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MN Stat § 326B.44 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.44 — Local Regulations.

326B.44 LOCAL REGULATIONS. Any of the following entities may, by ordinance, adopt local regulations providing for plumbing permits, approval of plans and specifications, and inspections of plumbing, which regulations are not in conflict with the plumbing code: any city having a system of waterworks or sewerage, regardless of population; any town having a population of 5,000 or more according to the last federal census, exclusive of any statutory cities located therein; and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. No such entity shall prohibit plumbing contractors licensed by the commissioner from engaging in or working at the business of plumbing, except cities and statutory cities which, prior to April 21, 1933, by ordinance required the licensing of plumbers. No such entity shall require any person who engages in the business of plumbing to post a bond as a prerequisite for engaging in the business of plumbing, except the bond to the state required under section 326B.46 and except any performance bond required under a contract with the person for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. No such entity shall require any person who engages in the business of plumbing to maintain public liability insurance as a prerequisite for engaging in the business of plumbing, except the insurance required under section 326B.46 and except any public liability insurance required under a contract with the person for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. No city or town may require a license for persons performing building sewer or water service installation who have completed pipe laying training as prescribed by the commissioner of labor and industry. Any city by ordinance may prescribe regulations, reasonable standards, and inspections and grant permits to any person engaged in the business of installing water softeners, who is not licensed as a contractor by the commissioner, to connect water softening and water filtering equipment to private residence water distribution systems, where provision has been previously made therefor and openings left for that purpose or by use of cold water connections to a domestic water heater; where it is not necessary to rearrange, make any extension or alteration of, or addition to any pipe, fixture or plumbing connected with the water system except to connect the water softener, and provided the connections so made comply with minimum standards prescribed by the Plumbing Board. History:  (5887-20) 1933 c 349 s 2; 1937 c 370 s 2; 1941 c 367 s 1; 1953 c 166 s 1; 1957 c 921 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1977 c 305 s 45; 1Sp2001 c 9 art 1 s 56; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 113; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 22; 2007 c 140 art 6 s 6,15; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 28,76; 2010 c 385 s 6
MN Stat § 326B.45 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.45 — Violations To Be Reported To Commissioner.

326B.45 VIOLATIONS TO BE REPORTED TO COMMISSIONER. Such local authority as may be designated by any such ordinance for the issuance of such plumbing permits and approval of such plans shall report to the commissioner persistent or willful violation of the same and any incompetence of a licensed plumber observed by the local authority. History:  (5887-21) 1933 c 349 s 3; 1977 c 305 s 45; 2007 c 140 art 6 s 7,15; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.475 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.475 — Restricted Plumber License.

326B.475 RESTRICTED PLUMBER LICENSE. Subdivision 1. Licensure. (a) The commissioner of labor and industry shall grant a restricted journeyworker or restricted master plumber license to an individual if: (1) the individual completes an application with information required by the commissioner of labor and industry; (2) the completed application is accompanied by a fee of $30; (3) the commissioner of labor and industry receives the completed application and fee between October 1, 2009, and October 15, 2009; (4) the completed application for a restricted journeyworker plumber license demonstrates that, prior to the application, the applicant has had at least two years of practical plumbing experience in the plumbing trade; and (5) the completed application for a restricted master plumber license demonstrates that, prior to the application, the applicant has had: (i) at least four years of practical plumbing experience in the plumbing trade; or (ii) at least two years of practical plumbing experience as a plumbing contractor in the plumbing trade. (b) For applications received between October 1, 2009, and October 15, 2009, the commissioner may waive penalties for an applicant who failed to post a bond after June 30, 1999, under section 326B.46, subdivision 2, if the commissioner finds that the penalty would cause undue hardship or the waiver is otherwise warranted under the circumstances. Subd. 2. Use of license. A restricted master plumber and restricted journeyworker plumber may engage in the plumbing trade in all areas of the state except in cities and towns with a population of more than 5,000 according to the last federal census. Subd. 3. Application period. Applications for restricted master plumber and restricted journeyworker plumber licenses must be submitted to the commissioner prior to October 1, 2008. Subd. 4. Renewal; use period for license. A restricted master plumber and restricted journeyworker plumber license must be renewed for as long as that licensee engages in the plumbing trade. Notwithstanding section 326B.094, failure to renew a restricted master plumber and restricted journeyworker plumber license within 12 months after the expiration date will result in permanent forfeiture of the restricted master plumber and restricted journeyworker plumber license. Subd. 5.  [Repealed, 2010 c 347 art 3 s 75] Subd. 6.  [Repealed, 2010 c 347 art 3 s 75] Subd. 7. Fee. The renewal fee for the restricted master plumber and restricted journeyworker plumber licenses is the same fee as for a master or journeyworker plumber license, respectively. History:  2007 c 135 art 3 s 25; 2007 c 140 art 6 s 10,15; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 282 s 1,2; 2008 c 337 s 64; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 15,16; 2009 c 153 s 5; 2010 c 183 s 9,10; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 31,32,76; 2010 c 385 s 6; 2017 c 68 art 1 s 26; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 8; 1Sp2019 c 7 art 9 s 10
MN Stat § 326B.48 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.48 — Reciprocity With Other States.

