerings and providing to the students and instructor the name of the coordinator <br/>
<a id="pl.131.31"></a><var>131.31</var>and a telephone number at which the coordinator can be reached;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.32"></a><var>131.32</var>    (9) attending workshops or instructional programs as reasonably required by the <br/>
<a id="pl.131.33"></a><var>131.33</var>commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.131.34"></a><var>131.34</var>    (10) providing course completion certificates within ten days of, but not before, <br/>
<a id="pl.131.35"></a><var>131.35</var>completion of the entire course. Course completion certificates must be completed in <br/>
<a id="pl.131.36"></a><var>131.36</var>their entirety. Course completion certificates must contain the following statement: "If <br/>
<a id="pl.132.1"></a><var>132.1</var>you have any comments about this course offering, please mail them to the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.132.2"></a><var>132.2</var>Department of Labor and Industry." The current address of the department must be <br/>
<a id="pl.132.3"></a><var>132.3</var>included. A coordinator may require payment of the course tuition as a condition for <br/>
<a id="pl.132.4"></a><var>132.4</var>receiving the course completion certificate; and<br/>
<a id="pl.132.5"></a><var>132.5</var>    (11) notifying the commissioner in writing within ten days of any change in the <br/>
<a id="pl.132.6"></a><var>132.6</var>information in an application for approval on file with the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.132.7"></a><var>132.7</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Instructors.</b> (a) Each continuing education course shall have an instructor <br/>
<a id="pl.132.8"></a><var>132.8</var>who is qualified by education, training, or experience to ensure competent instruction. <br/>
<a id="pl.132.9"></a><var>132.9</var>Failure to have only qualified instructors teach at an approved course offering will result <br/>
<a id="pl.132.10"></a><var>132.10</var>in loss of course approval. Coordinators are responsible to ensure that an instructor is <br/>
<a id="pl.132.11"></a><var>132.11</var>qualified to teach the course offering.<br/>
<a id="pl.132.12"></a><var>132.12</var>    (b) Qualified continuing education instructors must have one of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.132.13"></a><var>132.13</var>qualifications:<br/>
<a id="pl.132.14"></a><var>132.14</var>    (1) a four-year degree in any area plus two years' practical experience in the subject <br/>
<a id="pl.132.15"></a><var>132.15</var>area being taught;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.16"></a><var>132.16</var>    (2) five years' practical experience in the subject area being taught; or<br/>
<a id="pl.132.17"></a><var>132.17</var>    (3) a college or graduate degree in the subject area being taught.<br/>
<a id="pl.132.18"></a><var>132.18</var>    (c) Approved instructors are responsible for:<br/>
<a id="pl.132.19"></a><var>132.19</var>    (1) compliance with all laws and rules relating to continuing education;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.20"></a><var>132.20</var>    (2) providing students with current and accurate information;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.21"></a><var>132.21</var>    (3) maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning in the classroom;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.22"></a><var>132.22</var>    (4) verifying attendance of students, and certifying course completion;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.23"></a><var>132.23</var>    (5) providing assistance to students and responding to questions relating to course <br/>
<a id="pl.132.24"></a><var>132.24</var>materials; and<br/>
<a id="pl.132.25"></a><var>132.25</var>    (6) attending the workshops or instructional programs that are required by the <br/>
<a id="pl.132.26"></a><var>132.26</var>commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.132.27"></a><var>132.27</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Prohibited practices for coordinators and instructors.</b> (a) In <br/>
<a id="pl.132.28"></a><var>132.28</var>connection with an approved continuing education course, coordinators and instructors <br/>
<a id="pl.132.29"></a><var>132.29</var>shall not:<br/>
<a id="pl.132.30"></a><var>132.30</var>    (1) recommend or promote the services or practices of a particular business;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.31"></a><var>132.31</var>    (2) encourage or recruit individuals to engage the services of, or become associated <br/>
<a id="pl.132.32"></a><var>132.32</var>with, a particular business;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.33"></a><var>132.33</var>    (3) use materials, clothing, or other evidences of affiliation with a particular entity;<br/>
<a id="pl.132.34"></a><var>132.34</var>    (4) require students to participate in other programs or services offered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.132.35"></a><var>132.35</var>instructor, coordinator, or sponsor;<br/>
<a id="pl.133.1"></a><var>133.1</var>    (5) attempt, either directly or indirectly, to discover questions or answers on an <br/>
<a id="pl.133.2"></a><var>133.2</var>examination for a license;<br/>
<a id="pl.133.3"></a><var>133.3</var>    (6) disseminate to any other person specific questions, problems, or information <br/>
<a id="pl.133.4"></a><var>133.4</var>known or believed to be included in licensing examinations;<br/>
<a id="pl.133.5"></a><var>133.5</var>    (7) misrepresent any information submitted to the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.133.6"></a><var>133.6</var>    (8) fail to cover, or ensure coverage of, all points, issues, and concepts contained in <br/>
<a id="pl.133.7"></a><var>133.7</var>the course outline approved by the commissioner during the approved instruction; or<br/>
<a id="pl.133.8"></a><var>133.8</var>    (9) issue inaccurate course completion certificates.<br/>
<a id="pl.133.9"></a><var>133.9</var>    (b) Coordinators shall notify the commissioner within ten days of a felony or <br/>
<a id="pl.133.10"></a><var>133.10</var>gross misdemeanor conviction or of disciplinary action taken against an occupational or <br/>
<a id="pl.133.11"></a><var>133.11</var>professional license held by the coordinator or an instructor teaching an approved course. <br/>
<a id="pl.133.12"></a><var>133.12</var>The notification shall be grounds for the commissioner to withdraw the approval of the <br/>
<a id="pl.133.13"></a><var>133.13</var>coordinator and to disallow the use of the instructor.<br/>
<a id="pl.133.14"></a><var>133.14</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Fees.</b> Fees for an approved course of study and related materials must <br/>
<a id="pl.133.15"></a><var>133.15</var>be clearly identified to students. In the event that a course is canceled for any reason, all <br/>
<a id="pl.133.16"></a><var>133.16</var>fees must be returned within 15 days from the date of cancellation. In the event that a <br/>
<a id="pl.133.17"></a><var>133.17</var>course is postponed for any reason, students shall be given the choice of attending the <br/>
<a id="pl.133.18"></a><var>133.18</var>course at a later date or having their fees refunded in full within 15 days from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.133.19"></a><var>133.19</var>of postponement. If a student is unable to attend a course or cancels the registration in a <br/>
<a id="pl.133.20"></a><var>133.20</var>course, sponsor policies regarding refunds shall govern.<br/>
<a id="pl.133.21"></a><var>133.21</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Facilities.</b> Each course of study must be conducted in a classroom <br/>
<a id="pl.133.22"></a><var>133.22</var>or other facility that is adequate to comfortably accommodate the instructors and the <br/>
<a id="pl.133.23"></a><var>133.23</var>number of students enrolled. The sponsor may limit the number of students enrolled in a <br/>
<a id="pl.133.24"></a><var>133.24</var>course. Approved courses may be held on the premises of a company doing business in <br/>
<a id="pl.133.25"></a><var>133.25</var>the regulated area only when the company is sponsoring the course offering, or where <br/>
<a id="pl.133.26"></a><var>133.26</var>product application is appropriate and related.<br/>
<a id="pl.133.27"></a><var>133.27</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Supplementary materials.</b> An adequate supply of supplementary <br/>
<a id="pl.133.28"></a><var>133.28</var>materials to be used or distributed in connection with an approved course must be available <br/>
<a id="pl.133.29"></a><var>133.29</var>at the time and place of the course offering in order to ensure that each student receives all <br/>
<a id="pl.133.30"></a><var>133.30</var>of the necessary materials. Outlines and any other materials that are reproduced must be <br/>
<a id="pl.133.31"></a><var>133.31</var>of readable quality.<br/>
<a id="pl.133.32"></a><var>133.32</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Advertising courses.</b> (a) Paragraphs (b) to (g) govern the advertising <br/>
<a id="pl.133.33"></a><var>133.33</var>of continuing education courses.<br/>
<a id="pl.133.34"></a><var>133.34</var>    (b) Advertising must be truthful and not deceptive or misleading. Courses may not <br/>
<a id="pl.133.35"></a><var>133.35</var>be advertised in any manner as approved unless approval has been granted in writing by <br/>
<a id="pl.133.36"></a><var>133.36</var>the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.1"></a><var>134.1</var>    (c) No advertisement, pamphlet, circular, or other similar materials pertaining to <br/>
<a id="pl.134.2"></a><var>134.2</var>an approved offering may be circulated or distributed in this state, unless the following <br/>
<a id="pl.134.3"></a><var>134.3</var>statement is prominently displayed:<br/>
<a id="pl.134.4"></a><var>134.4</var>    "This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry <br/>
<a id="pl.134.5"></a><var>134.5</var>for ....... (approved number of hours) hours for continuing ....... (relevant industry) <br/>
<a id="pl.134.6"></a><var>134.6</var>education."<br/>
<a id="pl.134.7"></a><var>134.7</var>    (d) Advertising of approved courses must be clearly distinguishable from the <br/>
<a id="pl.134.8"></a><var>134.8</var>advertisement of other nonapproved courses and services.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.9"></a><var>134.9</var>    (e) Continuing education courses may not be advertised before approval unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.134.10"></a><var>134.10</var>course is described in the advertising as "approval pending" and an application for approval <br/>
<a id="pl.134.11"></a><var>134.11</var>has been timely submitted to the commissioner and a denial has not been received.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.12"></a><var>134.12</var>    (f) The number of hours for which a course has been approved must be prominently <br/>
<a id="pl.134.13"></a><var>134.13</var>displayed on an advertisement for the course. If the course offering is longer than the <br/>
<a id="pl.134.14"></a><var>134.14</var>number of hours of credit to be given, it must be clear that credit is not earned for the <br/>
<a id="pl.134.15"></a><var>134.15</var>entire course.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.16"></a><var>134.16</var>    (g) The course approval number must not be included in any advertisement.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.17"></a><var>134.17</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Notice to students.</b> At the beginning of each approved offering, the <br/>
<a id="pl.134.18"></a><var>134.18</var>following notice must be handed out in printed form or must be read to students: <br/>
<a id="pl.134.19"></a><var>134.19</var>    "This educational offering is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.134.20"></a><var>134.20</var>Industry as satisfying ....... (insert number of hours approved) hours of credit toward <br/>
<a id="pl.134.21"></a><var>134.21</var>continuing ....... (insert appropriate industry) education requirements."<br/>
<a id="pl.134.22"></a><var>134.22</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Audits.</b> The commissioner reserves the right to audit subject offerings <br/>
<a id="pl.134.23"></a><var>134.23</var>with or without notice to the sponsor.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.24"></a><var>134.24</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Falsification of reports.</b> A licensee, its qualified person, or an applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.134.25"></a><var>134.25</var>found to have falsified an education report to the commissioner shall be considered to <br/>
<a id="pl.134.26"></a><var>134.26</var>have violated the laws relating to the industry for which the person has a license and <br/>
<a id="pl.134.27"></a><var>134.27</var>shall be subject to censure, limitation, condition, suspension, or revocation of the license <br/>
<a id="pl.134.28"></a><var>134.28</var>or denial of the application for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.29"></a><var>134.29</var>    The commissioner reserves the right to audit a licensee's continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.134.30"></a><var>134.30</var>records.<br/>
<a id="pl.134.31"></a><var>134.31</var>    Subd. 19. <b>Waivers and extensions.</b> If a licensee provides documentation to the <br/>
<a id="pl.134.32"></a><var>134.32</var>commissioner that the licensee or its qualifying person is unable, and will continue to be <br/>
<a id="pl.134.33"></a><var>134.33</var>unable, to attend actual classroom course work because of a physical disability, medical <br/>
<a id="pl.134.34"></a><var>134.34</var>condition, or similar reason, attendance at continuing education courses shall be waived <br/>
<a id="pl.134.35"></a><var>134.35</var>for a period not to exceed one year. The commissioner shall require that the licensee or <br/>
<a id="pl.134.36"></a><var>134.36</var>its qualifying person satisfactorily complete a self-study program to include reading a <br/>
<a id="pl.135.1"></a><var>135.1</var>sufficient number of textbooks, or listening to a sufficient number of tapes, related to the <br/>
<a id="pl.135.2"></a><var>135.2</var>regulated industry, as would be necessary for the licensee to satisfy continuing educational <br/>
<a id="pl.135.3"></a><var>135.3</var>credit hour needs. The commissioner shall award the licensee credit hours for a self-study <br/>
<a id="pl.135.4"></a><var>135.4</var>program by determining how many credit hours would be granted to a classroom course <br/>
<a id="pl.135.5"></a><var>135.5</var>involving the same material and giving the licensee the same number of credit hours under <br/>
<a id="pl.135.6"></a><var>135.6</var>this part. The licensee may apply each year for a new waiver upon the same terms and <br/>
<a id="pl.135.7"></a><var>135.7</var>conditions as were necessary to secure the original waiver, and must demonstrate that in <br/>
<a id="pl.135.8"></a><var>135.8</var>subsequent years, the licensee was unable to complete actual classroom course work. <br/>
<a id="pl.135.9"></a><var>135.9</var>The commissioner may request documentation of the condition upon which the request <br/>
<a id="pl.135.10"></a><var>135.10</var>for waiver is based as is necessary to satisfy the commissioner of the existence of the <br/>
<a id="pl.135.11"></a><var>135.11</var>condition and that the condition does preclude attendance at continuing education courses.<br/>
<a id="pl.135.12"></a><var>135.12</var>    Upon written proof demonstrating a medical hardship, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.135.13"></a><var>135.13</var>extend, for up to 90 days, the time period during which the continuing education must be <br/>
<a id="pl.135.14"></a><var>135.14</var>successfully completed. Loss of income from either attendance at courses or cancellation <br/>
<a id="pl.135.15"></a><var>135.15</var>of a license is not a bona fide financial hardship. Requests for extensions must be <br/>
<a id="pl.135.16"></a><var>135.16</var>submitted to the commissioner in writing no later than 60 days before the education is <br/>
<a id="pl.135.17"></a><var>135.17</var>due and must include an explanation with verification of the hardship, plus verification of <br/>
<a id="pl.135.18"></a><var>135.18</var>enrollment at an approved course of study on or before the extension period expires.<br/>
<a id="pl.135.19"></a><var>135.19</var>    Subd. 20. <b>Reporting requirements.</b> Required continuing education must be <br/>
<a id="pl.135.20"></a><var>135.20</var>reported in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. Licensees are responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.135.21"></a><var>135.21</var>maintaining copies of course completion certificates.<br/>
<a id="pl.135.22"></a><var>135.22</var>    Subd. 21. <b>Residential building contractor, residential remodeler, and residential </b><br/>
<a id="pl.135.23"></a><var>135.23</var><b>roofer education.</b> (a) Each licensee must, during the licensee's first complete continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.135.24"></a><var>135.24</var>education reporting period, complete and report one hour of continuing education relating <br/>
<a id="pl.135.25"></a><var>135.25</var>to lead abatement rules in safe lead abatement procedures.<br/>
<a id="pl.135.26"></a><var>135.26</var>    (b) Each licensee must, during each continuing education reporting period, complete <br/>
<a id="pl.135.27"></a><var>135.27</var>and report one hour of continuing education relating to energy codes for buildings and <br/>
<a id="pl.135.28"></a><var>135.28</var>other building codes designed to conserve energy.<br/>
<a id="pl.135.29"></a><var>135.29</var>    Subd. 22. <b>Continuing education approval.</b> (a) Continuing education courses must <br/>
<a id="pl.135.30"></a><var>135.30</var>be approved in advance by the commissioner of labor and industry. "Sponsor" means any <br/>
<a id="pl.135.31"></a><var>135.31</var>person or entity offering approved education.<br/>
<a id="pl.135.32"></a><var>135.32</var>    (b) For coordinators with an initial approval date before August 1, 2005, approval <br/>
<a id="pl.135.33"></a><var>135.33</var>will expire on December 31, 2005. For courses with an initial approval date on or before <br/>
<a id="pl.135.34"></a><var>135.34</var>December 31, 2000, approval will expire on April 30, 2006. For courses with an initial <br/>
<a id="pl.135.35"></a><var>135.35</var>approval date after January 1, 2001, but before August 1, 2005, approval will expire <br/>
<a id="pl.135.36"></a><var>135.36</var>on April 30, 2007.<br/>
<a id="pl.136.1"></a><var>136.1</var>    Subd. 23. <b>Continuing education fees.</b> The following fees shall be paid to the <br/>
<a id="pl.136.2"></a><var>136.2</var>commissioner:<br/>
<a id="pl.136.3"></a><var>136.3</var>    (1) initial course approval, $10 for each hour or faction of one hour of continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.136.4"></a><var>136.4</var>education course approval sought. Initial course approval expires on the last day of the <br/>
<a id="pl.136.5"></a><var>136.5</var>24th month after the course is approved;<br/>
<a id="pl.136.6"></a><var>136.6</var>    (2) renewal of course approval, $10 per course. Renewal of course approval expires <br/>
<a id="pl.136.7"></a><var>136.7</var>on the last day of the 24th month after the course is renewed;<br/>
<a id="pl.136.8"></a><var>136.8</var>    (3) initial coordinator approval, $100. Initial coordinator approval expires on the last <br/>
<a id="pl.136.9"></a><var>136.9</var>day of the 24th month after the coordinator is approved; and<br/>
<a id="pl.136.10"></a><var>136.10</var>    (4) renewal of coordinator approval, $10. Renewal of coordinator approval expires <br/>
<a id="pl.136.11"></a><var>136.11</var>on the last day of the 24th month after the coordinator is renewed.<br/>
<a id="pl.136.12"></a><var>136.12</var>    Subd. 24. <b>Refunds.</b> All fees paid to the commissioner under this section are <br/>
<a id="pl.136.13"></a><var>136.13</var>nonrefundable, except that an overpayment of a fee shall be returned upon proper <br/>
<a id="pl.136.14"></a><var>136.14</var>application.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.13.0"></a><a id="pl.136.15"></a><var>136.15</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.88, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.136.16"></a><var>136.16</var><b>326.88 LOSS OF QUALIFYING PERSON.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.136.17"></a><var>136.17</var>    Upon the departure or disqualification of a licensee's qualifying person because of <br/>
<a id="pl.136.18"></a><var>136.18</var>death, disability, retirement, position change, or other reason, the licensee must notify <br/>
<a id="pl.136.19"></a><var>136.19</var>the commissioner within 15 business days. The licensee shall have 120 days from the <br/>
<a id="pl.136.20"></a><var>136.20</var>departure of the qualifying person to obtain a new qualifying person. Failure to secure a <br/>
<a id="pl.136.21"></a><var>136.21</var>new qualifying person within 120 days will, with or without notice, result in the automatic <br/>
<a id="pl.136.22"></a><var>136.22</var>termination of the license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.14.0"></a><a id="pl.136.23"></a><var>136.23</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.89, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.136.24"></a><var>136.24</var><b>326.89 APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.136.25"></a><var>136.25</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Form.</b> An applicant for a license under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.136.26"></a><var>136.26</var>must submit an application to the commissioner, under oath and accompanied by the <br/>
<a id="pl.136.27"></a><var>136.27</var>license fee required by section 326.86, on a form prescribed by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.136.28"></a><var>136.28</var>Within 30 business days of receiving all required information, the commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.136.29"></a><var>136.29</var>act on the license request. If one of the categories in the application does not apply, the <br/>
<a id="pl.136.30"></a><var>136.30</var>applicant must identify the category and state the reason the category does not apply. The <br/>
<a id="pl.136.31"></a><var>136.31</var>commissioner may refuse to issue a license if the application is not complete or contains <br/>
<a id="pl.136.32"></a><var>136.32</var>unsatisfactory information. <br/>
<a id="pl.136.33"></a><var>136.33</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contents.</b> The Each application must include the following information <br/>
<a id="pl.136.34"></a><var>136.34</var>regarding the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.137.1"></a><var>137.1</var>    (1) Minnesota workers' compensation insurance certificate;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.2"></a><var>137.2</var>    (2) employment insurance account number;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.3"></a><var>137.3</var>    (3) certificate of liability insurance;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.4"></a><var>137.4</var>    (4) type of license requested;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.5"></a><var>137.5</var>    (5) name and, current address of the applicant:, and telephone number where the <br/>
<a id="pl.137.6"></a><var>137.6</var>applicant resides;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.7"></a><var>137.7</var>    (i) (6) name and address of the applicant's qualifying person, if other than applicant; <br/>
<a id="pl.137.8"></a><var>137.8</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.137.9"></a><var>137.9</var>    (ii) (7) if the applicant is a sole proprietorship, the name and address of the sole <br/>
<a id="pl.137.10"></a><var>137.10</var>proprietor; if the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner; if the <br/>
<a id="pl.137.11"></a><var>137.11</var>applicant is a limited liability company, the name and address of each governor and <br/>
<a id="pl.137.12"></a><var>137.12</var>manager; if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each of the corporate <br/>
<a id="pl.137.13"></a><var>137.13</var>officers, directors, and all shareholders holding more than ten percent of the outstanding <br/>
<a id="pl.137.14"></a><var>137.14</var>stock in the corporation;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.15"></a><var>137.15</var>    (8) name and address of the applicant's agent in this state authorized to receive <br/>
<a id="pl.137.16"></a><var>137.16</var>service of process, and a consent to service of process as required by section 326.93;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.17"></a><var>137.17</var>    (9) current street address and telephone number where the business is physically <br/>
<a id="pl.137.18"></a><var>137.18</var>located;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.19"></a><var>137.19</var>    (6) (10) whether the applicant, any employee, or qualifying person has ever been <br/>
<a id="pl.137.20"></a><var>137.20</var>licensed in this or any other state and has had a professional or vocational license <br/>
<a id="pl.137.21"></a><var>137.21</var>reprimanded, censured, limited, conditioned, refused, suspended, or revoked, or has been <br/>
<a id="pl.137.22"></a><var>137.22</var>the subject of any administrative action;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.23"></a><var>137.23</var>    (7) (11) whether the applicant, qualifying person, or any of the applicant's corporate <br/>
<a id="pl.137.24"></a><var>137.24</var>or partnership directors, limited liability company governors, officers, limited or general <br/>
<a id="pl.137.25"></a><var>137.25</var>partners, managers, all shareholders holding more than ten percent of the share of the <br/>
<a id="pl.137.26"></a><var>137.26</var>corporation that have been issued, or all members holding more than ten percent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.137.27"></a><var>137.27</var>voting power of the membership interests that have been issued, has been convicted <br/>
<a id="pl.137.28"></a><var>137.28</var>of a crime that either related directly to the business for which the license is sought or <br/>
<a id="pl.137.29"></a><var>137.29</var>involved fraud, misrepresentation, or misuse of funds; has suffered a judgment in a civil <br/>
<a id="pl.137.30"></a><var>137.30</var>action involving fraud, misrepresentation, construction defect, negligence, or breach <br/>
<a id="pl.137.31"></a><var>137.31</var>of contract, or conversion of funds within the ten years prior to the submission of the <br/>
<a id="pl.137.32"></a><var>137.32</var>application; or has had any government license or permit reprimanded, censured, limited, <br/>
<a id="pl.137.33"></a><var>137.33</var>conditioned, suspended, or revoked as a result of an action brought by a federal, state, or <br/>
<a id="pl.137.34"></a><var>137.34</var>local governmental unit or agency in this or any other state;<br/>
<a id="pl.137.35"></a><var>137.35</var>    (8) (12) the applicant's and qualifying person's business history for the past five <br/>
<a id="pl.137.36"></a><var>137.36</var>years and whether the applicant, any a managing employee, or qualifying person has ever <br/>
<a id="pl.138.1"></a><var>138.1</var>filed for bankruptcy or protection from creditors or has any unsatisfied judgments against <br/>
<a id="pl.138.2"></a><var>138.2</var>the applicant, employee, or qualifying person;<br/>
<a id="pl.138.3"></a><var>138.3</var>    (9) (13) where the applicant is a firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited <br/>
<a id="pl.138.4"></a><var>138.4</var>liability company, corporation, or association, whether there has been a sale or transfer of <br/>
<a id="pl.138.5"></a><var>138.5</var>the business or other change in ownership, control, or name in the last five years and the <br/>
<a id="pl.138.6"></a><var>138.6</var>details thereof, and the names and addresses of all prior, predecessor, subsidiary, affiliated, <br/>
<a id="pl.138.7"></a><var>138.7</var>parent, or related entities, and whether each such entity, or its owners, officers, directors, <br/>
<a id="pl.138.8"></a><var>138.8</var>members or shareholders holding more than ten percent of the stock, or an employee has <br/>
<a id="pl.138.9"></a><var>138.9</var>ever taken or been subject to an action that is subject to clause (6), (7), or (8) (10), (11), <br/>
<a id="pl.138.10"></a><var>138.10</var>or (12) in the last ten years; and<br/>
<a id="pl.138.11"></a><var>138.11</var>    (10) (14) whether the qualifying person is the qualifying person for more than one <br/>
<a id="pl.138.12"></a><var>138.12</var>licensee.<br/>
<a id="pl.138.13"></a><var>138.13</var>    For purposes of this subdivision, "applicant" includes employees who exercise <br/>
<a id="pl.138.14"></a><var>138.14</var>management or policy control over the residential contracting and remodeling, residential <br/>
<a id="pl.138.15"></a><var>138.15</var>remodeling, residential roofing, or manufactured home installation activities in the state <br/>
<a id="pl.138.16"></a><var>138.16</var>of Minnesota, including affiliates, partners, directors, governors, officers, limited or <br/>
<a id="pl.138.17"></a><var>138.17</var>general partners, managers, all shareholders holding more than ten percent of the shares <br/>
<a id="pl.138.18"></a><var>138.18</var>that have been issued, a shareholder holding more than ten percent of the voting power <br/>
<a id="pl.138.19"></a><var>138.19</var>of the shares that have been issued, or all members holding more than ten percent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.138.20"></a><var>138.20</var>membership interests that have been issued or more than ten percent of the voting power <br/>
<a id="pl.138.21"></a><var>138.21</var>of the membership interests that have been issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.138.22"></a><var>138.22</var>    The commissioner may require further information as the commissioner deems <br/>
<a id="pl.138.23"></a><var>138.23</var>appropriate to administer the provisions and further the purposes of this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.138.24"></a><var>138.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Examination.</b> (a) Each qualifying person must satisfactorily complete a <br/>
<a id="pl.138.25"></a><var>138.25</var>written examination for the type of license requested. The commissioner may establish <br/>
<a id="pl.138.26"></a><var>138.26</var>the examination qualifications, including related education experience and education, the <br/>
<a id="pl.138.27"></a><var>138.27</var>examination procedure, and the examination for each licensing group. The examination <br/>
<a id="pl.138.28"></a><var>138.28</var>must include at a minimum the following areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.138.29"></a><var>138.29</var>    (1) appropriate knowledge of technical terms commonly used and the knowledge of <br/>
<a id="pl.138.30"></a><var>138.30</var>reference materials and code books to be used for technical information; and<br/>
<a id="pl.138.31"></a><var>138.31</var>    (2) understanding of the general principles of business management and other <br/>
<a id="pl.138.32"></a><var>138.32</var>pertinent state laws.<br/>
<a id="pl.138.33"></a><var>138.33</var>    (b) Each examination must be designed for the specified type of license requested. <br/>
<a id="pl.138.34"></a><var>138.34</var>The council shall advise the commissioner on the grading, monitoring, and updating of <br/>
<a id="pl.138.35"></a><var>138.35</var>examinations.<br/>
<a id="pl.139.1"></a><var>139.1</var>    (c) A person's An individual's passing examination results expire two years from <br/>
<a id="pl.139.2"></a><var>139.2</var>the examination date. A person An individual who passes the examination but does not <br/>
<a id="pl.139.3"></a><var>139.3</var>choose to apply to act as a qualifying person for a licensee within two years from the <br/>
<a id="pl.139.4"></a><var>139.4</var>examination date, must, upon application provide:<br/>
<a id="pl.139.5"></a><var>139.5</var>    (1) passing examination results within two years from the date of application; or<br/>
<a id="pl.139.6"></a><var>139.6</var>    (2) proof that the person has fulfilled the continuing education requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.139.7"></a><var>139.7</var>section  
         <statute_ref>326.87</statute_ref> in the manner required for a qualifying person of a licensee for each license <br/>
<a id="pl.139.8"></a><var>139.8</var>period after the expiration of the examination results. <br/>
<a id="pl.139.9"></a><var>139.9</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Competency skills.</b> The commissioner shall, in consultation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.139.10"></a><var>139.10</var>council, determine the competency skills and installation knowledge required for the <br/>
<a id="pl.139.11"></a><var>139.11</var>licensing of specialty contractors.<br/>
<a id="pl.139.12"></a><var>139.12</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Exemption.</b> A general retailer whose primary business is not being a <br/>
<a id="pl.139.13"></a><var>139.13</var>residential building contractor, residential remodeler, or specialty contractor residential <br/>
<a id="pl.139.14"></a><var>139.14</var>roofer, or manufactured home installer,  and who has completed a comparable license <br/>
<a id="pl.139.15"></a><var>139.15</var>examination meeting or exceeding Minnesota's examination requirements in another state <br/>
<a id="pl.139.16"></a><var>139.16</var>is exempt from subdivisions subdivision 3 and 4 and sections  
         <statute_ref>326.87</statute_ref> and  
         <statute_ref>326.88</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.139.17"></a><var>139.17</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Additional licensing requirements.</b> As an alternative to denying an <br/>
<a id="pl.139.18"></a><var>139.18</var>application for licensure pursuant to section  
         <statute_ref>326.91, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.139.19"></a><var>139.19</var>may, as a condition of licensure and based upon information received pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.139.20"></a><var>139.20</var>section  
         <statute_ref>326.89, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, clauses (6) to (8), or a finding pursuant to section  
         <statute_ref>326.91, <br/>
<a id="pl.139.21"></a><var>139.21</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, clauses (1) to (9), impose additional insurance, bonding, reporting, record <br/>
<a id="pl.139.22"></a><var>139.22</var>keeping, and other requirements on the applicant as are reasonable to protect the public. <br/>
<a id="pl.139.23"></a><var>139.23</var>    Subd. 7. <b>License.</b> A nonresident of Minnesota may be licensed as a residential <br/>
<a id="pl.139.24"></a><var>139.24</var>building contractor, residential remodeler, residential roofer, or manufactured home <br/>
<a id="pl.139.25"></a><var>139.25</var>installer upon compliance with all the provisions of sections 326.83 to 326.98.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.15.0"></a><a id="pl.139.26"></a><var>139.26</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.90, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.139.27"></a><var>139.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Local license prohibited.</b> Except as provided in sections  
         <statute_ref>326.90, <br/>
<a id="pl.139.28"></a><var>139.28</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, and  
<statute_ref>326.991</statute_ref>, a political subdivision may not require a person licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.139.29"></a><var>139.29</var>under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.991 326.98</statute_ref> to also be licensed or pay a registration or other <br/>
<a id="pl.139.30"></a><var>139.30</var>fee related to licensure under any ordinance, law, rule, or regulation of the political <br/>
<a id="pl.139.31"></a><var>139.31</var>subdivision. This section does not prohibit charges for building permits or other charges <br/>
<a id="pl.139.32"></a><var>139.32</var>not directly related to licensure. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.16.0"></a><a id="pl.139.33"></a><var>139.33</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.91, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.140.1"></a><var>140.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Cause</b><b> Grounds</b><b>.</b> The commissioner may by order deny, suspend, or <br/>
<a id="pl.140.2"></a><var>140.2</var>revoke any license or may censure a licensee, and may impose a civil penalty as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.140.3"></a><var>140.3</var>for in section  
<statute_ref>45.027, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, if the commissioner finds that the order is in the <br/>
<a id="pl.140.4"></a><var>140.4</var>public interest, and that the applicant, licensee, or affiliate of an applicant or licensee, or <br/>
<a id="pl.140.5"></a><var>140.5</var>other agent, owner, partner, director, governor, shareholder, member, officer, qualifying <br/>
<a id="pl.140.6"></a><var>140.6</var>person, or managing employee of the applicant or licensee or any person occupying a <br/>
<a id="pl.140.7"></a><var>140.7</var>similar status or performing similar functions:  In addition to the grounds set forth in <br/>
<a id="pl.140.8"></a><var>140.8</var>section 326B.082, subdivision 11, the commissioner may deny, suspend, limit, place <br/>
<a id="pl.140.9"></a><var>140.9</var>conditions on, or revoke a license or certificate of exemption, or may censure the person <br/>
<a id="pl.140.10"></a><var>140.10</var>holding the license or certificate of exemption, if the applicant, licensee, certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.140.11"></a><var>140.11</var>exemption holder, qualifying person, or affiliate of an applicant, licensee, or certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.140.12"></a><var>140.12</var>exemption holder, or other agent owner has:<br/>
<a id="pl.140.13"></a><var>140.13</var>    (1) has filed an application for a license licensure or a certificate of exemption <br/>
<a id="pl.140.14"></a><var>140.14</var>which is incomplete in any material respect or contains any statement which, in light <br/>
<a id="pl.140.15"></a><var>140.15</var>of the circumstances under which it is made, is false or misleading with respect to any <br/>
<a id="pl.140.16"></a><var>140.16</var>material fact;<br/>
<a id="pl.140.17"></a><var>140.17</var>    (2) has engaged in a fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.140.18"></a><var>140.18</var>    (3) is permanently or temporarily enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.140.19"></a><var>140.19</var>from engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice involving any aspect of the <br/>
<a id="pl.140.20"></a><var>140.20</var>business;<br/>
<a id="pl.140.21"></a><var>140.21</var>    (4) has failed to reasonably supervise employees, agents, subcontractors, or <br/>
<a id="pl.140.22"></a><var>140.22</var>salespersons, or has performed negligently or in breach of contract, so as to cause injury <br/>
<a id="pl.140.23"></a><var>140.23</var>or harm to the public;<br/>
<a id="pl.140.24"></a><var>140.24</var>    (5) has violated or failed to comply with any provision of sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.140.25"></a><var>140.25</var>or, any rule or order under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref> or any other law, rule, or order related <br/>
<a id="pl.140.26"></a><var>140.26</var>to the duties and responsibilities entrusted to the commissioner; <br/>
<a id="pl.140.27"></a><var>140.27</var>    (6) has been shown to be incompetent, untrustworthy, or financially irresponsible;<br/>
<a id="pl.140.28"></a><var>140.28</var>    (7) (6) has been convicted of a violation of the State Building Code or, in <br/>
<a id="pl.140.29"></a><var>140.29</var>jurisdictions that do not enforce the State Building Code, has refused to comply with <br/>
<a id="pl.140.30"></a><var>140.30</var>a notice of violation or stop order issued by a certified building official, or in local <br/>
