Legislative & Regulatory Resources for Asphalt Producers

MAPA tracks the policies that affect your business — from contractor registration and permitting to environmental compliance and transportation funding. This page provides clear updates and practical guidance so you can stay informed, compliant, and protected.

Purpose of the Bill

This legislation is designed to stop traveling scam paving crews from

purchasing asphalt in Minnesota and defrauding homeowners.

Core objective: Ensure asphalt is sold only to legitimate, registered

contractors performing lawful paving work in Minnesota.

What Changes

Contractor registration will be required to purchase hot mix or warm mix asphalt for commercial paving, including:

Driveways paved for hire
Parking lots
Residential or commercial paving projects performed for payment

Unregistered contractors may not legally purchase asphalt for these purposes.

Personal-Use Exception

Unregistered individuals may still purchase asphalt if:

The material is for personal use
No more than 5 tons per transaction
No more than 10 tons per year per plant

What This Means for Asphalt Plants

You have clear authority to refuse sales to unregistered contractors.
You are not required to sell asphalt to suspicious buyers.
You receive civil liability protection when acting under this statute.

This reinforces practices most plants already follow — verifying buyers and protecting legitimate contractors.

Penalties

Unregistered Contractors: Gross misdemeanor for purchasing or misrepresenting eligibility.

Sellers: Civil penalties only if knowingly selling to unregistered contractors (up to $1,000 per violation; up to $3,000 for repeat violations).

Effective Date

August 1, 2027 — allowing time for industry education and implementation.

Bottom Line: This bill gives asphalt plants clear legal cover to verify contractors, deny suspicious sales, and protect legitimate businesses and Minnesota consumers.

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