Minnesota Legislature
SF 2
1st Engrossment - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; modifying vehicle registration tax and fee provisions;
increasing fees for motor vehicle transfers and driver and vehicle services;
establishing accounts; abolishing statewide bicycle registration program; making
technical and clarifying revisions; appropriating money; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2004, sections 115A.908, subdivision 1; 168.013, subdivision 8; 168.09,
subdivision 7; 168.105, subdivision 2; 168.12; 168.123; 168.1235; 168.124;
168.125; 168.1255; 168.127, subdivision 6; 168.128; 168.129; 168.1291;
168.1293; 168.1296; 168.1297; 168.27, subdivision 11; 168.33; 168.345,
subdivisions 1, 2; 168.54, subdivisions 4, 5; 168A.152, subdivision 2; 168A.29,
subdivision 1; 168A.31; 169.09, subdivision 13; 169A.60, subdivision 16;
171.06, subdivisions 2, 2a; 171.07, subdivision 11; 171.13, subdivision 6, by
adding a subdivision; 171.20, subdivision 4; 171.26; 171.29, subdivision 2;
171.36; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 168;
299A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 168.012, subdivision 12;
168.041, subdivision 11; 168.105, subdivision 6; 168.231; 168.345, subdivisions
3, 4; 170.23; 171.12, subdivision 8; 171.185.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 115A.908, subdivision 1, is amended to
read:
Subdivision 1.
Fee charged.
A fee of deleted text begin $4deleted text end new text begin $8 new text end shall be charged on the initial
registration and each subsequent transfer of title within the state, other than transfers for
resale purposes, of every motor vehicle weighing more than 1,000 pounds. The fee shall
be collected deleted text begin in an appropriate mannerdeleted text end by the deleted text begin motor vehicle registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner of
public safetynew text end . Registration plates or certificates new text begin of title new text end may not be issued by the deleted text begin motor
vehicle registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner of public safety new text end for the ownership or operation of a motor
vehicle subject to the transfer fee unless the fee is paid. The fee may not be charged
on the transfer of:
(1) previously registered vehicles if the transfer is to the same person;
(2) vehicles subject to the conditions specified in section 297A.70, subdivision 2; or
(3) vehicles purchased in another state by a resident of another state if more than 60
days have elapsed after the date of purchase and the purchaser is transferring title to this
state and has become a resident of this state after the purchase.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.013, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Proceeds to highway user fundnew text begin ; vehicle services administration
accountnew text end .
new text begin (a) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, new text end the new text begin net new text end proceeds of the new text begin registration
new text end tax imposed deleted text begin on motor vehiclesdeleted text end under this chapter deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be collected by the deleted text begin registrar
of motor vehicles anddeleted text end new text begin commissioner, new text end paid into the state treasurynew text begin ,new text end and credited to the
highway user tax distribution fund.
new text begin
(b) All fees collected under this chapter, unless otherwise specified, must be
deposited in the vehicle services account in the special revenue fund under section
299A.705.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.09, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Display of temporary permit; special plates.
(a) A vehicle that displays
a special plate issued under section 168.021; 168.12, subdivision 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, or 2d;
168.123; 168.124; 168.125; 168.126; 168.128; or 168.129new text begin , new text end may display a temporary
permit in conjunction with expired registration if:
(1) the current registration tax and all other fees have been paid in full; and
(2) the plate requires replacement under section 168.12, subdivision 1, paragraph
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end , clause (3).
(b) A vehicle that is registered under section 168.10 may display a temporary permit
in conjunction with expired registration, with or without a registration deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate, if:
(1) the deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates have been applied for and the registration tax has been paid in
full, as provided for in section 168.10; and
(2) the vehicle is used solely as a collector vehicle while displaying the temporary
permit and not used for general transportation purposes.
(c) The permit is valid for a period of 60 days. The permit must be in a deleted text begin formdeleted text end new text begin format
new text end prescribed by the commissioner deleted text begin of public safetydeleted text end and whenever practicable must be posted
upon the driver's side of the rear window on the inside of the vehicle. The permit is valid
only for the vehicle for which it was issued to allow a reasonable time for the new deleted text begin licensedeleted text end
plates to be manufactured and delivered to the applicant.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.105, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Affidavit for registration and taxation.
(a) A classic motorcycle must
be deleted text begin listed for taxation deleted text end new text begin taxed new text end and deleted text begin registrationdeleted text end new text begin registered new text end by deleted text begin executeddeleted text end new text begin the vehicle owner
submitting an new text end affidavit new text begin to the commissioner new text end stating (1) the name and address of the
owner, (2) the name and address of the person from whom purchased, (3) the make of the
classic motorcycle, (4) the year and number of the model, (5) the manufacturer's new text begin vehicle
new text end identification number, (6) that the motorcycle is owned and operated solely as a collector's
item and new text begin will new text end not new text begin be new text end used for general transportation purposes, and (7) that the owner has
one or more motor vehicles with regular deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates.
