1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to watercraft; modifying requirements for carbon monoxide detection 
1.3 	devices;amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 86B.005, subdivision 8a; 
1.4 	86B.532, subdivision 1.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 86B.005, subdivision 8a, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subd. 8a.Marine carbon monoxide detection system. "Marine carbon monoxide 
1.8 	detection system" means a device or system that meets the requirements of the American 
1.9 	Boat and Yacht Council Standard A-24, July, 2015, for carbon monoxide detection systems.
1.10 	for detecting carbon monoxide that is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory 
1.11 	to conform to current UL Standards for use on recreational boats.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

1.13 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 86B.532, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.14 		Subdivision 1.Requirements; installation. (a) No motorboat that has an enclosed 
1.15 	accommodation compartment may be operated on any waters of the state unless the motorboat 
1.16 	is equipped with a functioning marine carbon monoxide detection system installed according 
1.17 	to the manufacturer's instructions and this subdivision.
1.18 	(b) After May 1, 2017, No new motorboat that has an enclosed accommodation 
1.19 	compartment may be sold or offered for sale in Minnesota unless the motorboat is equipped 
1.20 	with a new functioning marine carbon monoxide detection system installed according to 
1.21 	the manufacturer's instructions and this subdivision.
1.22 	(c) A marine carbon monoxide detection system must be located:
2.1 	(1) to monitor the atmosphere of the enclosed accommodation compartment; and
2.2 	(2) within ten feet or 3.048 meters of any designated sleeping accommodations.
2.3 	(d) A marine carbon monoxide detection system, including a sensor, must not be located 
2.4 	within five feet or 1.52 meters of any cooking appliance.

2.5 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective May 1, 2018.