1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to environment; establishing moratorium for certain large dairy operations.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. MORATORIUM; LARGE DAIRY OPERATIONS.
 1.5 	Until June 30, 2024, the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency or a county 
1.6 	operating under a delegation agreement must not issue a permit under Minnesota Rules, 
1.7 	chapters 7001 and 7020, for constructing or expanding a dairy animal operation that will 
1.8 	be capable of holding more than 1,000 animal units after construction or expansion.