Bill > HF1888

This bill modifies the disclosure and inspection requirements for subsurface sewage treatment systems (septic systems) in Minnesota. The bill updates definitions related to these systems, requires a new certificate of compliance form when selling or transferring property with a septic system, and establishes specific requirements for what that certificate must include. The certificate must now provide detailed information about the system, such as its location, compliance status, and any previous inspection reports. The bill specifies that certificates of compliance are valid for three years for existing systems and five years for new systems, unless there's an imminent health or safety threat. Local governments will be required to verify the system's compliance before issuing building permits for bedroom additions, and the Pollution Control Agency must update its rules to reflect these changes. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous subdivision related to system disclosure, effectively replacing the old disclosure requirements with the new certificate of compliance process. The goal appears to be improving transparency and ensuring proper documentation of septic system conditions during property transfers, which can help protect public health and prevent environmental issues.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1888&ssn=0&y=2025