SF 1086

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to consumer protection; requiring removal of structures built with
pressure-treated lumber containing chromated copper arsenate from schools,
parks, and child care facilities; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 325F.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [325F.175] REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES; CHROMATED COPPER
ARSENATE-TREATED LUMBER.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section:
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new text begin (1) "school" means a public school under section 120A.05, subdivisions 9, 11,
13, and 17; a charter school under section 124D.10; or a nonpublic school, church,
or religious organization in which a child is provided instruction in compliance with
sections 120A.22 and 120A.24;
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new text begin (2) "park" means any park or playground maintained by the state or a city, town,
or county; and
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new text begin (3) "child care facility" has the meaning given under section 121A.15, subdivision 9.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Removal required. new text end

new text begin By August 1, 2009, all structures constructed of
pressure-treated lumber containing chromated copper arsenate must be removed from the
property of a school, park, or child care facility.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Public nuisance. new text end

new text begin After August 1, 2009, a structure constructed of
pressure-treated lumber containing chromated copper arsenate located on the property of a
school, park, or child care facility is a public nuisance and must be removed according to
sections 463.15 to 463.26.
new text end