Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.
(b) "Class B firefighting foam" means foam designed for flammable liquid fires.
(c) "PFAS chemicals" or "perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" means, for the purposes of firefighting agents, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and designed to be fully functional in class B firefighting foam formulations.
(d) "Political subdivision" means a county, city, town, or a metropolitan airports commission organized and existing under sections 473.601 to 473.679.
(e) "State agency" means an agency as defined in section 16B.01, subdivision 2.
(f) "Testing" means calibration testing, conformance testing, and fixed system testing.
Subd. 2. Notification. Beginning on July 1, 2020, any person, political subdivision, or state agency that discharges, uses, releases, or knows of a discharge, use, or release of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals must be reported to the Minnesota Fire Incident Reporting System within 24 hours of the discharge, use, or release. The notification must include:
(1) the time, date, location, and estimated amount of class B firefighting foam discharged, used, or released;
(2) the purpose or reason of the discharge, use, or release; and
(3) the containment, treatment, and disposal measures to be taken or used to prevent or minimize the discharge or release of the foam into the environment.
Subd. 3. Prohibition of testing and training. (a) Beginning July 1, 2020, no person, political subdivision, or state agency shall discharge class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals:
(1) for testing purposes, unless the testing facility has implemented appropriate containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent releases of foam to the environment; or
(2) for training purposes, unless otherwise required by law, and with the condition that the training event has implemented appropriate containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent releases of foam to the environment. For training purposes, class B foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals shall not be used.
(b) This section does not restrict:
(1) the manufacture, sale, or distribution of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals; or
(2) the discharge or other use of class B firefighting foams that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals in emergency firefighting or fire prevention operations.
Subd. 4. Enforcement. The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency may enforce compliance with this section under sections 115.071 and 116.072. The commissioner must coordinate with the commissioners of commerce and health in enforcing this section.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales
Section 325F.01 — Asbestos Used In Building And Remodeling.
Section 325F.015 — Unsafe Bleachers.
Section 325F.02 — Manufacture, Storage, Or Sale Of Matches.
Section 325F.03 — Flame Resistant Public Assembly Tents.
Section 325F.04 — Flame Resistant Tents And Sleeping Bags.
Section 325F.06 — Civil Penalties.
Section 325F.07 — Criminal Penalty.
Section 325F.071 — Flame-retardant Chemicals; Prohibition.
Section 325F.072 — Firefighting Foam.
Section 325F.075 — Food Packaging; Pfas.
Section 325F.08 — Importation, Manufacture, Sale Or Distribution Of Hazardous Articles.
Section 325F.09 — Definitions.
Section 325F.10 — Banning Of Hazardous Articles; Rules.
Section 325F.11 — Testing Of Articles To Determine And Insure Compliance.
Section 325F.12 — Repurchase Of Banned Articles.
Section 325F.13 — Banned Hazardous Toys; Prohibitions.
Section 325F.135 — Unsafe Recalled Toys; Prohibition On Sale.
Section 325F.14 — Hazardous Toys; Seizure.
Section 325F.15 — Commissioner's Right Of Access To Premises, Records.
Section 325F.171 — Crib Safety.
Section 325F.172 — Definitions.
Section 325F.173 — Bisphenol-a In Certain Children's Products.
Section 325F.174 — Bisphenol-a In Children's Food Containers.
Section 325F.175 — Bisphenol-a Replacement Chemicals.
Section 325F.176 — Definitions.
Section 325F.177 — Formaldehyde In Children's Products; Ban.
Section 325F.178 — Formaldehyde Replacement Chemicals.
Section 325F.179 — Enforcement.
Section 325F.18 — Duty Of Manufacturer.
Section 325F.181 — Formaldehyde Product Standard.
Section 325F.185 — Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
Section 325F.19 — Home Insulation; Consumer Protection; Definitions.
Section 325F.20 — Specifications For Manufacture, Labeling, And Installation Of Insulation.
Section 325F.21 — Testing Of Insulation.
Section 325F.22 — Unfair And Deceptive Advertising Practices.
Section 325F.23 — Marking, Labeling, And Consumer Information.
Section 325F.24 — Enforcement; Penalties.
Section 325F.245 — Landscape Application Contracts.
Section 325F.25 — Definitions.
Section 325F.26 — Use Of Secondhand Material Forbidden In Certain Cases.
Section 325F.27 — Sale Of Bedding.
Section 325F.28 — Material Must Be Renovated.
Section 325F.29 — Sales Forbidden; Exceptions; Penalties.
Section 325F.30 — Shoddy Material To Be Labeled.
Section 325F.31 — Bedding To Be Labeled.
Section 325F.32 — Feathers To Be Renovated.
Section 325F.34 — Testimony; Production Of Books And Documents.
Section 325F.35 — Definitions.
Section 325F.36 — Manufacture And Sale Of Cotton Duck Or Canvas; Stamps, Brands, And Marks.
Section 325F.37 — Certain Sales Unlawful; Misstatements Forbidden.
Section 325F.39 — Unlawful To Deface Mark.
Section 325F.40 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 325F.41 — Testimony; Production Of Books And Documents.
Section 325F.42 — Fraud In The Sale Of Fur Wearing Apparel.
Section 325F.43 — Imitation Indian-made Goods To Be Branded.
Section 325F.45 — Goods Not To Be Sold Without Brand.
Section 325F.47 — Misrepresentation Of Blind-made Articles Or Products.
