2nd Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 06/03/2025 10:38 a.m.
A bill for an act
relating to solid waste; restricting disposal of wind and solar energy infrastructure;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) For the purposes of this section, "wind and solar energy infrastructure" means:
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(1) solar photovoltaic modules or system installation components; or
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(2) wind energy conversion systems or wind energy conversion system components.
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(b) No person may place wind and solar energy infrastructure:
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(1) in mixed municipal solid waste;
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(2) in a solid waste processing or disposal facility that is not a recycling facility; or
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(3) in or on the land.
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(c) This section may be enforced under sections 115.071 and 116.072.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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