<a id="pl.140.31"></a><var>140.31</var>jurisdictions that have not adopted the State Building Code has refused to correct a <br/>
<a id="pl.140.32"></a><var>140.32</var>violation of the State Building Code when the violation has been certified documented <br/>
<a id="pl.140.33"></a><var>140.33</var>or a notice of violation or stop order issued by a Minnesota licensed structural engineer <br/>
<a id="pl.140.34"></a><var>140.34</var>certified building official has been received;<br/>
<a id="pl.140.35"></a><var>140.35</var>    (8) (7) has failed to use the proceeds of any payment made to the licensee for the <br/>
<a id="pl.140.36"></a><var>140.36</var>construction of, or any improvement to, residential real estate, as defined in section  
         <statute_ref>326.83, <br/>
<a id="pl.141.1"></a><var>141.1</var>subdivision 17
         </statute_ref>, for the payment of labor, skill, material, and machinery contributed to the <br/>
<a id="pl.141.2"></a><var>141.2</var>construction or improvement, knowing that the cost of any labor performed, or skill, <br/>
<a id="pl.141.3"></a><var>141.3</var>material, or machinery furnished for the improvement remains unpaid; <br/>
<a id="pl.141.4"></a><var>141.4</var>    (9) (8) has not furnished to the person making payment either a valid lien waiver as to <br/>
<a id="pl.141.5"></a><var>141.5</var>any unpaid labor performed, or skill, material, or machinery furnished for an improvement, <br/>
<a id="pl.141.6"></a><var>141.6</var>or a payment bond in the basic amount of the contract price for the improvement <br/>
<a id="pl.141.7"></a><var>141.7</var>conditioned for the prompt payment to any person or persons entitled to payment;<br/>
<a id="pl.141.8"></a><var>141.8</var>    (10) has engaged in conduct which was the basis for a contractor's recovery fund <br/>
<a id="pl.141.9"></a><var>141.9</var>payment pursuant to section  
<statute_ref>326.975</statute_ref>, which payment has not been reimbursed; (9) has <br/>
<a id="pl.141.10"></a><var>141.10</var>engaged in an act or practice that results in compensation to an aggrieved owner or lessee <br/>
<a id="pl.141.11"></a><var>141.11</var>from the contractor recovery fund pursuant to section 36B.825, unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.141.12"></a><var>141.12</var>    (i) the applicant or licensee has repaid the fund twice the amount paid from the fund, <br/>
<a id="pl.141.13"></a><var>141.13</var>plus interest at the rate of 12 percent per year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.141.14"></a><var>141.14</var>    (ii) the applicant or licensee has obtained a surety bond in the amount of at least <br/>
<a id="pl.141.15"></a><var>141.15</var>$40,000, issued by an insurer authorized to transact business in this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.141.16"></a><var>141.16</var>    (11) (10) has engaged in bad faith, unreasonable delays, or frivolous claims in <br/>
<a id="pl.141.17"></a><var>141.17</var>defense of a civil lawsuit or arbitration arising out of their activities as a licensee or <br/>
<a id="pl.141.18"></a><var>141.18</var>certificate of exemption holder under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.141.19"></a><var>141.19</var>    (12) (11) has had a judgment entered against them for failure to make payments to <br/>
<a id="pl.141.20"></a><var>141.20</var>employees or, subcontractors, or suppliers, that the licensee has failed to satisfy and all <br/>
<a id="pl.141.21"></a><var>141.21</var>appeals of the judgment have been exhausted or the period for appeal has expired;<br/>
<a id="pl.141.22"></a><var>141.22</var>    (13) (12) if unlicensed, has obtained a building permit by the fraudulent use of a <br/>
<a id="pl.141.23"></a><var>141.23</var>fictitious license number or the license number of another, or, if licensed, has knowingly <br/>
<a id="pl.141.24"></a><var>141.24</var>allowed an unlicensed person to use the licensee's license number for the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.141.25"></a><var>141.25</var>fraudulently obtaining a building permit; or has applied for or obtained a building permit <br/>
<a id="pl.141.26"></a><var>141.26</var>for an unlicensed person.<br/>
<a id="pl.141.27"></a><var>141.27</var>    (14) (13) has made use of a forged mechanics' mechanic's lien waivers waiver under <br/>
<a id="pl.141.28"></a><var>141.28</var>chapter 514.;<br/>
<a id="pl.141.29"></a><var>141.29</var>    (14) has provided false, misleading or incomplete information to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.141.30"></a><var>141.30</var>or has refused to allow a reasonable inspection of records or premises;<br/>
<a id="pl.141.31"></a><var>141.31</var>    (15) has engaged in an act or practice whether or not the act or practice directly <br/>
<a id="pl.141.32"></a><var>141.32</var>involves the business for which the person is licensed, that demonstrates that the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.141.33"></a><var>141.33</var>or licensee is untrustworthy, financially irresponsible, or otherwise incompetent or <br/>
<a id="pl.141.34"></a><var>141.34</var>unqualified to act under the license granted by the commissioner; or<br/>
<a id="pl.142.1"></a><var>142.1</var>    (16) has failed to comply with requests for information, documents, or other requests <br/>
<a id="pl.142.2"></a><var>142.2</var>from the department within the time specified in the request or, if no time is specified, <br/>
<a id="pl.142.3"></a><var>142.3</var>within 30 days of the mailing of the request by the department.<br/>
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<a id="bill.8.17.0"></a><a id="pl.142.4"></a><var>142.4</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.92, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.142.5"></a><var>142.5</var><b>326.92 PENALTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.142.6"></a><var>142.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Misdemeanor.</b> A person required to be licensed under sections <br/>
<a id="pl.142.7"></a><var>142.7</var><statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.991</statute_ref> who performs unlicensed work is guilty of a misdemeanor. <br/>
<a id="pl.142.8"></a><var>142.8</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Gross misdemeanor.</b> A person required to be licensed under sections <br/>
<a id="pl.142.9"></a><var>142.9</var><statute_ref>326.84</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.991</statute_ref> who violates an order under subdivision 3 An individual who violates <br/>
<a id="pl.142.10"></a><var>142.10</var>an order of the commissioner or is the manager, officer, or director of a person who <br/>
<a id="pl.142.11"></a><var>142.11</var>violates an order issued by the commissioner is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. <br/>
<a id="pl.142.12"></a><var>142.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Lien rights.</b> An unlicensed person who knowingly violates sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.142.13"></a><var>142.13</var>to  
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref> has no right to claim a lien under section  
         <statute_ref>514.01</statute_ref> and the lien is void. Nothing <br/>
<a id="pl.142.14"></a><var>142.14</var>in this section affects the lien rights of material suppliers and licensed contractors to the <br/>
<a id="pl.142.15"></a><var>142.15</var>extent provided by law. <br/>
<a id="pl.142.16"></a><var>142.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Commissioner action.</b> The commissioner may bring actions, including <br/>
<a id="pl.142.17"></a><var>142.17</var>cease and desist actions, against any person licensed or required to be licensed under <br/>
<a id="pl.142.18"></a><var>142.18</var>sections  
<statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.991</statute_ref> to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.18.0"></a><a id="pl.142.19"></a><var>142.19</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.921, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.142.20"></a><var>142.20</var><b>326.921 BUILDING PERMIT CONDITIONED ON LICENSURE</b><b>; NOTICE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.142.21"></a><var>142.21</var><b>OF PERMIT APPLICATION</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.142.22"></a><var>142.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Building permit.</b> A political subdivision shall not issue a building <br/>
<a id="pl.142.23"></a><var>142.23</var>permit to an unlicensed person who is required to be licensed under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.142.24"></a><var>142.24</var>326.991 326.98
</statute_ref>. A political subdivision that issues zoning or land use permits in lieu of <br/>
<a id="pl.142.25"></a><var>142.25</var>a building permit shall not issue those permits to an unlicensed person who is required <br/>
<a id="pl.142.26"></a><var>142.26</var>to be licensed under sections  
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.991 326.98</statute_ref>. The political subdivision shall <br/>
<a id="pl.142.27"></a><var>142.27</var>report the person applying for the permit to the commissioner who may bring an action <br/>
<a id="pl.142.28"></a><var>142.28</var>against the person. <br/>
<a id="pl.142.29"></a><var>142.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Notice of building permit application.</b> A political subdivision shall notify <br/>
<a id="pl.142.30"></a><var>142.30</var>the department when an application for building permit involving the construction of new <br/>
<a id="pl.142.31"></a><var>142.31</var>residential real estate has been received from an unlicensed person by submitting a copy <br/>
<a id="pl.142.32"></a><var>142.32</var>of the application to the department within two business days of receipt of the application. <br/>
<a id="pl.142.33"></a><var>142.33</var>The political subdivision may submit a copy of the building permit application by <br/>
<a id="pl.142.34"></a><var>142.34</var>facsimile, United States mail, or electronic communication.<br/>
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<a id="bill.8.19.0"></a><a id="pl.143.1"></a><var>143.1</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.93, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.143.2"></a><var>143.2</var><b>326.93 SERVICE OF PROCESS</b><b>; NONRESIDENT LICENSING</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.143.3"></a><var>143.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License.</b> A nonresident of Minnesota may be licensed as a residential <br/>
<a id="pl.143.4"></a><var>143.4</var>building contractor or residential remodeler upon compliance with all the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.143.5"></a><var>143.5</var>sections  
<statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.991</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.143.6"></a><var>143.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Service of process.</b> Service of process upon a person performing work in <br/>
<a id="pl.143.7"></a><var>143.7</var>the state of a type that would require a license under sections  
<statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to  
<statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref> may be <br/>
<a id="pl.143.8"></a><var>143.8</var>made as provided in section  
<statute_ref>45.028</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.143.9"></a><var>143.9</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Procedure.</b> Every applicant for licensure or certificate of exemption <br/>
<a id="pl.143.10"></a><var>143.10</var>under sections 326.83 to 326.98 shall irrevocably consent to the appointment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.143.11"></a><var>143.11</var>commissioner and successors in office to be the applicant's agent to receive service of any <br/>
<a id="pl.143.12"></a><var>143.12</var>lawful process in any noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the applicant or a <br/>
<a id="pl.143.13"></a><var>143.13</var>successor, executor, or administrator which arises under section 326.83 to 326.98 or any <br/>
<a id="pl.143.14"></a><var>143.14</var>rule or order thereunder after the consent has been filed, with the same force and validity <br/>
<a id="pl.143.15"></a><var>143.15</var>as if served personally on the person filing the consent. Service under this section shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.143.16"></a><var>143.16</var>made in compliance with subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.143.17"></a><var>143.17</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Service on commissioner.</b> (a) When a person, including any nonresident <br/>
<a id="pl.143.18"></a><var>143.18</var>of this state, engages in conduct prohibited or made actionable by sections 326.83 to <br/>
<a id="pl.143.19"></a><var>143.19</var>326.98, or any rule or order under those sections, and the person has not consented to <br/>
<a id="pl.143.20"></a><var>143.20</var>service of process under subdivision 3, that conduct is equivalent to an appointment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.143.21"></a><var>143.21</var>commissioner and successors in office as the person's agent to receive service of process in <br/>
<a id="pl.143.22"></a><var>143.22</var>any noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the person that is based on that conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.143.23"></a><var>143.23</var>and is brought under sections 326.83 to 326.98, or any rule or order under those sections, <br/>
<a id="pl.143.24"></a><var>143.24</var>with the same force and validity as if served personally on the person consenting to the <br/>
<a id="pl.143.25"></a><var>143.25</var>appointment of the commissioner and successors in office. Service under this section shall <br/>
<a id="pl.143.26"></a><var>143.26</var>be made in compliance with subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.143.27"></a><var>143.27</var>    (b) Subdivision 5 applies in all other cases in which a person, including a nonresident <br/>
<a id="pl.143.28"></a><var>143.28</var>of this state, has filed a consent to service of process. This paragraph supersedes any <br/>
<a id="pl.143.29"></a><var>143.29</var>inconsistent provision of law.<br/>
<a id="pl.143.30"></a><var>143.30</var>    (c) Subdivision 5 applies in all cases in which service of process is allowed to be <br/>
<a id="pl.143.31"></a><var>143.31</var>made on the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.143.32"></a><var>143.32</var>    (d) Subdivision 5 applies to any document served by the commissioner or the <br/>
<a id="pl.143.33"></a><var>143.33</var>department under section 326B.08.<br/>
<a id="pl.143.34"></a><var>143.34</var>    Subd. 5. <b>How made.</b> Service of process under this section may be made by leaving <br/>
<a id="pl.143.35"></a><var>143.35</var>a copy of the process in the office of the commissioner, or by sending a copy of the process <br/>
<a id="pl.143.36"></a><var>143.36</var>to the commissioner by certified mail, and is not effective unless: <br/>
<a id="pl.144.1"></a><var>144.1</var>    (1) the plaintiff, who may be the commissioner in an action or proceeding instituted <br/>
<a id="pl.144.2"></a><var>144.2</var>by the commissioner, sends notice of the service and a copy of the process by certified <br/>
<a id="pl.144.3"></a><var>144.3</var>mail to the defendant or respondent at the last known address; and <br/>
<a id="pl.144.4"></a><var>144.4</var>    (2) the plaintiff's affidavit of compliance is filed in the action or proceeding on or <br/>
<a id="pl.144.5"></a><var>144.5</var>before the return day of the process, if any, or within further time as the court allows.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.20.0"></a><a id="pl.144.6"></a><var>144.6</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.94, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.144.7"></a><var>144.7</var><b>326.94 BOND; INSURANCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.144.8"></a><var>144.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Bond.</b> (a) Licensed manufactured home installers and licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.144.9"></a><var>144.9</var>residential roofers must post a license surety bond in the name of the licensee with the <br/>
<a id="pl.144.10"></a><var>144.10</var>commissioner, conditioned that the applicant shall faithfully perform the duties and <br/>
<a id="pl.144.11"></a><var>144.11</var>in all things comply with all laws, ordinances, and rules pertaining to the license or <br/>
<a id="pl.144.12"></a><var>144.12</var>permit applied for and all contracts entered into. The annual bond must be continuous <br/>
<a id="pl.144.13"></a><var>144.13</var>and maintained for so long as the licensee remains licensed. The aggregate liability of <br/>
<a id="pl.144.14"></a><var>144.14</var>the surety on the bond to any and all persons, regardless of the number of claims made <br/>
<a id="pl.144.15"></a><var>144.15</var>against the bond, may not exceed the amount of the bond. The bond may be canceled as <br/>
<a id="pl.144.16"></a><var>144.16</var>to future liability by the surety upon 30 days' written notice mailed to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.144.17"></a><var>144.17</var>by regular mail.<br/>
<a id="pl.144.18"></a><var>144.18</var>    (b) A licensed residential roofer must post a bond of at least $5,000 $15,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.144.19"></a><var>144.19</var>    (c) A licensed manufactured home installer must post a bond of at least $2,500.<br/>
<a id="pl.144.20"></a><var>144.20</var>    Bonds issued under sections 326.83 to 326.98 are not state bonds or contracts for <br/>
<a id="pl.144.21"></a><var>144.21</var>purposes of sections 8.05 and 16C.05, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.144.22"></a><var>144.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Insurance.</b> Licensees must have public liability insurance with limits of at <br/>
<a id="pl.144.23"></a><var>144.23</var>least $100,000 $300,000 per occurrence, which must include at least $10,000 property <br/>
<a id="pl.144.24"></a><var>144.24</var>damage coverage. The insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to do business in <br/>
<a id="pl.144.25"></a><var>144.25</var>this state. The commissioner may increase the minimum amount of insurance required <br/>
<a id="pl.144.26"></a><var>144.26</var>for any licensee or class of licensees if the commissioner considers it to be in the public <br/>
<a id="pl.144.27"></a><var>144.27</var>interest and necessary to protect the interests of Minnesota consumers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.21.0"></a><a id="pl.144.28"></a><var>144.28</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.95, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.144.29"></a><var>144.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Advertising.</b> The license number of a licensee must appear in any <br/>
<a id="pl.144.30"></a><var>144.30</var>advertising by that licensee including but not limited to signs, vehicles, business cards, <br/>
<a id="pl.144.31"></a><var>144.31</var>published display ads, flyers, and brochures, Web sites, and Internet ads.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.22.0"></a><a id="pl.144.32"></a><var>144.32</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.96, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.144.33"></a><var>144.33</var><b>326.96 PUBLIC EDUCATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.145.1"></a><var>145.1</var>    The commissioner may develop materials and programs to educate the public <br/>
<a id="pl.145.2"></a><var>145.2</var>concerning licensing licensure requirements and methods. The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.145.3"></a><var>145.3</var>develop materials for reporting unlicensed contracting activity. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.145.4"></a><var>145.4</var>provide information in other languages.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.23.0"></a><a id="pl.145.5"></a><var>145.5</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.97, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.145.6"></a><var>145.6</var><b>326.97 LICENSE RENEWAL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.145.7"></a><var>145.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Renewal.</b> Licensees A licensee whose applications have  fully <br/>
<a id="pl.145.8"></a><var>145.8</var>completed renewal application has been properly and timely filed and who have has <br/>
<a id="pl.145.9"></a><var>145.9</var>not received a notice of denial of renewal are is considered to have been approved for <br/>
<a id="pl.145.10"></a><var>145.10</var>renewal and may continue to transact business whether or not the renewed license has <br/>
<a id="pl.145.11"></a><var>145.11</var>been received. Applications are timely if received or postmarked by March 1 of the <br/>
<a id="pl.145.12"></a><var>145.12</var>renewal year. Applications must be made on a form approved by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.145.13"></a><var>145.13</var>An application for renewal that does not contain all of the information requested is an <br/>
<a id="pl.145.14"></a><var>145.14</var>incomplete application and will not be processed.<br/>
<a id="pl.145.15"></a><var>145.15</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Annual renewal.</b> Any license issued or renewed after August 1, 1993, <br/>
<a id="pl.145.16"></a><var>145.16</var>must be renewed annually.<br/>
<a id="pl.145.17"></a><var>145.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Failure to </b><b>apply</b><b> renew</b><b>.</b> A person who has failed to make a timely <br/>
<a id="pl.145.18"></a><var>145.18</var>application for renewal of a license by March 31 of the renewal year is unlicensed at <br/>
<a id="pl.145.19"></a><var>145.19</var>11:59:59 p.m. central time on March 31 of the renewal year and remains unlicensed until <br/>
<a id="pl.145.20"></a><var>145.20</var>the a renewed license has been issued by the commissioner and is received by the applicant.<br/>
<a id="pl.145.21"></a><var>145.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Expiration.</b> All licenses expire at 11:59:59 p.m. central time on March 31 <br/>
<a id="pl.145.22"></a><var>145.22</var>of the renewal year if not properly renewed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.24.0"></a><a id="pl.145.23"></a><var>145.23</var>    Sec. 24. <b>[326B.801] SCOPE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.145.24"></a><var>145.24</var>    Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of sections 326B.801 to <br/>
<a id="pl.145.25"></a><var>145.25</var>326B.825 apply to residential contractors, residential remodelers, residential roofers, <br/>
<a id="pl.145.26"></a><var>145.26</var>and manufactured home installers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.25.0"></a><a id="pl.145.27"></a><var>145.27</var>    Sec. 25. <b>[326B.809] WRITTEN CONTRACT REQUIRED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.145.28"></a><var>145.28</var>    (a) All agreements including proposals, estimates, bids, quotations, contracts, <br/>
<a id="pl.145.29"></a><var>145.29</var>purchase orders, and change orders between a licensee and a customer for the performance <br/>
<a id="pl.145.30"></a><var>145.30</var>of a licensee's services must be in writing and must contain the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.145.31"></a><var>145.31</var>    (1) a detailed summary of the services to be performed;<br/>
<a id="pl.145.32"></a><var>145.32</var>    (2) a description of the specific materials to be used or a list of standard features <br/>
<a id="pl.145.33"></a><var>145.33</var>to be included; and<br/>
<a id="pl.146.1"></a><var>146.1</var>    (3) the total contract price or a description of the basis on which the price will <br/>
<a id="pl.146.2"></a><var>146.2</var>be calculated.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.3"></a><var>146.3</var>    (b) All agreements shall be signed and dated by the licensee and customer.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.4"></a><var>146.4</var>    (c) The licensee shall provide to the customer, at no charge, a signed and dated <br/>
<a id="pl.146.5"></a><var>146.5</var>document at the time that the licensee and customer sign and date the document. <br/>
<a id="pl.146.6"></a><var>146.6</var>Documents include agreements and mechanic's lien waivers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.26.0"></a><a id="pl.146.7"></a><var>146.7</var>    Sec. 26. <b>[326B.814] REHABILITATION OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.146.8"></a><var>146.8</var>    Chapter 364 does not apply to an applicant for a license or to a licensee where <br/>
<a id="pl.146.9"></a><var>146.9</var>the underlying conduct on which the conviction is based would be grounds for denial, <br/>
<a id="pl.146.10"></a><var>146.10</var>censure, suspension, or revocation of the license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.27.0"></a><a id="pl.146.11"></a><var>146.11</var>    Sec. 27. <b>[326B.82] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.146.12"></a><var>146.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Words, terms, and phrases.</b> For the purposes of section 326.87, <br/>
<a id="pl.146.13"></a><var>146.13</var>the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them, unless the context clearly <br/>
<a id="pl.146.14"></a><var>146.14</var>indicates otherwise.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.15"></a><var>146.15</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Appropriate and related knowledge.</b> "Appropriate and related <br/>
<a id="pl.146.16"></a><var>146.16</var>knowledge" means facts, information, or principles that are clearly relevant to the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.146.17"></a><var>146.17</var>in performing responsibilities under a license issued by the commissioner. These facts, <br/>
<a id="pl.146.18"></a><var>146.18</var>information, or principles must convey substantive and procedural knowledge as it relates <br/>
<a id="pl.146.19"></a><var>146.19</var>to postlicensing issues and must be relevant to the technical aspects of a particular area <br/>
<a id="pl.146.20"></a><var>146.20</var>of continuing education.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.21"></a><var>146.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Classroom hour.</b> "Classroom hour" means a 50-minute hour. <br/>
<a id="pl.146.22"></a><var>146.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Coordinator.</b> "Coordinator" means an individual who is responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.146.23"></a><var>146.23</var>monitoring approved educational offerings.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.24"></a><var>146.24</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Instructor.</b> "Instructor" means an individual lecturing in an approved <br/>
<a id="pl.146.25"></a><var>146.25</var>educational offering.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.26"></a><var>146.26</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Licensee.</b> "Licensee" means a person licensed by the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.146.27"></a><var>146.27</var>Department of Labor and Industry for whom an examination is required before licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.28"></a><var>146.28</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Medical hardship.</b> "Medical hardship" includes a documented physical <br/>
<a id="pl.146.29"></a><var>146.29</var>disability or medical condition.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.30"></a><var>146.30</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Overpayment.</b> "Overpayment" means any payment of money in excess <br/>
<a id="pl.146.31"></a><var>146.31</var>of a statutory fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.146.32"></a><var>146.32</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Regulated industries.</b> "Regulated industries" means residential <br/>
<a id="pl.146.33"></a><var>146.33</var>contracting, residential remodeling, or residential roofing. Each of these is a regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.146.34"></a><var>146.34</var>industry.<br/>
<a id="pl.147.1"></a><var>147.1</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Sponsor.</b> "Sponsor" means any person or entity offering or providing <br/>
<a id="pl.147.2"></a><var>147.2</var>approved continuing education.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.28.0"></a><a id="pl.147.3"></a><var>147.3</var>    Sec. 28. <b>[326B.89] CONTRACTOR RECOVERY FUND.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.147.4"></a><var>147.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms <br/>
<a id="pl.147.5"></a><var>147.5</var>have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.147.6"></a><var>147.6</var>    (b) "Gross annual receipts" means the total amount derived from residential <br/>
<a id="pl.147.7"></a><var>147.7</var>contracting or residential remodeling activities, regardless of where the activities are <br/>
<a id="pl.147.8"></a><var>147.8</var>performed, and must not be reduced by costs of goods sold, expenses, losses, or any <br/>
<a id="pl.147.9"></a><var>147.9</var>other amount.<br/>
<a id="pl.147.10"></a><var>147.10</var>    (c) "Licensee" means a person licensed as a residential contractor or residential <br/>
<a id="pl.147.11"></a><var>147.11</var>remodeler.<br/>
<a id="pl.147.12"></a><var>147.12</var>    (d) "Residential real estate" means a new or existing building constructed for <br/>
<a id="pl.147.13"></a><var>147.13</var>habitation by one to four families, and includes detached garages.<br/>
<a id="pl.147.14"></a><var>147.14</var>    (e) "Fund" means the contractor recovery fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.147.15"></a><var>147.15</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Generally.</b> The contractor recovery fund is created in the state treasury <br/>
<a id="pl.147.16"></a><var>147.16</var>and shall be administered by the commissioner for the purposes described in this section. <br/>
<a id="pl.147.17"></a><var>147.17</var>Any interest or profit accruing from investment of money in the fund shall be credited <br/>
<a id="pl.147.18"></a><var>147.18</var>to the contractor recovery fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.147.19"></a><var>147.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fund fees.</b> In addition to any other fees, a person who applies for or <br/>
<a id="pl.147.20"></a><var>147.20</var>renews a license under sections 326.83 to 326.98 shall pay a fee to the fund. The person <br/>
<a id="pl.147.21"></a><var>147.21</var>shall pay, in addition to the appropriate application or renewal fee, the following additional <br/>
<a id="pl.147.22"></a><var>147.22</var>fee that shall be deposited in the fund. The amount of the fee shall be based on the person's <br/>
<a id="pl.147.23"></a><var>147.23</var>gross annual receipts for the person's most recent fiscal year preceding the application or <br/>
<a id="pl.147.24"></a><var>147.24</var>renewal, on the following scale:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.147.25"></a><var>147.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Fee<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Gross Annual Receipts<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.147.26"></a><var>147.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$160<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">under $1,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.147.27"></a><var>147.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$210<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$1,000,000 to $5,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.147.28"></a><var>147.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$260<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">over $5,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.147.29"></a><var>147.29</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Purpose of fund.</b> The purpose of this fund is to:<br/>
<a id="pl.147.30"></a><var>147.30</var>    (1) compensate owners or lessees of residential real estate who meet the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.147.31"></a><var>147.31</var>of this section;<br/>
<a id="pl.147.32"></a><var>147.32</var>    (2) reimburse the department for all legal and administrative expenses, <br/>
<a id="pl.147.33"></a><var>147.33</var>disbursements, and costs, including staffing costs, incurred in administering and defending <br/>
<a id="pl.147.34"></a><var>147.34</var>the fund;<br/>
<a id="pl.148.1"></a><var>148.1</var>    (3) pay for educational or research projects in the field of residential contracting to <br/>
<a id="pl.148.2"></a><var>148.2</var>further the purposes of sections 326B.801 to 326B.825; and<br/>
<a id="pl.148.3"></a><var>148.3</var>    (4) provide information to the public on residential contracting issues.<br/>
<a id="pl.148.4"></a><var>148.4</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Payment limitations.</b> Except as otherwise provided in this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.148.5"></a><var>148.5</var>the commissioner shall not pay compensation from the fund to an owner or a lessee <br/>
<a id="pl.148.6"></a><var>148.6</var>in an amount greater than $75,000. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the <br/>
<a id="pl.148.7"></a><var>148.7</var>commissioner shall not pay compensation from the fund to owners and lessees in an <br/>
<a id="pl.148.8"></a><var>148.8</var>amount that totals more than $150,000 per licensee. The commissioner shall not pay <br/>
<a id="pl.148.9"></a><var>148.9</var>compensation from the fund for a final judgment based on a cause of action that arose <br/>
<a id="pl.148.10"></a><var>148.10</var>before the commissioner's receipt of the licensee's fee required by subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.148.11"></a><var>148.11</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Verified application.</b> To be eligible for compensation from the fund, an <br/>
<a id="pl.148.12"></a><var>148.12</var>owner or lessee shall serve on the commissioner a verified application for compensation <br/>
<a id="pl.148.13"></a><var>148.13</var>on a form approved by the commissioner. The application shall verify the following <br/>
<a id="pl.148.14"></a><var>148.14</var>information:<br/>
<a id="pl.148.15"></a><var>148.15</var>    (1) the specific grounds upon which the owner or lessee seeks to recover from <br/>
<a id="pl.148.16"></a><var>148.16</var>the fund:<br/>
<a id="pl.148.17"></a><var>148.17</var>    (2) that the owner or the lessee has obtained a final judgment in a court of competent <br/>
<a id="pl.148.18"></a><var>148.18</var>jurisdiction against a licensee licensed under section 326B.803;<br/>
<a id="pl.148.19"></a><var>148.19</var>    (3) that the final judgment was obtained against the licensee on the grounds of <br/>
<a id="pl.148.20"></a><var>148.20</var>fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest practices, conversion of funds, or failure of performance <br/>
<a id="pl.148.21"></a><var>148.21</var>that arose directly out of a transaction that occurred when the licensee was licensed and <br/>
<a id="pl.148.22"></a><var>148.22</var>performing any of the special skills enumerated under section 326B.802, subdivision 19;<br/>
<a id="pl.148.23"></a><var>148.23</var>    (4) the amount of the owner's or the lessee's actual and direct out-of-pocket loss on <br/>
<a id="pl.148.24"></a><var>148.24</var>the owner's residential real estate, on residential real estate leased by the lessee, or on new <br/>
<a id="pl.148.25"></a><var>148.25</var>residential real estate that has never been occupied or that was occupied by the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.148.26"></a><var>148.26</var>for less than one year prior to purchase by the owner;<br/>
<a id="pl.148.27"></a><var>148.27</var>    (5) that the residential real estate is located in Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.148.28"></a><var>148.28</var>    (6) that the owner or the lessee is not the spouse of the licensee or the personal <br/>
<a id="pl.148.29"></a><var>148.29</var>representative of the licensee;<br/>
<a id="pl.148.30"></a><var>148.30</var>    (7) the amount of the final judgment, any amount paid in satisfaction of the final <br/>
<a id="pl.148.31"></a><var>148.31</var>judgment, and the amount owing on the final judgment as of the date of the verified <br/>
<a id="pl.148.32"></a><var>148.32</var>application; and<br/>
<a id="pl.148.33"></a><var>148.33</var>    (8) that the verified application is being served within two years after the judgment <br/>
<a id="pl.148.34"></a><var>148.34</var>became final.<br/>
<a id="pl.148.35"></a><var>148.35</var>    The owner's and the lessee's actual and direct out-of-pocket loss shall not include <br/>
<a id="pl.148.36"></a><var>148.36</var>attorney fees, interest on the loss, and interest on the final judgment obtained as a result of <br/>
<a id="pl.149.1"></a><var>149.1</var>the loss. An owner or lessee may serve a verified application regardless of whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.149.2"></a><var>149.2</var>final judgment has been discharged by a bankruptcy court. A judgment issued by a court is <br/>
<a id="pl.149.3"></a><var>149.3</var>final if all proceedings on the judgment have either been pursued and concluded or been <br/>
<a id="pl.149.4"></a><var>149.4</var>forgone, including all reviews and appeals. For purposes of this section, owners who are <br/>
<a id="pl.149.5"></a><var>149.5</var>joint tenants or tenants in common are deemed to be a single owner. For purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.149.6"></a><var>149.6</var>section, owners and lessees eligible for payment of compensation from the fund shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.149.7"></a><var>149.7</var>include government agencies, political subdivisions, financial institutions, and any other <br/>
<a id="pl.149.8"></a><var>149.8</var>entity that purchases, guarantees, or insures a loan secured by real estate.<br/>
<a id="pl.149.9"></a><var>149.9</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Commissioner review.</b> The commissioner shall within 120 days after <br/>
<a id="pl.149.10"></a><var>149.10</var>receipt of the verified application:<br/>
<a id="pl.149.11"></a><var>149.11</var>    (1) enter into an agreement with an owner or a lessee that resolves the verified <br/>
<a id="pl.149.12"></a><var>149.12</var>application for compensation from the fund; or<br/>
<a id="pl.149.13"></a><var>149.13</var>    (2) issue an order to the owner or the lessee accepting, modifying, or denying the <br/>
<a id="pl.149.14"></a><var>149.14</var>verified application for compensation from the fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.149.15"></a><var>149.15</var>    Upon receipt of an order issued under clause (2), the owner or the lessee shall have <br/>
<a id="pl.149.16"></a><var>149.16</var>30 days to serve upon the commissioner a written request for a hearing. If the owner or <br/>
<a id="pl.149.17"></a><var>149.17</var>the lessee does not serve upon the commissioner a timely written request for hearing, the <br/>
<a id="pl.149.18"></a><var>149.18</var>order issued under clause (2) shall become a final order of the commissioner that may not <br/>
<a id="pl.149.19"></a><var>149.19</var>be reviewed by any court or agency. The commissioner shall order compensation from <br/>
<a id="pl.149.20"></a><var>149.20</var>the fund only if the owner or the lessee has filed a verified application that complies with <br/>
<a id="pl.149.21"></a><var>149.21</var>subdivision 6 and if the commissioner determines based on review of the application that <br/>
<a id="pl.149.22"></a><var>149.22</var>compensation should be paid from the fund. The commissioner shall not be bound by any <br/>
<a id="pl.149.23"></a><var>149.23</var>prior settlement, compromise, or stipulation between the owner or the lessee and the <br/>
<a id="pl.149.24"></a><var>149.24</var>licensee.<br/>
<a id="pl.149.25"></a><var>149.25</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Administrative hearing.</b> If an owner or a lessee timely serves a request <br/>
<a id="pl.149.26"></a><var>149.26</var>for hearing under subdivision 7, the commissioner shall request that an administrative law <br/>
