1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to solid waste; restricting disposal of wind and solar energy infrastructure;
1.3 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [115A.9563] WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE 
1.6 	DISPOSAL; PROHIBITION.
1.7 	(a) For the purposes of this section, "wind and solar energy infrastructure" means:
1.8 	(1) solar photovoltaic modules or system installation components; or
1.9 	(2) wind energy conversion systems or wind energy conversion system components.
1.10 	(b) No person may place wind and solar energy infrastructure:
1.11 	(1) in mixed municipal solid waste;
1.12 	(2) in a solid waste processing or disposal facility that is not a recycling facility; or
1.13 	(3) in or on the land.
1.14 	(c) This section may be enforced under sections 115.071 and 116.072.

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