Bill > SF3692

This bill establishes new regulations for the sale and use of certain types of asphalt, specifically "hot mix" and "warm mix" asphalt, which are common materials used in paving. Under the proposed law, any business entity that performs commercial or retail paving using these asphalt types must be registered as a "construction contractor" with the state. The bill defines "person" broadly to include various business structures and individuals. It creates criminal penalties, specifically a gross misdemeanor, for individuals who purchase this asphalt for commercial or retail paving without being a registered construction contractor, or who falsely claim to be registered or that the purchase is for personal use. Furthermore, the bill imposes civil penalties on sellers who sell hot mix or warm mix asphalt to unregistered individuals, unless the purchaser attests the asphalt is for personal use and buys no more than five tons in a single transaction or ten tons in a 12-month period; these penalties can range from $1,000 to $3,000 per violation, with higher fines for knowing or repeat offenses. Sellers who refuse a sale based on these provisions are protected from civil liability. The bill also amends an existing law to explicitly include commercial or retail paving with hot mix or warm mix asphalt under the definition of "building construction or improvement services" for contractor registration purposes. These provisions are set to take effect for violations and crimes occurring on or after August 1, 2027.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3692/