The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 326B.33, subdivision 21, to exempt individuals engaged in the installation, repair, or maintenance of landscape irrigation systems from the requirement to hold or obtain a power limited technician license. The newly inserted language defines "landscape irrigation system" as all pumps, lines, or sprinkler heads that are solely used for irrigating landscape plants or grass. This change aims to simplify the regulatory requirements for those working in the irrigation industry.
In addition to the new exemption for landscape irrigation system installers, the bill retains existing exemptions for various other professionals, including maintenance electricians and employees of licensed electrical contractors, who are not required to hold a license under certain conditions. The bill clarifies the scope of work that does not necessitate licensing, ensuring that individuals can perform their jobs without the burden of additional licensing requirements, provided they meet specific criteria outlined in the statute.