<a id="pl.149.27"></a><var>149.27</var>judge be assigned and that a hearing be conducted under the contested case provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.149.28"></a><var>149.28</var>of chapter 14 within 30 days after the service of the request for hearing upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.149.29"></a><var>149.29</var>commissioner. Upon petition of the commissioner, the administrative law judge shall <br/>
<a id="pl.149.30"></a><var>149.30</var>continue the hearing up to 60 days and upon a showing of good cause may continue the <br/>
<a id="pl.149.31"></a><var>149.31</var>hearing for such additional period as the administrative law judge deems appropriate. <br/>
<a id="pl.149.32"></a><var>149.32</var>At the hearing the owner or the lessee shall have the burden of proving by substantial <br/>
<a id="pl.149.33"></a><var>149.33</var>evidence under subdivision 6, clauses (1) to (8). The administrative law judge shall issue <br/>
<a id="pl.149.34"></a><var>149.34</var>findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order. If the administrative law judge finds that <br/>
<a id="pl.149.35"></a><var>149.35</var>compensation should be paid to the owner or the lessee, the administrative law judge <br/>
<a id="pl.149.36"></a><var>149.36</var>shall order the commissioner to make payment from the fund of the amount it finds to be <br/>
<a id="pl.150.1"></a><var>150.1</var>payable pursuant to the provisions of and in accordance with the limitations contained in <br/>
<a id="pl.150.2"></a><var>150.2</var>this section. The order of the administrative law judge shall constitute the final decision of <br/>
<a id="pl.150.3"></a><var>150.3</var>the agency in the contested case. Judicial review of the administrative law judge's findings <br/>
<a id="pl.150.4"></a><var>150.4</var>of fact, conclusions of law, and order shall be in accordance with sections 14.63 to 14.69.<br/>
<a id="pl.150.5"></a><var>150.5</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Satisfaction of applications for compensation.</b> The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.150.6"></a><var>150.6</var>pay compensation from the fund to an owner or a lessee pursuant to the terms of an <br/>
<a id="pl.150.7"></a><var>150.7</var>agreement that has been entered into under subdivision 7, clause (1), or pursuant to a final <br/>
<a id="pl.150.8"></a><var>150.8</var>order that has been issued under subdivision 7, clause (2), or subdivision 8 by December 1 <br/>
<a id="pl.150.9"></a><var>150.9</var>of the fiscal year following the fiscal year during which the agreement was entered into or <br/>
<a id="pl.150.10"></a><var>150.10</var>during which the order became final, subject to the limitations of this section. At the end <br/>
<a id="pl.150.11"></a><var>150.11</var>of each fiscal year the commissioner shall calculate the amount of compensation to be <br/>
<a id="pl.150.12"></a><var>150.12</var>paid from the fund pursuant to agreements that have been entered into under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.150.13"></a><var>150.13</var>7, clause (1), and final orders that have been issued under subdivision 7, clause (2), or <br/>
<a id="pl.150.14"></a><var>150.14</var>subdivision 8. If the calculated amount exceeds the amount available for payment, then <br/>
<a id="pl.150.15"></a><var>150.15</var>the commissioner shall allocate the amount available among the owners and the lessees <br/>
<a id="pl.150.16"></a><var>150.16</var>in the ratio that the amount agreed to or ordered to be paid to each owner or lessee <br/>
<a id="pl.150.17"></a><var>150.17</var>bears to the amount calculated. The commissioner shall mail notice of the allocation to <br/>
<a id="pl.150.18"></a><var>150.18</var>all owners and lessees not less than 45 days following the end of the fiscal year. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.150.19"></a><var>150.19</var>compensation paid by the commissioner in accordance with this subdivision shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.150.20"></a><var>150.20</var>deemed to satisfy and extinguish any right to compensation from the fund based upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.150.21"></a><var>150.21</var>verified application of the owner or lessee.<br/>
<a id="pl.150.22"></a><var>150.22</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Right of subrogation.</b> If the commissioner pays compensation from the <br/>
<a id="pl.150.23"></a><var>150.23</var>fund to an owner or a lessee pursuant to an agreement under subdivision 7, clause (1), or a <br/>
<a id="pl.150.24"></a><var>150.24</var>final order issued under subdivision 7, clause (2), or subdivision 8, then the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.150.25"></a><var>150.25</var>shall be subrogated to all of the rights, title, and interest in the owner's or lessee's final <br/>
<a id="pl.150.26"></a><var>150.26</var>judgment in the amount of compensation paid from the fund and the owner or the lessee <br/>
<a id="pl.150.27"></a><var>150.27</var>shall assign to the commissioner all rights, title, and interest in the final judgment in <br/>
<a id="pl.150.28"></a><var>150.28</var>the amount of compensation paid. The commissioner shall deposit in the fund money <br/>
<a id="pl.150.29"></a><var>150.29</var>recovered under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.150.30"></a><var>150.30</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Effect of section on commissioner's authority.</b> Nothing contained <br/>
<a id="pl.150.31"></a><var>150.31</var>in this section shall limit the authority of the commissioner to take disciplinary action <br/>
<a id="pl.150.32"></a><var>150.32</var>against a licensee under the provisions of this chapter. A licensee's repayment in full of <br/>
<a id="pl.150.33"></a><var>150.33</var>obligations to the fund shall not nullify or modify the effect of any other disciplinary <br/>
<a id="pl.150.34"></a><var>150.34</var>proceeding brought under the provisions of this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.150.35"></a><var>150.35</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Limitation.</b> Nothing may obligate the fund to compensate:<br/>
<a id="pl.150.36"></a><var>150.36</var>    (1) insurers or sureties under subrogation or similar theories; or<br/>
<a id="pl.151.1"></a><var>151.1</var>    (2) owner of residential property for final judgments against a prior owner of the <br/>
<a id="pl.151.2"></a><var>151.2</var>residential property unless the claim is brought and judgment is rendered for breach of the <br/>
<a id="pl.151.3"></a><var>151.3</var>statutory warranty set forth in chapter 327A.<br/>
<a id="pl.151.4"></a><var>151.4</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Condominiums or townhouses.</b> For purposes of this section, the owner <br/>
<a id="pl.151.5"></a><var>151.5</var>or the lessee of a condominium or townhouse is considered an owner or a lessee of <br/>
<a id="pl.151.6"></a><var>151.6</var>residential property regardless of the number of residential units per building.<br/>
<a id="pl.151.7"></a><var>151.7</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Accelerated compensation.</b> Payments made from the fund to compensate <br/>
<a id="pl.151.8"></a><var>151.8</var>owners and lessees that do not exceed the jurisdiction limits for conciliation court matters <br/>
<a id="pl.151.9"></a><var>151.9</var>as specified in section 491A.01 may be paid on an accelerated basis if all of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.151.10"></a><var>151.10</var>requirements have been satisfied:<br/>
<a id="pl.151.11"></a><var>151.11</var>    (a) The owner or the lessee has served upon the commissioner a verified application <br/>
<a id="pl.151.12"></a><var>151.12</var>for compensation that complies with the requirements set out in subdivision 6 and the <br/>
<a id="pl.151.13"></a><var>151.13</var>commissioner determines based on review of the application that compensation should be <br/>
<a id="pl.151.14"></a><var>151.14</var>paid from the fund. The commissioner shall calculate the actual and direct out-of-pocket <br/>
<a id="pl.151.15"></a><var>151.15</var>loss in the transaction, minus attorney fees, interest on the loss and on the judgment <br/>
<a id="pl.151.16"></a><var>151.16</var>obtained as a result of the loss, and any satisfaction of the judgment, and make payment <br/>
<a id="pl.151.17"></a><var>151.17</var>to the owner or the lessee up to the conciliation court jurisdiction limits within 15 days <br/>
<a id="pl.151.18"></a><var>151.18</var>after the owner or lessee serves the verified application.<br/>
<a id="pl.151.19"></a><var>151.19</var>    (b) The commissioner may pay compensation to owners or lessees that totals not <br/>
<a id="pl.151.20"></a><var>151.20</var>more than $50,000 per licensee per fiscal year under this accelerated process. The <br/>
<a id="pl.151.21"></a><var>151.21</var>commissioner may prorate the amount of compensation paid to owners or lessees under <br/>
<a id="pl.151.22"></a><var>151.22</var>this subdivision if applications submitted by owners and lessees seek compensation in <br/>
<a id="pl.151.23"></a><var>151.23</var>excess of $50,000 against a licensee. Any unpaid portion of a verified application that <br/>
<a id="pl.151.24"></a><var>151.24</var>has been prorated under this subdivision shall be satisfied in the manner set forth in <br/>
<a id="pl.151.25"></a><var>151.25</var>subdivision 9.<br/>
<a id="pl.151.26"></a><var>151.26</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Appropriation.</b> Money in the fund is appropriated to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.151.27"></a><var>151.27</var>for the purposes of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.151.28"></a><var>151.28</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Additional assessment.</b> If the balance in the fund is at any time less than <br/>
<a id="pl.151.29"></a><var>151.29</var>the commissioner determines is necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, every <br/>
<a id="pl.151.30"></a><var>151.30</var>licensee, when renewing a license, shall pay, in addition to the annual renewal fee and the <br/>
<a id="pl.151.31"></a><var>151.31</var>fee set forth in subdivision 3 an assessment not to exceed $100. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.151.32"></a><var>151.32</var>set the amount of assessment based on a reasonable determination of the amount that is <br/>
<a id="pl.151.33"></a><var>151.33</var>necessary to restore a balance in the fund adequate to carry out the purposes of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.151.34"></a><var>151.34</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective December 1, 2007, except that <br/>
<a id="pl.151.35"></a><var>151.35</var>subdivisions 1, 3, and 15 are effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.29.0"></a><a id="pl.152.1"></a><var>152.1</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 541.051, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.152.2"></a><var>152.2</var><b>541.051 LIMITATION OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES BASED ON SERVICES </b><br/>
<a id="pl.152.3"></a><var>152.3</var><b>OR CONSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE REAL PROPERTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.152.4"></a><var>152.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Limitation; service or construction of real property; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.152.5"></a><var>152.5</var><b>improvements.</b> (a) Except where fraud is involved, no action by any person in contract, <br/>
<a id="pl.152.6"></a><var>152.6</var>tort, or otherwise to recover damages for any injury to property, real or personal, or for <br/>
<a id="pl.152.7"></a><var>152.7</var>bodily injury or wrongful death, arising out of the defective and unsafe condition of an <br/>
<a id="pl.152.8"></a><var>152.8</var>improvement to real property, nor any action for contribution or indemnity for damages <br/>
<a id="pl.152.9"></a><var>152.9</var>sustained on account of the injury, shall be brought against any person performing or <br/>
<a id="pl.152.10"></a><var>152.10</var>furnishing the design, planning, supervision, materials, or observation of construction <br/>
<a id="pl.152.11"></a><var>152.11</var>or construction of the improvement to real property or against the owner of the real <br/>
<a id="pl.152.12"></a><var>152.12</var>property more than two years after discovery of the injury or, in the case of an action for <br/>
<a id="pl.152.13"></a><var>152.13</var>contribution or indemnity, accrual of the cause of action, nor, in any event shall such a <br/>
<a id="pl.152.14"></a><var>152.14</var>cause of action accrue more than ten years after substantial completion of the construction. <br/>
<a id="pl.152.15"></a><var>152.15</var>Date of substantial completion shall be determined by the date when construction is <br/>
<a id="pl.152.16"></a><var>152.16</var>sufficiently completed so that the owner or the owner's representative can occupy or use <br/>
<a id="pl.152.17"></a><var>152.17</var>the improvement for the intended purpose.<br/>
<a id="pl.152.18"></a><var>152.18</var>    (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), an action for contribution or indemnity arising <br/>
<a id="pl.152.19"></a><var>152.19</var>out of the defective and unsafe condition of an improvement to real property may be <br/>
<a id="pl.152.20"></a><var>152.20</var>brought no later than two years after the cause of action for contribution or indemnity has <br/>
<a id="pl.152.21"></a><var>152.21</var>accrued, regardless of whether it accrued before or after the ten-year period referenced in <br/>
<a id="pl.152.22"></a><var>152.22</var>paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.152.23"></a><var>152.23</var>    (b) (c) For purposes of paragraph (a), a cause of action accrues upon discovery of <br/>
<a id="pl.152.24"></a><var>152.24</var>the injury or, provided that in the case of an action for contribution or indemnity under <br/>
<a id="pl.152.25"></a><var>152.25</var>paragraph (b), upon a cause of action accrues upon the earlier of commencement of the <br/>
<a id="pl.152.26"></a><var>152.26</var>action against the party seeking contribution or indemnity, or payment of a final judgment, <br/>
<a id="pl.152.27"></a><var>152.27</var>arbitration award, or settlement arising out of the defective and unsafe condition.<br/>
<a id="pl.152.28"></a><var>152.28</var>    (c) (d) Nothing in this section shall apply to actions for damages resulting from <br/>
<a id="pl.152.29"></a><var>152.29</var>negligence in the maintenance, operation or inspection of the real property improvement <br/>
<a id="pl.152.30"></a><var>152.30</var>against the owner or other person in possession.<br/>
<a id="pl.152.31"></a><var>152.31</var>    (d) (e) The limitations prescribed in this section do not apply to the manufacturer or <br/>
<a id="pl.152.32"></a><var>152.32</var>supplier of any equipment or machinery installed upon real property.<br/>
<a id="pl.152.33"></a><var>152.33</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Action allowed; limitation.</b> Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.152.34"></a><var>152.34</var>1, paragraph (a), in the case of an a cause of action which accrues during the ninth or tenth <br/>
<a id="pl.152.35"></a><var>152.35</var>year after substantial completion of the construction, an action to recover damages may be <br/>
<a id="pl.152.36"></a><var>152.36</var>brought within two years after the date on which the cause of action accrued, but in no <br/>
<a id="pl.153.1"></a><var>153.1</var>event may such an action be brought more than 12 years after substantial completion of <br/>
<a id="pl.153.2"></a><var>153.2</var>the construction. Nothing in this subdivision shall limit the time for bringing an action for <br/>
<a id="pl.153.3"></a><var>153.3</var>contribution or indemnity.<br/>
<a id="pl.153.4"></a><var>153.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Not construed.</b> Nothing in this section shall be construed as extending the <br/>
<a id="pl.153.5"></a><var>153.5</var>period prescribed by the laws of this state for the bringing of any action.<br/>
<a id="pl.153.6"></a><var>153.6</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Applicability.</b> For the purposes of actions based on breach of the statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.153.7"></a><var>153.7</var>warranties set forth in section 
         <statute_ref>327A.02</statute_ref>, or to actions based on breach of an express written <br/>
<a id="pl.153.8"></a><var>153.8</var>warranty, such actions shall be brought within two years of the discovery of the breach. In <br/>
<a id="pl.153.9"></a><var>153.9</var>the case of an action under section 
         <statute_ref>327A.05</statute_ref>, which accrues during the ninth or tenth year <br/>
<a id="pl.153.10"></a><var>153.10</var>after the warranty date, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>327A.01, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, an action may be <br/>
<a id="pl.153.11"></a><var>153.11</var>brought within two years of the discovery of the breach, but in no event may an action <br/>
<a id="pl.153.12"></a><var>153.12</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>327A.05</statute_ref> be brought more than 12 years after the effective warranty date. <br/>
<a id="pl.153.13"></a><var>153.13</var>An action for contribution or indemnity arising out of actions described in this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.153.14"></a><var>153.14</var>may be brought no later than two years after the earlier of commencement of the action <br/>
<a id="pl.153.15"></a><var>153.15</var>against the party seeking contribution or indemnity, or payment of a final judgment, <br/>
<a id="pl.153.16"></a><var>153.16</var>arbitration award, or settlement arising out of the breach. <br/>
<a id="pl.153.17"></a><var>153.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective retroactive to June 30, 2006.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.30.0"></a><a id="pl.153.18"></a><var>153.18</var>    Sec. 30. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.153.19"></a><var>153.19</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber each section of Minnesota Statutes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.153.20"></a><var>153.20</var>column A with the number listed in column B. The revisor shall also make necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.153.21"></a><var>153.21</var>cross-reference changes consistent with the renumbering.<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.22"></a><var>153.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column A<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column B<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.23"></a><var>153.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">325E.58<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.865<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.24"></a><var>153.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.83<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.802<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.25"></a><var>153.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.84<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.805<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.26"></a><var>153.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.841<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">327B.041<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.27"></a><var>153.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.842<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.81<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.28"></a><var>153.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.86<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.815<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.29"></a><var>153.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.87<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.82<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.30"></a><var>153.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.88<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.825<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.31"></a><var>153.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.89<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.83<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.32"></a><var>153.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.90<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.835<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.33"></a><var>153.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.91<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.84<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.34"></a><var>153.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.92<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.845<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.35"></a><var>153.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.921<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.85<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.36"></a><var>153.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.93<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.855<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.153.37"></a><var>153.37</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.94<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.86<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.154.1"></a><var>154.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.95<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.87<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.154.2"></a><var>154.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.951<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.875<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.154.3"></a><var>154.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.96<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.88<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.154.4"></a><var>154.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.97<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.885<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.9.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.9.1.0"></a><a id="pl.154.7"></a><var>154.7</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.38, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.154.8"></a><var>154.8</var><b>183.38 BOILER INSPECTOR; INSPECTIONS; EXAMINATIONS; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.154.9"></a><var>154.9</var><b>LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.154.10"></a><var>154.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>All boilers inspected.</b> The Division of Boiler Inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.154.11"></a><var>154.11</var>commissioner shall inspect all boilers and pressure vessels in use not expressly excepted <br/>
<a id="pl.154.12"></a><var>154.12</var>from such inspection by law. Immediately Upon inspection the Division of Boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.154.13"></a><var>154.13</var>Inspection commissioner shall issue a certificate of inspection therefor or a certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.154.14"></a><var>154.14</var>condemning the boiler or pressure vessel and shall seal it. Forms for these licenses and <br/>
<a id="pl.154.15"></a><var>154.15</var>certificates shall be prepared and furnished by the commissioner. The Division of Boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.154.16"></a><var>154.16</var>Inspection commissioner shall examine all applicants for engineer's licenses. The chief of <br/>
<a id="pl.154.17"></a><var>154.17</var>the Division of Boiler Inspection commissioner shall issue such license to an applicant as <br/>
<a id="pl.154.18"></a><var>154.18</var>the examination shall show the applicant is entitled to receive.<br/>
<a id="pl.154.19"></a><var>154.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Inspector's examination.</b> For the purpose of examining applicants <br/>
<a id="pl.154.20"></a><var>154.20</var>for license a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors commission, the <br/>
<a id="pl.154.21"></a><var>154.21</var>chief of the Division of Boiler Inspection or the deputy chief commissioner shall fix and <br/>
<a id="pl.154.22"></a><var>154.22</var>determine a time and place for the examinations, and give notice to all applicants of the <br/>
<a id="pl.154.23"></a><var>154.23</var>time and place. The chief or the deputy chief commissioner shall grant and sign such <br/>
<a id="pl.154.24"></a><var>154.24</var>license certificates as applicants are entitled to receive upon examination. Applicants may <br/>
<a id="pl.154.25"></a><var>154.25</var>be examined and issued certificates of competency as inspectors of boilers and pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.154.26"></a><var>154.26</var>vessels.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.2.0"></a><a id="pl.154.27"></a><var>154.27</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.39, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.154.28"></a><var>154.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Inspector </b><b>requirements.</b> Each boiler inspector shall be a person <br/>
<a id="pl.154.29"></a><var>154.29</var>of good moral character, shall be licensed in this state as a chief grade A engineer, and <br/>
<a id="pl.154.30"></a><var>154.30</var>must hold a national board commission as a boiler inspector within 12 months of being <br/>
<a id="pl.154.31"></a><var>154.31</var>employed as a boiler inspector by the department. An inspector shall not be interested in <br/>
<a id="pl.154.32"></a><var>154.32</var>the manufacture or sale of boilers or steam machinery or in any patented article required <br/>
<a id="pl.154.33"></a><var>154.33</var>or generally used in the construction of engines or boilers or their appurtenances.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.3.0"></a><a id="pl.155.1"></a><var>155.1</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.411, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.155.2"></a><var>155.2</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Inspection.</b> When used for display and demonstration purposes, steam <br/>
<a id="pl.155.3"></a><var>155.3</var>farm traction engines, portable and stationary show engines and portable and stationary <br/>
<a id="pl.155.4"></a><var>155.4</var>show boilers shall be inspected every two years according to law.<br/>
<a id="pl.155.5"></a><var>155.5</var>    (a) Show boilers or engines not certified in Minnesota shall be inspected thoroughly <br/>
<a id="pl.155.6"></a><var>155.6</var>by a boiler inspector certified to inspect boilers in Minnesota, using inspection standards <br/>
<a id="pl.155.7"></a><var>155.7</var>in paragraph (b), before being certified for use in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.155.8"></a><var>155.8</var>    (b) Standards for inspection of show boilers shall be those established by the <br/>
<a id="pl.155.9"></a><var>155.9</var>National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB23 and by the rules adopted by the department <br/>
<a id="pl.155.10"></a><var>155.10</var>of Labor and Industry, Division of Boiler Inspection, and as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.155.11"></a><var>155.11</var>    (1) the boiler shall be subjected to the appropriate method of nondestructive <br/>
<a id="pl.155.12"></a><var>155.12</var>examination, at the owner's expense, as deemed necessary by the boiler inspector to <br/>
<a id="pl.155.13"></a><var>155.13</var>determine soundness and safety of the boiler;<br/>
<a id="pl.155.14"></a><var>155.14</var>    (2) the boiler shall be tested by ultrasonic examination for metal thickness (for <br/>
<a id="pl.155.15"></a><var>155.15</var>purposes of calculating the maximum allowable working pressure the thinnest reading <br/>
<a id="pl.155.16"></a><var>155.16</var>shall be used and a safety factor of six shall be used in calculating maximum allowable <br/>
<a id="pl.155.17"></a><var>155.17</var>working pressure on all non-ASME-code hobby and show boilers); and<br/>
<a id="pl.155.18"></a><var>155.18</var>    (3) repairs and alterations made to show boilers must be made pursuant to section  <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.155.19"></a><var>155.19</var>183.466
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.155.20"></a><var>155.20</var>    (c) Further each such object shall successfully complete an inspection of:<br/>
<a id="pl.155.21"></a><var>155.21</var>    (1) the fusible plug;<br/>
<a id="pl.155.22"></a><var>155.22</var>    (2) the safety valve, which must be of American Society of Mechanical Engineers' <br/>
<a id="pl.155.23"></a><var>155.23</var>ASME approved design and set at the maximum allowable working pressure and sealed in <br/>
<a id="pl.155.24"></a><var>155.24</var>an appropriate manner not allowing tampering with the valve setting without destroying <br/>
<a id="pl.155.25"></a><var>155.25</var>the seal; and<br/>
<a id="pl.155.26"></a><var>155.26</var>    (3) the boiler power piping.<br/>
<a id="pl.155.27"></a><var>155.27</var>    Any longitudinal cracks found in riveted longitudinal seams requires that the vessel <br/>
<a id="pl.155.28"></a><var>155.28</var>be sealed and not approved for use in Minnesota. If the boiler or show engine is jacketed, <br/>
<a id="pl.155.29"></a><var>155.29</var>the jacket must be removed prior to inspection.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.4.0"></a><a id="pl.155.30"></a><var>155.30</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.42, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.155.31"></a><var>155.31</var><b>183.42 INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.155.32"></a><var>155.32</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Inspection.</b> Every owner, lessee, or other person having charge of <br/>
<a id="pl.155.33"></a><var>155.33</var>boilers or pressure vessels subject to inspection under this chapter shall cause them to be <br/>
<a id="pl.155.34"></a><var>155.34</var>inspected by the Division of Boiler Inspection department. Except as provided in sections <br/>
<a id="pl.155.35"></a><var>155.35</var>183.411 and 183.45, boilers subject to inspection under this chapter must be inspected at <br/>
<a id="pl.156.1"></a><var>156.1</var>least annually and pressure vessels inspected at least every two years except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.156.2"></a><var>156.2</var>under section 
<statute_ref>183.45</statute_ref>. The commissioner shall assess a $250 penalty per applicable boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.156.3"></a><var>156.3</var>or pressure vessel for failure to have the inspection required by this section and may seal <br/>
<a id="pl.156.4"></a><var>156.4</var>the boiler or pressure vessel for refusal to allow an inspection as required by this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.156.5"></a><var>156.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Registration.</b> Every owner, lessee, or other person having charge of <br/>
<a id="pl.156.6"></a><var>156.6</var>boilers or pressure vessels subject to inspection under this chapter, except hobby boilers <br/>
<a id="pl.156.7"></a><var>156.7</var>under section 183.411, shall register said objects with the Division of Boiler Inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.156.8"></a><var>156.8</var>department. The registration shall be renewed annually and is applicable to each object <br/>
<a id="pl.156.9"></a><var>156.9</var>separately. The fee for registration of a boiler or pressure vessel shall be pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.156.10"></a><var>156.10</var>section 
         <statute_ref>183.545, subdivision 10</statute_ref>. The Division of Boiler Inspection department may issue <br/>
<a id="pl.156.11"></a><var>156.11</var>a billing statement for each boiler and pressure vessel on record with the division, and <br/>
<a id="pl.156.12"></a><var>156.12</var>may determine a monthly schedule of billings to be followed for owners, lessees, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.156.13"></a><var>156.13</var>persons having charge of a boiler or pressure vessel subject to inspection under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.156.14"></a><var>156.14</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Certificate of registration.</b> The Division of Boiler Inspection department <br/>
<a id="pl.156.15"></a><var>156.15</var>shall issue a certificate of registration that lists the registered boilers and pressure vessels <br/>
<a id="pl.156.16"></a><var>156.16</var>at the location, expiration date of the certificate of registration, last inspection date of <br/>
<a id="pl.156.17"></a><var>156.17</var>each registered boiler and pressure vessel, and maximum allowable working pressure for <br/>
<a id="pl.156.18"></a><var>156.18</var>each registered boiler and pressure vessel. The commissioner may make an electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.156.19"></a><var>156.19</var>certificate of registration available to be printed by the owner, lessee, or other person <br/>
<a id="pl.156.20"></a><var>156.20</var>having charge of the registered boiler or pressure vessel.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.5.0"></a><a id="pl.156.21"></a><var>156.21</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.45, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.156.22"></a><var>156.22</var><b>183.45 INSPECTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.156.23"></a><var>156.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Inspection requirements.</b> All boilers and steam generators must <br/>
<a id="pl.156.24"></a><var>156.24</var>be inspected by the Division of Boiler Inspection department before they are used and <br/>
<a id="pl.156.25"></a><var>156.25</var>all boilers must be inspected at least once each year thereafter except as provided under <br/>
<a id="pl.156.26"></a><var>156.26</var>subdivision 2 or section 183.411. Inspectors may subject all boilers to hydrostatic pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.156.27"></a><var>156.27</var>or hammer test, and shall ascertain by a thorough internal and external examination <br/>
<a id="pl.156.28"></a><var>156.28</var>that they are well made and of good and suitable material; that the openings for the <br/>
<a id="pl.156.29"></a><var>156.29</var>passage of water and steam, respectively, and all pipes and tubes exposed to heat, are of <br/>
<a id="pl.156.30"></a><var>156.30</var>proper dimensions and free from obstructions; that the flues are circular in form; that the <br/>
<a id="pl.156.31"></a><var>156.31</var>arrangements for delivering the feed water are such that the boilers cannot be injured <br/>
<a id="pl.156.32"></a><var>156.32</var>thereby; and that such boilers and their connections may be safely used without danger to <br/>
<a id="pl.156.33"></a><var>156.33</var>life or property. Inspectors shall ascertain that the safety valves are of suitable dimensions, <br/>
<a id="pl.156.34"></a><var>156.34</var>sufficient in number, and properly arranged, and that the safety valves are so adjusted as <br/>
<a id="pl.156.35"></a><var>156.35</var>to allow no greater pressure in the boilers than the amount prescribed by the inspector's <br/>
<a id="pl.157.1"></a><var>157.1</var>certificate; that there is a sufficient number of gauge cocks, properly inserted, to indicate <br/>
<a id="pl.157.2"></a><var>157.2</var>the amount of water, and suitable gauges that will correctly record the pressure; and <br/>
<a id="pl.157.3"></a><var>157.3</var>that the fusible metals are properly inserted where required so as to fuse by the heat of <br/>
<a id="pl.157.4"></a><var>157.4</var>the furnace whenever the water in the boiler falls below its prescribed limit; and that <br/>
<a id="pl.157.5"></a><var>157.5</var>provisions are made for an ample supply of water to feed the boilers at all times; and that <br/>
<a id="pl.157.6"></a><var>157.6</var>means for blowing out are provided, so as to thoroughly remove the mud and sediment <br/>
<a id="pl.157.7"></a><var>157.7</var>from all parts when under pressure.<br/>
<a id="pl.157.8"></a><var>157.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifying boiler.</b> (a) "Qualifying boiler" means a boiler of 200,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.157.9"></a><var>157.9</var>pounds per hour or more capacity which has an internal continuous water treatment <br/>
<a id="pl.157.10"></a><var>157.10</var>program approved by the department and which the chief boiler inspector commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.157.11"></a><var>157.11</var>has determined to be in compliance with paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.157.12"></a><var>157.12</var>    (b) A qualifying boiler must be inspected at least once every 24 months internally <br/>
<a id="pl.157.13"></a><var>157.13</var>and externally while not under pressure and at least once every 18 months externally <br/>
<a id="pl.157.14"></a><var>157.14</var>while under pressure. If the inspector considers it necessary to conduct a hydrostatic test <br/>
<a id="pl.157.15"></a><var>157.15</var>to determine the safety of a boiler, the test must be conducted under the direction of the <br/>
<a id="pl.157.16"></a><var>157.16</var>owner, contractor, or user of the equipment under the supervision of an inspector.<br/>
<a id="pl.157.17"></a><var>157.17</var>    (c) The owner of a qualifying boiler must keep accurate records showing the date <br/>
<a id="pl.157.18"></a><var>157.18</var>and actual time the boiler is out of service, the reason or reasons therefor, and the chemical <br/>
<a id="pl.157.19"></a><var>157.19</var>physical laboratory analysis of samples of the boiler water taken at regular intervals of <br/>
<a id="pl.157.20"></a><var>157.20</var>not more than 48 hours of operation which adequately show the condition of the water, <br/>
<a id="pl.157.21"></a><var>157.21</var>and any elements or characteristics of the water capable of producing corrosion or other <br/>
<a id="pl.157.22"></a><var>157.22</var>deterioration of the boiler or its parts.<br/>
<a id="pl.157.23"></a><var>157.23</var>    (d) If an inspector determines there are substantial deficiencies in equipment or in <br/>
<a id="pl.157.24"></a><var>157.24</var>boiler water treatment operating procedures, inspections of a qualifying boiler may be <br/>
<a id="pl.157.25"></a><var>157.25</var>required once every 12 months until the chief boiler inspector commissioner finds that the <br/>
<a id="pl.157.26"></a><var>157.26</var>substantial deficiencies have been corrected.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.6.0"></a><a id="pl.157.27"></a><var>157.27</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 20064, section 183.46, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.157.28"></a><var>157.28</var><b>183.46 TESTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.157.29"></a><var>157.29</var>    In subjecting both high and low pressure boilers and pressure vessels to the <br/>
<a id="pl.157.30"></a><var>157.30</var>hydrostatic test, and to determine the safe allowable working pressure, the inspector shall <br/>
<a id="pl.157.31"></a><var>157.31</var>use the latest approved formula of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME <br/>
<a id="pl.157.32"></a><var>157.32</var>Code or National Board Inspection Code, as applicable.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.7.0"></a><a id="pl.157.33"></a><var>157.33</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.465, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.157.34"></a><var>157.34</var><b>183.465 STANDARDS OF INSPECTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.158.1"></a><var>158.1</var>    The engineering standards of boilers and pressure vessels for use in this state shall <br/>
<a id="pl.158.2"></a><var>158.2</var>be that established by the current edition of the and amendments to the ASME Code or the <br/>
<a id="pl.158.3"></a><var>158.3</var>National Board Inspection Code, as applicable, for construction, operation and care of, <br/>
<a id="pl.158.4"></a><var>158.4</var>in-service inspection and testing, and controls and safety devices codes of the American <br/>
