2005 Minnesota Statutes - 326.371 — Ban on lead in plumbing.

     326.371 Ban on lead in plumbing. 


    Lead pipe, solders and flux containing more than 0.2 
 percent lead, and pipes and pipe fittings containing more than 
 eight percent lead shall not be used in any plumbing 
 installation which conveys a potable water supply.  A Minnesota 
 seller of lead solder, except for a seller whose primary 
 business is contracting in plumbing, heating, and air 
 conditioning, shall not sell any solder containing 0.2 percent 
 lead unless the seller displays a sign which states, 


                          "Contains Lead 


    Minnesota law prohibits the use of this solder in any 


    plumbing installation which is connected to a potable water 


    supply." 


    HIST: 1985 c 279 s 2; 1988 c 689 art 2 s 232