SF 833

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/26/2021 10:10am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; addressing fire safety at petroleum refineries; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299F.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [299F.3605] PETROLEUM REFINERIES.
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new text begin (a) As used in this section, "petroleum refinery" has the meaning given in section
115C.02, subdivision 10a.
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new text begin (b) By January 1, 2022, each petroleum refinery operating in the state shall maintain or
contract for a full-time paid on-site fire department regularly charged with the responsibility
of providing fire protection to the refinery that is sufficiently trained, equipped, and staffed
to respond to fires at the refinery and to conduct inspections to prevent fires.
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