<a id="pl.158.5"></a><var>158.5</var>Society of Mechanical Engineers and amendments thereto, and by the rules of the Division <br/>
<a id="pl.158.6"></a><var>158.6</var>of Boiler Inspection adopted by the department of Labor and Industry.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.8.0"></a><a id="pl.158.7"></a><var>158.7</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.466, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.158.8"></a><var>158.8</var><b>183.466 STANDARDS OF REPAIRS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.158.9"></a><var>158.9</var>    The rules for repair of boilers and pressure vessels for use in this state shall be those <br/>
<a id="pl.158.10"></a><var>158.10</var>established by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.158.11"></a><var>158.11</var>code and the rules of the Division of Boiler Inspection adopted by the department of <br/>
<a id="pl.158.12"></a><var>158.12</var>Labor and Industry.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.9.0"></a><a id="pl.158.13"></a><var>158.13</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.48, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.158.14"></a><var>158.14</var><b>183.48 SPECIAL EXAMINATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.158.15"></a><var>158.15</var>    At any time the inspector deems it necessary an examination shall be made of any <br/>
<a id="pl.158.16"></a><var>158.16</var>If an inspector examines a boiler or pressure vessel which there is reason to believe has <br/>
<a id="pl.158.17"></a><var>158.17</var>become and determines that the boiler or pressure vessel is unsafe, and the inspector shall <br/>
<a id="pl.158.18"></a><var>158.18</var>notify the owners or operators thereof owner or operator of any defect therein, and what <br/>
<a id="pl.158.19"></a><var>158.19</var>repairs are necessary in that boiler or pressure vessel. Such boiler or pressure vessel <br/>
<a id="pl.158.20"></a><var>158.20</var>shall not thereafter be used until so repaired the defect is corrected. Boilers found to be <br/>
<a id="pl.158.21"></a><var>158.21</var>operated by unlicensed or improperly licensed persons shall not be used until the operators <br/>
<a id="pl.158.22"></a><var>158.22</var>are properly licensed. If circumstances warrant continued operation, approval may be <br/>
<a id="pl.158.23"></a><var>158.23</var>given for continuing operation for a specific period of time, not to exceed 30 days, at the <br/>
<a id="pl.158.24"></a><var>158.24</var>discretion of the boiler inspector.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.10.0"></a><a id="pl.158.25"></a><var>158.25</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.501, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.158.26"></a><var>158.26</var><b>183.501 LICENSE REQUIREMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.158.27"></a><var>158.27</var>    (a) No person individual shall be entrusted with the operation of or operate any <br/>
<a id="pl.158.28"></a><var>158.28</var>boiler, steam engine, or turbine who has not received a license of grade covering that <br/>
<a id="pl.158.29"></a><var>158.29</var>boiler, steam engine or turbine. The license shall be renewed annually, except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.158.30"></a><var>158.30</var>in section 183.411. When a violation of this section occurs the Division of Boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.158.31"></a><var>158.31</var>Inspection may cause a complaint to be made for the prosecution of the offender and shall <br/>
<a id="pl.158.32"></a><var>158.32</var>be entitled to sue for and obtain injunctive relief in the district courts for such violations.<br/>
<a id="pl.159.1"></a><var>159.1</var>    (b) For purposes of this chapter, "operation" shall not include monitoring of an <br/>
<a id="pl.159.2"></a><var>159.2</var>automatic boiler, either through on premises inspection of the boiler or by remote <br/>
<a id="pl.159.3"></a><var>159.3</var>electronic surveillance, provided that no operations are performed upon the boiler other <br/>
<a id="pl.159.4"></a><var>159.4</var>than emergency shut down in alarm situations.<br/>
<a id="pl.159.5"></a><var>159.5</var>    (c) No individual under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol shall be entrusted <br/>
<a id="pl.159.6"></a><var>159.6</var>with the operation of or shall operate any boiler, steam engine, or turbine, or shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.159.7"></a><var>159.7</var>entrusted with the monitoring of or shall monitor an automatic boiler.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.11.0"></a><a id="pl.159.8"></a><var>159.8</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.505, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.159.9"></a><var>159.9</var><b>183.505 APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.159.10"></a><var>159.10</var>    The chief boiler inspector commissioner shall prepare blank applications on which <br/>
<a id="pl.159.11"></a><var>159.11</var>applications for engineers' licenses shall be made under oath of the applicant. These <br/>
<a id="pl.159.12"></a><var>159.12</var>blanks shall be so formulated as to elicit such information as is desirable needed to <br/>
<a id="pl.159.13"></a><var>159.13</var>enable the examiners to pass on determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.159.14"></a><var>159.14</var>of applicants required for the license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.12.0"></a><a id="pl.159.15"></a><var>159.15</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.51, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.159.16"></a><var>159.16</var><b>183.51 EXAMINATIONS; CLASSIFICATIONS; QUALIFICATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.159.17"></a><var>159.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Engineers, classes.</b> Engineers shall be divided into four classes:<br/>
<a id="pl.159.18"></a><var>159.18</var>    (1) Chief engineers; Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. (2) first class engineers; Grade <br/>
<a id="pl.159.19"></a><var>159.19</var>A, Grade B, and Grade C. (3) second class engineers; Grade A, Grade B, and Grade <br/>
<a id="pl.159.20"></a><var>159.20</var>C. (4) Special engineers.<br/>
<a id="pl.159.21"></a><var>159.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Applications.</b> Any person individual who desires an engineer's license <br/>
<a id="pl.159.22"></a><var>159.22</var>shall submit a written an application, on blanks furnished by the commissioner or designee <br/>
<a id="pl.159.23"></a><var>159.23</var>on a written or electronic form prescribed by the commissioner, at least 15 days before <br/>
<a id="pl.159.24"></a><var>159.24</var>the requested exam date. The application is valid for permits the applicant to take the <br/>
<a id="pl.159.25"></a><var>159.25</var>examination on one occasion within one year from the date the commissioner or designee <br/>
<a id="pl.159.26"></a><var>159.26</var>received receives the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.159.27"></a><var>159.27</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Examinations.</b> Each applicant for a license must pass an examination <br/>
<a id="pl.159.28"></a><var>159.28</var>approved developed and administered by the commissioner. The examinations shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.159.29"></a><var>159.29</var>of sufficient scope to establish the competency of the applicant to operate a boiler of the <br/>
<a id="pl.159.30"></a><var>159.30</var>applicable license class and grade.<br/>
<a id="pl.159.31"></a><var>159.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>High and low pressure boilers.</b> For the purposes of this section and <br/>
<a id="pl.159.32"></a><var>159.32</var>section  
         <statute_ref>183.50</statute_ref>, high pressure boilers shall mean boilers operating at a steam or other vapor <br/>
<a id="pl.159.33"></a><var>159.33</var>pressure in excess of 15 p.s.i.g., or a water or other liquid boiler in which the pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.159.34"></a><var>159.34</var>exceeds 160 p.s.i.g. or a temperature of 250 degrees Fahrenheit. <br/>
<a id="pl.160.1"></a><var>160.1</var>    Low pressure boilers shall mean boilers operating at a steam or other vapor pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.160.2"></a><var>160.2</var>of 15 p.s.i.g. or less, or a water or other liquid boiler in which the pressure does not exceed <br/>
<a id="pl.160.3"></a><var>160.3</var>160 p.s.i.g. or a temperature of 250 degrees Fahrenheit.<br/>
<a id="pl.160.4"></a><var>160.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Chief engineer, Grade A.</b> A person An individual seeking licensure as <br/>
<a id="pl.160.5"></a><var>160.5</var>a chief engineer, Grade A, shall be at least 18 years of age and have experience which <br/>
<a id="pl.160.6"></a><var>160.6</var>verifies that the person individual is competent to take charge of and be responsible for the <br/>
<a id="pl.160.7"></a><var>160.7</var>safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers, steam engines, and turbines and <br/>
<a id="pl.160.8"></a><var>160.8</var>their appurtenances; and, before receiving a license, the applicant shall take and subscribe <br/>
<a id="pl.160.9"></a><var>160.9</var>an oath attesting to at least five years actual experience in operating such boilers, including <br/>
<a id="pl.160.10"></a><var>160.10</var>at least two years experience in operating such engines or turbines.<br/>
<a id="pl.160.11"></a><var>160.11</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Chief engineer, Grade B.</b> A person An individual seeking licensure as a <br/>
<a id="pl.160.12"></a><var>160.12</var>chief engineer, Grade B, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and experience <br/>
<a id="pl.160.13"></a><var>160.13</var>which justify the belief that the person individual is competent to take charge of and be <br/>
<a id="pl.160.14"></a><var>160.14</var>responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers and their <br/>
<a id="pl.160.15"></a><var>160.15</var>appurtenances; and, before receiving a license, the applicant shall take and subscribe an <br/>
<a id="pl.160.16"></a><var>160.16</var>oath attesting to at least five years actual experience in operating those boilers.<br/>
<a id="pl.160.17"></a><var>160.17</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Chief engineer, Grade C.</b> A person An individual seeking licensure as a <br/>
<a id="pl.160.18"></a><var>160.18</var>chief engineer, Grade C, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and experience <br/>
<a id="pl.160.19"></a><var>160.19</var>which justify the belief that the person individual is competent to take charge of and <br/>
<a id="pl.160.20"></a><var>160.20</var>be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of low pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.160.21"></a><var>160.21</var>boilers and their appurtenances, and before receiving a license, the applicant shall take <br/>
<a id="pl.160.22"></a><var>160.22</var>and subscribe an oath attesting to at least five years of actual experience in operating <br/>
<a id="pl.160.23"></a><var>160.23</var>such boilers.<br/>
<a id="pl.160.24"></a><var>160.24</var>    Subd. 7. <b>First-class engineer, Grade A.</b> A person An individual seeking licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.160.25"></a><var>160.25</var>as a first-class engineer, Grade A, shall be at least 18 years of age and have experience <br/>
<a id="pl.160.26"></a><var>160.26</var>which verifies that the person individual is competent to take charge of and be responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.160.27"></a><var>160.27</var>for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers, engines, and turbines and <br/>
<a id="pl.160.28"></a><var>160.28</var>their appurtenances of not more than 300 horsepower or to operate as a shift engineer in a <br/>
<a id="pl.160.29"></a><var>160.29</var>plant of unlimited horsepower. Before receiving a license, the applicant shall take and <br/>
<a id="pl.160.30"></a><var>160.30</var>subscribe an oath attesting to at least three years actual experience in operating such <br/>
<a id="pl.160.31"></a><var>160.31</var>boilers, including at least two years experience in operating such engines or turbines.<br/>
<a id="pl.160.32"></a><var>160.32</var>    Subd. 8. <b>First-class engineer, Grade B.</b> A person An individual seeking licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.160.33"></a><var>160.33</var>as a first-class engineer, Grade B, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and <br/>
<a id="pl.160.34"></a><var>160.34</var>experience which justify the belief that the person individual is competent to take charge <br/>
<a id="pl.160.35"></a><var>160.35</var>of and be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers of <br/>
<a id="pl.160.36"></a><var>160.36</var>not more than 300 horsepower or to operate as a shift engineer in a plant of unlimited <br/>
<a id="pl.161.1"></a><var>161.1</var>horsepower. Before receiving a license the applicant shall take and subscribe an oath <br/>
<a id="pl.161.2"></a><var>161.2</var>attesting to at least three years actual experience in operating such boilers.<br/>
<a id="pl.161.3"></a><var>161.3</var>    Subd. 9. <b>First-class engineer, Grade C.</b> A person An individual seeking licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.161.4"></a><var>161.4</var>as a first-class engineer, Grade C, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and <br/>
<a id="pl.161.5"></a><var>161.5</var>experience which justify the belief that the person individual is competent to take charge <br/>
<a id="pl.161.6"></a><var>161.6</var>of and be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of low pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.161.7"></a><var>161.7</var>boilers and their appurtenances of not more than 300 horsepower or to operate as a shift <br/>
<a id="pl.161.8"></a><var>161.8</var>engineer in a low pressure plant of unlimited horsepower. Before receiving a license, the <br/>
<a id="pl.161.9"></a><var>161.9</var>applicant shall take and subscribe an oath attesting to at least three years actual experience <br/>
<a id="pl.161.10"></a><var>161.10</var>in operating such boilers.<br/>
<a id="pl.161.11"></a><var>161.11</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Second-class engineer, Grade A.</b> A person An individual seeking <br/>
<a id="pl.161.12"></a><var>161.12</var>licensure as a second-class engineer, Grade A, shall be at least 18 years of age and have <br/>
<a id="pl.161.13"></a><var>161.13</var>experience which verifies that the person individual is competent to take charge of and <br/>
<a id="pl.161.14"></a><var>161.14</var>be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers, engines, <br/>
<a id="pl.161.15"></a><var>161.15</var>and turbines and their appurtenances of not more than 100 horsepower or to operate <br/>
<a id="pl.161.16"></a><var>161.16</var>as a shift engineer in a plant of not more than 300 horsepower, or to assist the shift <br/>
<a id="pl.161.17"></a><var>161.17</var>engineer, under direct supervision, in a plant of unlimited horsepower. Before receiving <br/>
<a id="pl.161.18"></a><var>161.18</var>a license the applicant shall take and subscribe an oath attesting to at least one year of <br/>
<a id="pl.161.19"></a><var>161.19</var>actual experience in operating such boilers, including at least one year of experience in <br/>
<a id="pl.161.20"></a><var>161.20</var>operating such engines or turbines.<br/>
<a id="pl.161.21"></a><var>161.21</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Second-class engineer, Grade B.</b> A person An individual seeking <br/>
<a id="pl.161.22"></a><var>161.22</var>licensure as a second-class engineer, Grade B, shall be at least 18 years of age and have <br/>
<a id="pl.161.23"></a><var>161.23</var>habits and experience which justify the belief that the person individual is competent to <br/>
<a id="pl.161.24"></a><var>161.24</var>take charge of and be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of <br/>
<a id="pl.161.25"></a><var>161.25</var>boilers of not more than 100 horsepower or to operate as a shift engineer in a plant of not <br/>
<a id="pl.161.26"></a><var>161.26</var>more than 300 horsepower or to assist the shift engineer, under direct supervision, in a plant <br/>
<a id="pl.161.27"></a><var>161.27</var>of unlimited horsepower. Before receiving a license the applicant shall take and subscribe <br/>
<a id="pl.161.28"></a><var>161.28</var>an oath attesting to at least one year of actual experience in operating such boilers.<br/>
<a id="pl.161.29"></a><var>161.29</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Second-class engineer, Grade C.</b> A person An individual seeking <br/>
<a id="pl.161.30"></a><var>161.30</var>licensure as a second-class engineer, Grade C, shall be at least 18 years of age and have <br/>
<a id="pl.161.31"></a><var>161.31</var>habits and experience which justify the belief that the person individual is competent to <br/>
<a id="pl.161.32"></a><var>161.32</var>take charge of and be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes <br/>
<a id="pl.161.33"></a><var>161.33</var>of low pressure boilers and their appurtenances of not more than 100 horsepower or to <br/>
<a id="pl.161.34"></a><var>161.34</var>operate as a shift engineer in a low pressure plant of not more than 300 horsepower, or <br/>
<a id="pl.161.35"></a><var>161.35</var>to assist the shift engineer, under direct supervision, in a low pressure plant of unlimited <br/>
<a id="pl.162.1"></a><var>162.1</var>horsepower. Before receiving a license, the applicant shall take and subscribe an oath <br/>
<a id="pl.162.2"></a><var>162.2</var>attesting to at least one year of actual experience in operating such boilers.<br/>
<a id="pl.162.3"></a><var>162.3</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Special engineer.</b> A person An individual seeking licensure as a special <br/>
<a id="pl.162.4"></a><var>162.4</var>engineer shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and experience which justify <br/>
<a id="pl.162.5"></a><var>162.5</var>the belief that the person individual is competent to take charge of and be responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.162.6"></a><var>162.6</var>the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers and their appurtenances of <br/>
<a id="pl.162.7"></a><var>162.7</var>not more than 30 horsepower or to operate as a shift engineer in a plant of not more than <br/>
<a id="pl.162.8"></a><var>162.8</var>100 horsepower, or to serve as an apprentice in any plant under the direct supervision of <br/>
<a id="pl.162.9"></a><var>162.9</var>the properly licensed engineer.<br/>
<a id="pl.162.10"></a><var>162.10</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Current boiler operators.</b> Any person individual operating a boiler other <br/>
<a id="pl.162.11"></a><var>162.11</var>than a steam boiler on or before April 15, 1982 shall be qualified for application for the <br/>
<a id="pl.162.12"></a><var>162.12</var>applicable class license upon presentation of an affidavit furnished by an inspector and <br/>
<a id="pl.162.13"></a><var>162.13</var>sworn to by the person's individual's employer or a chief engineer. The applicant must <br/>
<a id="pl.162.14"></a><var>162.14</var>have at least the number of years of actual experience specified for the class of license <br/>
<a id="pl.162.15"></a><var>162.15</var>requested and pass the appropriate examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.162.16"></a><var>162.16</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Rating horsepower.</b> For the purpose of rating boiler horsepower for <br/>
<a id="pl.162.17"></a><var>162.17</var>engineer license classifications only: ten square feet of heating surface shall be considered <br/>
<a id="pl.162.18"></a><var>162.18</var>equivalent to one boiler horsepower for conventional boilers and five square feet of <br/>
<a id="pl.162.19"></a><var>162.19</var>heating surface equivalent to one boiler horsepower for steam coil type generators.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.13.0"></a><a id="pl.162.20"></a><var>162.20</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.54, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.162.21"></a><var>162.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Safety</b><b> Inspection</b><b> certificate.</b> After examination and tests, if a boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.162.22"></a><var>162.22</var>inspector finds any boiler or pressure vessel safe and suitable for use, the inspector shall <br/>
<a id="pl.162.23"></a><var>162.23</var>deliver to the chief boiler inspector a verified certificate in such form as prescribed by <br/>
<a id="pl.162.24"></a><var>162.24</var>the chief boiler inspector containing a specification of the tests applied and the working <br/>
<a id="pl.162.25"></a><var>162.25</var>pressure allowed. A copy of the certificate is delivered to the owner of the boiler or <br/>
<a id="pl.162.26"></a><var>162.26</var>pressure vessel, who shall place and retain the same in a conspicuous place on or near <br/>
<a id="pl.162.27"></a><var>162.27</var>the boiler or pressure vessel. of the boiler or pressure vessel being inspected, the boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.162.28"></a><var>162.28</var>inspector shall document the condition of the boiler or pressure vessel as required by the <br/>
<a id="pl.162.29"></a><var>162.29</var>commissioner. The inspector shall issue an inspection certificate, as prescribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.162.30"></a><var>162.30</var>commissioner, to the owner or operator for the inspected boilers and pressure vessels <br/>
<a id="pl.162.31"></a><var>162.31</var>found to be safe and suitable for use. The inspector shall immediately notify the owner or <br/>
<a id="pl.162.32"></a><var>162.32</var>operator of any deficiencies found on the boilers and pressure vessels during the inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.162.33"></a><var>162.33</var>on a form prescribed by the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.14.0"></a><a id="pl.162.34"></a><var>162.34</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.54, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.163.1"></a><var>163.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Failure to pay fee.</b> If the owner or lessee of any boiler or pressure vessel, <br/>
<a id="pl.163.2"></a><var>163.2</var>which boiler or pressure vessel has been duly inspected, refuses to pay the required fee <br/>
<a id="pl.163.3"></a><var>163.3</var>within 30 days from the date of the inspection invoice, the chief boiler inspector, or <br/>
<a id="pl.163.4"></a><var>163.4</var>deputy, department may seal the boiler or pressure vessel until the fee is paid.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.15.0"></a><a id="pl.163.5"></a><var>163.5</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.545, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.163.6"></a><var>163.6</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.163.7"></a><var>163.7</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Late fee.</b> The commissioner may assess a late fee of up to $100 for <br/>
<a id="pl.163.8"></a><var>163.8</var>each invoice issued under subdivision 1, 3, or 3a that is not paid in full by the due date <br/>
<a id="pl.163.9"></a><var>163.9</var>stated on the invoice.<br/>
<a id="pl.163.10"></a><var>163.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.16.0"></a><a id="pl.163.11"></a><var>163.11</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.56, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.163.12"></a><var>163.12</var><b>183.56 EXCEPTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.163.13"></a><var>163.13</var>    The provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>183.38</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>183.62</statute_ref>, shall not apply to: <br/>
<a id="pl.163.14"></a><var>163.14</var>    (1) boilers in buildings occupied solely for residence purposes with accommodations <br/>
<a id="pl.163.15"></a><var>163.15</var>for not more than five families;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.16"></a><var>163.16</var>    (2) railroad locomotives operated by railroad companies for transportation purposes;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.17"></a><var>163.17</var>    (3) air tanks installed on the right-of-way of railroads and used directly in the <br/>
<a id="pl.163.18"></a><var>163.18</var>operation of trains;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.19"></a><var>163.19</var>    (4) boilers and pressure vessels under the direct jurisdiction of the United States;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.20"></a><var>163.20</var>    (5) unfired pressure vessels having an internal or external working pressure not <br/>
<a id="pl.163.21"></a><var>163.21</var>exceeding 15 p.s.i.g. with no limit on size;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.22"></a><var>163.22</var>    (6) pressure vessels used for storage of compressed air not exceeding five cubic feet <br/>
<a id="pl.163.23"></a><var>163.23</var>in volume and equipped with an American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME code <br/>
<a id="pl.163.24"></a><var>163.24</var>stamped safety valve set at a maximum of 100 p.s.i.g.;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.25"></a><var>163.25</var>    (7) pressure vessels having an inside diameter not exceeding six inches;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.26"></a><var>163.26</var>    (8) every vessel that contains water under pressure, including those containing air <br/>
<a id="pl.163.27"></a><var>163.27</var>that serves only as a cushion, whose design pressure does not exceed 300 p.s.i.g. and <br/>
<a id="pl.163.28"></a><var>163.28</var>whose design temperature does not exceed 210 degrees Fahrenheit;<br/>
<a id="pl.163.29"></a><var>163.29</var>    (9) boiler or pressure vessels located on farms used solely for agricultural or <br/>
<a id="pl.163.30"></a><var>163.30</var>horticultural purposes; for purposes of this section, boilers used for mint oil extraction <br/>
<a id="pl.163.31"></a><var>163.31</var>are considered used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, provided that the owner or <br/>
<a id="pl.163.32"></a><var>163.32</var>lessee complies with the inspection requirements contained in section 
         <statute_ref>183.42</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.163.33"></a><var>163.33</var>    (10) tanks or cylinders used for storage or transfer of liquefied petroleum gases;<br/>
<a id="pl.164.1"></a><var>164.1</var>    (11) unfired pressure vessels in petroleum refineries;<br/>
<a id="pl.164.2"></a><var>164.2</var>    (12) an air tank or pressure vessel which is an integral part of a passenger motor <br/>
<a id="pl.164.3"></a><var>164.3</var>bus, truck, or trailer;<br/>
<a id="pl.164.4"></a><var>164.4</var>    (13) hot water heating and other hot liquid boilers not exceeding a heat input of <br/>
<a id="pl.164.5"></a><var>164.5</var>750,000 BTU per hour;<br/>
<a id="pl.164.6"></a><var>164.6</var>    (14) hot water supply boilers (water heaters) not exceeding a heat input of 500,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.164.7"></a><var>164.7</var>BTU per hour, a water temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit, a nominal water capacity of <br/>
<a id="pl.164.8"></a><var>164.8</var>120 gallons, or a pressure of 160 p.s.i.g.;<br/>
<a id="pl.164.9"></a><var>164.9</var>    (15) a laundry and dry cleaning press not exceeding five cubic feet of steam volume;<br/>
<a id="pl.164.10"></a><var>164.10</var>    (16) pressure vessels operated full of water or other liquid not materially more <br/>
<a id="pl.164.11"></a><var>164.11</var>hazardous than water, if the vessel's contents' temperature does not exceed 140 degrees <br/>
<a id="pl.164.12"></a><var>164.12</var>Fahrenheit or a pressure of 200 p.s.i.g.;<br/>
<a id="pl.164.13"></a><var>164.13</var>    (17) steam powered turbines at paper-making facilities which are powered by steam <br/>
<a id="pl.164.14"></a><var>164.14</var>generated by municipal steam district facilities at a remote location; and<br/>
<a id="pl.164.15"></a><var>164.15</var>    (18) manually fired boilers for model locomotive, boat, tractor, stationary engine, <br/>
<a id="pl.164.16"></a><var>164.16</var>or antique motor vehicles constructed or maintained only as a hobby for exhibition, <br/>
<a id="pl.164.17"></a><var>164.17</var>educational or historical purposes and not for commercial use, if the boilers have an <br/>
<a id="pl.164.18"></a><var>164.18</var>inside diameter of 12 inches or less, or a grate area of two square feet or less, and are <br/>
<a id="pl.164.19"></a><var>164.19</var>equipped with an American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME stamped safety valve <br/>
<a id="pl.164.20"></a><var>164.20</var>of adequate size, a water level indicator, and a pressure gauge.<br/>
<a id="pl.164.21"></a><var>164.21</var>    An engineer's license is not required for hot water supply boilers.<br/>
<a id="pl.164.22"></a><var>164.22</var>    An engineer's license is not required for boilers, steam cookers, steam kettles, steam <br/>
<a id="pl.164.23"></a><var>164.23</var>sterilizers or other steam generators not exceeding 100,000 BTU per hour input, 25 <br/>
<a id="pl.164.24"></a><var>164.24</var>kilowatt, 2-1/2 horsepower or and a pressure of 15 p.s.i.g.<br/>
<a id="pl.164.25"></a><var>164.25</var>    Electric boilers not exceeding a maximum working pressure of 50 p.s.i.g., maximum <br/>
<a id="pl.164.26"></a><var>164.26</var>of 30 kilowatt input or three horsepower rating shall be inspected as pressure vessels and <br/>
<a id="pl.164.27"></a><var>164.27</var>shall not require an engineer license to operate.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.17.0"></a><a id="pl.164.28"></a><var>164.28</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.57, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.164.29"></a><var>164.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Report required.</b> Any insurance company insuring boilers and <br/>
<a id="pl.164.30"></a><var>164.30</var>pressure vessels in this state shall file a report showing the most recent date of inspection, <br/>
<a id="pl.164.31"></a><var>164.31</var>the name of the person individual making the inspection, the condition of the boiler or <br/>
<a id="pl.164.32"></a><var>164.32</var>pressure vessel as disclosed by the inspection, whether the boiler was operated by a <br/>
<a id="pl.164.33"></a><var>164.33</var>properly licensed engineer, whether a policy of insurance has been issued by the company <br/>
<a id="pl.164.34"></a><var>164.34</var>with reference to the boiler or pressure vessel, and other information as directed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.164.35"></a><var>164.35</var>chief boiler inspector commissioner. Within 21 days after the inspection, the insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.165.1"></a><var>165.1</var>company shall file the report with the chief boiler inspector or designee commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.165.2"></a><var>165.2</var>The insurer shall provide a copy of the report to the person, firm, or corporation owning or <br/>
<a id="pl.165.3"></a><var>165.3</var>operating the inspected boiler or pressure vessel. Such report shall be made annually for <br/>
<a id="pl.165.4"></a><var>165.4</var>boilers and biennially for pressure vessels.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.18.0"></a><a id="pl.165.5"></a><var>165.5</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.57, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.165.6"></a><var>165.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exemption.</b> Every boiler or pressure vessel as to which any insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.165.7"></a><var>165.7</var>company authorized to do business in this state has issued a policy of insurance, after the <br/>
<a id="pl.165.8"></a><var>165.8</var>inspection thereof, is exempt from inspection by the department made under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.165.9"></a><var>165.9</var>183.375
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>183.62</statute_ref>, while the same continues to be insured and provided it continues <br/>
<a id="pl.165.10"></a><var>165.10</var>to be inspected in accordance with the inspection schedule set forth in sections 
         <statute_ref>183.42</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.165.11"></a><var>165.11</var>and 
         <statute_ref>183.45</statute_ref>, and the person, firm, or corporation owning or operating the same has an <br/>
<a id="pl.165.12"></a><var>165.12</var>unexpired certificate of registration.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.19.0"></a><a id="pl.165.13"></a><var>165.13</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.57, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.165.14"></a><var>165.14</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Notice of insurance coverage.</b> The insurer shall notify the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.165.15"></a><var>165.15</var>or designee in writing of its policy to insure and inspect boilers and pressure vessels at a <br/>
<a id="pl.165.16"></a><var>165.16</var>location within 30 days of receipt of notification from the insured that a boiler or pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.165.17"></a><var>165.17</var>vessel is present at an insured location. The insurer must also provide a duplicate of the <br/>
<a id="pl.165.18"></a><var>165.18</var>notification to the insured.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.20.0"></a><a id="pl.165.19"></a><var>165.19</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.57, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.165.20"></a><var>165.20</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Notice of discontinued coverage.</b> The insurer shall notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.165.21"></a><var>165.21</var>commissioner or designee in writing, within 30 days of the effective date, of the <br/>
<a id="pl.165.22"></a><var>165.22</var>discontinuation of insurance coverage of the boilers and pressure vessels at a location <br/>
<a id="pl.165.23"></a><var>165.23</var>and the cause or reason for the discontinuation if the insurer has received notice from <br/>
<a id="pl.165.24"></a><var>165.24</var>the insured that a boiler or pressure vessel is present at an insured location, as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.165.25"></a><var>165.25</var>under subdivision 5. This notice shall show the effective date when the discontinued <br/>
<a id="pl.165.26"></a><var>165.26</var>policy takes effect.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.21.0"></a><a id="pl.165.27"></a><var>165.27</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.59, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.165.28"></a><var>165.28</var><b>183.59 VIOLATIONS BY INSPECTORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.165.29"></a><var>165.29</var>    Every inspector who willfully certifies falsely regarding any boiler or its attachments, <br/>
<a id="pl.165.30"></a><var>165.30</var>or pressure vessel, or the hull and equipments of any steam vessel, or who grants a license <br/>
<a id="pl.165.31"></a><var>165.31</var>to any person individual to act as engineer, or master, or pilot contrary to any provision of <br/>
<a id="pl.166.1"></a><var>166.1</var>sections  
         <statute_ref>183.375</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>183.62</statute_ref>, is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to this punishment the <br/>
<a id="pl.166.2"></a><var>166.2</var>inspector shall be removed from office forthwith. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.22.0"></a><a id="pl.166.3"></a><var>166.3</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.60, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.166.4"></a><var>166.4</var><b>183.60 VIOLATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION; REPAIR; SALE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.166.5"></a><var>166.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Construction violation.</b> Every No person who constructs shall <br/>
<a id="pl.166.6"></a><var>166.6</var>construct a boiler, boiler piping, or pressure vessel so as not to meet the minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.166.7"></a><var>166.7</var>construction requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.166.8"></a><var>166.8</var>and pressure vessel code, and the rules of the Division of Boiler Inspection adopted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.166.9"></a><var>166.9</var> department of Labor and Industry is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.<br/>
<a id="pl.166.10"></a><var>166.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Repair violation.</b> Every No person who repairs a boiler or pressure vessel <br/>
<a id="pl.166.11"></a><var>166.11</var>by welding or riveting so as not to meet the minimum requirements established by the <br/>
<a id="pl.166.12"></a><var>166.12</var>current edition of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.166.13"></a><var>166.13</var>code and the rules of the Division of Boiler Inspection adopted by the department of Labor <br/>
<a id="pl.166.14"></a><var>166.14</var>and Industry is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.<br/>
<a id="pl.166.15"></a><var>166.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Sale violation.</b> Every No manufacturer, jobber, dealer, or other person <br/>
<a id="pl.166.16"></a><var>166.16</var>selling or offering shall sell or offer for sale a boiler or pressure vessel that does not meet <br/>
<a id="pl.166.17"></a><var>166.17</var>the minimum construction requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers <br/>
<a id="pl.166.18"></a><var>166.18</var>ASME boiler and pressure vessel code and the rules of the Division of Boiler Inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.166.19"></a><var>166.19</var>adopted by the department of Labor and Industry is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.23.0"></a><a id="pl.166.20"></a><var>166.20</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.61, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.166.21"></a><var>166.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Inspection violation.</b> Any No person who causes shall cause to be <br/>
<a id="pl.166.22"></a><var>166.22</var>operated, or operates shall operate, any boiler or boat without having the same inspected <br/>
<a id="pl.166.23"></a><var>166.23</var>at least once each year, or pressure vessel, steam farm traction engine, portable or <br/>
<a id="pl.166.24"></a><var>166.24</var>stationary show engine, or portable or stationary show boiler without having it inspected <br/>
<a id="pl.166.25"></a><var>166.25</var>biennially, and or without having the proper engineer or pilot master license is guilty <br/>
<a id="pl.166.26"></a><var>166.26</var>of a misdemeanor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.9.24.0"></a><a id="pl.166.27"></a><var>166.27</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 183.61, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.166.28"></a><var>166.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Failure to repair.</b> Every person operating or causing to be operated After <br/>
<a id="pl.166.29"></a><var>166.29</var>any boiler or pressure vessel after it has been examined and found to be unsafe and after the <br/>
<a id="pl.166.30"></a><var>166.30</var>owner or operator thereof of the boiler or pressure vessel has been notified of any defect <br/>
<a id="pl.166.31"></a><var>166.31</var>therein and what repairs are necessary to remedy the defect who fails to comply with the <br/>
<a id="pl.166.32"></a><var>166.32</var>inspector's requirements is guilty of a misdemeanor in it, no person shall operate the boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.166.33"></a><var>166.33</var>or pressure vessel or cause it to be operated unless and until the defect has been corrected.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.25.0"></a><a id="pl.167.1"></a><var>167.1</var>    Sec. 25. <b>[326B.93] INSPECTION PERSONNEL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.167.2"></a><var>167.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Inspectors.</b> The department may employ such inspectors and other <br/>