Section 325F.48 — Prison-made Goods Are Subject To Laws Of State.
Section 325F.51 — Operation Of Airport Foreign Currency Exchanges.
Section 325F.53 — Retail Merchandise; Price Marking.
Section 325F.55 — Local Ordinance Preempted.
Section 325F.56 — Definitions.
Section 325F.57 — Service Calls.
Section 325F.61 — Return Of Property.
Section 325F.62 — Required Shop Practices.
Section 325F.63 — Remedies; Penalties.
Section 325F.65 — Preemption By State.
Section 325F.662 — Sale Of Used Motor Vehicles.
Section 325F.664 — New Motor Vehicle Damage Disclosures.
Section 325F.6641 — Disclosure Of Vehicle Damage.
Section 325F.6642 — Title Branding.
Section 325F.6643 — Remedies; Penalties.
Section 325F.665 — New Motor Vehicle Warranties; Manufacturer's Duty To Repair, Refund, Or Replace.
Section 325F.6651 — Definitions.
Section 325F.6652 — Notice To Consumer.
Section 325F.6653 — Manufacturer's Duty To Repair.
Section 325F.6654 — Manufacturer's Duty To Refund Or Replace.
Section 325F.6655 — Extension Of Warranty.
Section 325F.6656 — Alternative Dispute Settlement.
Section 325F.6657 — Affirmative Defenses.
Section 325F.6658 — Limitation On Actions.
Section 325F.6659 — Remedy Nonexclusive.
Section 325F.666 — Unlawful Reassignment Of Certain Motor Vehicle Contracts.
Section 325F.6670 — Equipment Required At Time Of Sale.
Section 325F.67 — False Statement In Advertisement.
Section 325F.675 — Fraud Related To Consumer Telephone Records.
Section 325F.68 — Definitions.
Section 325F.69 — Unlawful Practices.
Section 325F.691 — Unreasonable Delay In Mortgage Loan Closing.
Section 325F.692 — Fraudulent Telephone Services; Billing.
Section 325F.693 — Fraudulent Telephone Services; Slamming.
Section 325F.694 — False Or Misleading Commercial Electronic Mail Messages.
Section 325F.696 — Liability For Unauthorized Use Of Cellular Telephones.
Section 325F.697 — Live Check Solicitation Prohibited.
Section 325F.698 — Smartphone Antitheft Protection.
Section 325F.71 — Senior Citizens And Disabled Persons; Additional Civil Penalty For Deceptive Acts.
Section 325F.72 — Disclosure Of Special Care Status Required.
Section 325F.721 — Provision Of "i'm Okay" Check Services.
Section 325F.722 — Consumer Protections For Exempt Settings.
Section 325F.73 — Fraudulent Sale Of Gold And Silver; Penalty.
Section 325F.731 — Definitions.
Section 325F.733 — License; Application; Terms And Conditions.
Section 325F.734 — Identification Of Sellers.
Section 325F.735 — Records Required.
Section 325F.736 — Required Holding Period.
Section 325F.737 — Additional Holding Period.
Section 325F.739 — Certain Purchases Prohibited.
Section 325F.741 — Payment By Check.
Section 325F.742 — Governmental Subdivisions May Regulate.
Section 325F.743 — Criminal Penalty.
Section 325F.744 — Civil Penalty.
Section 325F.755 — Prize Notices And Solicitations.
Section 325F.76 — Definitions.
Section 325F.77 — Promotional Distribution.
Section 325F.781 — Requirements; Tobacco Product Delivery Sales.
Section 325F.783 — Auto Glass Repair Or Replacement.
Section 325F.784 — Prescription Drug Discounts.
Section 325F.785 — Sales Of Hiv Home Collection Kits And Hypodermic Syringes And Needles.
Section 325F.79 — Definitions.
Section 325F.791 — Sales Of Dogs And Cats.
Section 325F.792 — Additional Penalties.
Section 325F.795 — Unauthorized Possession Of Merchandise Pallets.
Section 325F.80 — Retail Sales Of Consumer Goods; Refunds.
Section 325F.81 — Replica Firearms; Warning Label.
Section 325F.82 — Definitions.
Section 325F.83 — Regulation Of Automatic Garage Door Opening Systems.
Section 325F.84 — Definitions.
Section 325F.85 — Application Of Other Law.
Section 325F.86 — Disclosures.
Section 325F.87 — Form Requirements.
Section 325F.88 — Advertising.
Section 325F.90 — Lessee's Reinstatement Rights.
Section 325F.91 — Prohibited Practices.
Section 325F.92 — Lessor's Communications Concerning Lessee.
Section 325F.93 — Early Purchase Option.
Section 325F.94 — Claims And Defenses.
Section 325F.95 — Liability; Liability Damage Waiver.
Section 325F.96 — Exempted Transaction.
Section 325F.97 — Penalties And Remedies.
Section 325F.981 — Check Cashing Practices.
Section 325F.982 — Consumer Identification Information.
Section 325F.985 — Definitions.
Section 325F.986 — Exclusivity Agreements.
Section 325F.987 — Limitation On Actions.
Section 325F.988 — Nonapplication.
Section 325F.99 — Telephone Calls; Fees; Long-distance Carriers; Notice.
Section 325F.991 — 911 Emergency Phone Service Representations.
Section 325F.992 — Prohibition Of Assignment Of Military Pay Or Military Benefits.