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Law summaries continued [ions capacity and intercommunications capability. The Metropolitan Radio Board is responsible for determining the implementation, timing, scope and performance standards of the system, as well as the participation of addi- tional entities. Within two years all metro counties, with the participation of cities and other local government units, are to complete planning for subs}stems to ensure coordination and implementa- tion to meet local service needs. The cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington have the option to participate in the subsystems or to develop their own plans. The plans must be submitted to the regional board for approval. No city is required to discazd or modify current radio communications operations or purchase new equipment unless the city decides to use the regional public safety communications system. Most sections of the chapter are effective the day after final enactment. Emergency medical services Chapter 207, Article 9, establishes an emergency medical services regulatory board which will become the licensing and regulatory authority for all public and private ambulance services in the state, replacing the Health Department. Effective July 1, 1996. Food and liquor service licensing Chapter 207 is the omnibus human services bill. One provision deals with the Health Department and state licensing of mobile food units, seasonal food stands and food carts, as well as other food, lodging, and hospitality establishments. The taw sets new fees, definitions, and inspection require- ments. Effective August 1, 1995. Funding for peace officer training and libraries Chapter 212, a law appropriating money to the higher education institu- tions, includes a provision that states that beginning in fiscal year 1998 money for law enforcement education that is currently provided to the POST board will be provided through general fund appropriations of the state. The amount calculated will be the same initial base as the previous POST funding, except that the base funding for community colleges would be set at $290,00. The law specifies that penalty surcharge dollars would continue to be appropriated to the POST account for other lawful pur- poses of the POST boazd. The law also provides that a task force is to identify current library financing sources and make recom- mendations by February 1, 1996 on financing structures that aze designed to promote cooperation and collabora- tion among all libraries. Lead abatement Chapter 213 provides new defini- tions for abatement for measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards The commissioner of health will adopt rules for lead inspection, soil and drinking water sampling, standards for lead hazard reduction, and methods for lead in paint, dust, drinking water and soil for all residences including child care facilities, playgrounds and schools. Cities may not have ordi- nances or regulations governing these standards that require different stan- dards or methods than those established at the state level. The commissioner will develop a model ordinance for boards of health to enforce the new law. Local boards of health are to enforce lead orders issued under secondary prevention provisions under local ordinance or a public health nuisance. The commissioner of health is also directed to develop a primary preven- tion program for which a priority list of high risk census tracts is to be identi- fied. The program is intended to provide education on the prevention of lead poisoning, promote swab team services and lead clean-up equipment, and publicize grants and the develop- ment of lead-safe directives. Cities and other units of local government are required to follow priorities established by the department. The commissioner is to develop educational strategies as a primary measure to prevent lead exposure, including the development of educational materials for the public to be used in lead hazard reduction efforts, as well as for property owners, landlords and tenants. Local govern- menu must include swab team services as part of the primary prevention effort in high risk census tracts Cities of the first class must conduct lead inspections to provide for secondary prevention efforts. Boards of health serving other cities are also required to conduct lead inspections, unless they officially relinquish those duties to the commissioner of health. The state is authorized to provide technical assistance, equipment, lab or field testing equipment or reimburse- ment for direct costs of inspection. Time frames and activities to be included in the inspection are also stated in the bill. Effective August 1, 1995. ~ ~ ~ - Transportation/transit Cities outside metro area authorized to provide certain pare-transit outside their service areas Chapter 101 allows nonmetropolitan cities, counties, and transit commissions and authorities that provide financial assistance to or operate public transit to provide para- transit as a complement to fixed route service, even if outside its jurisdictional boundaries, but only by contracting for the service. Effective on April 29, 1995. • LS 14 1995 Law Summaries