The bill, H.F. No. 1546, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to repeal outdated fire safety laws that predate the statewide fire code. Specifically, the bill eliminates Minnesota Statutes 2024, Sections 325F.02 to 325F.07, which regulate the manufacture, storage, and sale of matches and flame-resistant requirements for public assembly tents.

Key Points of the Repealed Statutes:

1. Regulations on Matches (325F.02)

   • Prohibited the manufacture and sale of highly flammable matches.
   • Required specific marking of match packaging.
   • Limited how matches could be stored in retail stores and warehouses.
   • Imposed penalties for violations.

2. Flame-Resistant Public Assembly Tents (325F.03 - 325F.07)

   • Required tents used for public gatherings (e.g., circuses, carnivals, theaters) to be made of flame-resistant materials.
   • Established labeling requirements for such tents.
   • Granted rulemaking authority to the Commissioner of Public Safety.
   • Imposed civil and criminal penalties for violations.

The purpose of repealing these statutes is presumably to update fire safety regulations in alignment with the statewide fire code, making outdated laws unnecessary.