1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to labor and industry; creating definitions for chemical dispensing system 
1.3 	and dishwashing machine; modifying requirements for installation;amending 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 326B.42, by adding subdivisions; 326B.46, 
1.5 	subdivision 1.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 326B.42, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.8 	to read:
1.9 		Subd. 1d.Chemical dispensing system. "Chemical dispensing system" means a method 
1.10 	of dispensing and diluting concentrated chemical solution in a commercial setting that 
1.11 	complies with ASSE 1055 or contains integral backflow protection.

1.12 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 326B.42, is amended by adding a subdivision to 
1.13 	read:
1.14 		Subd. 1e.Dishwashing machine. "Dishwashing machine" means a machine designed 
1.15 	to clean and sanitize plates, glasses, cups, bowls, utensils, and trays by applying sprays of 
1.16 	detergent solution, with or without blasting media granules, and a sanitizing final rinse.

1.17 	Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 326B.46, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.18 		Subdivision 1.License required. (a) No individual shall engage in or work at the business 
1.19 	of a master plumber, restricted master plumber, journeyworker plumber, and restricted 
1.20 	journeyworker plumber unless licensed to do so by the commissioner. A license is not 
1.21 	required for individuals performing building sewer or water service installation who have 
1.22 	completed pipe laying training as prescribed by the commissioner. A license is not required 
2.1 	for individuals servicing or installing a chemical dispensing system or dishwashing machine, 
2.2 	including connecting a chemical dispensing system or dishwashing machine to a water line 
2.3 	or drain line, provided that:
2.4 	(1) the individual servicing or installing the chemical dispensing system or dishwashing 
2.5 	machine is an employee of, or otherwise hired by, the manufacturer or distributor of the 
2.6 	chemical dispensing system;
2.7 	(2) the hours of training are as follows:
2.8 	(i) for an individual servicing or installing the chemical dispensing system, completion 
2.9 	of a minimum of ten hours of training provided by the manufacturer or distributor of the 
2.10 	chemical dispensing system; and
2.11 	(ii) for an individual installing or servicing the dishwashing machine, completion of a 
2.12 	minimum of 15 hours of training provided by the manufacturer or distributor of the 
2.13 	dishwashing machine; and
2.14 	(3) the connection is a push fit fitting, compression fitting, or threaded pipe fitting to an 
2.15 	existing water line or drain.
2.16 	A master plumber may also work as a journeyworker plumber, a restricted journeyworker 
2.17 	plumber, and a restricted master plumber. A journeyworker plumber may also work as a 
2.18 	restricted journeyworker plumber. Anyone not so licensed may do plumbing work which 
2.19 	complies with the provisions of the minimum standards prescribed by the Plumbing Board 
2.20 	on premises or that part of premises owned and actually occupied by the worker as a 
2.21 	residence, unless otherwise forbidden to do so by a local ordinance.
2.22 	(b) No person shall engage in the business of planning, superintending, or installing 
2.23 	plumbing or shall install plumbing in connection with the dealing in and selling of plumbing 
2.24 	material and supplies unless at all times a licensed master plumber, or in cities and towns 
2.25 	with a population of fewer than 5,000 according to the last federal census, a restricted master 
2.26 	plumber, who shall be responsible for proper installation, is in charge of the plumbing work 
2.27 	of the person.
2.28 	(c) Except as provided in subdivision 1a, no person shall perform or offer to perform 
2.29 	plumbing work with or without compensation unless the person obtains a contractor's license. 
2.30 	A contractor's license does not of itself qualify its holder to perform the plumbing work 
2.31 	authorized by holding a master, journeyworker, restricted master, or restricted journeyworker 
2.32 	license.