<a id="pl.167.3"></a><var>167.3</var>persons as are necessary to efficiently perform the duties and exercise the powers imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.167.4"></a><var>167.4</var>upon the department.<br/>
<a id="pl.167.5"></a><var>167.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Chief boiler inspector.</b> The commissioner shall appoint a chief boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.167.6"></a><var>167.6</var>inspector who, under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, shall administer <br/>
<a id="pl.167.7"></a><var>167.7</var>this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. The chief boiler inspector must: <br/>
<a id="pl.167.8"></a><var>167.8</var>    (1) be licensed as a chief Grade A engineer; and <br/>
<a id="pl.167.9"></a><var>167.9</var>    (2) possess a current commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and <br/>
<a id="pl.167.10"></a><var>167.10</var>Pressure Vessel Inspectors. <br/>
<a id="pl.167.11"></a><var>167.11</var>The chief boiler inspector shall be the state of Minnesota representative on the National <br/>
<a id="pl.167.12"></a><var>167.12</var>Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, shall be the final interpretative authority <br/>
<a id="pl.167.13"></a><var>167.13</var>of the rules adopted under this chapter, and shall perform other duties in administering <br/>
<a id="pl.167.14"></a><var>167.14</var>this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter as assigned by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.167.15"></a><var>167.15</var>Any person aggrieved by a ruling of the chief boiler inspector may appeal the ruling <br/>
<a id="pl.167.16"></a><var>167.16</var>in accordance with chapter 14.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.26.0"></a><a id="pl.167.17"></a><var>167.17</var>    Sec. 26. <b>[326B.94] BOATS; MASTERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.167.18"></a><var>167.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Boat.</b> "Boat" means any vessel navigating inland waters of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.167.19"></a><var>167.19</var>that is propelled by machinery or sails, is carrying passengers for hire, and is 21 feet <br/>
<a id="pl.167.20"></a><var>167.20</var>or more in length.<br/>
<a id="pl.167.21"></a><var>167.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Number of passengers.</b> The department shall designate the number of <br/>
<a id="pl.167.22"></a><var>167.22</var>passengers that each boat may safely carry, and no such boat shall carry a greater number <br/>
<a id="pl.167.23"></a><var>167.23</var>than is allowed by the inspector's certificate.<br/>
<a id="pl.167.24"></a><var>167.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Annual permit.</b> The commissioner shall issue an annual permit to a boat <br/>
<a id="pl.167.25"></a><var>167.25</var>for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire on the inland waters of the state provided <br/>
<a id="pl.167.26"></a><var>167.26</var>the boat satisfies the inspection requirements of this section. A boat subject to inspection <br/>
<a id="pl.167.27"></a><var>167.27</var>under this chapter shall be registered with the department and shall be inspected before a <br/>
<a id="pl.167.28"></a><var>167.28</var>permit may be issued. No person shall operate a boat or cause a boat to be operated for the <br/>
<a id="pl.167.29"></a><var>167.29</var>purpose of carrying passengers for hire on the inland waters of the state without a valid <br/>
<a id="pl.167.30"></a><var>167.30</var>annual permit issued under this section. <br/>
<a id="pl.167.31"></a><var>167.31</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Examinations, licensing.</b> The commissioner shall develop and administer <br/>
<a id="pl.167.32"></a><var>167.32</var>an examination for all masters of boats carrying passengers for hire on the inland waters of <br/>
<a id="pl.167.33"></a><var>167.33</var>the state as to their qualifications and fitness. If found qualified and competent to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.167.34"></a><var>167.34</var>their duties as a master of a boat carrying passengers for hire, they shall be issued a license <br/>
<a id="pl.167.35"></a><var>167.35</var>authorizing them to act as such on the inland waters of the state. The license shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.168.1"></a><var>168.1</var>renewed annually. Fees for the original issue and renewal of the license authorized under <br/>
<a id="pl.168.2"></a><var>168.2</var>this section shall be pursuant to section 183.545, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.168.3"></a><var>168.3</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Rules.</b> (a) The department shall prescribe rules for the inspection of the <br/>
<a id="pl.168.4"></a><var>168.4</var>hulls, machinery, boilers, steam connections, firefighting apparatus, lifesaving appliances, <br/>
<a id="pl.168.5"></a><var>168.5</var>and lifesaving equipment of all power boats navigating the inland waters of the state, <br/>
<a id="pl.168.6"></a><var>168.6</var>which shall conform to the requirements and specifications of the United States Coast <br/>
<a id="pl.168.7"></a><var>168.7</var>Guard in similar cases as provided in Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, as applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.168.8"></a><var>168.8</var>inland waters; these rules shall have the force of law.<br/>
<a id="pl.168.9"></a><var>168.9</var>    (b) The commissioner shall make such rules for inspection and operation of boats <br/>
<a id="pl.168.10"></a><var>168.10</var>subject to inspection under this chapter, the licensing of masters, and the navigation of any <br/>
<a id="pl.168.11"></a><var>168.11</var>such boat as will require its operation without danger to life or property.<br/>
<a id="pl.168.12"></a><var>168.12</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Drugs, alcohol.</b> No master shall be under the influence of illegal drugs <br/>
<a id="pl.168.13"></a><var>168.13</var>or alcohol when on duty.<br/>
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<a id="bill.9.27.0"></a><a id="pl.168.14"></a><var>168.14</var>    Sec. 27. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.168.15"></a><var>168.15</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber each section of Minnesota Statutes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.168.16"></a><var>168.16</var>column A with the number listed in column B. The revisor shall also make necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.168.17"></a><var>168.17</var>cross-reference changes consistent with the renumbering.<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.18"></a><var>168.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column A<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column B<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.19"></a><var>168.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.38<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.952<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.20"></a><var>168.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.39<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.954<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.21"></a><var>168.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.411<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.956<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.22"></a><var>168.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.42<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.958<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.23"></a><var>168.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.45<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.96<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.24"></a><var>168.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.46<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.962<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.25"></a><var>168.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.465<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.964<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.26"></a><var>168.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.466<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.966<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.27"></a><var>168.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.48<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.968<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.28"></a><var>168.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.50<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.97<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.29"></a><var>168.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.501<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.972<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.30"></a><var>168.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.502<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.974<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.31"></a><var>168.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.505<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.976<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.32"></a><var>168.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.51<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.978<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.33"></a><var>168.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.53<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.98<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.34"></a><var>168.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.54<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.982<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.35"></a><var>168.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.545<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.986<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.36"></a><var>168.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.56<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.988<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.37"></a><var>168.37</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.57<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.99<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.38"></a><var>168.38</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.59<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.992<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.168.39"></a><var>168.39</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.60<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.994<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.169.1"></a><var>169.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.61<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.996<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.169.2"></a><var>169.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">183.62<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.998<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.10.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.10.1.0"></a><a id="pl.169.5"></a><var>169.5</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.46, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.169.6"></a><var>169.6</var><b>326.46 </b><b>SUPERVISION OF</b><b> </b><b>DEPARTMENT TO SUPERVISE</b><b> HIGH </b><br/>
<a id="pl.169.7"></a><var>169.7</var><b>PRESSURE PIPING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.169.8"></a><var>169.8</var>    The department of Labor and Industry shall supervise all high pressure piping used <br/>
<a id="pl.169.9"></a><var>169.9</var>on all projects in this state, and may prescribe minimum standards which shall be uniform.<br/>
<a id="pl.169.10"></a><var>169.10</var>    The department shall employ inspectors and other assistants to carry out the <br/>
<a id="pl.169.11"></a><var>169.11</var>provisions of sections  
         <statute_ref>326.46</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>326.52</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.2.0"></a><a id="pl.169.12"></a><var>169.12</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.461, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.169.13"></a><var>169.13</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.169.14"></a><var>169.14</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Board.</b> "Board" means the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.3.0"></a><a id="pl.169.15"></a><var>169.15</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.461, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.169.16"></a><var>169.16</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.169.17"></a><var>169.17</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Contracting high pressure pipefitter.</b> "Contracting high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.169.18"></a><var>169.18</var>pipefitter" means an individual, such as a steamfitter, engaged in the planning, <br/>
<a id="pl.169.19"></a><var>169.19</var>superintending, and practical installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances, and <br/>
<a id="pl.169.20"></a><var>169.20</var>otherwise lawfully qualified to construct high pressure piping installations and make <br/>
<a id="pl.169.21"></a><var>169.21</var>replacements to existing plants, who is also qualified to conduct the business of high <br/>
<a id="pl.169.22"></a><var>169.22</var>pressure piping installations and who is familiar with the laws, rules, and minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.169.23"></a><var>169.23</var>standards governing them.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.4.0"></a><a id="pl.169.24"></a><var>169.24</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.461, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.169.25"></a><var>169.25</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.169.26"></a><var>169.26</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>High pressure steam.</b> "High pressure steam" means a pressure in excess <br/>
<a id="pl.169.27"></a><var>169.27</var>of 15 pounds per square inch.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.5.0"></a><a id="pl.169.28"></a><var>169.28</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.461, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.169.29"></a><var>169.29</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.170.1"></a><var>170.1</var>    Subd. 2b. <b>Journeyman high pressure pipefitter.</b>  "Journeyman high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.170.2"></a><var>170.2</var>pipefitter" means an individual, such as a steamfitter, who is not a contracting high <br/>
<a id="pl.170.3"></a><var>170.3</var>pressure pipefitter and who is engaged in the practical installation of high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.170.4"></a><var>170.4</var>and appurtenances in the employ of a contracting high pressure pipefitter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.6.0"></a><a id="pl.170.5"></a><var>170.5</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.461, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.170.6"></a><var>170.6</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.170.7"></a><var>170.7</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Pipefitter apprentice.</b> A "pipefitter apprentice" is an individual employed <br/>
<a id="pl.170.8"></a><var>170.8</var>in the trade of the practical construction and installation of high pressure piping and <br/>
<a id="pl.170.9"></a><var>170.9</var>appurtenances under an apprenticeship agreement approved by the department under <br/>
<a id="pl.170.10"></a><var>170.10</var>Minnesota Rules, part 5200.0300.<br/>
<a id="pl.170.11"></a><var>170.11</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.7.0"></a><a id="pl.170.12"></a><var>170.12</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.47, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.170.13"></a><var>170.13</var><b>326.47 APPLICATION, PERMIT, FILING, AND INSPECTION FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.170.14"></a><var>170.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Required permit.</b> No person, firm, or corporation shall construct or <br/>
<a id="pl.170.15"></a><var>170.15</var>install high pressure piping systems without first filing an application for a permit with the <br/>
<a id="pl.170.16"></a><var>170.16</var>department of Labor and Industry or a municipality that has complied with subdivision 2. <br/>
<a id="pl.170.17"></a><var>170.17</var>Projects under construction prior to August 1, 1984, are not required to obtain a permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.170.18"></a><var>170.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Permissive municipal regulation.</b> A municipality may, by ordinance, <br/>
<a id="pl.170.19"></a><var>170.19</var>provide for the inspection of high pressure piping system materials and construction, and <br/>
<a id="pl.170.20"></a><var>170.20</var>provide that it shall not be constructed or installed except in accordance with minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.170.21"></a><var>170.21</var>state standards. The authority designated by the ordinance for issuing high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.170.22"></a><var>170.22</var>permits and assuring compliance with state standards must report to the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.170.23"></a><var>170.23</var>Labor and Industry all violations of state high pressure piping standards.<br/>
<a id="pl.170.24"></a><var>170.24</var>    A municipality may not adopt an ordinance with high pressure piping standards <br/>
<a id="pl.170.25"></a><var>170.25</var>that does not conform to the uniform standards prescribed by the Department of Labor <br/>
<a id="pl.170.26"></a><var>170.26</var>and Industry. The Department of Labor and Industry shall specify by rule the minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.170.27"></a><var>170.27</var>qualifications for municipal inspectors. The commissioner may enter into an agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.170.28"></a><var>170.28</var>with a municipality, in which the municipality agrees to perform inspections and issue <br/>
<a id="pl.170.29"></a><var>170.29</var>permits for the construction and installation of high pressure piping systems within the <br/>
<a id="pl.170.30"></a><var>170.30</var>municipality's geographical area of jurisdiction, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.170.31"></a><var>170.31</var>    (a) The municipality has adopted:<br/>
<a id="pl.170.32"></a><var>170.32</var>    (1) the code for power piping systems, Minnesota Rules, parts 5230.0250 to <br/>
<a id="pl.170.33"></a><var>170.33</var>5230.6200;<br/>
<a id="pl.171.1"></a><var>171.1</var>    (2) an ordinance that authorizes the municipality to issue permits to persons holding <br/>
<a id="pl.171.2"></a><var>171.2</var>a high pressure piping business license issued by the department and only for construction <br/>
<a id="pl.171.3"></a><var>171.3</var>or installation that would, if performed properly, fully comply with all Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.171.4"></a><var>171.4</var>and Minnesota Rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.171.5"></a><var>171.5</var>    (3) an ordinance that authorizes the municipality to perform the inspections that are <br/>
<a id="pl.171.6"></a><var>171.6</var>required under Minnesota Statutes or Minnesota Rules of the construction and installation <br/>
<a id="pl.171.7"></a><var>171.7</var>of high pressure piping systems; and<br/>
<a id="pl.171.8"></a><var>171.8</var>    (4) an ordinance that authorizes the municipality to enforce the code for power <br/>
<a id="pl.171.9"></a><var>171.9</var>piping systems in its entirety.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.10"></a><var>171.10</var>    (b) The municipality agrees to issue permits only to persons holding a high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.171.11"></a><var>171.11</var>piping business license as required by law at the time of the permit issuance, and only for <br/>
<a id="pl.171.12"></a><var>171.12</var>construction or installation that would, if performed properly, comply with all Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.171.13"></a><var>171.13</var>Statutes and Minnesota Rules governing the construction or installation of high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.171.14"></a><var>171.14</var>piping systems.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.15"></a><var>171.15</var>    (c) The municipality agrees to issue permits only on forms approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.171.16"></a><var>171.16</var>department.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.17"></a><var>171.17</var>    (d) The municipality agrees that, for each permit issued by the municipality, the <br/>
<a id="pl.171.18"></a><var>171.18</var>municipality shall perform one or more inspections of the construction or installation to <br/>
<a id="pl.171.19"></a><var>171.19</var>determine whether the construction or installation complies with all Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.171.20"></a><var>171.20</var>and Minnesota Rules governing the construction or installation of high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.171.21"></a><var>171.21</var>systems, and shall prepare a written report of each inspection.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.22"></a><var>171.22</var>    (e) The municipality agrees to notify the commissioner within 24 hours after the <br/>
<a id="pl.171.23"></a><var>171.23</var>municipality discovers any violation of the licensing laws related to high pressure piping.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.24"></a><var>171.24</var>    (f) The municipality agrees to notify the commissioner immediately if the <br/>
<a id="pl.171.25"></a><var>171.25</var>municipality discovers that any entity has failed to meet a deadline set by the municipality <br/>
<a id="pl.171.26"></a><var>171.26</var>for correction of a violation of the high pressure piping laws.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.27"></a><var>171.27</var>    (g) The commissioner determines that the individuals who will conduct the <br/>
<a id="pl.171.28"></a><var>171.28</var>inspections for the municipality do not have any conflict of interest in conducting the <br/>
<a id="pl.171.29"></a><var>171.29</var>inspections.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.30"></a><var>171.30</var>    (h) Individuals who will conduct the inspections for the municipality are permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.171.31"></a><var>171.31</var>employees of the municipality and are licensed contracting high pressure pipefitters or <br/>
<a id="pl.171.32"></a><var>171.32</var>licensed journeyman high pressure pipefitters.<br/>
<a id="pl.171.33"></a><var>171.33</var>    (i) The municipality agrees to notify the commissioner within ten days of any <br/>
<a id="pl.171.34"></a><var>171.34</var>changes in the names or qualifications of the individuals who conduct the inspections <br/>
<a id="pl.171.35"></a><var>171.35</var>for the municipality.<br/>
<a id="pl.172.1"></a><var>172.1</var>    (j) The municipality agrees to enforce in its entirety the code for power piping <br/>
<a id="pl.172.2"></a><var>172.2</var>systems on all projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.172.3"></a><var>172.3</var>    (k) The municipality shall not approve any piping installation unless the installation <br/>
<a id="pl.172.4"></a><var>172.4</var>conforms to all applicable provisions of the high pressure piping laws in effect at the <br/>
<a id="pl.172.5"></a><var>172.5</var>time of the installation.<br/>
<a id="pl.172.6"></a><var>172.6</var>    (l) The municipality agrees to promptly require compliance or revoke a permit that <br/>
<a id="pl.172.7"></a><var>172.7</var>it has issued if there is noncompliance with any of the applicable provisions of the high <br/>
<a id="pl.172.8"></a><var>172.8</var>pressure piping laws in connection with the work covered by the permit. The municipality <br/>
<a id="pl.172.9"></a><var>172.9</var>agrees to revoke the permit if any laws regulating the licensing of pipefitters have been <br/>
<a id="pl.172.10"></a><var>172.10</var>violated.<br/>
<a id="pl.172.11"></a><var>172.11</var>    (m) The municipality agrees to keep official records of all documents received, <br/>
<a id="pl.172.12"></a><var>172.12</var>including permit applications, and of all permits issued, reports of inspections, and notices <br/>
<a id="pl.172.13"></a><var>172.13</var>issued in connection with inspections.<br/>
<a id="pl.172.14"></a><var>172.14</var>    (n) The municipality agrees to maintain the records described in paragraph (m) in <br/>
<a id="pl.172.15"></a><var>172.15</var>the official records of the municipality for the period required for the retention of public <br/>
<a id="pl.172.16"></a><var>172.16</var>records under section 138.17, and shall make these records readily available for review <br/>
<a id="pl.172.17"></a><var>172.17</var>according to section 13.37.<br/>
<a id="pl.172.18"></a><var>172.18</var>    (o) Not later than the tenth day of each month, the municipality shall submit to the <br/>
<a id="pl.172.19"></a><var>172.19</var>commissioner a report of all high pressure piping permits issued by the municipality during <br/>
<a id="pl.172.20"></a><var>172.20</var>the preceding month. This report shall be in a format approved by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.172.21"></a><var>172.21</var>and shall include:<br/>
<a id="pl.172.22"></a><var>172.22</var>    (1) the name of the contractor;<br/>
<a id="pl.172.23"></a><var>172.23</var>    (2) the license number of the contractor's license issued by the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.172.24"></a><var>172.24</var>    (3) the permit number;<br/>
<a id="pl.172.25"></a><var>172.25</var>    (4) the address of the job;<br/>
<a id="pl.172.26"></a><var>172.26</var>    (5) the date the permit was issued;<br/>
<a id="pl.172.27"></a><var>172.27</var>    (6) a brief description of the work; and<br/>
<a id="pl.172.28"></a><var>172.28</var>    (7) the amount of the inspection fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.172.29"></a><var>172.29</var>    (p) Not later than the 31st day of January of each year, the municipality shall submit <br/>
<a id="pl.172.30"></a><var>172.30</var>a summary report to the commissioner identifying the status of each high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.172.31"></a><var>172.31</var>project for which the municipality issued a permit during the preceding year, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.172.32"></a><var>172.32</var>status of high pressure piping projects for which the municipality issued a permit during a <br/>
<a id="pl.172.33"></a><var>172.33</var>prior year where no final inspection had occurred by the first day of the preceding year. <br/>
<a id="pl.172.34"></a><var>172.34</var>This summary report shall include:<br/>
<a id="pl.172.35"></a><var>172.35</var>    (1) the permit number;<br/>
<a id="pl.172.36"></a><var>172.36</var>    (2) the date of any final inspection; and<br/>
<a id="pl.173.1"></a><var>173.1</var>    (3) identification of any violation of high pressure piping laws related to work <br/>
<a id="pl.173.2"></a><var>173.2</var>covered by the permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.173.3"></a><var>173.3</var>    (q) The municipality and the commissioner agree that if at any time during the <br/>
<a id="pl.173.4"></a><var>173.4</var>agreement the municipality does not have in effect the code for high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.173.5"></a><var>173.5</var>systems or any of the ordinances described in paragraph (a), or if the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.173.6"></a><var>173.6</var>determines that the municipality is not properly administering and enforcing the code for <br/>
<a id="pl.173.7"></a><var>173.7</var>high pressure piping or is otherwise not complying with the agreement:<br/>
<a id="pl.173.8"></a><var>173.8</var>    (1) the commissioner may, effective 14 days after the municipality's receipt of <br/>
<a id="pl.173.9"></a><var>173.9</var>written notice, terminate the agreement and have the administration and enforcement of <br/>
<a id="pl.173.10"></a><var>173.10</var>the high pressure piping code in the involved municipality undertaken by the department; <br/>
<a id="pl.173.11"></a><var>173.11</var>    (2) the municipality may challenge the termination in a contested case before the <br/>
<a id="pl.173.12"></a><var>173.12</var>commissioner pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act; and<br/>
<a id="pl.173.13"></a><var>173.13</var>    (3) while any challenge under clause (2) is pending, the commissioner may exercise <br/>
<a id="pl.173.14"></a><var>173.14</var>oversight of the municipality to the extent needed to ensure that high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.173.15"></a><var>173.15</var>inspections are performed and permits are issued in accordance with the high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.173.16"></a><var>173.16</var>piping laws.<br/>
<a id="pl.173.17"></a><var>173.17</var>    (r) The municipality and the commissioner agree that the municipality may terminate <br/>
<a id="pl.173.18"></a><var>173.18</var>the agreement with or without cause on 90 days' written notice to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.173.19"></a><var>173.19</var>    (s) The municipality and the commissioner agree that no municipality shall <br/>
<a id="pl.173.20"></a><var>173.20</var>revoke, suspend, or place restrictions on any high pressure piping license issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.173.21"></a><var>173.21</var>commissioner. If the municipality identifies during an inspection any violation that <br/>
<a id="pl.173.22"></a><var>173.22</var>may warrant revocation, suspension, or placement of restrictions on a high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.173.23"></a><var>173.23</var>piping license issued by the commissioner, the municipality shall promptly notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.173.24"></a><var>173.24</var>commissioner of the violation and the commissioner shall determine whether revocation, <br/>
<a id="pl.173.25"></a><var>173.25</var>suspension, or placement of restrictions on any high pressure piping license issued by <br/>
<a id="pl.173.26"></a><var>173.26</var>the commissioner is appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.173.27"></a><var>173.27</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Reporting of permits issued.</b> Each municipality must submit to the <br/>
<a id="pl.173.28"></a><var>173.28</var>Department of Labor and Industry a copy of each permit issued within ten days after <br/>
<a id="pl.173.29"></a><var>173.29</var>issuance.<br/>
<a id="pl.173.30"></a><var>173.30</var>    All permits must be issued on forms prescribed by or approved by the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.173.31"></a><var>173.31</var>Labor and Industry.<br/>
<a id="pl.173.32"></a><var>173.32</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Filing and inspection fees.</b> (a) The department of Labor and Industry must <br/>
<a id="pl.173.33"></a><var>173.33</var>charge a filing fee set by the commissioner under section 
<statute_ref>16A.1285</statute_ref> and an inspection fee <br/>
<a id="pl.173.34"></a><var>173.34</var>for all applications for permits to construct or install high pressure piping systems. The <br/>
<a id="pl.173.35"></a><var>173.35</var>filing fee for inspection of high pressure piping system construction or installation shall <br/>
<a id="pl.174.1"></a><var>174.1</var>be set by the commissioner under section 
<statute_ref>16A.1285</statute_ref> $100. This subdivision does The <br/>
<a id="pl.174.2"></a><var>174.2</var>inspection fee shall be calculated as follows.<br/>
<a id="pl.174.3"></a><var>174.3</var>    (1) When an application for a permit is filed prior to the start of construction or <br/>
<a id="pl.174.4"></a><var>174.4</var>installation, the inspection fee shall be $150 plus 0.022 of the first $1,000,000, plus <br/>
<a id="pl.174.5"></a><var>174.5</var>0.011 of the next $2,000,000, plus 0.00055 of the amount over $3,000,000 of the cost of <br/>
<a id="pl.174.6"></a><var>174.6</var>construction or installation.<br/>
<a id="pl.174.7"></a><var>174.7</var>    (2) Except as provided in paragraph (b), when an application for permit is filed after <br/>
<a id="pl.174.8"></a><var>174.8</var>the start of construction or installation, the inspection fee shall be the greater of: $1,100; <br/>
<a id="pl.174.9"></a><var>174.9</var>or $150 plus 0.033 of the first $1,000,000, plus 0.0165 of the next $2,000,000, plus 0.011 <br/>
<a id="pl.174.10"></a><var>174.10</var>of the amount over $3,000,000 of the cost of construction or installation.<br/>
<a id="pl.174.11"></a><var>174.11</var>    (b) The commissioner shall consider any extenuating circumstances that caused an <br/>
<a id="pl.174.12"></a><var>174.12</var>application for permit to be filed after the start of construction or installation. If warranted <br/>
<a id="pl.174.13"></a><var>174.13</var>by such extenuating circumstances, the commissioner may calculate the inspection fee as <br/>
<a id="pl.174.14"></a><var>174.14</var>if the application for permit had been filed prior to the start of construction or installation.<br/>
<a id="pl.174.15"></a><var>174.15</var>    (c) Paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply where a permit is issued by a municipality <br/>
<a id="pl.174.16"></a><var>174.16</var>complying in accordance with an agreement under subdivision 2. <br/>
<a id="pl.174.17"></a><var>174.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective December 1, 2007, except that <br/>
<a id="pl.174.18"></a><var>174.18</var>subdivision 6 is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.8.0"></a><a id="pl.174.19"></a><var>174.19</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.48, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.174.20"></a><var>174.20</var><b>326.48 LICENSING</b><b> AND REGISTRATION</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.174.21"></a><var>174.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License required; rules; time credit.</b> No person individual shall <br/>
<a id="pl.174.22"></a><var>174.22</var>engage in or work at the business of a contracting high pressure pipefitter unless issued an <br/>
<a id="pl.174.23"></a><var>174.23</var>individual contracting high pressure pipefitter license to do so by the department of Labor <br/>
<a id="pl.174.24"></a><var>174.24</var>and Industry under rules adopted by the board. No license shall be required for repairs <br/>
<a id="pl.174.25"></a><var>174.25</var>on existing installations. No person individual shall engage in or work at the business of <br/>
<a id="pl.174.26"></a><var>174.26</var>journeyman pipefitter unless issued an individual journeyman high pressure pipefitter <br/>
<a id="pl.174.27"></a><var>174.27</var>competency license to do so by the department of Labor and Industry under rules adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.174.28"></a><var>174.28</var>by the board. A person possessing an individual contracting high pressure pipefitter <br/>
<a id="pl.174.29"></a><var>174.29</var>competency license may also work as a journeyman high pressure pipefitter.<br/>
<a id="pl.174.30"></a><var>174.30</var>    No person, partnership, firm, or corporation shall construct or install high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.174.31"></a><var>174.31</var>piping, nor install high pressure piping in connection with the dealing in and selling <br/>
<a id="pl.174.32"></a><var>174.32</var>of high pressure pipe material and supplies, unless, at all times, a person an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.174.33"></a><var>174.33</var>possessing a contracting high pressure pipefitter individual competency license or a <br/>
<a id="pl.174.34"></a><var>174.34</var>journeyman high pressure pipefitter individual competency license is responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.175.1"></a><var>175.1</var>ensuring that the high pressure pipefitting work conducted by the person, partnership, firm, <br/>
<a id="pl.175.2"></a><var>175.2</var>or corporation being is in conformity with Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.3"></a><var>175.3</var>    The department of Labor and Industry board shall prescribe rules, not inconsistent <br/>
<a id="pl.175.4"></a><var>175.4</var>herewith, for the examination and individual competency licensing of contracting high <br/>
<a id="pl.175.5"></a><var>175.5</var>pressure pipefitters and journeyman high pressure pipefitters and for issuance of permits <br/>
<a id="pl.175.6"></a><var>175.6</var>by the department and municipalities for the installation of high pressure piping.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.7"></a><var>175.7</var>    An employee performing the duties of inspector for the department of Labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.175.8"></a><var>175.8</var>Industry in regulating pipefitting shall not receive time credit for the inspection duties <br/>
<a id="pl.175.9"></a><var>175.9</var>when making an application for a license required by this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.10"></a><var>175.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>High pressure pipefitting business license.</b> Before obtaining a permit <br/>
<a id="pl.175.11"></a><var>175.11</var>for high pressure piping work, a person, partnership, firm, or corporation must obtain or <br/>
<a id="pl.175.12"></a><var>175.12</var>utilize a business with a high pressure piping business license.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.13"></a><var>175.13</var>    A person, partnership, firm, or corporation must have at all times as a full-time <br/>
<a id="pl.175.14"></a><var>175.14</var>employee at least one individual holding an individual contracting high pressure pipefitter <br/>
<a id="pl.175.15"></a><var>175.15</var>competency license. Only full-time employees who hold individual contracting high <br/>
<a id="pl.175.16"></a><var>175.16</var>pressure pipefitter licenses are authorized to obtain high pressure piping permits in the <br/>
<a id="pl.175.17"></a><var>175.17</var>name of the business. The individual contracting high pressure pipefitter competency <br/>
<a id="pl.175.18"></a><var>175.18</var>license holder can be the employee of only one high pressure piping business at a time.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.19"></a><var>175.19</var>    To retain its business license without reapplication, a person, partnership, firm, <br/>
<a id="pl.175.20"></a><var>175.20</var>or corporation holding a high pressure piping business license that ceases to employ a <br/>
<a id="pl.175.21"></a><var>175.21</var>person an individual holding an individual contracting high pressure pipefitter competency <br/>
<a id="pl.175.22"></a><var>175.22</var>license shall have 60 days from the last day of employment of its previous individual <br/>
<a id="pl.175.23"></a><var>175.23</var>contracting pipefitter competency license holder to employ another license holder. The <br/>
<a id="pl.175.24"></a><var>175.24</var>department of Labor and Industry must be notified no later than five days after the last day <br/>
<a id="pl.175.25"></a><var>175.25</var>of employment of the previous license holder.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.26"></a><var>175.26</var>    No high pressure pipefitting work may be performed during any period when the <br/>
<a id="pl.175.27"></a><var>175.27</var>high pressure pipefitting business does not have an individual contracting high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.175.28"></a><var>175.28</var>pipefitter competency license holder on staff. If a license holder is not employed within <br/>
<a id="pl.175.29"></a><var>175.29</var>60 days after the last day of employment of the previous license holder, the pipefitting <br/>
