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Article I: Construction Codes and Licensing
The primary purpose of Article I is to correct and clarify existing statutory provisions affecting the Construction Codes and Licensing Division.
Section 1 corrects several inaccurate statutory references.
Section 2 provides that a licensing order may be used to take enforcement action against a person for violating the terms of a consent order or final order.
Section 3 extends from 90 to 180 days the time after license approval that applicant has to pay a license fee.
Section 4 provides that the “use” of buildings and other structures is included in the scope of the State Building Code.
Section 5 adds to the definition of a “Public Building” for the purpose of the State Building Code those charter school building projects that have a cost of $100,000 or greater.
Section 6 provides that the “use” of buildings and other structures is included in the scope of the State Building Code.
Section 7 defines “request for inspection” in the Minnesota Electrical Act to mean the application for and issuance of a permit for an electrical installation whose inspection is required under section 326B.36.
Section 8 makes consistent in Chapter 326B, the definitions of “health-care-related facilities” and “buildings owned by the state or federal government”.
Section 9 defines for purpose of the contractor recovery fund law, the term “owner” to include only individual homeowners who suffer economic loss, not other legal or commercial entities that may own residential real estate.
Section 10 repeals an obsolete statute.
Article II: Combative Sports
The primary purpose of Article II is to amend chapter 341 in a manner that reflects existing practices when the responsibilities of the combative sports commission were transferred to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
Section 1 provides a structured enforcement process for combative sports that includes due process.
Section 2 authorizes the commissioner to designate a representative who is an employee of DLI or a person working under contract with DLI.
Section 3 deletes obsolete language.
Section 4 requires the Commissioner to develop policies and procedures for regulating boxing. Provides that medical suspensions are not subject to certain enforcement statute or the contested case procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act. Requires a mandatory rest period of seven calendar days for each combatant after a contest.
Section 5 requires the Commissioner to deny, suspend, or revoke a license using any of enforcement tools in section 326B.082.
Section 6 clarifies the pre-licensure bond requirements applicable to promoters and combatants.
Section 7 provides that licenses expire on December 31st.
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