326B.48 RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER STATES. (a) The commissioner may enter into reciprocity agreements for personal licenses with another state if approved by the board. Once approved by the board, the commissioner may issue a plumber's license without requiring the applicant to pass an examination provided the applicant: (1) submits an application under section 326B.49; (2) pays the fee required under section 326B.49; and (3) holds a valid comparable license in the state participating in the agreement. (b) Agreements are subject to the following: (1) The parties to the agreement must administer a statewide licensing program that includes examination and qualifying experience or training comparable to Minnesota's. (2) The experience and training requirements under which an individual applicant qualified for examination in the qualifying state must be deemed equal to or greater than required for an applicant making application in Minnesota at the time the applicant acquired the license in the qualifying state. (3) The applicant must have acquired the license in the qualifying state through an examination deemed equivalent to the same class of license examination in Minnesota. A lesser class of license may be granted where the applicant has acquired a greater class of license in the qualifying state and the applicant otherwise meets the conditions of this section. (4) At the time of application, the applicant must hold a valid license in the qualifying state and have held the license continuously for at least one year before making application in Minnesota. (5) An applicant is not eligible for a license under this section if the applicant has failed the same or greater class of license examination in Minnesota, or if the applicant's license of the same or greater class has been revoked or suspended. (6) An applicant who has failed to renew a plumber's license for two years or more after its expiration is not eligible for a license under this section. History:  1977 c 19 s 1; 1992 c 464 art 1 s 35; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 26; 2007 c 140 art 6 s 11,15; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.52 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.52 — Water Conditioning Contractor And Installer Standards.

326B.52 WATER CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR AND INSTALLER STANDARDS. Subdivision 1. Rulemaking by Plumbing Board. The Plumbing Board shall, by rule, prescribe minimum standards which shall be uniform, and which standards shall thereafter be effective for all new water conditioning servicing and water conditioning installations performed anywhere in the state, including additions, extensions, alterations, and replacements. Subd. 2. Inspectors. Except for powers granted to the Plumbing Board, the commissioner shall administer the provisions of sections 326B.50 to 326B.59 and for such purposes may employ water conditioning inspectors and other assistants. History:  1969 c 898 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1977 c 305 s 45; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 7 s 1,13; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 183 s 11
MN Stat § 326B.53 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.53 — Local Regulations.

326B.53 LOCAL REGULATIONS. Any city, county, or town may, by ordinance, adopt local regulations providing for water conditioning permits, bonds, approval of plans, and inspections of water conditioning installations and servicing, which regulations shall not be in conflict with the rules on the same subject prescribed by the commissioner. No city, county, or town shall prohibit water conditioning contractors or installers licensed by the commissioner from engaging in or working at the business. History:  1969 c 898 s 2; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1977 c 305 s 45; 2007 c 140 art 7 s 2,13; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 183 s 12
MN Stat § 326B.54 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.54 — Violations To Be Reported To Commissioner.

326B.54 VIOLATIONS TO BE REPORTED TO COMMISSIONER. Such local authority as may be designated by any such ordinance for the issuance of such water conditioning installation and servicing permits and approval of such plans shall report to the commissioner persistent or willful violations of the same and any incompetence of a licensed water conditioning contractor, licensed water conditioning master, or licensed water conditioning journeyworker observed by the local authority. History:  1969 c 898 s 3; 1977 c 305 s 45; 2007 c 140 art 7 s 3,13; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 38,76; 2010 c 385 s 6; 2017 c 68 art 1 s 26; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 8
MN Stat § 326B.555 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.555 — Registered Unlicensed Individuals.

