Section 326.70 — Title.

326.70 TITLE. Sections 326.70 to 326.81 may be cited as the “Asbestos Abatement Act.” History: 1987 c 303 s 1; 1990 c 594 art 3 s 16

Section 326.71 — Definitions.

326.71 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to sections 326.70 to 326.81. Subd. 2. Asbestos. “Asbestos” means the asbestiform varieties of chrysotile (serpentine), crocidolite (riebeckite), amosite (cummingtonite-grunerite), anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite. Subd. 3. Asbestos-containing material. “Asbestos-containing material” means material that contains more than one percent asbestos by microscopic visual estimation by […]

Section 326.72 — Asbestos License.

326.72 ASBESTOS LICENSE. Subdivision 1. When license required. A person within the state intending to directly perform or cause to be performed through subcontracting or similar delegation any asbestos-related work either for financial gain or with respect to the person’s own property shall first apply for and obtain a license from the commissioner. The license […]

Section 326.73 — Asbestos Certifications.

326.73 ASBESTOS CERTIFICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Asbestos-related work certification. Before an individual performs asbestos-related work, the individual shall first obtain a certificate from the commissioner certifying that the individual is qualified to perform the work. No certificate shall be issued unless the individual has shown evidence of training or experience in the general commercial construction trades, […]

Section 326.74 — Reporting Asbestos Work.

326.74 REPORTING ASBESTOS WORK. Written notice shall be given to the commissioner of an asbestos-related work project by the person holding the license issued under section 326.72, subdivision 1. Unless the project is an emergency project, the notice shall be given to the commissioner at least five calendar days before the project begins. The notice […]

Section 326.75 — Fees.

326.75 FEES. Subdivision 1. Licensing fee. A person required to be licensed under section 326.72 shall, before receipt of the license and before causing asbestos-related work to be performed, pay the commissioner an annual license fee of $105. Subd. 2. Certification fee. An individual required to be certified as an asbestos worker or asbestos site […]

Section 326.76 — Duties Of Contracting Entities.

326.76 DUTIES OF CONTRACTING ENTITIES. A contracting entity intending to have asbestos-related work or asbestos management activity performed for its benefit shall include in the specifications and contracts for the work a requirement that the work be performed by contractors and subcontractors licensed or certified by the commissioner under sections 326.70 to 326.81 and in […]

Section 326.77 — Indoor Air Standard.

326.77 INDOOR AIR STANDARD. (a) The commissioner may adopt rules establishing an indoor air standard for asbestos. (b) Until the rules become effective, asbestos remaining in the air following the completion of an abatement project shall not exceed .01 fibers greater than five microns in length per cubic centimeter of air. History: 1987 c 303 […]

Section 326.78 — Duties Of Commissioner.

326.78 DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. Subdivision 1. Rulemaking. The commissioner shall adopt and begin enforcement of rules necessary to implement sections 326.70 to 326.81. The rules adopted shall not be duplicative of rules adopted by the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry. The rules shall include rules in the following areas: (1) application, enclosure, […]

Section 326.785 — Asbestos Containment Barriers.

326.785 ASBESTOS CONTAINMENT BARRIERS. Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4620.3568, subparts 1 to 4, containment barriers, in the case of tunnel abatement enclosures, are limited to double critical barriers. History: 1990 c 381 s 1; 1993 c 303 s 16; 1997 c 205 s 38

Section 326.81 — Discrimination; Sanctions.

326.81 DISCRIMINATION; SANCTIONS. A person who discriminates against or otherwise sanctions an employee who complains to or cooperates with the commissioner in administering sections 326.70 to 326.81 is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1987 c 303 s 12; 1990 c 594 art 3 s 16; 1993 c 303 s 19