Minnesota SF2283 mandates child labor-free certification for solar and wind energy systems and products.

Minnesota SF2283 requires the Minnesota Commerce Commission to prohibit issuing permits for solar energy generating systems and wind energy conversion systems unless the applicant certifies that no child labor was used in manufacturing. The bill also mandates that electric vehicle batteries, solar photovoltaic devices, and wind energy conversion systems sold in Minnesota must be certified as child labor-free. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties established under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325D.

Minnesota SF2283 mandates child labor-free certification for solar and wind energy systems and products.

Minnesota SF2283 requires the Minnesota Commerce Commission to prohibit issuing permits for solar energy generating systems and wind energy conversion systems unless the applicant certifies that no child labor was used in manufacturing. The bill also mandates that electric vehicle batteries, solar photovoltaic devices, and wind energy conversion systems sold in Minnesota must be certified as child labor-free. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties established under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325D.