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CHAPTER 115--H.F.No. 3755

An act

relating to watercraft; modifying requirements for carbon monoxide detection devices;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 86B.005, subdivision 8a; 86B.532, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 86B.005, subdivision 8a, is amended to read:

Subd. 8a.

Marine carbon monoxide detection system.

"Marine carbon monoxide detection system" means a device or system deleted text begin that meets the requirements of the American Boat and Yacht Council Standard A-24, July, 2015, for carbon monoxide detection systems.deleted text end new text begin for detecting carbon monoxide that is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to conform to current UL Standards for use on recreational boats.new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 86B.532, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Requirementsnew text begin ; installationnew text end .

(a) No motorboat new text begin used for recreational purposesnew text end that has an enclosed accommodation compartment may be operated on any waters of the state unless the motorboat is equipped with a functioning marine carbon monoxide detection system installed according to the manufacturer's instructionsnew text begin and this subdivisionnew text end .

(b) deleted text begin After May 1, 2017,deleted text end No new motorboat new text begin used for recreational purposesnew text end that has an enclosed accommodation compartment may be sold or offered for sale in Minnesota unless the motorboat is equipped with a new functioning marine carbon monoxide detection system installed according to the manufacturer's instructionsnew text begin and this subdivisionnew text end .

new text begin (c) A marine carbon monoxide detection system must be located: new text end

new text begin (1) to monitor the atmosphere of the main cabin of the enclosed accommodation compartment; and new text end

new text begin (2) in each sleeping accommodation or within ten feet or 3.048 meters of any designated sleeping accommodations. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective May 1, 2018. new text end

Presented to the governor May 4, 2018

Signed by the governor May 8, 2018, 12:27 p.m.

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