(b) When the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end is satisfied that the affidavit is true, correct, and
complete and deleted text begin thatdeleted text end the owner has paid a $10 new text begin registration new text end tax, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end shall deleted text begin list the vehicle for taxation anddeleted text end deleted text begin registrationdeleted text end new text begin register the vehiclenew text end and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end issue special
deleted text begin numberdeleted text end plates.
Sec. 5.
new text begin
[168.106] ORIGINAL PLATES.
new text end
new text begin
Original Minnesota plates may not be used if the number on the original plate is
identical to the number on a current collector's plate issued by the commissioner.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.12, is amended to read:
168.12 deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
deleted text begin Numberdeleted text end Plates; design, visibility, periods of issuance.
(a) The
deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end , upon deleted text begin thedeleted text end approval and payment, shall issue to the applicant the
deleted text begin numberdeleted text end plates required by deleted text begin lawdeleted text end new text begin this chapternew text end , bearing the state name and deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin an assigned
vehicle registration new text end number deleted text begin assigneddeleted text end . The number assigned new text begin by the commissioner new text end may
be a combination of a letter or sign with figures. The color of the plates and the color of
the abbreviation of the state name and the number assigned deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be in marked
contrast. The plates deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be lettered, spaced, or distinguished to suitably indicate the
registration of the vehicle according to the rules of thedeleted text begin registrar, anddeleted text end new text begin commissioner.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end When a vehicle is registered on the basis of total gross weight, the plates issued
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end clearly indicate by letters or other suitable insignia the maximum gross weight
for which the tax has been paid. deleted text begin These number
deleted text end
new text begin (c) The new text end plates deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be so treated as to be at least 100 times brighter than the
conventional painted number plates. When properly mounted on an unlighted vehicle,
deleted text begin these numberdeleted text end new text begin the new text end plates, when viewed from a vehicle equipped with standard headlights,
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be visible for a distance of not less than 1,500 feet and readable for a distance
of not less than 110 feet.
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall issue deleted text begin these numberdeleted text end plates for the following
periods:
(1) New deleted text begin number deleted text end plates issued pursuant to section 168.012, subdivision 1, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must
new text end be issued to a vehicle for as long as deleted text begin itdeleted text end new text begin the vehicle new text end is owned by the exempt agency and new text begin the
plate new text end shall not be transferable from one vehicle to another but new text begin the plate new text end may be transferred
with the vehicle from one tax-exempt agency to another.
(2) Plates issued for passenger automobiles deleted text begin as defined in section 168.011,
subdivision 7, shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be issued for a seven-year period. All plates issued under this
paragraph must be replaced if they are seven years old or older at the time of deleted text begin annualdeleted text end
registration new text begin renewal new text end or will become so during the registration period.
(3) deleted text begin Numberdeleted text end Plates issued under sections 168.053and 168.27, subdivisions 16 and
17, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be for a seven-year period.
(4) deleted text begin Numberdeleted text end Plates issued under subdivisions 2c and 2d and section 168.123 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
must new text end be issued for the life of the veteran under section 169.79.
(5) Plates for any vehicle not specified in clauses (1) to (3), except for trailers as
hereafter provided, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be issued for the life of the vehicle. Beginning with deleted text begin numberdeleted text end
plates issued for the year 1981, plates issued for trailers with a total gross weight of 3,000
pounds or less deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be issued for the life of the trailer and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be not more
than seven inches in length and four inches in width.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end In a year in which plates are not issued, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall issue
for each registration a deleted text begin tab ordeleted text end sticker to designate the year of registration. This deleted text begin tab ordeleted text end sticker
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end show the deleted text begin calendardeleted text end year or years for which new text begin the sticker is new text end issued, and is valid only
for that period. The deleted text begin numberdeleted text end platesdeleted text begin , number tabs, ordeleted text end new text begin and new text end stickers issued for a deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle
may not be transferred to another deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle during the period for which deleted text begin itdeleted text end new text begin the sticker
new text end is issued, except new text begin when issued for new text end a deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle registered under section 168.187.
deleted text begin (d) Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin (f) Despite new text end any other provision of this subdivision, deleted text begin numberdeleted text end
plates issued to a vehicle deleted text begin which isdeleted text end used for behind-the-wheel instruction in a driver
education course in a public school may be transferred to another vehicle used for the
same purpose without payment of any additional fee. The deleted text begin registrar shall be notifieddeleted text end
new text begin public school shall notify the commissioner new text end of each transfer of deleted text begin numberdeleted text end plates under this
paragraphdeleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin . The commissioner new text end may prescribe a deleted text begin formdeleted text end new text begin format new text end for notification.
Subd. 2.
Amateur radio licensee; special plates.
