Minnesota Administrative Rules

4620.5400 CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL.

Subpart 1.

Applicability.

No person shall own or operate an indoor motorsports arena unless the commissioner issues the person a certificate.

Subp. 2.

Certificate application.

Applications for a certificate must be submitted on forms prescribed by the commissioner. An application must be submitted:

A.

annually, by owners or operators of existing indoor motorsports arenas;

B.

at least 30 days before owners or operators open new indoor motorsports arenas to the public; and

C.

at least 30 days before the arena owners or operators and the event manager begin a special indoor motorsports event.

Subp. 3.

Certificate issuance.

A.

The commissioner must issue a certificate under subpart 2, item A or B, if the commissioner determines that the owner or operator has complied with parts 4620.5000 to 4620.5900 and demonstrated the ability to maintain acceptable air quality conditions in the arena building.

B.

The commissioner shall issue a certificate granting approval to hold a special indoor motorsports event if the owner or operator meets the requirements of item A and:

(1)

submits a written plan to the commissioner that describes the methods that the owner or operator will use to monitor air quality and ensure acceptable air quality during the event; and

(2)

the event manager and arena operator agree to the terms of the plan in writing.

Subp. 4.

Certificate expiration and renewal.

A certificate issued under this part expires one year from the date of issue, except that a certificate for a special indoor motorsports event expires as the certificate describes.

A.

Owners or operators shall apply for renewal on forms prescribed by the commissioner at least 30 days before a standard certificate expires.

B.

If a certificate expires while a renewal application is pending approval, the arena may continue to operate under the expired certificate until the commissioner issues a new certificate or denies the renewal application.

Subp. 5.

Posting of certificate.

The certificate must be prominently displayed in a location that is clearly visible to the public.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.1222

History:

37 SR 1663

Published Electronically:

June 3, 2013