Bill > HF2908

This bill establishes a voluntary certification program for commercial applicators who apply deicers (substances used to melt snow and ice) on privately owned surfaces. The program, run by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, requires certified applicators to complete training on best management practices to protect water quality, pass an exam, and renew their certification periodically. The bill limits the liability of certified applicators and property owners who use their services, as long as they follow the approved best practices. Certified applicators are also required to keep records and report annually on the amounts and types of deicers they use.