(a) deleted text begin Anydeleted text end new text begin The commissioner shall
issue amateur radio plates to an new text end applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is an owner deleted text begin or joint ownerdeleted text end of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , van or pickup truck,deleted text end or
deleted text begin a self-propelleddeleted text end recreational new text begin motor new text end vehicledeleted text begin , anddeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) is new text end a resident of this statedeleted text begin , and whodeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (3) new text end holds an official amateur radio station license, or a citizens radio service class
D license, in good standing, issued by the Federal Communications Commission deleted text begin shall
upon compliancedeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(4) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;
new text end
new text begin
(5) pays a fee of $10 for each set of special plates and any other fees required by
this chapter; and
new text end
new text begin (6) complies new text end with deleted text begin all laws of this state relating todeleted text end new text begin this chapter and rules governing the
new text end registration new text begin of motor vehicles new text end and deleted text begin thedeleted text end licensing of deleted text begin motor vehicles anddeleted text end driversdeleted text begin , be furnished
with license plates for the motor vehicle, as prescribed by lawdeleted text end deleted text begin , upon which,deleted text end new text begin .
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end In lieu of the deleted text begin numbersdeleted text end new text begin registration number new text end required for identification under
subdivision 1, deleted text begin shall deleted text end deleted text begin be inscribeddeleted text end new text begin the plates must indicate new text end the official amateur call letters of
the applicant, as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission, and the words
"AMATEUR RADIO."
deleted text begin
The applicant shall pay in addition to the registration tax required by law, the sum
of $10 for the special license plates, and at the time of delivery of the special license
plates the applicant shall surrender to the registrar the current license plates issued for
the motor vehicle.
deleted text end
new text begin (c) new text end This provision for the issue of special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates deleted text begin shall applydeleted text end new text begin applies new text end only if the
applicant's new text begin motor new text end vehicle is already registered in Minnesota so that the applicant has valid
regular Minnesota plates issued for that new text begin motor new text end vehicle under which to operate it during the
time that it will take to have the necessary special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates made.
new text begin (d) new text end If owning deleted text begin or jointly owningdeleted text end more than one motor vehicle of the type specified
in this subdivision, the applicant may apply for special plates for each of not more than
two new text begin motor new text end vehicles, and, if each application complies with this subdivision, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall furnish the applicant with the special plates, deleted text begin inscribed withdeleted text end new text begin indicating
new text end the official amateur call letters and other distinguishing information as the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end considers necessary, for each of the two new text begin motor new text end vehicles.
new text begin (e) new text end deleted text begin Anddeleted text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may make reasonable rules governing the use of
the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates as will assure the full compliance by the owner deleted text begin and holderdeleted text end of the
special plates, with all existing laws governing the registration of motor vehiclesdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin and new text end the
transfer and deleted text begin thedeleted text end use deleted text begin thereofdeleted text end new text begin of the platesnew text end .
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end Despite any contrary provision of subdivision 1, the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates
issued under this subdivision may be transferred new text begin by an owner new text end to another motor vehiclenew text begin
listed in paragraph (a) and registered to the same owner, new text end upon the payment of a fee of $5.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end must be notified deleted text begin ofdeleted text end new text begin before new text end the transfer and may prescribe a
deleted text begin formdeleted text end new text begin format new text end for the notification.
deleted text begin
(c) Fees collected under this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
Subd. 2a.
Personalized plates; rules.
(a) new text begin The commissioner shall issue new text end personalized
deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates deleted text begin must be issueddeleted text end to an applicant deleted text begin for registration ofdeleted text end new text begin who:
new text end
new text begin (1) is an owner of new text end a passenger automobile including a passenger automobile
registered as a classic car, pioneer car, collector car, or street roddeleted text begin ; van; pickup truck as
defined in section 168.011, subdivision 29, anddeleted text end any deleted text begin otherdeleted text end truck with a manufacturer's
nominal rated capacity of one ton or less and resembling a pickup truck; new text begin a new text end motorcyclenew text begin ,
new text end including a classic motorcycle; or deleted text begin self-propelleddeleted text end new text begin a new text end recreational new text begin motor new text end vehicledeleted text begin , upon
compliance with the laws of this state relating to registration of the vehicledeleted text end deleted text begin and upon
payment ofdeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) pays new text end a onetime fee of $100 deleted text begin in addition todeleted text end new text begin and any other fees required by this
chapter;
new text end
new text begin (3) pays new text end the registration tax required by deleted text begin lawdeleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end for the new text begin motor new text end vehiclenew text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of driversnew text end .
new text begin (b) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall deleted text begin designatedeleted text end new text begin charge new text end a replacement fee for
personalized license plates deleted text begin that is calculated to cover the cost of replacementdeleted text end new text begin as specified
in subdivision 5new text end . This fee must be paid by the applicant whenever the personalized deleted text begin licensedeleted text end
plates are required to be replaced by law.
new text begin (c) new text end In lieu of the deleted text begin numbersdeleted text end new text begin registration number new text end assigned as provided in subdivision
1, personalized license plates must have imprinted on them a series of not more than
seven numbers and letters in any combination. When an applicant has once obtained
personalized plates, the applicant shall have a prior claim for similar personalized plates in
the next succeeding year as long as currentnew text begin motor vehicle new text end registration is maintained.