<a id="pl.175.30"></a><var>175.30</var>business license shall lapse.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.31"></a><var>175.31</var>    The department of Labor and Industry board shall prescribe by rule procedures for <br/>
<a id="pl.175.32"></a><var>175.32</var>application for and issuance of business licenses and fees.<br/>
<a id="pl.175.33"></a><var>175.33</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Registration requirement.</b> All unlicensed individuals, other than <br/>
<a id="pl.175.34"></a><var>175.34</var>pipefitter apprentices, must be registered under subdivision 2b. No licensed high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.175.35"></a><var>175.35</var>piping business shall employ an unlicensed individual to assist in the practical construction <br/>
<a id="pl.175.36"></a><var>175.36</var>and installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances unless the unlicensed individual <br/>
<a id="pl.176.1"></a><var>176.1</var>is registered with the department. A pipefitter apprentice or registered unlicensed <br/>
<a id="pl.176.2"></a><var>176.2</var>individual employed by a high pressure piping business may assist in the practical <br/>
<a id="pl.176.3"></a><var>176.3</var>construction and installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances only while under <br/>
<a id="pl.176.4"></a><var>176.4</var>direct supervision of a licensed individual contracting high pressure pipefitter or licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.176.5"></a><var>176.5</var>journeyman high pressure pipefitter employed by the same high pressure piping business. <br/>
<a id="pl.176.6"></a><var>176.6</var>The licensed individual contracting high pressure pipefitter or licensed journeyman high <br/>
<a id="pl.176.7"></a><var>176.7</var>pressure pipefitter shall supervise no more than two pipefitter apprentices or registered <br/>
<a id="pl.176.8"></a><var>176.8</var>unlicensed individuals. The licensed individual contracting high pressure pipefitter or <br/>
<a id="pl.176.9"></a><var>176.9</var>journeyman high pressure pipefitter is responsible for ensuring that all high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.176.10"></a><var>176.10</var>piping work performed by the pipefitter apprentice or registered unlicensed individual <br/>
<a id="pl.176.11"></a><var>176.11</var>complies with Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.176.12"></a><var>176.12</var>    Subd. 2b. <b>Registration with commissioner.</b> An unlicensed individual may <br/>
<a id="pl.176.13"></a><var>176.13</var>register to assist in the practical construction and installation of high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.176.14"></a><var>176.14</var>and appurtenances while in the employ of a licensed high pressure piping business by <br/>
<a id="pl.176.15"></a><var>176.15</var>completing and submitting to the commissioner a registration form provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.176.16"></a><var>176.16</var>commissioner. The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems may prescribe rules, not <br/>
<a id="pl.176.17"></a><var>176.17</var>inconsistent with this section, for the registration of unlicensed individuals. <br/>
<a id="pl.176.18"></a><var>176.18</var>    An unlicensed individual applying for initial registration shall pay the department an <br/>
<a id="pl.176.19"></a><var>176.19</var>application fee of $50. Applications for initial registration may be submitted at any time. <br/>
<a id="pl.176.20"></a><var>176.20</var>Registration must be renewed annually and shall be valid for one calendar year beginning <br/>
<a id="pl.176.21"></a><var>176.21</var>January 1. Applications for renewal registration must be submitted to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.176.22"></a><var>176.22</var>before December 31 of each registration period on forms provided by the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.176.23"></a><var>176.23</var>and must be accompanied by a fee of $50. There shall be no refund of fees paid.<br/>
<a id="pl.176.24"></a><var>176.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Bond.</b> The As a condition of licensing, each applicant for a high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.176.25"></a><var>176.25</var>piping business license or renewal shall give bond to the state in the total penal sum of <br/>
<a id="pl.176.26"></a><var>176.26</var>$15,000 conditioned upon the faithful and lawful performance of all work entered upon <br/>
<a id="pl.176.27"></a><var>176.27</var>contracted for or performed within the state. The bond shall run to and be for the benefit of <br/>
<a id="pl.176.28"></a><var>176.28</var>persons injured or suffering financial loss by reason of failure of payment or performance. <br/>
<a id="pl.176.29"></a><var>176.29</var>Claims and actions on the bond may be brought according to sections  
         <statute_ref>574.26</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>574.38</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.176.30"></a><var>176.30</var>    The term of the bond must be concurrent with the term of the high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.176.31"></a><var>176.31</var>pipefitting business license and run without interruption from the date of the issuance of <br/>
<a id="pl.176.32"></a><var>176.32</var>the license to the end of the calendar year. All high pressure pipefitting business licenses <br/>
<a id="pl.176.33"></a><var>176.33</var>must be annually renewed on a calendar year basis.<br/>
<a id="pl.176.34"></a><var>176.34</var>    The bond must be filed with the department of Labor and Industry and shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.176.35"></a><var>176.35</var>in lieu of any other business license bonds required by any political subdivision for <br/>
<a id="pl.177.1"></a><var>177.1</var>high pressure pipefitting. The bond must be written by a corporate surety licensed to <br/>
<a id="pl.177.2"></a><var>177.2</var>do business in the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.177.3"></a><var>177.3</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Insurance.</b> In addition to the bond described in subdivision 3, each <br/>
<a id="pl.177.4"></a><var>177.4</var>applicant for a high pressure pipefitting business license or renewal shall have in force <br/>
<a id="pl.177.5"></a><var>177.5</var>public liability insurance, including products liability insurance, with limits of at least <br/>
<a id="pl.177.6"></a><var>177.6</var>$100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence and property damage insurance with <br/>
<a id="pl.177.7"></a><var>177.7</var>limits of at least $50,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.177.8"></a><var>177.8</var>    The insurance must be kept in force for the entire term of the high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.177.9"></a><var>177.9</var>pipefitting business license, and the license shall be suspended by the department if at any <br/>
<a id="pl.177.10"></a><var>177.10</var>time the insurance is not in force.<br/>
<a id="pl.177.11"></a><var>177.11</var>    The insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to do business in the state and <br/>
<a id="pl.177.12"></a><var>177.12</var>shall be in lieu of any other insurance required by any subdivision of government for <br/>
<a id="pl.177.13"></a><var>177.13</var>high pressure pipefitting. Each person, partnership, firm, or corporation holding a high <br/>
<a id="pl.177.14"></a><var>177.14</var>pressure pipefitting business license shall maintain on file with the department a certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.177.15"></a><var>177.15</var>evidencing the insurance. Any purported cancellation of insurance shall not be effective <br/>
<a id="pl.177.16"></a><var>177.16</var>without the insurer first giving 30 days' written notice to the department.<br/>
<a id="pl.177.17"></a><var>177.17</var>    Subd. 5. <b>License </b><b>fee.</b> The state department of Labor and Industry may shall charge <br/>
<a id="pl.177.18"></a><var>177.18</var>each applicant for a high pressure pipefitting business license or for a renewal of a high <br/>
<a id="pl.177.19"></a><var>177.19</var>pressure pipefitting business license and an additional fee commensurate with the cost of <br/>
<a id="pl.177.20"></a><var>177.20</var>administering the bond and insurance requirements of subdivisions 3 and 4. the following <br/>
<a id="pl.177.21"></a><var>177.21</var>license fees:<br/>
<a id="pl.177.22"></a><var>177.22</var>    (a) application for journeyman high pressure piping pipefitter competency license, <br/>
<a id="pl.177.23"></a><var>177.23</var>$120;<br/>
<a id="pl.177.24"></a><var>177.24</var>    (b) renewal of journeyman high pressure piping pipefitter competency license, $80;<br/>
<a id="pl.177.25"></a><var>177.25</var>    (c) application for contracting high pressure piping pipefitter competency license, <br/>
<a id="pl.177.26"></a><var>177.26</var>$270;<br/>
<a id="pl.177.27"></a><var>177.27</var>    (d) renewal of contracting high pressure piping pipefitter competency license, $240;<br/>
<a id="pl.177.28"></a><var>177.28</var>    (e) application for high pressure piping business license, $450;<br/>
<a id="pl.177.29"></a><var>177.29</var>    (f) application to inactivate a contracting high pressure piping pipefitter competency <br/>
<a id="pl.177.30"></a><var>177.30</var>license or inactivate a journeyman high pressure piping pipefitter competency license, <br/>
<a id="pl.177.31"></a><var>177.31</var>$40; and<br/>
<a id="pl.177.32"></a><var>177.32</var>    (g) renewal of an inactive contracting high pressure piping pipefitter competency <br/>
<a id="pl.177.33"></a><var>177.33</var>license or inactive journeyman high pressure piping pipefitter competency license, $40.<br/>
<a id="pl.177.34"></a><var>177.34</var>    If an application for renewal of an active or inactive journeyman high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.177.35"></a><var>177.35</var>piping pipefitter competency license or active or inactive contracting high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.178.1"></a><var>178.1</var>competency license is received by the department after the date of expiration of the <br/>
<a id="pl.178.2"></a><var>178.2</var>license, a $30 late renewal fee shall be added to the license renewal fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.178.3"></a><var>178.3</var>    Payment must accompany the application for a license or renewal of a license. There <br/>
<a id="pl.178.4"></a><var>178.4</var>shall be no refund of fees paid.<br/>
<a id="pl.178.5"></a><var>178.5</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective December 1, 2007, except that <br/>
<a id="pl.178.6"></a><var>178.6</var>subdivisions 2a, 2b, and 5 are effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.9.0"></a><a id="pl.178.7"></a><var>178.7</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.50, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.178.8"></a><var>178.8</var><b>326.50 </b><b>LICENSE </b><b>APPLICATION</b><b>; FEES</b><b> AND RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.178.9"></a><var>178.9</var>    Application for an individual contracting high pressure pipefitter competency or an <br/>
<a id="pl.178.10"></a><var>178.10</var>individual journeyman high pressure pipefitter competency license shall be made to the <br/>
<a id="pl.178.11"></a><var>178.11</var>department of Labor and Industry, with fees. The applicant shall be licensed only after <br/>
<a id="pl.178.12"></a><var>178.12</var>passing an examination developed and administered by the department of Labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.178.13"></a><var>178.13</var>Industry in accordance with rules adopted by the board. A competency license issued by <br/>
<a id="pl.178.14"></a><var>178.14</var>the department shall expire on December 31 of each year. A renewal application must be <br/>
<a id="pl.178.15"></a><var>178.15</var>received by the department within one year after expiration of the competency license. A <br/>
<a id="pl.178.16"></a><var>178.16</var>license that has been expired for more than one year cannot be renewed, and can only be <br/>
<a id="pl.178.17"></a><var>178.17</var>reissued if the applicant submits a new application for the competency license, pays a new <br/>
<a id="pl.178.18"></a><var>178.18</var>application fee, and retakes and passes the applicable license examination.<br/>
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<a id="bill.10.10.0"></a><a id="pl.178.19"></a><var>178.19</var>    Sec. 10. <b>[326.505] BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.178.20"></a><var>178.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Composition.</b> (a) The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems <br/>
<a id="pl.178.21"></a><var>178.21</var>shall consist of 12 members. Eleven members shall be appointed by the governor with <br/>
<a id="pl.178.22"></a><var>178.22</var>the advice and consent of the senate and shall be voting members. Appointments of <br/>
<a id="pl.178.23"></a><var>178.23</var>members by the governor shall be made in accordance with section 15.066. If the senate <br/>
<a id="pl.178.24"></a><var>178.24</var>votes to refuse to consent to an appointment of a member made by the governor, the <br/>
<a id="pl.178.25"></a><var>178.25</var>governor shall appoint a new member with the advice and consent of the senate. One <br/>
<a id="pl.178.26"></a><var>178.26</var>member shall be the commissioner of labor and industry or the commissioner of labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.178.27"></a><var>178.27</var>industry's designee, who shall be a voting member. Of the 11 appointed members, the <br/>
<a id="pl.178.28"></a><var>178.28</var>composition shall be as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.178.29"></a><var>178.29</var>    (1) one member shall be a high pressure piping inspector;<br/>
<a id="pl.178.30"></a><var>178.30</var>    (2) one member shall be a licensed mechanical engineer;<br/>
<a id="pl.178.31"></a><var>178.31</var>    (3) one member shall be a representative of the high pressure piping industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.178.32"></a><var>178.32</var>    (4) four members shall be high pressure piping contractors engaged in the scope of <br/>
<a id="pl.178.33"></a><var>178.33</var>high pressure piping, two from the metropolitan area and two from greater Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.179.1"></a><var>179.1</var>    (5) two members shall be high pressure piping journeymen engaged in the scope <br/>
<a id="pl.179.2"></a><var>179.2</var>of high pressure piping systems installation, one from the metropolitan area and one <br/>
<a id="pl.179.3"></a><var>179.3</var>from greater Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.179.4"></a><var>179.4</var>    (6) one member shall be a representative of industrial companies that use high <br/>
<a id="pl.179.5"></a><var>179.5</var>pressure piping systems in their industrial process; and<br/>
<a id="pl.179.6"></a><var>179.6</var>    (7) one member shall be a representative from utility companies in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.179.7"></a><var>179.7</var>    The high pressure piping inspector shall be appointed for a term to end December <br/>
<a id="pl.179.8"></a><var>179.8</var>31, 2011. The professional mechanical engineer shall be appointed for a term to end <br/>
<a id="pl.179.9"></a><var>179.9</var>December 31, 2010. The representative of the high pressure piping industry shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.179.10"></a><var>179.10</var>appointed for a term to end December 31, 2011. Two of the high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.179.11"></a><var>179.11</var>contractors shall be appointed for a term to end December 31, 2011. The other two high <br/>
<a id="pl.179.12"></a><var>179.12</var>pressure piping contractors shall be appointed for a term to end December 31, 2010. One <br/>
<a id="pl.179.13"></a><var>179.13</var>of the high pressure piping journeymen shall be appointed for a term to end December 31, <br/>
<a id="pl.179.14"></a><var>179.14</var>2011. The other high pressure piping journeyman shall be appointed for a term to end <br/>
<a id="pl.179.15"></a><var>179.15</var>December 31, 2010. The one representative of industrial companies that use high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.179.16"></a><var>179.16</var>piping systems in their industrial process shall be appointed for a term to end December <br/>
<a id="pl.179.17"></a><var>179.17</var>31, 2010. The one representative of a utility company in Minnesota shall be appointed for <br/>
<a id="pl.179.18"></a><var>179.18</var>a term to end December 31, 2010.<br/>
<a id="pl.179.19"></a><var>179.19</var>    (b) The licensed professional mechanical engineer must possess a current Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.179.20"></a><var>179.20</var>professional engineering license and maintain the license for the duration of their term. <br/>
<a id="pl.179.21"></a><var>179.21</var>All other appointed members, except for the representative of the piping industry, the <br/>
<a id="pl.179.22"></a><var>179.22</var>representative of industrial companies that use high pressure piping systems, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.179.23"></a><var>179.23</var>representative of public utility companies in Minnesota, must possess a current high <br/>
<a id="pl.179.24"></a><var>179.24</var>pressure piping license issued by the Department of Labor and Industry and maintain <br/>
<a id="pl.179.25"></a><var>179.25</var>that license for the duration of their term. All appointed members must be residents of <br/>
<a id="pl.179.26"></a><var>179.26</var>Minnesota at the time of and throughout the member's appointment. The term of any <br/>
<a id="pl.179.27"></a><var>179.27</var>appointed member that does not maintain membership qualification status shall end on the <br/>
<a id="pl.179.28"></a><var>179.28</var>date of status change and the governor shall appoint a new member. It is the responsibility <br/>
<a id="pl.179.29"></a><var>179.29</var>of the member to notify the board of the member's status change.<br/>
<a id="pl.179.30"></a><var>179.30</var>    (c) For appointed members, except the initial terms designated in paragraph (a), each <br/>
<a id="pl.179.31"></a><var>179.31</var>term shall be three years with the terms ending on December 31. Members appointed by <br/>
<a id="pl.179.32"></a><var>179.32</var>the governor shall be limited to three consecutive terms. The governor shall, all or in part, <br/>
<a id="pl.179.33"></a><var>179.33</var>reappoint the current members or appoint replacement members with the advice and <br/>
<a id="pl.179.34"></a><var>179.34</var>consent of the senate. Midterm vacancies shall be filled for the remaining portion of the <br/>
<a id="pl.179.35"></a><var>179.35</var>term. Vacancies occurring with less than six months time remaining in the term shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.179.36"></a><var>179.36</var>filled for the existing term and the following three-year term. Members may serve until <br/>
<a id="pl.180.1"></a><var>180.1</var>their successors are appointed but in no case later than July 1 in a year in which the term <br/>
<a id="pl.180.2"></a><var>180.2</var>expires unless reappointed.<br/>
<a id="pl.180.3"></a><var>180.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Powers; duties; administrative support.</b> (a) The board shall have the <br/>
<a id="pl.180.4"></a><var>180.4</var>power to:<br/>
<a id="pl.180.5"></a><var>180.5</var>    (1) elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary;<br/>
<a id="pl.180.6"></a><var>180.6</var>    (2) adopt bylaws that specify the duties of its officers, the meeting dates of the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.180.7"></a><var>180.7</var>and containing such other provisions as may be useful and necessary for the efficient <br/>
<a id="pl.180.8"></a><var>180.8</var>conduct of the business of the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.180.9"></a><var>180.9</var>    (3) adopt the high pressure piping code that must be followed in this state and any <br/>
<a id="pl.180.10"></a><var>180.10</var>high pressure piping code amendments thereto. The board shall adopt the high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.180.11"></a><var>180.11</var>piping code and any amendments thereto pursuant to chapter 14, and as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.180.12"></a><var>180.12</var>subdivision 6, paragraphs (b), (c), and (d);<br/>
<a id="pl.180.13"></a><var>180.13</var>    (4) review requests for final interpretations and issue final interpretations as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.180.14"></a><var>180.14</var>in section 16B.63, subdivision 5;<br/>
<a id="pl.180.15"></a><var>180.15</var>    (5) except for rules regulating continuing education, adopt rules that regulate the <br/>
<a id="pl.180.16"></a><var>180.16</var>licensure or registration of high pressure piping contractors, journeymen, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.180.17"></a><var>180.17</var>persons engaged in the design, installation, and alteration of high pressure piping systems, <br/>
<a id="pl.180.18"></a><var>180.18</var>except for those individuals licensed under section 326.02, subdivisions 2 and 3. The <br/>
<a id="pl.180.19"></a><var>180.19</var>board shall adopt these rules pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.180.20"></a><var>180.20</var>6, paragraphs (e) and (f);<br/>
<a id="pl.180.21"></a><var>180.21</var>    (6) advise the commissioner regarding educational requirements for high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.180.22"></a><var>180.22</var>piping inspectors;<br/>
<a id="pl.180.23"></a><var>180.23</var>    (7) refer complaints or other communications to the commissioner, whether oral or <br/>
<a id="pl.180.24"></a><var>180.24</var>written, as provided in subdivision 7 that alleges or implies a violation of a statute, rule, or <br/>
<a id="pl.180.25"></a><var>180.25</var>order that the commissioner has the authority to enforce pertaining to code compliance, <br/>
<a id="pl.180.26"></a><var>180.26</var>licensure, or an offering to perform or performance of unlicensed high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.180.27"></a><var>180.27</var>services;<br/>
<a id="pl.180.28"></a><var>180.28</var>    (8) approve per diem and expenses deemed necessary for its members as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.180.29"></a><var>180.29</var>subdivision 3;<br/>
<a id="pl.180.30"></a><var>180.30</var>    (9) select from its members individuals to serve on any other state advisory council, <br/>
<a id="pl.180.31"></a><var>180.31</var>board, or committee;<br/>
<a id="pl.180.32"></a><var>180.32</var>    (10) recommend the fees for licenses and certifications; and<br/>
<a id="pl.180.33"></a><var>180.33</var>    (11) approve license reciprocity agreements.<br/>
<a id="pl.180.34"></a><var>180.34</var>    Except for the powers granted to the Plumbing Board, Board of Electricity, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.180.35"></a><var>180.35</var>Board of High Pressure Piping, the commissioner of labor and industry shall administer <br/>
<a id="pl.180.36"></a><var>180.36</var>and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant thereto.<br/>
<a id="pl.181.1"></a><var>181.1</var>    (b) The board shall comply with section 15.0597, subdivisions 2 and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.181.2"></a><var>181.2</var>    (c) The commissioner shall coordinate the board's rulemaking and recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.181.3"></a><var>181.3</var>with the recommendations and rulemaking conducted by the other boards created pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.181.4"></a><var>181.4</var>to chapter 326B. The commissioner shall provide staff support to the board. The support <br/>
<a id="pl.181.5"></a><var>181.5</var>includes professional, legal, technical, and clerical staff necessary to perform rulemaking <br/>
<a id="pl.181.6"></a><var>181.6</var>and other duties assigned to the board. The commissioner of labor and industry shall <br/>
<a id="pl.181.7"></a><var>181.7</var>supply necessary office space and supplies to assist the board in its duties.<br/>
<a id="pl.181.8"></a><var>181.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Compensation.</b> (a) Members of the board may be compensated at the rate <br/>
<a id="pl.181.9"></a><var>181.9</var>of $55 a day spent on board activities, when authorized by the board, plus expenses in <br/>
<a id="pl.181.10"></a><var>181.10</var>the same manner and amount as authorized by the commissioner's plan adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.181.11"></a><var>181.11</var>section 43A.18, subdivision 2. Members who, as a result of time spent attending board <br/>
<a id="pl.181.12"></a><var>181.12</var>meetings, incur child care expenses that would not otherwise have been incurred, may be <br/>
<a id="pl.181.13"></a><var>181.13</var>reimbursed for those expenses upon board authorization.<br/>
<a id="pl.181.14"></a><var>181.14</var>    (b) Members who are state employees or employees of the political subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.181.15"></a><var>181.15</var>of the state must not receive the daily payment for activities that occur during working <br/>
<a id="pl.181.16"></a><var>181.16</var>hours for which they are compensated by the state or political subdivision. However, a <br/>
<a id="pl.181.17"></a><var>181.17</var>state or political subdivision employee may receive the daily payment if the employee <br/>
<a id="pl.181.18"></a><var>181.18</var>uses vacation time or compensatory time accumulated in accordance with a collective <br/>
<a id="pl.181.19"></a><var>181.19</var>bargaining agreement or compensation plan for board activities. Members who are state <br/>
<a id="pl.181.20"></a><var>181.20</var>employees or employees of the political subdivisions of the state may receive the expenses <br/>
<a id="pl.181.21"></a><var>181.21</var>provided for in this subdivision unless the expenses are reimbursed by another source. <br/>
<a id="pl.181.22"></a><var>181.22</var>Members who are state employees or employees of political subdivisions of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.181.23"></a><var>181.23</var>may be reimbursed for child care expenses only for time spent on board activities that <br/>
<a id="pl.181.24"></a><var>181.24</var>are outside their working hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.181.25"></a><var>181.25</var>    (c) The board shall adopt internal standards prescribing what constitutes a day spent <br/>
<a id="pl.181.26"></a><var>181.26</var>on board activities for purposes of making daily payments under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.181.27"></a><var>181.27</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Removal; vacancies.</b> (a) An appointed member of the board may be <br/>
<a id="pl.181.28"></a><var>181.28</var>removed by the governor at any time (1) for cause, after notice and hearing, or (2) after <br/>
<a id="pl.181.29"></a><var>181.29</var>missing three consecutive meetings. The chair of the board shall inform the governor of an <br/>
<a id="pl.181.30"></a><var>181.30</var>appointed member missing the three consecutive meetings. After the second consecutive <br/>
<a id="pl.181.31"></a><var>181.31</var>missed meeting and before the next meeting, the secretary of the board shall notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.181.32"></a><var>181.32</var>appointed member in writing that the member may be removed for missing the next <br/>
<a id="pl.181.33"></a><var>181.33</var>meeting. In the case of a vacancy on the board, the governor shall, with the advice <br/>
<a id="pl.181.34"></a><var>181.34</var>and consent of the senate, appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the <br/>
<a id="pl.181.35"></a><var>181.35</var>unexpired term.<br/>
<a id="pl.181.36"></a><var>181.36</var>    (b) Vacancies shall be filled pursuant to section 15.0597, subdivisions 5 and 6.<br/>
<a id="pl.182.1"></a><var>182.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Membership vacancies within three months of appointment.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.182.2"></a><var>182.2</var>    Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, when a membership on the board becomes <br/>
<a id="pl.182.3"></a><var>182.3</var>vacant within three months after being filled through the appointments process, the <br/>
<a id="pl.182.4"></a><var>182.4</var>governor may, upon notification to the Office of Secretary of State, choose a new member <br/>
<a id="pl.182.5"></a><var>182.5</var>from the applications on hand and need not repeat the process.<br/>
<a id="pl.182.6"></a><var>182.6</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Officers, quorum, voting.</b> (a) The board shall elect annually from its <br/>
<a id="pl.182.7"></a><var>182.7</var>members a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. A quorum of the board shall consist of a <br/>
<a id="pl.182.8"></a><var>182.8</var>majority of members of the board qualified to vote on the matter in question. All questions <br/>
<a id="pl.182.9"></a><var>182.9</var>concerning the manner in which a meeting is conducted or called that is not covered <br/>
<a id="pl.182.10"></a><var>182.10</var>by statute shall be determined by Robert's Rules of Order (revised) unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.182.11"></a><var>182.11</var>specified by the bylaws.<br/>
<a id="pl.182.12"></a><var>182.12</var>    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), each high pressure piping code amendment <br/>
<a id="pl.182.13"></a><var>182.13</var>considered by the board that receives an affirmative two-thirds or more majority vote of <br/>
<a id="pl.182.14"></a><var>182.14</var>all the voting members of the board shall be included in the next high pressure piping code <br/>
<a id="pl.182.15"></a><var>182.15</var>rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board. If a high pressure piping code amendment <br/>
<a id="pl.182.16"></a><var>182.16</var>considered, or reconsidered, by the board receives less than a two-thirds majority vote <br/>
<a id="pl.182.17"></a><var>182.17</var>of all the voting members of the board, the high pressure piping code amendment shall <br/>
<a id="pl.182.18"></a><var>182.18</var>not be included in the next high pressure piping code rulemaking proceeding initiated <br/>
<a id="pl.182.19"></a><var>182.19</var>by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.182.20"></a><var>182.20</var>    (c) If the high pressure piping code amendment considered by the board is to replace <br/>
<a id="pl.182.21"></a><var>182.21</var>the Minnesota High Pressure Piping Code with a model high pressure piping code, then <br/>
<a id="pl.182.22"></a><var>182.22</var>the amendment may only be included in the next high pressure piping code rulemaking <br/>
<a id="pl.182.23"></a><var>182.23</var>proceeding if it receives an affirmative two-thirds or more majority vote of all the voting <br/>
<a id="pl.182.24"></a><var>182.24</var>members of the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.182.25"></a><var>182.25</var>    (d) The board may reconsider high pressure piping code amendments during <br/>
<a id="pl.182.26"></a><var>182.26</var>an active high pressure piping code rulemaking proceeding in which the amendment <br/>
<a id="pl.182.27"></a><var>182.27</var>previously failed to receive a two-thirds majority vote or more of all the voting members <br/>
<a id="pl.182.28"></a><var>182.28</var>of the board only if new or updated information that affects the high pressure piping code <br/>
<a id="pl.182.29"></a><var>182.29</var>amendment is presented to the board. The board may also reconsider failed high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.182.30"></a><var>182.30</var>piping code amendments in subsequent high pressure piping code rulemaking proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.182.31"></a><var>182.31</var>    (e) Each proposed rule and rule amendment considered by the board pursuant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.182.32"></a><var>182.32</var>rulemaking authority specified in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (5), that receives an <br/>
<a id="pl.182.33"></a><var>182.33</var>affirmative majority vote of all the voting members of the board shall be included in the <br/>
<a id="pl.182.34"></a><var>182.34</var>next rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board. If a proposed rule or rule amendment <br/>
<a id="pl.182.35"></a><var>182.35</var>considered, or reconsidered, by the board receives less than an affirmative majority vote of <br/>
<a id="pl.183.1"></a><var>183.1</var>all the voting members of the board, the proposed rule or rule amendment shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.183.2"></a><var>183.2</var>included in the next rulemaking proceeding initiated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.183.3"></a><var>183.3</var>    (f) The board may reconsider the proposed rule or rule amendment during an <br/>
<a id="pl.183.4"></a><var>183.4</var>active rulemaking proceeding in which the amendment previously failed to receive an <br/>
<a id="pl.183.5"></a><var>183.5</var>affirmative majority vote of all the voting members of the board only if new or updated <br/>
<a id="pl.183.6"></a><var>183.6</var>information that affects the proposed rule or rule amendment is presented to the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.183.7"></a><var>183.7</var>The board may also reconsider failed proposed rules or rule amendments in subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.183.8"></a><var>183.8</var>rulemaking proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.183.9"></a><var>183.9</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Board meetings.</b> (a) The board shall hold meetings at such times as the <br/>
<a id="pl.183.10"></a><var>183.10</var>board shall specify. Notice and conduct of all meetings shall be pursuant to Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.183.11"></a><var>183.11</var>Statutes, chapter 13D, and in such a manner as the bylaws may provide.<br/>
<a id="pl.183.12"></a><var>183.12</var>    (b) If compliance with section 13D.02 is impractical, the board may conduct a <br/>
<a id="pl.183.13"></a><var>183.13</var>meeting of its members by telephone or other electronic means so long as the following <br/>
<a id="pl.183.14"></a><var>183.14</var>conditions are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.183.15"></a><var>183.15</var>    (1) all members of the board participating in the meeting, wherever their physical <br/>
<a id="pl.183.16"></a><var>183.16</var>location, can hear one another and can hear all discussion and testimony;<br/>
<a id="pl.183.17"></a><var>183.17</var>    (2) members of the public present at the regular meeting location of the board can <br/>
<a id="pl.183.18"></a><var>183.18</var>hear clearly all discussion and testimony and all votes of members of the board and, if <br/>
<a id="pl.183.19"></a><var>183.19</var>needed, receive those services required by sections 15.44 and 15.441;<br/>
<a id="pl.183.20"></a><var>183.20</var>    (3) at least one member of the board is physically present at the regular meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.183.21"></a><var>183.21</var>location; and<br/>
<a id="pl.183.22"></a><var>183.22</var>    (4) all votes are conducted by roll call, so each member's vote on each issue can be <br/>
<a id="pl.183.23"></a><var>183.23</var>identified and recorded.<br/>
<a id="pl.183.24"></a><var>183.24</var>    Each member of the board participating in a meeting by telephone or other electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.183.25"></a><var>183.25</var>means is considered present at the meeting for purposes of determining a quorum and <br/>
<a id="pl.183.26"></a><var>183.26</var>participating in all proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.183.27"></a><var>183.27</var>    If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or <br/>
<a id="pl.183.28"></a><var>183.28</var>emergency meeting, the board, to the extent practical, shall allow a person to monitor <br/>
<a id="pl.183.29"></a><var>183.29</var>the meeting electronically from a remote location. The board may require the person <br/>
<a id="pl.183.30"></a><var>183.30</var>making such a connection to pay for documented costs that the board incurs as a result of <br/>
<a id="pl.183.31"></a><var>183.31</var>the additional connection.<br/>
<a id="pl.183.32"></a><var>183.32</var>    If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or <br/>
<a id="pl.183.33"></a><var>183.33</var>emergency meeting, the board shall provide notice of the regular meeting location, of the <br/>
<a id="pl.183.34"></a><var>183.34</var>fact that some members may participate by telephone or other electronic means, and that <br/>
<a id="pl.183.35"></a><var>183.35</var>a person may monitor the meeting electronically from a remote location. Any person <br/>
<a id="pl.183.36"></a><var>183.36</var>monitoring the meeting electronically from a remote location may be required to pay <br/>
<a id="pl.184.1"></a><var>184.1</var>documented costs incurred by the board as a result of the additional connection. The <br/>
<a id="pl.184.2"></a><var>184.2</var>timing and method of providing notice is governed by section 13D.04.<br/>
<a id="pl.184.3"></a><var>184.3</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Complaints.</b> (a) The board shall promptly forward to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.184.4"></a><var>184.4</var>the substance of any complaint or communication it receives, whether written or oral, <br/>
<a id="pl.184.5"></a><var>184.5</var>that alleges or implies a violation of a statute, rule, or order that the commissioner has <br/>
<a id="pl.184.6"></a><var>184.6</var>the authority to enforce pertaining to the license or registration of any person authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.184.7"></a><var>184.7</var>by the department to provide high pressure piping services, the performance or offering <br/>
<a id="pl.184.8"></a><var>184.8</var>to perform high pressure piping services requiring licensure by an unlicensed person, or <br/>
<a id="pl.184.9"></a><var>184.9</var>high pressure code compliance. Each complaint or communication that is forwarded to the <br/>
<a id="pl.184.10"></a><var>184.10</var>commissioner shall be submitted on a form provided by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.184.11"></a><var>184.11</var>    (b) The commissioner shall advise the board of the status of the complaint within 90 <br/>
<a id="pl.184.12"></a><var>184.12</var>days after the board's written submission is received, or within 90 days after the board <br/>
<a id="pl.184.13"></a><var>184.13</var>is provided with a written request for additional information or documentation from the <br/>
<a id="pl.184.14"></a><var>184.14</var>commissioner or the commissioner's designee, whichever is later. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.184.15"></a><var>184.15</var>advise the board of the disposition of a complaint referred by the board within 180 days <br/>
<a id="pl.184.16"></a><var>184.16</var>after the board's written submission is received. The commissioner shall annually report to <br/>
<a id="pl.184.17"></a><var>184.17</var>the board a summary of the actions taken in response to complaints referred by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.184.18"></a><var>184.18</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Data practices act.</b> The board is subject to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13, <br/>
<a id="pl.184.19"></a><var>184.19</var>the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and shall protect from unlawful disclosure <br/>
<a id="pl.184.20"></a><var>184.20</var>data classified as not public.<br/>
<a id="pl.184.21"></a><var>184.21</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Official records.</b> The board shall make and preserve all records necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.184.22"></a><var>184.22</var>to a full and accurate knowledge of its official activities in accordance with section 15.17.<br/>
