This bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 115.55, which pertains to subsurface sewage treatment systems, by modifying disclosure requirements and establishing new regulations for compliance. Key changes include the introduction of a "certificate of compliance," which must be provided by sellers before transferring real property. This certificate will confirm that the sewage system complies with applicable requirements and must include detailed information about the system, such as its description, location, and compliance status. The bill also mandates that the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency update existing rules to reflect these new obligations for inspectors.

Additionally, the bill repeals subdivision 6 of section 115.55, which previously outlined disclosure requirements for sellers regarding sewage management. The new provisions streamline the process by requiring a certificate of compliance instead of a detailed disclosure statement, thereby simplifying the seller's obligations while ensuring that buyers receive essential information about the sewage treatment system's compliance status. The bill emphasizes the importance of public health and environmental protection in the management of subsurface sewage treatment systems.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 115.55