HF 3781

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 04/15/2010 10:09am

A bill for an act
relating to higher education and public health; requiring a report on
nanotechnology from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities.

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

Section 1. new text begin NANOTECHNOLOGY REPORT.
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new text begin By February 1, 2011, the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and
the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall study
nanotechnology research and education and report to the committees of the legislature
with responsibility for higher education, for economic development, and for public health
on the ethical issues and the principles for nanotechnology research and development and
education utilized in their institutions and nanotechnology initiatives. The report must
assess ways they ensure that nanotechnology is used responsibly through standards and
guidelines that protect public health and the environment and provide for occupational
health and safety.
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