Bill > HF430

This bill provides a specific exemption for gray water discharges from commercial houseboats in three Minnesota counties: St. Louis, Koochiching, and Lake. Currently, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulates sewage discharges, but under this proposed legislation, the agency would be prohibited from regulating gray water (wastewater from sinks, showers, and other non-toilet sources) from commercial houseboats in these counties. Instead, each of these counties would be responsible for creating and enforcing their own regulations regarding such discharges. The bill stipulates that any county ordinances developed must align with the federal Clean Boating Act of 2008 and other applicable federal laws, ensuring that local regulations meet broader environmental protection standards. This approach allows for more localized control of water management practices while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0430&ssn=0&y=2025