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2nd Engrossment - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/25/2021 03:39pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; authorizing the continued operation of businesses
during the COVID-19 pandemic with the use of a COVID-19 safety plan.

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

Section 1. new text begin REOPENING OF BUSINESSES FOR SAFE OPERATION DURING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Executive Order 20-04, as extended, amended, and otherwise
modified by Executive Order 20-08, Executive Order 20-18, Executive Order 20-33,
Executive Order 20-99, and any related executive orders issued pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 12.21 or 12.31, a business closed to ingress, egress, use, and occupancy
by members of the public pursuant to the executive orders listed may fully operate with no
capacity limitations provided that the business:
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new text begin (1) develops a COVID-19 safety plan, which shall provide site-specific best practices
for the business including, but not limited to, health and wellness; social distancing; cleaning,
sanitation, and protection; and operations and communications for employees and members
of the public; and
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new text begin (2) makes a good faith effort to maintain a safe and healthful workplace and business
operation. No board or licensing agency may impose any additional penalties for a violation
of the governor's emergency executive orders.
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new text begin (b) Any executive order issued relating to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 12.21 or 12.31, that closes or partially closes or proposes to close or partially
close a business to ingress, egress, use, and occupancy by members of the public following
enactment of this section must:
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new text begin (1) be approved by the legislature with a two-thirds vote in both the senate and the house
of representatives acting separately prior to implementation of the executive order; and
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new text begin (2) provide businesses subject to the executive order with 14 calendar days advanced
notice of the closure.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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