SF 2781

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

A bill for an act
relating to taxation; exempting certain energy saving products from the sales
and use tax; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 297A.67, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 297A.67, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 33. new text end

new text begin Energy efficiency products. new text end

new text begin (a) The following products are exempt:
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new text begin (1) programmable thermostats;
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new text begin (2) weatherstripping;
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new text begin (3) insulation;
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new text begin (4) residential lighting fixture or a compact fluorescent bulb, if it has an energy
star label;
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new text begin (5) an electric heat pump hot water heater with an energy factor of at least 1.9;
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new text begin (6) a natural gas water heater with an energy factor of at least 0.62;
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new text begin (7) a propane gas or fuel oil water heater with an energy factor of at least 0.62;
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new text begin (8) a natural gas furnace with an annual fuel utilization efficiency greater than 92
percent; and
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new text begin (9) a propane gas or fuel oil furnace with an annual fuel utilization efficiency
greater than 92 percent.
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new text begin (b) This subdivision expires June 30, 2007.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for sales after June 30, 2006.
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