This bill aims to enhance consumer protection by ensuring that certain energy-generating facilities and products are certified as child labor-free. Specifically, it prohibits the issuance of permits for solar energy generating systems and wind energy conversion systems unless the applicant can demonstrate that no child labor was used in the manufacturing of the equipment. This requirement also extends to systems subject to local review.

Additionally, the bill establishes that it is an unlawful trade practice to sell electric vehicle batteries, solar photovoltaic devices, or wind energy conversion systems in Minnesota unless the manufacturer certifies that no child labor was involved in their production. Violators of this provision would face penalties as outlined in existing law. The bill introduces new legal language to Minnesota Statutes, specifically in chapters 216I and 325D, to codify these protections.