This bill mandates the disclosure of chemical irritants used in buildings by law enforcement agencies in Minnesota. It introduces a new section in the Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626, which requires peace officers to notify building owners and occupants when a chemical irritant, smoke screen, or diversionary device is deployed within a building. The notification must include details about the products used, such as their names, product numbers, and quantities. Additionally, the law enforcement agency must provide this information upon request to the building owner, tenants, insurers, and any cleaning or remediation service providers involved.
To facilitate this process, the bill requires the commissioner of public safety to develop a standard notification form that peace officers can use. This form must inform recipients that a chemical irritant was deployed, suggest that specialized cleanup may be necessary, and provide contact information for further inquiries. The commissioner is also tasked with making this form available to law enforcement agencies and local government units at no cost.