1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to employment; economic development; allowing racetracks for auto 
1.3 	racing to open.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. AUTO RACING PERMITTED.
 1.6 	Notwithstanding executive orders to the contrary, racetracks for auto racing may host 
1.7 	auto racing events and may allow spectators to attend the events. The number of spectators 
1.8 	allowed to be present at a racing event is 50 percent of the capacity of the venue, as 
1.9 	determined under applicable fire codes. There is no limit on the number of crew members 
1.10 	who can be in pit areas designated for their racing team while the crew is supporting a car 
1.11 	during a race.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment and 
1.13 	expires the day after the termination, rescission, or expiration of a last effective executive 
1.14 	order issued by the governor for an outbreak of COVID-19 that precludes auto racing tracks 
1.15 	from operating or that limits spectators or pit crews, other than as restricted under applicable 
1.16 	fire codes.