SF 2442

1st Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/13/2026 09:12 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to environment; providing for outdoor use of rainwater and stormwater;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [115.033] OUTDOOR USE OF RAINWATER AND STORMWATER.
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new text begin (a) A state agency, political subdivision of the state, joint powers organization, or special
purpose unit of government with authority to establish water-quality standards may allow
using untreated rainwater or stormwater for outdoor purposes when the probability of
consumption or immersion by humans or animals is low or nonexistent.
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new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "using untreated rainwater or stormwater for outdoor
purposes" does not include using the water:
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new text begin (1) as a source of drinking water; or
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new text begin (2) for swimming or immersion.
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new text begin (c) This section does not apply to or affect the use of rainwater and stormwater in
agricultural activities that produce food crops for humans or livestock.
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