Bill > SF1658

This bill modifies disclosure requirements for subsurface sewage treatment systems (septic systems) in Minnesota by updating definitions, inspection procedures, and sale/transfer requirements. The bill establishes a new standardized "certificate of compliance" form that sellers must provide when transferring property with a septic system, which must include detailed information such as system description, location, compliance status, and previous inspection reports. The certificate will be valid for three years for existing systems and five years for new systems, unless an imminent health threat is discovered. The bill also clarifies terminology around septic system professionals, updates inspection requirements for building permits and bedroom additions, and requires the Pollution Control Agency to modify existing rules to incorporate these changes. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous subdivision related to system disclosure, effectively replacing it with the new, more comprehensive certificate of compliance process. The goal appears to be providing more transparent and consistent information about septic systems during property transactions while ensuring systems meet environmental and health standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1658&ssn=0&y=2025