new text begin (d) new text end The commissioner deleted text begin of public safetydeleted text end shall adopt rules in the manner provided by
chapter 14, regulating the issuance and transfer of personalized deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates. No words or
combination of letters placed on personalized deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates may be used for commercial
advertising, be of an obscene, indecent, or immoral nature, or be of a nature that would
offend public morals or decency. The call signals or letters of a radio or television station
are not commercial advertising for the purposes of this subdivision.
deleted text begin (b) Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin (e) Despite new text end the provisions of subdivision 1, personalized
deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle
deleted text begin owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin listed in paragraph (a) and registered to new text end the applicant, upon
the payment of a fee of $5deleted text begin , which must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the
highway user tax distribution funddeleted text end .
new text begin (f) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may by rule deleted text begin provide a formdeleted text end new text begin specify the format new text end for
notification.
new text begin (g) new text end A personalized deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate issued for a classic car, pioneer car, collector car,
street rod, or classic motorcycle may not be transferred to a vehicle not eligible for such a
deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate.
deleted text begin (c) Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin (h) Despite new text end any law to the contrary, if the personalized license
plates are lost, stolen, or destroyed, the applicant may apply and deleted text begin shall receivedeleted text end new text begin must be
issued new text end duplicate license plates bearing the same combination of letters and numbers as the
former personalized plates upon the payment of the fee required by section 168.29.
deleted text begin
(d) Fees from the sale of permanent and duplicate personalized license plates must
be paid into the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
Subd. 2b.
Firefighters; special plates.
(a) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall issue
special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to any applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is both a member of a fire department receiving state aid under chapter 69 and an
owner deleted text begin or joint ownerdeleted text end of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin ,deleted text end or truck with a manufacturer's nominal
rated capacity of one ton and resembling a pickup truckdeleted text begin , upon payment ofdeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) pays new text end a fee of $10 and deleted text begin upon payment ofdeleted text end new text begin any other fees required by this chapter;
new text end
new text begin (3) pays new text end the registration tax required by deleted text begin lawdeleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end for the new text begin motor new text end vehicle deleted text begin and
compliance with other laws of this state relating todeleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the new text end registration new text begin of motor vehicles
new text end and licensing of deleted text begin motor vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
new text begin (b) new text end In lieu of the identification required under subdivision 1, the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates
deleted text begin shall be inscribed with a symboldeleted text end new text begin must bear an emblem new text end of a Maltese Cross together with
deleted text begin fivedeleted text end new text begin any new text end numbersnew text begin or characters prescribed by the commissionernew text end . No applicant shall receive
more than two sets of plates for new text begin motor new text end vehicles deleted text begin owned or jointlydeleted text end owned by the applicant.
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the
period that the owner deleted text begin or joint ownerdeleted text end of the new text begin motor new text end vehicle is a member of a fire department
as specified in this subdivision. When the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end to whom the special plates
were issued is no longer a member of a fire department or when the new text begin motor new text end vehicle
ownership is transferred, the new text begin owner shall remove the new text end special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates deleted text begin shall be
removeddeleted text end from the new text begin motor new text end vehicle deleted text begin and returned to the registrardeleted text end . Upon deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin removal new text end of
the special plates, new text begin either new text end the owner or purchaser of the new text begin motor new text end vehicle is entitled to receive
regular plates for the new text begin motor new text end vehicle without cost for the remainder of the registration
period for which the special plates were issued.
new text begin (d) new text end Firefighter license plates issued pursuant to this subdivision may be transferred
to another motor vehicle upon payment of new text begin a new text end $5deleted text begin , which deleted text end feedeleted text begin shall be paid into the state
treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution funddeleted text end .
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end The commissioner deleted text begin of public safetydeleted text end may adopt rules under the Administrative
Procedure Act, sections 14.001to 14.69, to govern the issuance and use of the special
plates authorized in this subdivision. deleted text begin All fees from the sale of special license plates for
firefighters shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax
distribution fund.
deleted text end
Subd. 2c.
National Guard; special plates.
