Chapter 299F — Arson Reporting Immunity Law

15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes Requires state agencies to use updated terminology when they replace printed materials and signs. 299F.001 This section has been repealed or renumbered. 299F.01 Fire Marshal Creates the Division of Fire Marshal within the Department of Public Safety. 299F.011 State Fire Code; Administration and Enforcement Establishes the State Fire Code and gives the commissioner power to adopt and enforce fire safety rules. 299F.0115 Exemption for Members of Federally Recognized Tribes Allows the fire marshal to waive fire code rules that conflict with tribal religious or traditional building practices. 299F.012 Fire Safety Account Creates the fire safety account to fund fire prevention and code enforcement activities. 299F.013 Fuel Dispensing Regulates fuel dispensing at gas stations and other fuel facilities. 299F.014 Petroleum Storage Tanks; Tank Vehicle Parking Sets rules for petroleum storage tank installations and where tank vehicles can park. 299F.015 This section has been repealed. 299F.02 This section has been repealed. 299F.03 Special Attorney Allows the fire marshal to appoint a special attorney to assist with investigations. 299F.035 Fire Department Use of Criminal History Data Allows fire departments to access criminal history data for employment background checks. 299F.036 Firefighter; Previous Employment Investigation Requires fire departments to investigate the previous employment history of firefighter applicants. 299F.037 Reporting Firefighter Deaths Requires reporting firefighter deaths to the state fire marshal. 299F.04 Origin of Fire Investigated; Computerized Arson Data Requires investigation of fires of unknown or suspicious origin and maintains an arson database. 299F.05 Law Enforcement Powers; Information System Gives the fire marshal law enforcement powers and access to criminal justice information systems. 299F.051 Arson Training Establishes arson investigation training for fire marshals and firefighters. 299F.052 Arson Reporting Immunity Law, Citation Names sections 299F.052 to 299F.057 as the Arson Reporting Immunity Law. 299F.053 Definitions Defines key terms used in the arson reporting immunity law. 299F.054 Disclosure of Information Requires insurers to share information about suspected arson with fire investigators. 299F.055 Confidential Data; Evidence Protects the confidentiality of arson investigation data shared between agencies. 299F.056 Enforcement Sets enforcement rules and civil penalties for violating the arson reporting immunity law. 299F.057 Applicability of Ordinances; Concurrent Jurisdiction Preserves local ordinances and concurrent jurisdiction for arson enforcement. 299F.058 This section has been repealed. 299F.059 Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Creates a juvenile fire setter intervention program to help young people who set fires. 299F.06 Testimonial Powers Gives the fire marshal power to take testimony under oath and subpoena witnesses. 299F.07 This section has been repealed. 299F.08 Premises, When Entered Allows the fire marshal to enter premises to investigate fires and inspect for hazards. 299F.09 Building Entered Within Reasonable Hours Allows fire officials to enter buildings during reasonable hours for inspections. 299F.091 Citation Names sections 299F.091 to 299F.099 as the Fire Information Reporting System Act. 299F.092 Definitions Defines terms used in the fire information reporting system law. 299F.093 Powers and Duties of Commissioner Gives the commissioner powers and duties to run the fire incident reporting system. 299F.094 Report Required; Contents Requires fire departments to report fire incidents to the state using a standard form. 299F.095 Powers and Duties of Fire Department Sets the duties of fire departments under the fire reporting system. 299F.096 Duty to Safeguard Private Information Requires protection of private information collected through fire incident reports. 299F.097 This section has been repealed. 299F.098 Penalties Sets penalties for failing to comply with the fire reporting system requirements. 299F.099 Local Ordinance Preempted Prevents local governments from adopting fire reporting rules that conflict with state law. 299F.10 This section has been repealed. 299F.11 This section has been repealed. 299F.12 This section has been repealed. 299F.13 This section has been repealed. 299F.14 This section has been repealed. 299F.15 This section has been repealed. 299F.16 This section has been repealed. 299F.17 This section has been repealed. 299F.18 Combustible Material Removed Requires removal of dangerous combustible materials that create a fire hazard. 299F.19 Flammable Liquids and Explosives Regulates the storage, sale, and use of flammable liquids and explosives. 299F.20 Failure to Comply, Punishment Sets criminal penalties for failing to comply with fire safety orders. 299F.21 This section has been repealed. 299F.22 This section has been repealed. 299F.23 This section has been repealed. 299F.24 This section has been repealed. 299F.25 This section has been repealed. 299F.26 This section has been repealed. 299F.27 This section has been repealed. 299F.28 Records Are Public, Exceptions Makes fire marshal records public, with exceptions for ongoing investigations. 299F.29 County and City Attorneys to Assist Requires county and city attorneys to assist the fire marshal in prosecuting fire-related crimes. 299F.30 Fire Drill in School; Doors and Exits Requires fire drills in schools and sets rules for doors and exits in school buildings. 299F.31 Penalties Paid Into State Treasury Requires all penalties and fees collected under this chapter to go to the state treasury. 299F.32 Statutory Construction Declares this chapter necessary for public safety and requires it to be interpreted broadly. 299F.33 This section has been repealed. 299F.34 This section has been repealed. 299F.35 Statement of Insured, Use in Civil Action Protects statements made by an insured to the fire marshal from being used in civil lawsuits. 299F.36 This section has been repealed. 299F.3605 Petroleum Refineries Sets fire safety requirements specific to petroleum refineries. 