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This bill prevents the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) and local political subdivisions from banning the purchase or use of motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. Specifically, the bill adds a new subdivision to existing law that explicitly prohibits the PCA from preventing the purchase or use of a vehicle solely because it is powered by a traditional gasoline or diesel engine. Additionally, the bill extends this prohibition to all political subdivisions in the state, including counties, cities, and towns, ensuring that no local government can implement a blanket ban on internal combustion engine vehicles. The legislation appears to be a preemptive measure to protect consumers' ability to buy and use conventional vehicles, potentially in response to growing discussions about transitioning to electric vehicles. By adding this language to existing environmental statutes, the bill reinforces the continued legal status of internal combustion engine vehicles in Minnesota, preventing any unilateral attempts to phase them out at the state or local government level.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1363&ssn=0&y=2025