(a) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall
issue special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to any applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is a regularly enlisted, commissioned, or retired member of the Minnesota
National Guard, other than an inactive member who is not a retired member, and is an
owner deleted text begin or joint ownerdeleted text end of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , van, or pickup truck included within the
definition of a passenger automobile upon payment ofdeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) pays new text end a fee of $10deleted text begin , payment ofdeleted text end new text begin and any other fees required by this chapter;
new text end
new text begin (3) pays new text end the registration tax required by deleted text begin law, and compliance with other laws of this
state relating todeleted text end new text begin this chapter; and
new text end
new text begin (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the new text end registration new text begin of motor vehicles
new text end and licensing of deleted text begin motor vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
new text begin (b) new text end The adjutant general shall design new text begin the emblem for new text end these special plates subject to
the approval of the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .
new text begin (c) new text end deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin An new text end applicant deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must not new text end be issued more than two sets of plates for new text begin motor
new text end vehicles owned deleted text begin or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered to new text end the applicant. deleted text begin The adjutant general
shall estimate the number of special plates that will be required and submit the estimate
to the registrar.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the
period that the owner deleted text begin or joint ownerdeleted text end of the new text begin motor new text end vehicle is an active or retired member of
the Minnesota National Guard as specified in this subdivision. When the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual
new text end to whom the special plates were issued is no longer an active or retired member of the
Minnesota National Guard, the special plates must be removed from the vehicle deleted text begin and
returned to the registrardeleted text end new text begin by the ownernew text end . Upon deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin removal new text end of the special plates, new text begin either
new text end the owner or purchaser of the new text begin motor new text end vehicle is entitled to receive regular plates for the
new text begin motor new text end vehicle without cost for the remainder of the registration period for which the
special plates were issued.
new text begin (e) new text end While the person is an active or retired member of the Minnesota National Guard,
plates issued pursuant to this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle
owned deleted text begin or jointly owneddeleted text end by that deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end upon payment of a fee of $5.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end For purposes of this subdivision, "retired member" means deleted text begin a persondeleted text end new text begin an
individual new text end placed on the roll of retired officers or roll of retired enlisted members in the
Office of the Adjutant General under section 192.18 and who is not deceased.
deleted text begin
(d) All fees collected under the provisions of this subdivision shall be paid into the
state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (g) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may adopt rules under the Administrative
Procedure Act to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this
subdivision.
Subd. 2d.
Ready Reserve; special plates.
(a) The deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall
issue special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to an applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is not eligible for special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin National Guard new text end plates under subdivision 2c,
deleted text begin whodeleted text end is a member of the United States Armed Forces Ready Reserve as described in
United States Code, title 10, section 268, and is an owner deleted text begin or joint ownerdeleted text end of a passenger
automobiledeleted text begin , van, or pickup truck, on payingdeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) pays new text end a fee of $10deleted text begin , payingdeleted text end new text begin and any other fees required by this chapter;
new text end
new text begin (3) pays new text end the registration tax required by deleted text begin law, and complying with other laws of this
state relating todeleted text end new text begin this chapter; and
new text end
new text begin (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the new text end registration new text begin of motor vehicles
new text end and licensing of deleted text begin motor vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
new text begin (b) new text end The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design new text begin the emblem for new text end these special
plates subject to the approval of the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .
new text begin (c) new text end deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin An new text end applicant deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin must not new text end be issued more than two sets of plates for new text begin motor
new text end vehicles owned deleted text begin or jointly owneddeleted text end by the applicant. deleted text begin The commissioner of veterans affairs
shall estimate the number of special plates that will be required and submit the estimate
to the registrardeleted text end .
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the
period that the owner deleted text begin or joint ownerdeleted text end of the new text begin motor new text end vehicle is a member of the ready reserve.
When the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin owner new text end is no longer a member, the special plates must be removed from
the new text begin motor new text end vehicle deleted text begin and returned to the registrardeleted text end new text begin by the ownernew text end . On deleted text begin returningdeleted text end new text begin removing new text end the
special plates, new text begin either new text end the owner or purchaser of the new text begin motor new text end vehicle is entitled to receive
regular plates for the new text begin motor new text end vehicle without cost for the rest of the registration period for
which the special plates were issued. While the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin owner new text end is a member of the ready
reserve, plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle
owned deleted text begin or jointly owneddeleted text end by that deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end on paying a fee of $5.
deleted text begin
(c) The fees collected under this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may adopt rules under the Administrative
Procedure Act to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this
subdivision.
Subd. 2e.
Volunteer ambulance attendants; special plates.
(a) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall issue special license plates to an applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is a volunteer ambulance attendant as defined in section 144E.001, subdivision
15, and deleted text begin whodeleted text end owns deleted text begin or jointly ownsdeleted text end a motor vehicle taxed as a passenger automobiledeleted text begin .deleted text end deleted text begin The
registrar shall issue the special plates on payment ofdeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) pays new text end the registration tax required by deleted text begin lawdeleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end for the new text begin motor new text end vehicledeleted text begin ,
compliance with all other applicable laws relating todeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(3) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter; and
new text end
new text begin (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the new text end registrationnew text begin of motor vehicles
new text end and licensing of deleted text begin motor vehicles anddeleted text end driversdeleted text begin , and payment of an additional fee of $10deleted text end .
new text begin (b) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall not issue more than two sets of these plates to
each qualified applicant.
deleted text begin (b) A persondeleted text end new text begin (c) An individual new text end may use special plates issued under this subdivision
only during the period that the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end is a volunteer ambulance attendant.