299F.361 This section has been repealed. 299F.362 Smoke Alarm; Installation; Rules; Penalty Requires smoke alarms in homes and sets rules for installation and penalties. 299F.37 This section has been repealed. 299F.38 This section has been repealed. 299F.39 Governs fire safety requirements for certain commercial and residential properties. 299F.391 Health Care, Education, or Lodging Facility Sets fire safety standards for health care, education, and lodging facilities. 299F.40 Liquefied Petroleum or Industrial Gas Container Regulates the labeling, handling, and storage of liquefied petroleum and industrial gas containers. 299F.41 This section has been repealed. 299F.42 This section has been repealed. 299F.43 This section has been repealed. 299F.44 This section has been repealed. 299F.45 This section has been repealed. 299F.451 This section has been repealed. 299F.452 This section has been repealed. 299F.453 This section has been repealed. 299F.454 This section has been repealed. 299F.46 Hotel Inspections Requires annual fire safety inspections of hotels and sets compliance standards. 299F.47 School Inspections Requires fire safety inspections of school buildings. 299F.48 Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Existing Public Housing Buildings Requires automatic sprinkler systems in certain existing public housing buildings. 299F.50 Definitions Defines terms used in the carbon monoxide alarm requirements. 299F.51 Requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms Requires carbon monoxide alarms in homes and other buildings with fuel-burning appliances. 299F.55 This section has been repealed. 299F.56 Definitions; Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Defines terms used in the natural gas pipeline safety law. 299F.57 Safety Standards; Gas Pipeline Sets safety standards for natural gas pipelines in Minnesota. 299F.58 Certification and Report to Federal Government Requires the state to certify and report on gas pipeline safety to the federal government. 299F.59 Compliance With Standards Requires gas pipeline operators to comply with state safety standards. 299F.60 Pipeline Violation; Rules, Civil Penalties Sets civil penalties for violating gas pipeline safety rules. 299F.61 Pipeline Violation; Injunctive Relief, Judicial Procedure Allows the state to seek injunctions to stop pipeline safety violations. 299F.62 Plan to Operate and Maintain Gas Pipeline Requires gas pipeline operators to have a plan for operating and maintaining their pipelines. 299F.63 Records, Reports, Inspections Gives the state power to inspect gas pipeline records and facilities. 299F.631 Inspection Fee; Assessment, Rules Sets inspection fees for gas pipeline operators based on pipeline mileage. 299F.64 Federal Money Allows the state to accept federal money for gas pipeline safety programs. 299F.641 Intrastate Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Regulates intrastate hazardous liquid pipelines, including inspection and safety standards. 299F.71 This section has been repealed. 299F.72 Definitions Defines terms used in the explosives regulation law. 299F.73 License Required Requires a license to manufacture, sell, or store explosives. 299F.74 Permit Required for Possession or Use Requires a permit to possess or use explosives. 299F.75 Permit Application Describes how to apply for a permit to possess or use explosives. 299F.76 Affirmation and Identification; Effective Period Sets identification requirements and the effective period for explosive permits. 299F.77 Issuance to Certain Persons Prohibited Prohibits issuing explosive permits to felons, minors, and certain other persons. 299F.78 Transfer Regulates the transfer of explosives and requires record-keeping. 299F.785 Black Powder Provides special rules for the possession and use of black powder. 299F.79 Unlawful Possession of Component; Penalty Makes it a crime to possess explosive components with intent to make a bomb. 299F.80 Unlawful Possession of Explosive; Penalties Sets felony penalties for unlawful possession of explosives. 299F.81 This section has been repealed. 299F.811 This section has been repealed. 299F.815 This section has been repealed. 299F.82 Illegal Transfer; Penalty Makes it a crime to illegally transfer explosives to unauthorized persons. 299F.83 Negligent Discharge Makes it a crime to negligently discharge explosives causing injury or property damage. 299F.831 Handling While Influenced by Alcohol or Drug Makes it a crime to handle explosives while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 299F.840 This section has been repealed. 299F.841 Applies to regulation of fireworks and explosive devices under this chapter. 299F.842 This section has been repealed. 299F.843 This section has been repealed. 299F.844 This section has been repealed. 299F.845 This section has been repealed. 299F.846 This section has been repealed. 299F.847 This section has been repealed. 299F.848 This section has been repealed. 299F.850 Cigarette Fire Safety Definitions Defines terms used in the cigarette fire safety law. 299F.851 Test Method and Performance Standard Sets the fire safety test method and performance standard for cigarettes sold in Minnesota. 299F.852 Certification and Product Change Requires cigarette manufacturers to certify that their products meet fire safety standards. 299F.853 Marking and Cigarette Packaging Requires fire-safe cigarettes to be marked on the package and sets packaging rules. 299F.854 Penalties and Remedies Sets penalties for selling cigarettes that do not meet fire safety standards. 299F.855 Implementation Describes how the fire-safe cigarette law is implemented and enforced. 299F.856 Inspection Allows inspection of cigarette products to verify fire safety compliance. 299F.857 Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Account Creates a special account to fund enforcement of cigarette fire safety standards. 299F.858 Sale Outside of Minnesota Regulates the sale of non-fire-safe cigarettes intended for sale outside Minnesota. 299F.859 Local Regulation Prevents local governments from adopting different cigarette fire safety standards.