The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.44, to clarify and preempt local regulations regarding plumbing work. It allows cities with waterworks or sewerage systems, towns with populations of 5,000 or more, and the Metropolitan Airports Commission to enforce regulations related to plumbing permits, plan approvals, and inspections, provided these regulations do not conflict with the state plumbing code. The bill specifies that these entities cannot prohibit licensed plumbing contractors from conducting their business, nor can they impose additional bonding or public liability insurance requirements beyond what is mandated by state law. Additionally, it allows cities to set regulations for unlicensed individuals connecting water softeners under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that prohibits any political subdivision, including home rule charter or statutory cities, counties, or towns, from requiring any form of licensing, registration, certification, examination, or qualification for individuals who are already licensed by the commissioner to perform plumbing work. This aims to streamline the process for licensed plumbers and reduce unnecessary local barriers to their work.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326B.44