326B.555 REGISTERED UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS. Subdivision 1. Registration; supervision; records. (a) All unlicensed individuals engaged in water conditioning installation must be registered under subdivision 3. (b) A registered unlicensed individual is authorized to assist in water conditioning installations in a single family residential unit only when a master plumber, journeyworker plumber, restricted master plumber, restricted journeyworker plumber, water conditioning master, or water conditioning journeyworker is available and responsible for ensuring that all water conditioning installation work performed by the unlicensed individual complies with the applicable provisions of the plumbing and water conditioning codes and rules adopted pursuant to such codes. For all other water conditioning installation work, the registered unlicensed individual must be under the direct supervision of a responsible licensed water conditioning master. (c) Water conditioning contractors employing registered unlicensed individuals to perform water conditioning installation work shall maintain records establishing compliance with this subdivision that shall identify all unlicensed individuals performing water conditioning installations, and shall permit the department to examine and copy all such records. Subd. 2. Journeyworker exam. A registered unlicensed individual who has completed 875 hours of practical water conditioning installation, servicing, and training is eligible to take the water conditioning journeyworker examination. Up to 100 hours of practical water conditioning installation and servicing experience prior to becoming a registered unlicensed individual may be applied to the practical experience requirement. However, none of this practical experience may be applied if the unlicensed individual did not have any practical experience in the 12-month period immediately prior to becoming a registered unlicensed individual. Subd. 3. Registration, renewals, and fees. An unlicensed individual may register by completing and submitting to the commissioner an application form provided by the commissioner, with all fees required by section 326B.58. A completed application form must state the date, the individual's age, schooling, previous experience and employer, and other information required by the commissioner. The plumbing board may prescribe rules, not inconsistent with this section, for the registration of unlicensed individuals. Applications for initial registration may be submitted at any time. Registration must be renewed annually and shall be for the period from July 1 of each year to June 30 of the following year. History:  2017 c 68 art 1 s 26; c 94 art 2 s 14; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 8
MN Stat § 326B.56 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.56 — Bonding And Insurance.

326B.56 BONDING AND INSURANCE. Subdivision 1. Bonds. (a) As a condition of licensing, each water conditioning contractor shall give and maintain a bond to the state as described in paragraph (b). No applicant for a water conditioning contractor license who maintains the bond under paragraph (b) shall be otherwise required to meet the bond requirements of any political subdivision. (b) Each bond given to the state under this subdivision shall be in the penal sum of $3,000 and must comply with section 326B.0921. Subd. 2. Insurance. (a) As a condition of licensing, each water conditioning contractor shall have and maintain in effect the insurance described in paragraph (b). No applicant for a water conditioning contractor license who maintains the insurance described in paragraph (b) shall be otherwise required to meet the insurance requirements of any political subdivision. (b) The insurance shall provide coverage, including products liability coverage, for all damages in connection with licensed work for which the licensee is liable, with personal damage limits of at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence and property damage insurance with limits of at least $10,000. The insurance shall be written by an insurer licensed to do business in this state and a certificate evidencing the insurance shall be filed with the commissioner. The insurance must remain in effect at all times while the application is pending and while the license is in effect. In the event of a policy cancellation, the insurer shall send written notice to the commissioner at the same time that a cancellation request is received from or a notice is sent to the insured. Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 2010 c 347 art 3 s 75] Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 2010 c 347 art 3 s 75] History:  1980 c 614 s 134; 1986 c 444; 2007 c 140 art 7 s 5,13; art 13 s 4; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 18; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 40,76; 2010 c 384 s 89; 2010 c 385 s 6; 1Sp2011 c 4 art 3 s 25; 2015 c 54 art 1 s 17
MN Stat § 326B.57 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.57 — Rules.

