Bill > HF3651

This bill establishes new standards for equipment used in alcohol-blended fuel-dispensing systems, specifically those containing more than ten percent ethanol, within Minnesota's State Fire Code. To meet these fire and life safety requirements, the equipment, which includes items like dispensers, hoses, and pumps, must either have a listing from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or a similar third-party certification that confirms its compatibility with alcohol-blended fuels at an ethanol concentration close to what is being dispensed. Additionally, the equipment manufacturer must provide written confirmation that the specific ethanol blend being used is compatible. If Minnesota Rules, part 7150.0100, which governs fire safety, doesn't cover a particular aspect of this equipment, then any relevant part of the State Fire Code will still apply. Importantly, this bill does not alter existing fire safety rules concerning electrical classification, emergency shutoff systems, impact protection, or other safety measures not directly related to the compatibility certification of the dispensing equipment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3651/