HF 790

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 05/12/2020 04:17pm

A bill for an act
relating to youth employment; clarifying categorization of lawn mower operation.

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

Section 1. new text begin LAWN MOWER CLARIFICATION.
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new text begin (a) Push lawn mowers, self-propelled lawn mowers, ride-on lawn mowers, lawn trimmers,
and weed cutters are not prohibited machinery under Minnesota Rules, part 5200.0910, and
16- and 17-year-old minors may lawfully operate or assist in the operation of those machines.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner of labor and industry must amend Minnesota Rules, part 5200.0910,
to reflect paragraph (a) of this section. The commissioner must use the good cause exemption
under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subdivision 1, to adopt the new rule.
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