<a id="pl.184.23"></a><var>184.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.10.11.0"></a><a id="pl.184.24"></a><var>184.24</var>    Sec. 11. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.184.25"></a><var>184.25</var>    The revisor of statutes shall renumber each section of Minnesota Statutes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.184.26"></a><var>184.26</var>column A with the number listed in column B. The revisor shall also make necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.184.27"></a><var>184.27</var>cross-reference changes consistent with the renumbering.<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.184.28"></a><var>184.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column A<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Column B<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.184.29"></a><var>184.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.46<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.90<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.184.30"></a><var>184.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.461<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.91<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.184.31"></a><var>184.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.47<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.92<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.184.32"></a><var>184.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.48<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.93<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.184.33"></a><var>184.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326.50<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">326B.94<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.11.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.11.1.0"></a><a id="pl.185.3"></a><var>185.3</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 178.01, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.185.4"></a><var>185.4</var><b>178.01 PURPOSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.185.5"></a><var>185.5</var>    The purposes of this chapter are: to open to young people regardless of race, sex, <br/>
<a id="pl.185.6"></a><var>185.6</var>creed, color or national origin, the opportunity to obtain training that will equip them for <br/>
<a id="pl.185.7"></a><var>185.7</var>profitable employment and citizenship; to establish as a means to this end, a program <br/>
<a id="pl.185.8"></a><var>185.8</var>of voluntary apprenticeship under approved apprentice agreements providing facilities <br/>
<a id="pl.185.9"></a><var>185.9</var>for their training and guidance in the arts, skills, and crafts of industry and trade, with <br/>
<a id="pl.185.10"></a><var>185.10</var>concurrent, supplementary instruction in related subjects; to promote employment <br/>
<a id="pl.185.11"></a><var>185.11</var>opportunities under conditions providing adequate training and reasonable earnings; <br/>
<a id="pl.185.12"></a><var>185.12</var>to relate the supply of skilled workers to employment demands; to establish standards <br/>
<a id="pl.185.13"></a><var>185.13</var>for apprentice training; to establish an Apprenticeship Advisory Council Board and <br/>
<a id="pl.185.14"></a><var>185.14</var>apprenticeship committees to assist in effectuating the purposes of this chapter; to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.185.15"></a><var>185.15</var>for a Division of Labor Standards and Apprenticeship within the Department of Labor <br/>
<a id="pl.185.16"></a><var>185.16</var>and Industry; to provide for reports to the legislature regarding the status of apprentice <br/>
<a id="pl.185.17"></a><var>185.17</var>training in the state; to establish a procedure for the determination of apprentice agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.185.18"></a><var>185.18</var>controversies; and to accomplish related ends.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.11.2.0"></a><a id="pl.185.19"></a><var>185.19</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 178.02, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.185.20"></a><var>185.20</var><b>178.02 APPRENTICESHIP </b><b>ADVISORY COUNCIL</b><b> BOARD</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.185.21"></a><var>185.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Members.</b> The commissioner of labor and industry, hereinafter <br/>
<a id="pl.185.22"></a><var>185.22</var>called the commissioner, shall appoint an Apprenticeship Advisory Council Board, <br/>
<a id="pl.185.23"></a><var>185.23</var>hereinafter referred to as the council board, composed of three representatives each from <br/>
<a id="pl.185.24"></a><var>185.24</var>employer and employee organizations, and two representatives of the general public. The <br/>
<a id="pl.185.25"></a><var>185.25</var>director of education responsible for career and technical education or designee shall be an <br/>
<a id="pl.185.26"></a><var>185.26</var>ex officio member of the council board and shall serve in an advisory capacity only.<br/>
<a id="pl.185.27"></a><var>185.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Terms.</b> The council board shall expire and the terms, compensation, and <br/>
<a id="pl.185.28"></a><var>185.28</var>removal of appointed members shall be as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>15.059</statute_ref>, except that the <br/>
<a id="pl.185.29"></a><var>185.29</var>council shall not expire before June 30, 2003. <br/>
<a id="pl.185.30"></a><var>185.30</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Duties.</b> The council board shall meet at the call of the commissioner. It <br/>
<a id="pl.185.31"></a><var>185.31</var>shall propose occupational classifications for apprenticeship programs; propose minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.185.32"></a><var>185.32</var>standards for apprenticeship programs and agreements; and advise on the establishment <br/>
<a id="pl.186.1"></a><var>186.1</var>of such policies, procedures, and rules as the commissioner board deems necessary in <br/>
<a id="pl.186.2"></a><var>186.2</var>implementing the intent of this chapter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.11.3.0"></a><a id="pl.186.3"></a><var>186.3</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 178.03, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.186.4"></a><var>186.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Duties and functions.</b> The director, under the supervision of the <br/>
<a id="pl.186.5"></a><var>186.5</var>commissioner, and with the advice and consultation of the Apprenticeship Advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.186.6"></a><var>186.6</var>Council Board, is authorized: to administer the provisions of this chapter; to promote <br/>
<a id="pl.186.7"></a><var>186.7</var>apprenticeship and other forms of on the job training; to establish, in cooperation and <br/>
<a id="pl.186.8"></a><var>186.8</var>consultation with the Apprenticeship Advisory Council Board and with the apprenticeship <br/>
<a id="pl.186.9"></a><var>186.9</var>committees, conditions and training standards for the approval of apprenticeship programs <br/>
<a id="pl.186.10"></a><var>186.10</var>and agreements, which conditions and standards shall in no case be lower than those <br/>
<a id="pl.186.11"></a><var>186.11</var>prescribed by this chapter; to promote equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship <br/>
<a id="pl.186.12"></a><var>186.12</var>and other on the job training and to establish a Minnesota plan for equal employment <br/>
<a id="pl.186.13"></a><var>186.13</var>opportunity in apprenticeship which shall be consistent with standards established <br/>
<a id="pl.186.14"></a><var>186.14</var>under Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, part 30, as amended; to issue certificates of <br/>
<a id="pl.186.15"></a><var>186.15</var>registration to sponsors of approved apprenticeship programs; to act as secretary of the <br/>
<a id="pl.186.16"></a><var>186.16</var>Apprenticeship Advisory Council Board; to approve, if of the opinion that approval is <br/>
<a id="pl.186.17"></a><var>186.17</var>for the best interest of the apprentice, any apprenticeship agreement which meets the <br/>
<a id="pl.186.18"></a><var>186.18</var>standards established hereunder; to terminate any apprenticeship agreement in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.186.19"></a><var>186.19</var>with the provisions of such agreement; to keep a record of apprenticeship agreements and <br/>
<a id="pl.186.20"></a><var>186.20</var>their disposition; to issue certificates of completion of apprenticeship; and to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.186.21"></a><var>186.21</var>such other duties as the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the intent of this <br/>
<a id="pl.186.22"></a><var>186.22</var>chapter; provided, that the administration and supervision of supplementary instruction in <br/>
<a id="pl.186.23"></a><var>186.23</var>related subjects for apprentices; coordination of instruction on a concurrent basis with <br/>
<a id="pl.186.24"></a><var>186.24</var>job experiences, and the selection and training of teachers and coordinators for such <br/>
<a id="pl.186.25"></a><var>186.25</var>instruction shall be the function of state and local boards responsible for vocational <br/>
<a id="pl.186.26"></a><var>186.26</var>education. The director shall have the authority to make wage determinations applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.186.27"></a><var>186.27</var>to the graduated schedule of wages and journeyman wage rate for apprenticeship <br/>
<a id="pl.186.28"></a><var>186.28</var>agreements, giving consideration to the existing wage rates prevailing throughout the <br/>
<a id="pl.186.29"></a><var>186.29</var>state, except that no wage determination by the director shall alter an existing wage <br/>
<a id="pl.186.30"></a><var>186.30</var>provision for apprentices or journeymen that is contained in a bargaining agreement in <br/>
<a id="pl.186.31"></a><var>186.31</var>effect between an employer and an organization of employees, nor shall the director <br/>
<a id="pl.186.32"></a><var>186.32</var>make any determination for the beginning rate for an apprentice that is below the wage <br/>
<a id="pl.186.33"></a><var>186.33</var>minimum established by federal or state law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.11.4.0"></a><a id="pl.186.34"></a><var>186.34</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 178.041, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.187.1"></a><var>187.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Rules.</b> The commissioner may, upon receipt of the council's board's <br/>
<a id="pl.187.2"></a><var>187.2</var>proposals, accept, adopt, and issue them by rule with any modifications or amendments <br/>
<a id="pl.187.3"></a><var>187.3</var>the commissioner finds appropriate. The commissioner may refer them back to the <br/>
<a id="pl.187.4"></a><var>187.4</var>council board with recommendations for further study, consideration and revision. If <br/>
<a id="pl.187.5"></a><var>187.5</var>the commissioner refuses to accept, adopt, and issue by rule or other appropriate action <br/>
<a id="pl.187.6"></a><var>187.6</var>a board proposal, the commissioner must provide a written explanation of the reason <br/>
<a id="pl.187.7"></a><var>187.7</var>for the refusal to the board within 30 days after the board submitted the proposal to the <br/>
<a id="pl.187.8"></a><var>187.8</var>commissioner. Additional rules may be issued as the commissioner may deem necessary.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.12.1.0"></a><a id="pl.187.11"></a><var>187.11</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 31.175, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.187.12"></a><var>187.12</var><b>31.175 WATER, PLUMBING, AND SEWAGE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.187.13"></a><var>187.13</var>    A person who is required by statutes administered by the Department of Agriculture, <br/>
<a id="pl.187.14"></a><var>187.14</var>or by rules adopted pursuant to those statutes, to provide a suitable water supply, or <br/>
<a id="pl.187.15"></a><var>187.15</var>plumbing or sewage disposal system, may not engage in the business of manufacturing, <br/>
<a id="pl.187.16"></a><var>187.16</var>processing, selling, handling, or storing food at wholesale or retail unless the person's <br/>
<a id="pl.187.17"></a><var>187.17</var>water supply is satisfactory under plumbing codes adopted by the Department of Health <br/>
<a id="pl.187.18"></a><var>187.18</var>Labor and Industry and the person's sewage disposal system satisfies the rules of the <br/>
<a id="pl.187.19"></a><var>187.19</var>Pollution Control Agency.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.2.0"></a><a id="pl.187.20"></a><var>187.20</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 103I.621, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.187.21"></a><var>187.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Construction requirements.</b> (a) Withdrawal and reinjection for the <br/>
<a id="pl.187.22"></a><var>187.22</var>groundwater thermal exchange device must be accomplished by a closed system in which <br/>
<a id="pl.187.23"></a><var>187.23</var>the waters drawn for thermal exchange do not have contact or commingle with water <br/>
<a id="pl.187.24"></a><var>187.24</var>from other sources or with polluting material or substances. The closed system must be <br/>
<a id="pl.187.25"></a><var>187.25</var>constructed to allow an opening for inspection by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.187.26"></a><var>187.26</var>    (b) Wells that are part of a groundwater thermal exchange system may not serve <br/>
<a id="pl.187.27"></a><var>187.27</var>another function, except water may be supplied to the domestic water system if:<br/>
<a id="pl.187.28"></a><var>187.28</var>    (1) the supply is taken from the thermal exchange system ahead of the heat exchange <br/>
<a id="pl.187.29"></a><var>187.29</var>unit; and<br/>
<a id="pl.187.30"></a><var>187.30</var>    (2) the domestic water system is protected by an airgap or backflow prevention <br/>
<a id="pl.187.31"></a><var>187.31</var>device as described in rules relating to plumbing enforced by the commissioner of labor <br/>
<a id="pl.187.32"></a><var>187.32</var>and industry.<br/>
<a id="pl.188.1"></a><var>188.1</var>    (c) A groundwater thermal exchange system may be used for domestic water heating <br/>
<a id="pl.188.2"></a><var>188.2</var>only if the water heating device is an integral part of the heat exchange unit that is used for <br/>
<a id="pl.188.3"></a><var>188.3</var>space heating and cooling.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.3.0"></a><a id="pl.188.4"></a><var>188.4</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 144.122, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.188.5"></a><var>188.5</var><b>144.122 LICENSE, PERMIT, AND SURVEY FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.188.6"></a><var>188.6</var>    (a) The state commissioner of health, by rule, may prescribe procedures and fees <br/>
<a id="pl.188.7"></a><var>188.7</var>for filing with the commissioner as prescribed by statute and for the issuance of original <br/>
<a id="pl.188.8"></a><var>188.8</var>and renewal permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications issued under authority of <br/>
<a id="pl.188.9"></a><var>188.9</var>the commissioner. The expiration dates of the various licenses, permits, registrations, <br/>
<a id="pl.188.10"></a><var>188.10</var>and certifications as prescribed by the rules shall be plainly marked thereon. Fees may <br/>
<a id="pl.188.11"></a><var>188.11</var>include application and examination fees and a penalty fee for renewal applications <br/>
<a id="pl.188.12"></a><var>188.12</var>submitted after the expiration date of the previously issued permit, license, registration, <br/>
<a id="pl.188.13"></a><var>188.13</var>and certification. The commissioner may also prescribe, by rule, reduced fees for permits, <br/>
<a id="pl.188.14"></a><var>188.14</var>licenses, registrations, and certifications when the application therefor is submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.188.15"></a><var>188.15</var>during the last three months of the permit, license, registration, or certification period. <br/>
<a id="pl.188.16"></a><var>188.16</var>Fees proposed to be prescribed in the rules shall be first approved by the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.188.17"></a><var>188.17</var>Finance. All fees proposed to be prescribed in rules shall be reasonable. The fees shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.188.18"></a><var>188.18</var>in an amount so that the total fees collected by the commissioner will, where practical, <br/>
<a id="pl.188.19"></a><var>188.19</var>approximate the cost to the commissioner in administering the program. All fees collected <br/>
<a id="pl.188.20"></a><var>188.20</var>shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.188.21"></a><var>188.21</var>fund unless otherwise specifically appropriated by law for specific purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.188.22"></a><var>188.22</var>    (b) The commissioner may charge a fee for voluntary certification of medical <br/>
<a id="pl.188.23"></a><var>188.23</var>laboratories and environmental laboratories, and for environmental and medical laboratory <br/>
<a id="pl.188.24"></a><var>188.24</var>services provided by the department, without complying with paragraph (a) or chapter 14. <br/>
<a id="pl.188.25"></a><var>188.25</var>Fees charged for environment and medical laboratory services provided by the department <br/>
<a id="pl.188.26"></a><var>188.26</var>must be approximately equal to the costs of providing the services.<br/>
<a id="pl.188.27"></a><var>188.27</var>    (c) The commissioner may develop a schedule of fees for diagnostic evaluations <br/>
<a id="pl.188.28"></a><var>188.28</var>conducted at clinics held by the services for children with disabilities program. All <br/>
<a id="pl.188.29"></a><var>188.29</var>receipts generated by the program are annually appropriated to the commissioner for use <br/>
<a id="pl.188.30"></a><var>188.30</var>in the maternal and child health program.<br/>
<a id="pl.188.31"></a><var>188.31</var>    (d) The commissioner shall set license fees for hospitals and nursing homes that are <br/>
<a id="pl.188.32"></a><var>188.32</var>not boarding care homes at the following levels:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.1"></a><var>189.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.189.2"></a><var>189.2</var><br/>
<a id="pl.189.3"></a><var>189.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.189.4"></a><var>189.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Joint Commission on Accreditation of <br/>
                  		Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and <br/>
                  		American Osteopathic Association (AOA) <br/>
                  		hospitals<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$7,555 plus $13 per bed<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.5"></a><var>189.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Non-JCAHO and non-AOA hospitals<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$5,180 plus $247 per bed<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.6"></a><var>189.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Nursing home<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$183 plus $91 per bed<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.189.7"></a><var>189.7</var>    The commissioner shall set license fees for outpatient surgical centers, boarding care <br/>
<a id="pl.189.8"></a><var>189.8</var>homes, and supervised living facilities at the following levels:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.9"></a><var>189.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Outpatient surgical centers<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$3,349<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.10"></a><var>189.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Boarding care homes<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$183 plus $91 per bed<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.11"></a><var>189.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Supervised living facilities<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$183 plus $91 per bed.<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.189.12"></a><var>189.12</var>    (e) Unless prohibited by federal law, the commissioner of health shall charge <br/>
<a id="pl.189.13"></a><var>189.13</var>applicants the following fees to cover the cost of any initial certification surveys required <br/>
<a id="pl.189.14"></a><var>189.14</var>to determine a provider's eligibility to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.15"></a><var>189.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Prospective payment surveys for hospitals<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$900<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.16"></a><var>189.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Swing bed surveys for nursing homes<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,200<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.17"></a><var>189.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Psychiatric hospitals<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,400<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.18"></a><var>189.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Rural health facilities<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,100<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.19"></a><var>189.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Portable x-ray providers<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.20"></a><var>189.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Home health agencies<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,800<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.21"></a><var>189.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Outpatient therapy agencies<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$800<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.22"></a><var>189.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">End stage renal dialysis providers<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$2,100<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.23"></a><var>189.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Independent therapists<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$800<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.24"></a><var>189.24</var><br/>
<a id="pl.189.25"></a><var>189.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Comprehensive rehabilitation outpatient <br/>
                  		facilities<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,200<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.26"></a><var>189.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Hospice providers<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,700<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.27"></a><var>189.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Ambulatory surgical providers<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,800<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.28"></a><var>189.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Hospitals<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$4,200<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.29"></a><var>189.29</var><br/>
<a id="pl.189.30"></a><var>189.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.189.31"></a><var>189.31</var><br/>
<a id="pl.189.32"></a><var>189.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Other provider categories or additional <br/>
                  		resurveys required to complete initial <br/>
                  		certification<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Actual surveyor costs: <br/>
                  		average surveyor cost x <br/>
                  		number of hours for the <br/>
                  		survey process.<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.189.33"></a><var>189.33</var>    These fees shall be submitted at the time of the application for federal certification <br/>
<a id="pl.189.34"></a><var>189.34</var>and shall not be refunded. All fees collected after the date that the imposition of fees is not <br/>
<a id="pl.189.35"></a><var>189.35</var>prohibited by federal law shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state <br/>
<a id="pl.189.36"></a><var>189.36</var>government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.189.37"></a><var>189.37</var>    (f) The commissioner shall charge the following fees for examinations, registrations, <br/>
<a id="pl.189.38"></a><var>189.38</var>licenses, and inspections:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.39"></a><var>189.39</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Plumbing examination<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.40"></a><var>189.40</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Water conditioning examination<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.189.41"></a><var>189.41</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Plumbing bond registration fee<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 40<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.1"></a><var>190.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Water conditioning bond registration fee<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 40<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.2"></a><var>190.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Master plumber's license<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$120<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.3"></a><var>190.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Journeyman plumber's license<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 55<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.4"></a><var>190.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Apprentice registration<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.5"></a><var>190.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Water conditioning contractor license<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 70<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.6"></a><var>190.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Water conditioning installer license<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 35<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.7"></a><var>190.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Residential inspection fee (each visit)<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.8"></a><var>190.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.190.9"></a><var>190.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Public, commercial, and industrial <br/>
inspections<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="top">Inspection fee<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.10"></a><var>190.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">25 or fewer drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 300<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.11"></a><var>190.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">26 to 50 drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$ 900<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.12"></a><var>190.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">51 to 150 drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,200<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.13"></a><var>190.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">151 to 249 drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.14"></a><var>190.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">250 or more drainage fixture units<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$1,800<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.190.15"></a><var>190.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Callback fee (each visit)<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$100<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.190.16"></a><var>190.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.4.0"></a><a id="pl.190.17"></a><var>190.17</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 144.99, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.190.18"></a><var>190.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Remedies available.</b> The provisions of chapters 103I and 157 and <br/>
<a id="pl.190.19"></a><var>190.19</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>115.71</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>115.77</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.12, subdivision 1, paragraphs (1), (2), (5), (6), (10), (12), <br/>
<a id="pl.190.20"></a><var>190.20</var>(13), (14), and (15)
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.1201</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.1204</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.121</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.1222</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.35</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.381</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.190.21"></a><var>190.21</var>144.385
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.411</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.417</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.495</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.71</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.74</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.9501</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.9509</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.992</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.190.22"></a><var>190.22</var>326.37
</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326.45</statute_ref>; 
<statute_ref>326.57</statute_ref> 326.70 to 
         <statute_ref>326.785</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>327.10</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>327.131</statute_ref>; and 
         <statute_ref>327.14</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>327.28</statute_ref> and <br/>
<a id="pl.190.23"></a><var>190.23</var>all rules, orders, stipulation agreements, settlements, compliance agreements, licenses, <br/>
<a id="pl.190.24"></a><var>190.24</var>registrations, certificates, and permits adopted or issued by the department or under any <br/>
<a id="pl.190.25"></a><var>190.25</var>other law now in force or later enacted for the preservation of public health may, in <br/>
<a id="pl.190.26"></a><var>190.26</var>addition to provisions in other statutes, be enforced under this section. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.5.0"></a><a id="pl.190.27"></a><var>190.27</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 175.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.190.28"></a><var>190.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Established.</b> The Department of Labor and Industry shall consist <br/>
<a id="pl.190.29"></a><var>190.29</var>of the following divisions: Division of Workers' Compensation, Division of Boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.190.30"></a><var>190.30</var>Inspection Construction Codes and Licensing, Division of Occupational Safety and <br/>
<a id="pl.190.31"></a><var>190.31</var>Health, Division of Statistics, Division of Steamfitting Standards, Division of Labor <br/>
<a id="pl.190.32"></a><var>190.32</var>Standards and Apprenticeship, and such other divisions as the commissioner of the <br/>
<a id="pl.190.33"></a><var>190.33</var>Department of Labor and Industry may deem necessary and establish. Each division of <br/>
<a id="pl.190.34"></a><var>190.34</var>the department and persons in charge thereof shall be subject to the supervision of the <br/>
<a id="pl.190.35"></a><var>190.35</var>commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry and, in addition to such duties <br/>
<a id="pl.190.36"></a><var>190.36</var>as are or may be imposed on them by statute, shall perform such other duties as may be <br/>
<a id="pl.191.1"></a><var>191.1</var>assigned to them by the commissioner. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, <br/>
<a id="pl.191.2"></a><var>191.2</var>the commissioner is the administrator and supervisor of all of the department's dispute <br/>
<a id="pl.191.3"></a><var>191.3</var>resolution functions and personnel and may delegate authority to compensation judges <br/>
<a id="pl.191.4"></a><var>191.4</var>and others to make determinations under sections  
         <statute_ref>176.106</statute_ref>,  
         <statute_ref>176.238</statute_ref>, and  
         <statute_ref>176.239</statute_ref> and to <br/>
<a id="pl.191.5"></a><var>191.5</var>approve settlement of claims under section  
         <statute_ref>176.521</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.6.0"></a><a id="pl.191.6"></a><var>191.6</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 214.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.191.7"></a><var>191.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Non-health-related licensing board.</b> "Non-health-related licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.191.8"></a><var>191.8</var>board" means the Board of Teaching established pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>122A.07</statute_ref>, the Board <br/>
<a id="pl.191.9"></a><var>191.9</var>of Barber Examiners established pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>154.001</statute_ref>, the Board of Assessors <br/>
<a id="pl.191.10"></a><var>191.10</var>established pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>270.41</statute_ref>, the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land <br/>
<a id="pl.191.11"></a><var>191.11</var>Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design established pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.191.12"></a><var>191.12</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>326.04</statute_ref>, the Board of Electricity established pursuant to section 
<statute_ref>326.241</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.191.13"></a><var>191.13</var>Private Detective and Protective Agent Licensing Board established pursuant to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.191.14"></a><var>191.14</var>326.33
         </statute_ref>, the Board of Accountancy established pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>326A.02</statute_ref>, and the Peace <br/>
<a id="pl.191.15"></a><var>191.15</var>Officer Standards and Training Board established pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>626.841</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.7.0"></a><a id="pl.191.16"></a><var>191.16</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 214.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.191.17"></a><var>191.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Services provided.</b> (a) The commissioner of administration with <br/>
<a id="pl.191.18"></a><var>191.18</var>respect to the Board of Electricity; the commissioner of education with respect to the <br/>
<a id="pl.191.19"></a><var>191.19</var>Board of Teaching; the commissioner of public safety with respect to the Board of Private <br/>
<a id="pl.191.20"></a><var>191.20</var>Detective and Protective Agent Services; the panel established pursuant to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.191.21"></a><var>191.21</var>299A.465, subdivision 7
         </statute_ref>; the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training; and the <br/>
<a id="pl.191.22"></a><var>191.22</var>commissioner of revenue with respect to the Board of Assessors, shall provide suitable <br/>
<a id="pl.191.23"></a><var>191.23</var>offices and other space, joint conference and hearing facilities, examination rooms, and <br/>
<a id="pl.191.24"></a><var>191.24</var>the following administrative support services: purchasing service, accounting service, <br/>
<a id="pl.191.25"></a><var>191.25</var>advisory personnel services, consulting services relating to evaluation procedures and <br/>
<a id="pl.191.26"></a><var>191.26</var>techniques, data processing, duplicating, mailing services, automated printing of license <br/>
<a id="pl.191.27"></a><var>191.27</var>renewals, and such other similar services of a housekeeping nature as are generally <br/>
<a id="pl.191.28"></a><var>191.28</var>available to other agencies of state government. Investigative services shall be provided <br/>
<a id="pl.191.29"></a><var>191.29</var>the boards by employees of the Office of Attorney General. The commissioner of health <br/>
<a id="pl.191.30"></a><var>191.30</var>with respect to the health-related licensing boards shall provide mailing and office supply <br/>
<a id="pl.191.31"></a><var>191.31</var>services and may provide other facilities and services listed in this subdivision at a <br/>
<a id="pl.191.32"></a><var>191.32</var>central location upon request of the health-related licensing boards. The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.191.33"></a><var>191.33</var>commerce with respect to the remaining non-health-related licensing boards shall provide <br/>
<a id="pl.191.34"></a><var>191.34</var>the above facilities and services at a central location for the remaining non-health-related <br/>
<a id="pl.192.1"></a><var>192.1</var>licensing boards. The legal and investigative services for the boards shall be provided <br/>
<a id="pl.192.2"></a><var>192.2</var>by employees of the attorney general assigned to the departments servicing the boards. <br/>
<a id="pl.192.3"></a><var>192.3</var>Notwithstanding the foregoing, the attorney general shall not be precluded by this section <br/>
<a id="pl.192.4"></a><var>192.4</var>from assigning other attorneys to service a board if necessary in order to insure competent <br/>
<a id="pl.192.5"></a><var>192.5</var>and consistent legal representation. Persons providing legal and investigative services <br/>
<a id="pl.192.6"></a><var>192.6</var>shall to the extent practicable provide the services on a regular basis to the same board <br/>
<a id="pl.192.7"></a><var>192.7</var>or boards.<br/>
<a id="pl.192.8"></a><var>192.8</var>    (b) The requirements in paragraph (a) with respect to the panel established in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.192.9"></a><var>192.9</var>299A.465, subdivision 7
         </statute_ref>, expire July 1, 2008.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.8.0"></a><a id="pl.192.10"></a><var>192.10</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 214.04, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.192.11"></a><var>192.11</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Officers; staff.</b> The executive director of each health-related board and <br/>
<a id="pl.192.12"></a><var>192.12</var>the executive secretary of each non-health-related board shall be the chief administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.192.13"></a><var>192.13</var>officer for the board but shall not be a member of the board. The executive director or <br/>
<a id="pl.192.14"></a><var>192.14</var>executive secretary shall maintain the records of the board, account for all fees received <br/>
<a id="pl.192.15"></a><var>192.15</var>by it, supervise and direct employees servicing the board, and perform other services as <br/>
<a id="pl.192.16"></a><var>192.16</var>directed by the board. The executive directors, executive secretaries, and other employees <br/>
<a id="pl.192.17"></a><var>192.17</var>of the following boards shall be hired by the board, and the executive directors or executive <br/>
<a id="pl.192.18"></a><var>192.18</var>secretaries shall be in the unclassified civil service, except as provided in this subdivision:<br/>
<a id="pl.192.19"></a><var>192.19</var>    (1) Dentistry;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.20"></a><var>192.20</var>    (2) Medical Practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.21"></a><var>192.21</var>    (3) Nursing;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.22"></a><var>192.22</var>    (4) Pharmacy;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.23"></a><var>192.23</var>    (5) Accountancy;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.24"></a><var>192.24</var>    (6) Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, <br/>
