Minnesota Statutes 144.9509 – Enforcement
Subdivision 1.Enforcement.
When the commissioner exercises authority for enforcement, the provisions of sections 144.9501 to 144.9512 shall be enforced under the provisions of sections 144.989 to 144.993. Community health boards shall enforce a lead order issued under section 144.9504 under a local ordinance or as a public health nuisance under chapter 145A.
Subd. 2.Discrimination.
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
Class Prison Fine Misdemeanor up to 90 days up to $1,000 Petty misdemeanor up to $300
For details, see § 609.02 and Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 144.9509
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
| Petty misdemeanor | up to $300 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 144.9509
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
A person who discriminates against or otherwise sanctions an employee who complains to or cooperates with the assessing agency in administering sections 144.9501 to 144.9512 is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Subd. 3.Enforcement and status report.
The commissioner shall examine compliance with Minnesota’s existing lead standards and rules and report to the legislature biennially, beginning February 15, 1997, including an evaluation of current lead program activities by the state and community health boards, the need for any additional enforcement procedures, recommendations on developing a method to enforce compliance with lead standards, and cost estimates for any proposed enforcement procedure. The report shall also include a summary of lead surveillance data collected by the commissioner.