When the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end to whom the special plates were issued ceases to be a
volunteer ambulance attendant, the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end shall deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin remove new text end each set of
special plates issued deleted text begin to that persondeleted text end . When ownership of deleted text begin adeleted text end new text begin the motor new text end vehicle is transferred,
the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end shall remove the special plates from that new text begin motor new text end vehicle deleted text begin and return
them to the registrardeleted text end . On deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin removal new text end of each set of plates, the owner of the new text begin motor
new text end vehicle, or new owner in case of a transferred new text begin motor new text end vehicle, is entitled to receive regular
deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates for the new text begin motor new text end vehicle without cost for the rest of the registration period for
which the set of special plates were issued. Special plates issued under this subdivision
may be transferred to another new text begin motor new text end vehicle owned by the volunteer ambulance attendant
on payment of a fee of $5.
deleted text begin
(c) The fees specified in this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury and
deposited in the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
(d) The commissioner may adopt rules governing the design, issuance, and sale of
the special plates authorized by this subdivision.
Subd. 2f.
Original license plates.
(a) On application of the owner and in lieu of
issuing deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates under subdivision 1 to a new text begin motor new text end vehicle registered and taxed as a
passenger automobile, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may assign to the new text begin motor new text end vehicle original
Minnesota deleted text begin numberdeleted text end new text begin registration new text end plates issued in the same year as the model year of the
new text begin motor new text end vehicle, if (1) the original deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates are at least 20 years old, (2) the owner of thenew text begin
motor new text end vehicle has the original deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates in possession at the time of the application,
and (3) the owner provides the deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number to the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .
(b) deleted text begin Licensedeleted text end Plates displayed under this subdivision, including tabs and stickers
applied to the plates, must be clearly legible and must be displayed deleted text begin at the front and rear
ofdeleted text end new text begin on new text end the new text begin motor new text end vehicle.
(c) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall not assign the new text begin registration new text end number on the
original deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to the new text begin motor new text end vehicle if the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end determines that
the number on the original plate is identical to the number on any deleted text begin current licensedeleted text end plate in
the new text begin current or reserved new text end numbering system used by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . deleted text begin A person
currently using license plates issued by the registrar on the vehicle shall return those license
plates to the registrar before displaying original license plates under this subdivision.
deleted text end
(d) deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end subdivision 1, an original deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate whose number
has been assigned under this subdivision may be displayed for as long as the deleted text begin licensedeleted text end
plates, including tabs and stickers on the plates, are clearly legiblenew text begin and the number is not
subsequently used by the commissioner as a plate number in a registration numbering
systemnew text end .
(e) deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end subdivision 1, original deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates assigned under
this subdivision need not bear a tab or sticker to indicate the month or year of registration
if the new text begin motor new text end vehicle carries the registration certificate issued under section 168.11at all
times when the new text begin motor new text end vehicle is operated on the public highways.
(f) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may charge a fee for receiving an application and
assigning original deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate numbers.
Subd. 5.
Additional fee.
(a) In addition to any fee otherwise authorized or any
tax otherwise imposed upon any deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle, the payment of which is required as a
condition to the issuance of any deleted text begin number licensedeleted text end plate or plates, the commissioner deleted text begin of public
safetydeleted text end shall impose the fee specified in paragraph (b) that is calculated to cover the cost
of manufacturing and issuing the deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate or plates, except for deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued
to disabled veterans as defined in section 168.031and deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued pursuant to
section 168.124, 168.125,or 168.27, subdivisions 16 and 17, for passenger automobiles.
new text begin The commissioner shall issue new text end graphic design deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates deleted text begin shalldeleted text end only deleted text begin be issueddeleted text end for
vehicles registered pursuant to section 168.017and recreational vehicles registered
pursuant to section 168.013, subdivision 1g.
(b) Unless otherwise specified or exempted by statute, the following plate and
validation sticker fees apply for the original, duplicate, or replacement issuance of a
plate in a plate year:
| Sequential new text begin Regular new text end Double Plate |
$ |
4.25 |
|
| Sequential Special Plate-Double |
$ |
7.00 |
|
| Sequential new text begin Regular new text end Single Plate |
$ |
3.00 |
|
| Sequential Special Plate-Single |
$ |
5.50 |
|
| new text begin Utility Trailer new text end Self-Adhesive Plate |
$ |
2.50 |
|
| Nonsequential Double Plate |
$ |
14.00 |
|
| Nonsequential Single Plate |
$ |
10.00 |
|
| Duplicate Sticker |
$ |
1.00 |
deleted text begin
(c) Fees collected under this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.123, is amended to read:
168.123 VETERANS; SPECIAL deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
General requirements; fees.
