1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to environment; providing for outdoor use of rainwater and stormwater;
1.3 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

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