1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to energy; prohibiting a political subdivision from banning the use of 
1.3 	natural gas in newly constructed buildings;proposing coding for new law in 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216B.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [216B.1634] NATURAL GAS SERVICE MORATORIUM; PROHIBITION.
1.7 	A political subdivision is prohibited from enacting a law or ordinance that establishes 
1.8 	a moratorium on or otherwise has the effect of prohibiting the provision of natural gas 
1.9 	service to customers in newly constructed buildings.

1.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.