(a) On payment of a fee of $10 for each
set of two plates, or for a single plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, payment of the
registration tax required by law, and compliance with other laws relating to the registration
and licensing of a passenger automobile, deleted text begin pickup truck, van, self-propelleddeleted text end recreational
deleted text begin equipmentdeleted text end new text begin motor vehiclenew text end , or motorcycle, as applicable, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall
issue:
(1) special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin veteran's new text end plates to an applicant who served in the active military
service in a branch of the armed forces of the United States or of a nation or society allied
with the United States in conducting a foreign war, was discharged under honorable
conditions, and is deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , pickup
truck, van, deleted text end ordeleted text begin self-propelleddeleted text end recreational deleted text begin equipmentdeleted text end new text begin motor vehiclenew text end ; or
(2) a new text begin veteran's new text end special motorcycle deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate as described in subdivision 2,
paragraph (a), or another special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate designed by the commissioner deleted text begin of public
safetydeleted text end to an applicant who is a Vietnam veteran who served after July 1, 1961, and before
July 1, 1978, and who served in the active military service in a branch of the armed
forces of the United States in conducting a foreign war, was discharged under honorable
conditions, and is deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of a motorcycle. Plates issued
under this clause must be the same size as deleted text begin standarddeleted text end new text begin regular new text end motorcycle deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates.
(b) The additional fee of $10 is payable for each set of new text begin veteran's new text end plates, is payable
only when the plates are issued, and is not payable in a year in which deleted text begin tabs ordeleted text end stickers are
issued instead of deleted text begin numberdeleted text end plates. An applicant must not be issued deleted text begin more than two sets ofdeleted text end
plates for new text begin more than two motor new text end vehicles listed in paragraph (a) and deleted text begin owned or jointly
owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered to new text end the applicant.
(c) The veteran deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end have a certified copy of the veteran's discharge papers,
indicating character of discharge, at the time of application. If an applicant served in the
active military service in a branch of the armed forces of a nation or society allied with the
United States in conducting a foreign war and is unable to obtain a record of that service
and discharge status, the commissioner of veterans affairs may certify the applicant as
qualified for the veterans' deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates provided under this section.
Subd. 2.
Design.
The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design the new text begin emblem for
the veterans' new text end special plates, subject to the approval of the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end , that
satisfy the following requirements:
(a) For a Vietnam veteran who served after July 1, 1961, and before July 1, 1978, the
special plates must bear the inscription "VIETNAM VET" and the letters "V" and "V"
with the first letter directly above the second letter and both letters just preceding the first
numeral of the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number.
(b) For a veteran stationed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, or offshore, during the
attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the special plates must bear the inscription
"PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR" and the letters "P" and "H" with the first letter directly
above the second letter and both letters just preceding the first numeral of the special
deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number.
(c) For a veteran who served during World War I or World War II, the deleted text begin specialdeleted text end plates
must bear the inscription "WORLD WAR VET" and:
(1) for a World War I veteran, the characters "W" and "I" with the first character
directly above the second character and both characters just preceding the first numeral of
the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number; or
(2) for a World War II veteran, the characters "W" and "II" with the first character
directly above the second character and both characters just preceding the first numeral of
the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number.
(d) For a veteran who served during the Korean Conflict, the special plates must
bear the inscription "KOREAN VET" and the letters "K" and "V" with the first letter
directly above the second letter and both letters just preceding the first numeral of the
special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number.
(e) For a combat wounded veteran who is a recipient of the purple heart medal, the
deleted text begin specialdeleted text end plates must bear the inscription "COMBAT WOUNDED VET" and deleted text begin inscribed withdeleted text end new text begin
have new text end a facsimile new text begin on an emblem new text end of the official purple heart medal and the letters "C" over
"W" with the first letter directly over the second letter just preceding the first numeral of
the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number.
(f) For a Persian Gulf War veteran, the deleted text begin specialdeleted text end plates must bear the inscription
"GULF WAR VET" and the letters "G" and "W" with the first letter directly above the
second letter and both letters just preceding the first numeral of the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate
number. For the purposes of this section, "Persian Gulf War veteran" means a person who
served on active duty after August 1, 1990, in a branch of the armed forces of the United
States or United Nations during Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, or other
military operation in the Persian Gulf area combat zone as designated in United States
Presidential Executive Order No. 12744, dated January 21, 1991.
(g) For a veteran who served in the Laos War after July 1, 1961, and before July 1,
1978, the special plates must bear the inscription "LAOS WAR VET" and the letters "L"
and "V" with the first letter directly above the second letter and both letters just preceding
the first numeral of the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number.
deleted text begin Subd. 3. deleted text end
deleted text begin Number estimated. deleted text end
deleted text begin
The commissioner of veterans affairs shall estimate
the number of special plates that will be required and submit the estimate to the registrar.
deleted text end
Subd. 4.
Plates transfer.
(a) On payment of a fee of $5, plates issued under
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), may be transferred to another passenger
automobiledeleted text begin , pickup truck, van,deleted text end or deleted text begin self-propelleddeleted text end recreational deleted text begin equipment owned or jointly
owned bydeleted text end new text begin motor vehicle registered to new text end the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end to whom the plates were issued.
