HF 2165

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/21/2023 09:02am

A bill for an act
relating to building codes; prohibiting limitation of use of certain designated
refrigerants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 326B.106, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 326B.106, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Refrigerants designated as acceptable for use. new text end

new text begin No provision of the code or
appendix chapter of the code may prohibit or otherwise limit the use of a refrigerant
designated as acceptable for use in accordance with United States Code, title 42, section
7671(k), provided any equipment containing the refrigerant is listed and installed consistent
with the safety standards and use conditions imposed pursuant to such a designation.
new text end