1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to local government; prohibiting the imposition of certain fees for 
1.3 	residential improvements necessary to accommodate the disability of a veteran;
1.4 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [326B.161] FEES WAIVED FOR RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT FOR 
1.7 	VETERAN WITH A DISABILITY.
1.8 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
1.9 	the meanings given.
1.10 	(b) "Disability" means a physical or mental impairment of a veteran that receives a 
1.11 	disability rating under United States Code, title 38.
1.12 	(c) "Municipality" means a county, statutory or home rule charter city, or town.
1.13 	(d) "Residential improvement" means a remodel, renovation, or other improvement to 
1.14 	a residential property that requires a license, building permit, inspection, or other approval 
1.15 	by a municipality.
1.16 	(e) "Veteran" has the meaning given in section 197.447.
1.17 		Subd. 2.Municipal fees waived; veterans with a disability. A municipality may not 
1.18 	charge a fee under section 326B.148, 326B.151, 326B.153, 326B.154, 326B.184, 326B.37, 
1.19 	326B.49, 326B.92, 326B.986, or 462.353 or any other law or rule authorizing the imposition 
1.20 	of a fee by a municipality for a residential improvement that is required to accommodate 
1.21 	the disability of a veteran who resides on the property.
2.1 		Subd. 3.Nonpayment of fee. A municipality is prohibited from refusing to issue a 
2.2 	license, building permit, or other approval or conduct an inspection or other necessary 
2.3 	activity for a residential improvement required to accommodate the disability of a veteran 
2.4 	due to the nonpayment of an associated fee.
2.5 		Subd. 4.Application; proof of veteran status required. (a) Nothing in this section 
2.6 	relieves an individual from a requirement to complete and submit an application, a form, 
2.7 	or other documentation to obtain a license, building permit, or other approval or for the 
2.8 	completion of an inspection or other activity necessary for a residential improvement.
2.9 	(b) A veteran must provide proof of veteran status and attest in the form and manner 
2.10 	required by the municipality that a residential remodel or renovation is required to 
2.11 	accommodate the veteran's disability.

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