SF 582

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; protecting ability to
conduct amateur radio operations; encouraging
utilization of amateur radio operators in public
safety and emergency situations; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2004, section 462.357, by adding a
subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 299C.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [299C.381] AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS;
UTILIZATION.
new text end

new text begin Local law enforcement agencies and the State Patrol shall,
to the extent they determine, encourage and allow licensed
amateur radio operators to assist those agencies and the patrol
both within and outside of emergency operations facilities and
communications centers.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 462.357, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 1g. new text end

new text begin Amateur radio antenna. new text end

new text begin A municipal zoning
ordinance or other local regulation regarding amateur radio
antennas must not preclude amateur radio service communications
but must reasonably accommodate those communications with the
minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the legitimate
municipal purpose.
new text end