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This was posted on 20/20 by Bill Nelson:
Senate File was introduced on Thursday January 25 for Minnesota Race Tracks
SF311 was introduced by , Senjem, Day and Bakk.
The House file is in the speakers office and will be introduced on Monday Jan 29th. Author's of the house file are Poppe, Gunther, Simpson, Juhnke, Thao, Hackbarth, Dill, , Westrom and Eken.
This
File is to exempt from standards, adopted by any state agency for
limiting levels of noise in terms of sound pressure which may occur in
the outdoor atmosphere shall apply to: all motor vehicle race events
conducted at a facility specifically designed for that purpose that was
in operation on or before . Motor vehicle race
events exempted from state standards under this subdivision are exempt
from claims based on noise brought under section 561.01 and chapters
116B and 116D. Nothing herein shall prohibit a
local unit of government or public corporation with the power to make
rules for the government of its real property from regulating the
location and operation of skeet, trap or shooting sports clubs, or
motor vehicle race events conducted at a facility specifically designed
for that purpose that was in operation on or before July 1, 1996.
This affects all racetracks in the state of , private or fairground operated. Fairgrounds
are exempt from zoning, building and other ordinances of the town or
city, provided, that no license or permit need be obtained from, nor
fee paid to, the town or city in connection with the land, but no
mention of any exemption from civil suits except that the individual
fair board members are exempt.
Please take the time to call, write or email your senate members and ask for their support in this important file. Also please contact your house members and let them know you are in support of the proposed upcoming legislation.
The
links below will show you how to identify your legislative district and
how to get in touch with your State Representative and Senator from
your district:
http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/districtfinder.asp
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/housemembers.asp
http://www.senate.mn/members/index.php
If you have any question on who to contact for your area please let us know and we will help you find the appropriate people.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESIDE IN THEIR DISTRICT TO EMAIL OR CONTACT THESE MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT. WE NEED TO SHOW EACH MEMBER OUR NUMBERS.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL PEOPLE INVOLVED IN AUTO RACING TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR SPORT. WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!
This is not the time to expect other people to do this important work. This
legislative effort, which is critical to protecting race tracks, will
require the complete effort from everyone involved in the sport of auto
racing. Civil litigation based on noise has already been commenced against one race track. A
victory for the plaintiffs in that lawsuit would set a dangerous
precedent, and could have a profound snowball effect, which could
potentially expose all race tracks to civil lawsuits for noise. The huge costs of defending such lawsuits could cause race tracks to shut down.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL FANS, DRIVERS, SPONSORS AND PROMOTERS JOIN TOGETHER TO ASSIST WITH THIS GRASS ROOTS EFFORT. Over
$15,000 of our $50,000 goal has been raised to date but we need more
help in the form of contributions to pay for the lobbyist and
attorney's to pass this important piece of legislation.
Therefore, we are seeking contributions to this fund from anyone associated with the sport of auto racing. You can make contributions directly, or you can make a pledge and you will be invoiced by mail. Final payment on all pledges would be due by . You do not need to live in the state of to make contributions.
RACE TRACK FUND
I ,______________________________________________________, would like to
contribute/pledge(circle one) $_______________dollars to the Minnesota Race Track fund.
Please forward your contribution to:
RACE TRACK FUND
Or mail your pledge to:
Bill Nelson
25262 Hwy. 63
I would like to receive mailings about this important upcoming legislative action:
Name_____________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
City, State Zip ______________________________________________________
Phone # _______________________________________________________________________
I would like to receive e-mails about this important upcoming legislative action:
e-mail address __________________________________________
_______Check if you would be willing to be part of a network to assist in getting this information out to others.
Stan Meissner
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