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MN HF406

MN HF406
Carbon monoxide alarm requirements modified for hotels and lodging houses, and safety warning for violation required.


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Introduced
01/17/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to building codes; modifying carbon monoxide alarm requirements for hotels and lodging houses; requiring a safety warning for violation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 299F.46, subdivision 1; 299F.50, by adding subdivisions; 299F.51, subdivisions 1, 2, 5, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the carbon monoxide alarm requirements for hotels and lodging houses in Minnesota. It defines "hotel" as a building with six or more guest rooms, and "lodging house" as a building with five or fewer guest rooms. The bill requires every guest room in a hotel or lodging house to have an approved and operational carbon monoxide alarm. It also specifies the duties of the owner to provide and install the required alarms, and replace any stolen, removed, or inoperable alarms. The bill also includes a provision that a first violation would result in a safety warning, while a second or subsequent violation would be a petty misdemeanor.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Second reading (on 03/16/2023)

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