<a id="pl.192.25"></a><var>192.25</var>Geoscience, and Interior Design;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.26"></a><var>192.26</var>    (7) Barber Examiners;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.27"></a><var>192.27</var>    (8) Cosmetology;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.28"></a><var>192.28</var>    (9) Electricity;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.29"></a><var>192.29</var>    (10) (9) Teaching;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.30"></a><var>192.30</var>    (11) (10) Peace Officer Standards and Training;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.31"></a><var>192.31</var>    (12) (11) Social Work;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.32"></a><var>192.32</var>    (13) (12) Marriage and Family Therapy;<br/>
<a id="pl.192.33"></a><var>192.33</var>    (14) (13) Dietetics and Nutrition Practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.192.34"></a><var>192.34</var>    (15) (14) Licensed Professional Counseling.<br/>
<a id="pl.193.1"></a><var>193.1</var>    The executive directors or executive secretaries serving the boards are hired by those <br/>
<a id="pl.193.2"></a><var>193.2</var>boards and are in the unclassified civil service, except for part-time executive directors <br/>
<a id="pl.193.3"></a><var>193.3</var>or executive secretaries, who are not required to be in the unclassified service. Boards <br/>
<a id="pl.193.4"></a><var>193.4</var>not requiring full-time executive directors or executive secretaries may employ them on <br/>
<a id="pl.193.5"></a><var>193.5</var>a part-time basis. To the extent practicable, the sharing of part-time executive directors <br/>
<a id="pl.193.6"></a><var>193.6</var>or executive secretaries by boards being serviced by the same department is encouraged. <br/>
<a id="pl.193.7"></a><var>193.7</var>Persons providing services to those boards not listed in this subdivision, except executive <br/>
<a id="pl.193.8"></a><var>193.8</var>directors or executive secretaries of the boards and employees of the attorney general, are <br/>
<a id="pl.193.9"></a><var>193.9</var>classified civil service employees of the department servicing the board. To the extent <br/>
<a id="pl.193.10"></a><var>193.10</var>practicable, the commissioner shall ensure that staff services are shared by the boards <br/>
<a id="pl.193.11"></a><var>193.11</var>being serviced by the department. If necessary, a board may hire part-time, temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.193.12"></a><var>193.12</var>employees to administer and grade examinations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.9.0"></a><a id="pl.193.13"></a><var>193.13</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.975, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.193.14"></a><var>193.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Generally.</b> (a) In addition to any other fees, each applicant for a <br/>
<a id="pl.193.15"></a><var>193.15</var>license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326.83</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326.98</statute_ref> shall pay a fee to the contractor's recovery fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.193.16"></a><var>193.16</var>The contractor's recovery fund is created in the state treasury and must be administered <br/>
<a id="pl.193.17"></a><var>193.17</var>by the commissioner in the manner and subject to all the requirements and limitations <br/>
<a id="pl.193.18"></a><var>193.18</var>provided by section 
         <statute_ref>82.43</statute_ref> with the following exceptions:.<br/>
<a id="pl.193.19"></a><var>193.19</var>    (1) each licensee who renews a license shall pay in addition to the appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.193.20"></a><var>193.20</var>renewal fee an additional fee which shall be credited to the contractor's recovery fund. The <br/>
<a id="pl.193.21"></a><var>193.21</var>amount of the fee shall be based on the licensee's gross annual receipts for the licensee's <br/>
<a id="pl.193.22"></a><var>193.22</var>most recent fiscal year preceding the renewal, on the following scale:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.193.23"></a><var>193.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Fee<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Gross Receipts<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.193.24"></a><var>193.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$100<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">under $1,000,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.193.25"></a><var>193.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$150<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$1,000,000 to $5,000,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.193.26"></a><var>193.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$200<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">over $5,000,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.193.27"></a><var>193.27</var>Any person who receives a new license shall pay a fee based on the same scale;<br/>
<a id="pl.193.28"></a><var>193.28</var>    (2) (1) The purpose of this fund is:<br/>
<a id="pl.193.29"></a><var>193.29</var>    (i) to compensate any aggrieved owner or lessee of residential property located <br/>
<a id="pl.193.30"></a><var>193.30</var>within this state who obtains a final judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.193.31"></a><var>193.31</var>against a licensee licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>326.84</statute_ref>, on grounds of fraudulent, deceptive, or <br/>
<a id="pl.193.32"></a><var>193.32</var>dishonest practices, conversion of funds, or failure of performance arising directly out <br/>
<a id="pl.193.33"></a><var>193.33</var>of any transaction when the judgment debtor was licensed and performed any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.193.34"></a><var>193.34</var>activities enumerated under section 
         <statute_ref>326.83, subdivision 19</statute_ref>, on the owner's residential <br/>
<a id="pl.193.35"></a><var>193.35</var>property or on residential property rented by the lessee, or on new residential construction <br/>
<a id="pl.194.1"></a><var>194.1</var>which was never occupied prior to purchase by the owner, or which was occupied by the <br/>
<a id="pl.194.2"></a><var>194.2</var>licensee for less than one year prior to purchase by the owner, and which cause of action <br/>
<a id="pl.194.3"></a><var>194.3</var>arose on or after April 1, 1994; and<br/>
<a id="pl.194.4"></a><var>194.4</var>    (ii) to reimburse the Department of Commerce for all legal and administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.194.5"></a><var>194.5</var>expenses, including staffing costs, incurred in administering the fund;<br/>
<a id="pl.194.6"></a><var>194.6</var>    (3) (2) nothing may obligate the fund for more than $50,000 per claimant, nor more <br/>
<a id="pl.194.7"></a><var>194.7</var>than $75,000 per licensee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.194.8"></a><var>194.8</var>    (4) (3) nothing may obligate the fund for claims based on a cause of action that <br/>
<a id="pl.194.9"></a><var>194.9</var>arose before the licensee paid the recovery fund fee set in clause (1), or as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.194.10"></a><var>194.10</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326.945, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.194.11"></a><var>194.11</var>    (b) Should the commissioner pay from the contractor's recovery fund any amount <br/>
<a id="pl.194.12"></a><var>194.12</var>in settlement of a claim or toward satisfaction of a judgment against a licensee, the <br/>
<a id="pl.194.13"></a><var>194.13</var>license shall be automatically suspended upon the effective date of an order by the court <br/>
<a id="pl.194.14"></a><var>194.14</var>authorizing payment from the fund. No licensee shall be granted reinstatement until the <br/>
<a id="pl.194.15"></a><var>194.15</var>licensee has repaid in full, plus interest at the rate of 12 percent a year, twice the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.194.16"></a><var>194.16</var>paid from the fund on the licensee's account, and has obtained a surety bond issued by an <br/>
<a id="pl.194.17"></a><var>194.17</var>insurer authorized to transact business in this state in the amount of at least $40,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.194.18"></a><var>194.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.10.0"></a><a id="pl.194.19"></a><var>194.19</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.194.20"></a><var>194.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Rules.</b> No domestic animals or house pets of occupants of <br/>
<a id="pl.194.21"></a><var>194.21</var>manufactured home parks or recreational camping areas shall be allowed to run at large, <br/>
<a id="pl.194.22"></a><var>194.22</var>or commit any nuisances within the limits of a manufactured home park or recreational <br/>
<a id="pl.194.23"></a><var>194.23</var>camping area. Each manufactured home park or recreational camping area licensed under <br/>
<a id="pl.194.24"></a><var>194.24</var>the provisions of sections  
         <statute_ref>327.10</statute_ref>,  
         <statute_ref>327.11</statute_ref>,  
         <statute_ref>327.14</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>327.28</statute_ref> shall, among other things, <br/>
<a id="pl.194.25"></a><var>194.25</var>provide for the following, in the manner hereinafter specified: <br/>
<a id="pl.194.26"></a><var>194.26</var>    (1) A responsible attendant or caretaker shall be in charge of every manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.194.27"></a><var>194.27</var>home park or recreational camping area at all times, who shall maintain the park or <br/>
<a id="pl.194.28"></a><var>194.28</var>area, and its facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. In any <br/>
<a id="pl.194.29"></a><var>194.29</var>manufactured home park containing more than 50 lots, the attendant, caretaker, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.194.30"></a><var>194.30</var>responsible park employee, shall be readily available at all times in case of emergency.<br/>
<a id="pl.194.31"></a><var>194.31</var>    (2) All manufactured home parks shall be well drained and be located so that the <br/>
<a id="pl.194.32"></a><var>194.32</var>drainage of the park area will not endanger any water supply. No wastewater from <br/>
<a id="pl.194.33"></a><var>194.33</var>manufactured homes or recreational camping vehicles shall be deposited on the surface of <br/>
<a id="pl.194.34"></a><var>194.34</var>the ground. All sewage and other water carried wastes shall be discharged into a municipal <br/>
<a id="pl.195.1"></a><var>195.1</var>sewage system whenever available. When a municipal sewage system is not available, a <br/>
<a id="pl.195.2"></a><var>195.2</var>sewage disposal system acceptable to the state commissioner of health shall be provided.<br/>
<a id="pl.195.3"></a><var>195.3</var>    (3) No manufactured home shall be located closer than three feet to the side lot lines <br/>
<a id="pl.195.4"></a><var>195.4</var>of a manufactured home park, if the abutting property is improved property, or closer than <br/>
<a id="pl.195.5"></a><var>195.5</var>ten feet to a public street or alley. Each individual site shall abut or face on a driveway <br/>
<a id="pl.195.6"></a><var>195.6</var>or clear unoccupied space of not less than 16 feet in width, which space shall have <br/>
<a id="pl.195.7"></a><var>195.7</var>unobstructed access to a public highway or alley. There shall be an open space of at least <br/>
<a id="pl.195.8"></a><var>195.8</var>ten feet between the sides of adjacent manufactured homes including their attachments <br/>
<a id="pl.195.9"></a><var>195.9</var>and at least three feet between manufactured homes when parked end to end. The space <br/>
<a id="pl.195.10"></a><var>195.10</var>between manufactured homes may be used for the parking of motor vehicles and other <br/>
<a id="pl.195.11"></a><var>195.11</var>property, if the vehicle or other property is parked at least ten feet from the nearest <br/>
<a id="pl.195.12"></a><var>195.12</var>adjacent manufactured home position. The requirements of this paragraph shall not apply <br/>
<a id="pl.195.13"></a><var>195.13</var>to recreational camping areas and variances may be granted by the state commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.195.14"></a><var>195.14</var>of health in manufactured home parks when the variance is applied for in writing and in <br/>
<a id="pl.195.15"></a><var>195.15</var>the opinion of the commissioner the variance will not endanger the health, safety, and <br/>
<a id="pl.195.16"></a><var>195.16</var>welfare of manufactured home park occupants.<br/>
<a id="pl.195.17"></a><var>195.17</var>    (4) An adequate supply of water of safe, sanitary quality shall be furnished at each <br/>
<a id="pl.195.18"></a><var>195.18</var>manufactured home park or recreational camping area. The source of the water supply <br/>
<a id="pl.195.19"></a><var>195.19</var>shall first be approved by the state Department of Health.<br/>
<a id="pl.195.20"></a><var>195.20</var>    (5) All plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the rules of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.195.21"></a><var>195.21</var>commissioner of health labor and industry and the provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.195.22"></a><var>195.22</var>Code.<br/>
<a id="pl.195.23"></a><var>195.23</var>    (6) In the case of a manufactured home park with less than ten manufactured homes, <br/>
<a id="pl.195.24"></a><var>195.24</var>a plan for the sheltering or the safe evacuation to a safe place of shelter of the residents of <br/>
<a id="pl.195.25"></a><var>195.25</var>the park in times of severe weather conditions, such as tornadoes, high winds, and floods. <br/>
<a id="pl.195.26"></a><var>195.26</var>The shelter or evacuation plan shall be developed with the assistance and approval of <br/>
<a id="pl.195.27"></a><var>195.27</var>the municipality where the park is located and shall be posted at conspicuous locations <br/>
<a id="pl.195.28"></a><var>195.28</var>throughout the park. The park owner shall provide each resident with a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.195.29"></a><var>195.29</var>approved shelter or evacuation plan, as provided by section  
         <statute_ref>327C.01, subdivision 1c</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.195.30"></a><var>195.30</var>Nothing in this paragraph requires the Department of Health to review or approve any <br/>
<a id="pl.195.31"></a><var>195.31</var>shelter or evacuation plan developed by a park. Failure of a municipality to approve a plan <br/>
<a id="pl.195.32"></a><var>195.32</var>submitted by a park shall not be grounds for action against the park by the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.195.33"></a><var>195.33</var>Health if the park has made a good faith effort to develop the plan and obtain municipal <br/>
<a id="pl.195.34"></a><var>195.34</var>approval. <br/>
<a id="pl.195.35"></a><var>195.35</var>    (7) A manufactured home park with ten or more manufactured homes, licensed prior <br/>
<a id="pl.195.36"></a><var>195.36</var>to March 1, 1988, shall provide a safe place of shelter for park residents or a plan for the <br/>
<a id="pl.196.1"></a><var>196.1</var>evacuation of park residents to a safe place of shelter within a reasonable distance of the <br/>
<a id="pl.196.2"></a><var>196.2</var>park for use by park residents in times of severe weather, including tornadoes and high <br/>
<a id="pl.196.3"></a><var>196.3</var>winds. The shelter or evacuation plan must be approved by the municipality by March 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.196.4"></a><var>196.4</var>1989. The municipality may require the park owner to construct a shelter if it determines <br/>
<a id="pl.196.5"></a><var>196.5</var>that a safe place of shelter is not available within a reasonable distance from the park. A <br/>
<a id="pl.196.6"></a><var>196.6</var>copy of the municipal approval and the plan shall be submitted by the park owner to the <br/>
<a id="pl.196.7"></a><var>196.7</var>Department of Health. The park owner shall provide each resident with a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.196.8"></a><var>196.8</var>approved shelter or evacuation plan, as provided by section  
         <statute_ref>327C.01, subdivision 1c</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.196.9"></a><var>196.9</var>    (8) A manufactured home park with ten or more manufactured homes, receiving <br/>
<a id="pl.196.10"></a><var>196.10</var>a primary license after March 1, 1988, must provide the type of shelter required by <br/>
<a id="pl.196.11"></a><var>196.11</var>section  
         <statute_ref>327.205</statute_ref>, except that for manufactured home parks established as temporary, <br/>
<a id="pl.196.12"></a><var>196.12</var>emergency housing in a disaster area declared by the President of the United States or <br/>
<a id="pl.196.13"></a><var>196.13</var>the governor, an approved evacuation plan may be provided in lieu of a shelter for a <br/>
<a id="pl.196.14"></a><var>196.14</var>period not exceeding 18 months. <br/>
<a id="pl.196.15"></a><var>196.15</var>    (9) For the purposes of this subdivision, "park owner" and "resident" have the <br/>
<a id="pl.196.16"></a><var>196.16</var>meaning given them in section  
         <statute_ref>327C.01</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.11.0"></a><a id="pl.196.17"></a><var>196.17</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 327.205, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.196.18"></a><var>196.18</var><b>327.205 SHELTER CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.196.19"></a><var>196.19</var>    The commissioner of administration labor and industry shall adopt, by rule, <br/>
<a id="pl.196.20"></a><var>196.20</var>minimum standards for the construction of low cost manufactured home park storm <br/>
<a id="pl.196.21"></a><var>196.21</var>shelters by March 1, 1988. All shelters constructed after March 1, 1988, shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.196.22"></a><var>196.22</var>constructed in accordance with these standards.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.12.0"></a><a id="pl.196.23"></a><var>196.23</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 20064, section 327A.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.196.24"></a><var>196.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Building standards.</b> "Building standards" means the materials and <br/>
<a id="pl.196.25"></a><var>196.25</var>installation standards of the State Building Code, adopted by the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.196.26"></a><var>196.26</var>administration labor and industry pursuant to sections  
         <statute_ref>16B.59</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>16B.75</statute_ref>, in effect at <br/>
<a id="pl.196.27"></a><var>196.27</var>the time of the construction or remodeling. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.13.0"></a><a id="pl.196.28"></a><var>196.28</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 363A.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.196.29"></a><var>196.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.196.30"></a><var>196.30</var>    (a) "Accessible unit" means an accessible rental housing unit that meets the <br/>
<a id="pl.196.31"></a><var>196.31</var>disability facility  persons with disabilities requirements of the State Building Code, <br/>
<a id="pl.196.32"></a><var>196.32</var>Minnesota Rules, chapter 1340.<br/>
<a id="pl.196.33"></a><var>196.33</var>    (b) "Landlord" has the meaning given it in section 
         <statute_ref>504B.001, subdivision 7</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.14.0"></a><a id="pl.197.1"></a><var>197.1</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 462.357, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.197.2"></a><var>197.2</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Normal residential surroundings for</b><b> disabled</b><b> persons</b><b> with </b><br/>
<a id="pl.197.3"></a><var>197.3</var><b>disabilities</b><b>.</b> It is the policy of this state that disabled persons and children  with disabilities <br/>
<a id="pl.197.4"></a><var>197.4</var>should not be excluded by municipal zoning ordinances or other land use regulations from <br/>
<a id="pl.197.5"></a><var>197.5</var>the benefits of normal residential surroundings. For purposes of subdivisions 6a through <br/>
<a id="pl.197.6"></a><var>197.6</var>9, "person" has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>245A.02, subdivision 11</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.15.0"></a><a id="pl.197.7"></a><var>197.7</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 462A.07, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.197.8"></a><var>197.8</var>    Subd. 8. <b>State Building Code.</b> It may assist the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.197.9"></a><var>197.9</var>labor and industry in the development, implementation and revision of a uniform the <br/>
<a id="pl.197.10"></a><var>197.10</var>State Building Code.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.12.16.0"></a><a id="pl.197.11"></a><var>197.11</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 471.465, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.197.12"></a><var>197.12</var><b>471.465 </b><b>PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; </b><b>BUILDING REGULATIONS; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.197.13"></a><var>197.13</var><b>DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.197.14"></a><var>197.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> For the purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>471.465</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>471.469</statute_ref>, the terms <br/>
<a id="pl.197.15"></a><var>197.15</var>defined in this section have the meanings given them. <br/>
<a id="pl.197.16"></a><var>197.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Buildings and facilities.</b> "Buildings and facilities" means any and all <br/>
<a id="pl.197.17"></a><var>197.17</var>buildings and facilities and the grounds appurtenant thereto within any city, township or <br/>
<a id="pl.197.18"></a><var>197.18</var>other governmental subdivision of the state other than all farm dwellings and buildings <br/>
<a id="pl.197.19"></a><var>197.19</var>and single and two family dwellings. However, on the date on which rules promulgated by <br/>
<a id="pl.197.20"></a><var>197.20</var>the commissioner of administration labor and industry regarding building requirements for <br/>
<a id="pl.197.21"></a><var>197.21</var>disabled persons with disabilities shall become effective, "buildings and facilities" shall <br/>
<a id="pl.197.22"></a><var>197.22</var>mean only those structures which must provide facilities for the disabled  persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.197.23"></a><var>197.23</var>disabilities pursuant to said rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.197.24"></a><var>197.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Physically disabled</b><b> Persons with disabilities</b><b>.</b> "Physically disabled <br/>
<a id="pl.197.25"></a><var>197.25</var>Persons with disabilities" means and includes people having sight disabilities, hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.197.26"></a><var>197.26</var>disabilities, disabilities of incoordination, disabilities of aging, and any other disability <br/>
<a id="pl.197.27"></a><var>197.27</var>that significantly reduces mobility, flexibility, coordination, or perceptiveness.<br/>
<a id="pl.197.28"></a><var>197.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Remodeling.</b> "Remodeling" means deliberate reconstruction of an existing <br/>
<a id="pl.197.29"></a><var>197.29</var>building or facility in whole or in part in order to bring it up to date to conform with <br/>
<a id="pl.197.30"></a><var>197.30</var>present uses of the structure and to conform with rules and regulations on the upgrading <br/>
<a id="pl.197.31"></a><var>197.31</var>of health and safety aspects of structures.<br/>
<a id="pl.197.32"></a><var>197.32</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Local authority.</b> "Local authority" means the local authority having <br/>
<a id="pl.197.33"></a><var>197.33</var>jurisdiction over local building construction.<br/>
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<a id="bill.12.17.0"></a><a id="pl.198.1"></a><var>198.1</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 471.466, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.198.2"></a><var>198.2</var><b>471.466 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.198.3"></a><var>198.3</var>    The duty and power to administer and enforce sections  
         <statute_ref>471.465</statute_ref> to  
         <statute_ref>471.469</statute_ref> is <br/>
<a id="pl.198.4"></a><var>198.4</var>conferred upon and vested in the commissioner of administration labor and industry and <br/>
<a id="pl.198.5"></a><var>198.5</var>the local authority. <br/>
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<a id="bill.12.18.0"></a><a id="pl.198.6"></a><var>198.6</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 471.467, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.198.7"></a><var>198.7</var><b>471.467 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS; CONFORMITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.198.8"></a><var>198.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Date applicable.</b> On the date on which rules promulgated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.198.9"></a><var>198.9</var>commissioner of administration labor and industry  regarding building requirements for <br/>
<a id="pl.198.10"></a><var>198.10</var>disabled persons with disabilities shall become effective, said rules shall exclusively <br/>
<a id="pl.198.11"></a><var>198.11</var>govern the provision of facilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.198.12"></a><var>198.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>No remodeling if solely for </b><b>disabled</b><b> persons with disabilities</b><b>.</b> Nothing <br/>
<a id="pl.198.13"></a><var>198.13</var>in sections 
         <statute_ref>471.465</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>471.469</statute_ref> shall be construed to require the remodeling of buildings <br/>
<a id="pl.198.14"></a><var>198.14</var>solely to provide accessibility and usability to the physically disabled  persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.198.15"></a><var>198.15</var>disabilities when remodeling would not otherwise be undertaken. <br/>
<a id="pl.198.16"></a><var>198.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Applies to remodeled part.</b> When any building or facility covered <br/>
<a id="pl.198.17"></a><var>198.17</var>by sections 
         <statute_ref>471.465</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>471.469</statute_ref> undergoes remodeling either in whole or in part, that <br/>
<a id="pl.198.18"></a><var>198.18</var>portion of the building or facility remodeled shall conform to the requirements of sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.198.19"></a><var>198.19</var>471.465
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>471.469</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.12.19.0"></a><a id="pl.198.20"></a><var>198.20</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 471.471, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.198.21"></a><var>198.21</var><b>471.471 ACCESS REVIEW BOARD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.198.22"></a><var>198.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Membership.</b> The Access Review Board consists of:<br/>
<a id="pl.198.23"></a><var>198.23</var>    (1) a representative of the Building Code and Standards Division of the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.198.24"></a><var>198.24</var>of Administration Labor and Industry, appointed by the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.198.25"></a><var>198.25</var>labor and industry;<br/>
<a id="pl.198.26"></a><var>198.26</var>    (2) a representative of the state fire marshal's office, appointed by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.198.27"></a><var>198.27</var>of public safety;<br/>
<a id="pl.198.28"></a><var>198.28</var>    (3) the commissioner of human rights or the commissioner's designee;<br/>
<a id="pl.198.29"></a><var>198.29</var>    (4) a representative of the elevator safety section, designated by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.198.30"></a><var>198.30</var>of labor and industry or the commissioner's designee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.198.31"></a><var>198.31</var>    (5) the chair of the Council on Disability or the chair's designee.<br/>
<a id="pl.198.32"></a><var>198.32</var>The board shall elect a chair from among its members. Terms of members coincide with <br/>
<a id="pl.198.33"></a><var>198.33</var>the terms of their appointing authorities or, in the case of ex officio members or their <br/>
<a id="pl.199.1"></a><var>199.1</var>designees, with the terms of the offices by virtue of which they are members of the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.199.2"></a><var>199.2</var>Compensation of members is governed by section  
         <statute_ref>15.0575, subdivision 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.199.3"></a><var>199.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Staff; administrative support.</b> The commissioner of administration labor <br/>
<a id="pl.199.4"></a><var>199.4</var>and industry shall furnish staff, office space, and administrative support to the board. Staff <br/>
<a id="pl.199.5"></a><var>199.5</var>assigned to the board must be knowledgeable with respect to access codes, site surveys, <br/>
<a id="pl.199.6"></a><var>199.6</var>plan design, and product use and eligibility.<br/>
<a id="pl.199.7"></a><var>199.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Duties.</b> The board shall consider applications for waivers from the <br/>
<a id="pl.199.8"></a><var>199.8</var>State Building Code to permit the installation of stairway chair lifts to provide limited <br/>
<a id="pl.199.9"></a><var>199.9</var>accessibility for the physically disabled persons with disabilities to buildings in which <br/>
<a id="pl.199.10"></a><var>199.10</var>the provision of access by means permitted under the State Building Code is not <br/>
<a id="pl.199.11"></a><var>199.11</var>architecturally or financially possible. In considering applications, the board shall review <br/>
<a id="pl.199.12"></a><var>199.12</var>other possible access options. The board may approve an application for installation of a <br/>
<a id="pl.199.13"></a><var>199.13</var>stairway chair when the board determines that the installation would be appropriate and <br/>
<a id="pl.199.14"></a><var>199.14</var>no other means of access is possible. In determining whether to approve an application, <br/>
<a id="pl.199.15"></a><var>199.15</var>the board shall consider:<br/>
<a id="pl.199.16"></a><var>199.16</var>    (1) the need for limited accessibility when a higher degree of accessibility is not <br/>
<a id="pl.199.17"></a><var>199.17</var>required by state or federal law or rule;<br/>
<a id="pl.199.18"></a><var>199.18</var>    (2) the architectural feasibility of providing a greater degree of accessibility than <br/>
<a id="pl.199.19"></a><var>199.19</var>would be provided by the proposed device or equipment;<br/>
<a id="pl.199.20"></a><var>199.20</var>    (3) the total cost of the proposed device or equipment over its projected usable life, <br/>
<a id="pl.199.21"></a><var>199.21</var>including installation, maintenance, and replacement costs;<br/>
<a id="pl.199.22"></a><var>199.22</var>    (4) the reliability of the proposed device or equipment;<br/>
<a id="pl.199.23"></a><var>199.23</var>    (5) the applicant's ability to comply with all recognized access and safety standards <br/>
<a id="pl.199.24"></a><var>199.24</var>for installation and maintenance; and<br/>
<a id="pl.199.25"></a><var>199.25</var>    (6) whether the proposed device or equipment can be operated and used without <br/>
<a id="pl.199.26"></a><var>199.26</var>reducing or compromising minimum safety standards.<br/>
<a id="pl.199.27"></a><var>199.27</var>The board shall consider the applicant's demonstrated inability to afford a greater degree <br/>
<a id="pl.199.28"></a><var>199.28</var>of accessibility, but may not give greater weight to this factor than to the factors listed <br/>
<a id="pl.199.29"></a><var>199.29</var>in clauses (1) to (6). The board may not approve an application unless the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.199.30"></a><var>199.30</var>guarantees that the device or equipment will be installed and operated in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.199.31"></a><var>199.31</var>nationally recognized standards for such devices or equipment and agrees to obtain any <br/>
<a id="pl.199.32"></a><var>199.32</var>permits needed from the agency responsible for enforcing those standards.<br/>
<a id="pl.199.33"></a><var>199.33</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Application process.</b> A person seeking a waiver shall apply to the <br/>
<a id="pl.199.34"></a><var>199.34</var>Building Code and Standards Division of the Department of Administration Labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.199.35"></a><var>199.35</var>Industry on a form prescribed by the board and pay a $70 fee to the construction code <br/>
<a id="pl.199.36"></a><var>199.36</var>fund. The division shall review the application to determine whether it appears to be <br/>
<a id="pl.200.1"></a><var>200.1</var>meritorious, using the standards set out in subdivision 3. The division shall forward <br/>
<a id="pl.200.2"></a><var>200.2</var>applications it considers meritorious to the board, along with a list and summary of <br/>
<a id="pl.200.3"></a><var>200.3</var>applications considered not to be meritorious. The board may require the division to <br/>
<a id="pl.200.4"></a><var>200.4</var>forward to it an application the division has considered not to be meritorious. The board <br/>
<a id="pl.200.5"></a><var>200.5</var>shall issue a decision on an application within 90 days of its receipt. A board decision <br/>
<a id="pl.200.6"></a><var>200.6</var>to approve an application must be unanimous. An application that contains false or <br/>
<a id="pl.200.7"></a><var>200.7</var>misleading information must be rejected.<br/>
<a id="pl.200.8"></a><var>200.8</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Liability.</b> Board members are immune from liability for personal injury or <br/>
<a id="pl.200.9"></a><var>200.9</var>death resulting from the use or misuse of a device or equipment installed and operated <br/>
<a id="pl.200.10"></a><var>200.10</var>under a waiver granted by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.200.11"></a><var>200.11</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
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<a id="bill.13.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.13.1.0"></a><a id="pl.200.14"></a><var>200.14</var>    Section 1. <b>TRANSFER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.200.15"></a><var>200.15</var>    The commissioner of labor and industry shall transfer $1,627,000 by June 30, 2008, <br/>
<a id="pl.200.16"></a><var>200.16</var>and $1,515,000 by June 30, 2009, and each year thereafter from the construction code <br/>
<a id="pl.200.17"></a><var>200.17</var>fund to the general fund. If an annual transfer for this purpose is enacted more than once <br/>
<a id="pl.200.18"></a><var>200.18</var>in the 2007 session, the annual transfer is effective only once.<br/>
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<a id="bill.13.2.0"></a><a id="pl.200.19"></a><var>200.19</var>    Sec. 2. <b>APPROPRIATION REDUCTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.200.20"></a><var>200.20</var>    (a) The general fund appropriation to the commissioner of labor and industry is <br/>
<a id="pl.200.21"></a><var>200.21</var>reduced by $2,800,000 in fiscal year 2008 and $2,862,000 in fiscal year 2009 and each <br/>
<a id="pl.200.22"></a><var>200.22</var>fiscal year thereafter. If an annual appropriation reduction for this purpose is enacted more <br/>
<a id="pl.200.23"></a><var>200.23</var>than once in the 2007 session, the annual reduction is effective only once.<br/>
<a id="pl.200.24"></a><var>200.24</var>    (b) The state government special revenue fund appropriation to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.200.25"></a><var>200.25</var>of labor and industry is reduced by $1,874,000 in fiscal year 2008 and $1,918,000 in <br/>
<a id="pl.200.26"></a><var>200.26</var>fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter. If an annual appropriation reduction <br/>
<a id="pl.200.27"></a><var>200.27</var>for this purpose is enacted more than once in the 2007 session, the annual reduction is <br/>
<a id="pl.200.28"></a><var>200.28</var>effective only once.<br/>
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<a id="bill.13.3.0"></a><a id="pl.200.29"></a><var>200.29</var>    Sec. 3. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.200.30"></a><var>200.30</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 16B.665; 183.001; 183.02; 183.375, <br/>
<a id="pl.200.31"></a><var>200.31</var>subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6; 183.41, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, and 4; 183.44, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.200.32"></a><var>200.32</var>1, 2, and 3; 183.52; 183.54, subdivision 2; 183.61, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, and 6; 326.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.201.1"></a><var>201.1</var>subdivisions 4, 6h, 10, 11, and 12; 326.242, subdivisions 4, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f, 9g, <br/>
<a id="pl.201.2"></a><var>201.2</var>9h, 9i, 9j, 9k, and 10; 326.244, subdivision 6; 326.246; 326.2461; 326.40, subdivision 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.201.3"></a><var>201.3</var>326.41; 326.45; 326.47, subdivision 5; 326.51; 326.521; 326.83, subdivisions 3, 4, 12, <br/>
<a id="pl.201.4"></a><var>201.4</var>and 13; 326.85; 326.875; 326.91, subdivisions 2, 3, and 4; 326.945; 326.975; 326.98; and <br/>
<a id="pl.201.5"></a><var>201.5</var>327B.05, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.201.6"></a><var>201.6</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 16B.747, subdivision 4; 183.375, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.201.7"></a><var>201.7</var>5; 183.545, subdivision 9; 326.01, subdivision 13; 326.44; 326.52; and 326.64, are <br/>
<a id="pl.201.8"></a><var>201.8</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.201.9"></a><var>201.9</var>(c) Minnesota Rules, parts 2809.0230; 2891.0010; 2891.0030; 3800.2650; <br/>
<a id="pl.201.10"></a><var>201.10</var>3800.3580; 3800.3590; 3800.3630; 3800.3750; 3800.3835; 4715.5600; 4715.5900; <br/>
<a id="pl.201.11"></a><var>201.11</var>4717.7000, subpart 1, item I; 5225.0880; 5225.8600, subparts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and <br/>
<a id="pl.201.12"></a><var>201.12</var>9; 5230.0010; 5230.0020; 5230.0040; 5230.0060, subpart 2; and 5230.0100, subparts <br/>
<a id="pl.201.13"></a><var>201.13</var>1, 3, and 4, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.201.14"></a><var>201.14</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>Paragraphs (a) and (c) are effective December 1, 2007. <br/>
<a id="pl.201.15"></a><var>201.15</var>Paragraph (b) is effective July 1, 2007.<br/>
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<a id="bill.13.4.0"></a><a id="pl.201.16"></a><var>201.16</var>    Sec. 4. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.201.17"></a><var>201.17</var>    This act is effective December 1, 2007, except when another date is specified. The <br/>
<a id="pl.201.18"></a><var>201.18</var>revisor's instructions contained in this act shall be implemented for the 2008 edition of <br/>
<a id="pl.201.19"></a><var>201.19</var>Minnesota Statutes.<br/>