1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to consumer protection; requiring removal of structures built with 
1.3 	pressure-treated lumber containing chromated copper arsenate from schools, 
1.4 	parks, and child care facilities;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota 
1.5 	Statutes, chapter 325F.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. [325F.175] REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES; CHROMATED COPPER 
1.8 	ARSENATE-TREATED LUMBER.
1.9 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. For purposes of this section:
1.10 	(1) "school" means a public school, as defined under section 120A.05, subdivisions 
1.11 	9, 11, 13, and 17, or a nonpublic school, church, or religious organization in which a child 
1.12 	is provided instruction in compliance with sections 120A.22 and 120A.24 or section 
1.13 	124D.10;
1.14 	(2) "park" means any park or playground maintained by the state or a city, town, 
1.15 	or county; and
1.16 	(3) "child care facility" has the meaning given under section 121A.15, subdivision 9.
1.17 		Subd. 2.Removal required. By August 1, 2009, all structures constructed of 
1.18 	pressure-treated lumber containing chromated copper arsenate must be removed from the 
1.19 	property of a school, park, or child care facility.
1.20 		Subd. 3.Public nuisance. After August 1, 2009, a structure constructed of 
1.21 	pressure-treated lumber containing chromated copper arsenate located on the property of a 
1.22 	school, park, or child care facility is a public nuisance and must be removed according to 
1.23 	sections 463.15 to 463.26.