Pollution Control Agency prohibited from banning the purchase or use of motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.

HF 1363 prohibits Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency from banning the purchase or use of motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly add this restriction to the agency's authority under section 116.07, which governs air quality standards for vehicles. This means the agency cannot restrict or eliminate the use of gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles through its regulatory powers. The bill directly affects the agency's regulatory scope and vehicle owners who use conventional engines, without altering emissions standards or promoting alternative vehicle types.