SF 2142

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 11:35pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; requiring lights in state buildings to be off during
certain times; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [16B.2421] BIRD-SAFE BUILDINGS.
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new text begin Between March 15 and May 31 and between August 15 and October 31 each year,
occupants of state-owned or state-leased buildings must attempt to reduce dangers posed
to migrating birds by turning off building lights between midnight and dawn, to the extent
turning off lights is consistent with the normal use of the buildings. The commissioner of
administration may adopt policies to implement this requirement.
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