326B.57 RULES. In order to provide effective protection of the public health, the Plumbing Board may by rule prescribe limitations on the nature of alteration to, extension of, or connection with, the said water distribution system initially established by a licensed plumber which may be performed by a person licensed hereunder. The commissioner may by rule in appropriate instances require filing of plans, blueprints and specifications prior to commencement of installation. The installation of water heaters shall not constitute water conditioning installation and consequently such work shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of sections 326B.42 to 326B.49. History:  1969 c 898 s 5; 1977 c 305 s 45; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 7 s 6-9,12,13; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 183 s 14
MN Stat § 326B.58 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.58 — Fees; Renewal.

326B.58 FEES; RENEWAL. (a) Each initial water conditioning master and water conditioning journeyworker license shall be effective for more than one calendar year and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which the application is made. (b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of water conditioning master and journeyworker licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed water conditioning contractor licenses shall be two-year licenses. The Plumbing Board may by rule prescribe for the expiration and renewal of licenses. (c) All water conditioning contractor licenses shall expire on December 31 of the year after issuance or renewal. (d) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal fees required under section 326B.092: (1) a water conditioning journeyworker license shall be considered a journeyworker license; (2) a water conditioning master license shall be considered a master license; and (3) a water conditioning contractor license shall be considered a business license. History:  1969 c 898 s 6; 1974 c 471 s 17; 1975 c 310 s 32; 1977 c 305 s 45; 2007 c 140 art 7 s 10,13; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 35; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 19; 2010 c 183 s 15; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 41,76; 2010 c 385 s 6; 1Sp2011 c 4 art 3 s 26; 2017 c 68 art 1 s 26; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 8
MN Stat § 326B.59 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.59 — State License; Examination; Application; Exemption.

326B.59 STATE LICENSE; EXAMINATION; APPLICATION; EXEMPTION. The provisions of sections 326B.50 to 326B.58 that require licenses to engage in the work or business of water conditioning installation, and the provisions that provide for the examination of applicants for such licenses, do not apply to master plumbers and journeyworker plumbers licensed under the provisions of sections 326B.42 to 326B.49. In all areas of the state except in cities or towns with a population of more than 5,000 according to the last federal census, the provisions of sections 326B.50 to 326B.58 that require licenses to engage in the work or business of water conditioning installation, and the provisions that provide for the examination of applicants for such licenses, do not apply to restricted master plumbers and restricted journeyworker plumbers licensed under the provisions of section 326B.475. History:  1969 c 898 s 9; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 7 s 11,13; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 183 s 16; 2017 c 68 art 1 s 26; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 8
MN Stat § 326B.801 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.801 — Scope.

326B.801 SCOPE. Except as otherwise provided by law, sections 326B.801 to 326B.885 apply to residential contractors, residential remodelers, residential roofers, and manufactured home installers. History:  2007 c 140 art 8 s 24; 2010 c 183 s 17
MN Stat § 326B.809 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.809 — Written Contract Required.

326B.809 WRITTEN CONTRACT REQUIRED. (a) All agreements including proposals, estimates, bids, quotations, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders between a licensee and a customer for the performance of a licensee's services must be in writing and must contain the following: (1) a detailed summary of the services to be performed; (2) a description of the specific materials to be used or a list of standard features to be included; and (3) the total contract price or a description of the basis on which the price will be calculated. (b) Before entering into an agreement, the licensee shall provide a prospective customer with written performance guidelines for the services to be performed. Performance guidelines also must be included or incorporated by reference in the agreement. All agreements shall be signed and dated by the licensee and customer. (c) The licensee shall provide to the customer, at no charge, a signed and dated document at the time that the licensee and customer sign and date the document. Documents include agreements, performance guidelines, and mechanic's lien waivers. History:  2007 c 140 art 8 s 25; 2010 c 343 s 3
MN Stat § 326B.81 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.81 — Residential Roofers.

326B.81 RESIDENTIAL ROOFERS. Residential roofers are subject to all of the requirements of sections 326B.802 to 326B.885, except the recovery fund in section 326B.89. History:  1993 c 145 s 5; 1993 c 366 s 19; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 10,30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.814 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.814 — Rehabilitation Of Criminal Offenders.

326B.814 REHABILITATION OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS. Chapter 364 does not apply to an applicant for a license or to a licensee where the underlying conduct on which the conviction is based would be grounds for denial, censure, suspension, or revocation of the license. History:   2007 c 140 art 8 s 26