(b) On payment of a fee of $5, a plate issued under subdivision 1, paragraph (a),
clause (2), may be transferred to another motorcycle deleted text begin owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered
to new text end the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end to whom the plate was issued.
deleted text begin Subd. 5. deleted text end
deleted text begin Fees credited. deleted text end
deleted text begin
Fees collected under this section must be paid into the state
treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
Subd. 6.
Rules.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may adopt rules under the
Administrative Procedure Act to govern the issuance and use of the special plates
authorized by this section.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.1235, is amended to read:
168.1235 VETERANS SERVICE deleted text begin GROUPS; SPECIAL STICKERSdeleted text end new text begin GROUP
EMBLEMSnew text end .
Subdivision 1.
General requirements; fees.
(a) deleted text begin On payment of a fee of $10 for each
set of two license plates, payment of the registration tax required by law, and compliance
with other laws relating to the registration and licensing of a passenger automobile, pickup
truck, van, or self-propelled recreational vehicle, as applicable,deleted text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end shall issue a special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate deleted text begin stickerdeleted text end new text begin emblem new text end for each plate to an applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is a member of a congressionally chartered veterans service organization and
is deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of a passenger automobile, pickup truck, van, or
self-propelled recreational vehiclenew text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(2) pays the registration tax required by law;
new text end
new text begin
(3) pays a fee of $10 for each set of two plates, and any other fees required by
this chapter; and
new text end
new text begin (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of driversnew text end .
(b) The additional fee of $10 is payable at the time of initial application for the
special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate deleted text begin stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblem new text end and when the deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates must be replaced or
renewed. An applicant must not be issued more than two sets of special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate
deleted text begin stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblems new text end for new text begin motor new text end vehicles listed in paragraph (a) and deleted text begin owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin
registered to new text end the applicant.
(c) deleted text begin The commissioner of veterans affairs shall determine what documentation is
required by each applicant to show that the applicant is a member of a congressionally
chartered veterans service organization and is entitled to the special license plate stickers.deleted text end new text begin
The applicant must present a valid card indicating membership in the American Legion or
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
new text end
Subd. 2.
Design.
(a) The commissioner of veterans affairs, after consultation
with each of the congressionally chartered veterans service organizations, shall design
the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate deleted text begin stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblemsnew text end , subject to the approval of the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissionernew text end . The emblemdeleted text begin , symbol, or other pictorial representation on the stickerdeleted text end must
be at least as large as the letters and numerals on the plate and the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end shall allow for plates with spaces for the deleted text begin stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblem new text end in place of a numeral or letter.
(b) Each congressionally chartered veterans service organization must arrange for
any applicable rules of the national organization to be changed or copyrights to be released
before the commissioner may issue special deleted text begin license plate stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblems new text end to members
of any particular service organization under this section.
deleted text begin Subd. 3. deleted text end
deleted text begin Number estimated. deleted text end
deleted text begin
The commissioner of veterans affairs shall estimate
the number of special plate stickers that will be required and submit the estimate to the
registrar.
deleted text end
Subd. 4.
Plate deleted text begin stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblemnew text end transfer.
deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end section
168.12 or other law to the contrary, on payment of a fee of $5, the new text begin veterans service
organization new text end special plate deleted text begin stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblems new text end issued under subdivision 1, may be transferred
new text begin by the owner new text end to other deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates on a passenger automobile, pickup truck, van, or
self-propelled recreational vehicle deleted text begin owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered to new text end the person to
whom the deleted text begin stickersdeleted text end new text begin emblems new text end were issued.
deleted text begin Subd. 5. deleted text end
deleted text begin Fees credited. deleted text end
deleted text begin
Fees collected under this section must be paid into the state
treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.124, is amended to read:
168.124 SPECIAL PLATES FOR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance and design.
new text begin (a) new text end The deleted text begin registrar of motor vehiclesdeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall issue special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates bearing the inscription "MEDAL OF
HONOR" to an applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor deleted text begin and upon the applicant's
compliance with the laws of this state relating todeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, motorcycle, or recreational
motor vehicle; andnew text end
new text begin (3) complies with this chapter and rules governing new text end the registration new text begin of motor vehicles
new text end and licensing of deleted text begin motor vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
new text begin (b) new text end The special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates must be of a design and size determined by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissionernew text end . Only one set of platesnew text begin , or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle, new text end bearing
the inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" may be issued for each qualified applicant.
Subd. 2.
Application.
Application for issuance of these plates may be made only
at the time of renewal or first application for registration.
Subd. 3.
No fee.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall issue a set of medal of honor
plates to qualified applicants free of charge and the plates must be replaced deleted text begin by the
departmentdeleted text end without charge if they become damaged. In addition, no fee may be charged
for a subsequent year when deleted text begin tabs ordeleted text end stickers are issued for deleted text begin that deleted text end new text begin a new text end motor vehicle new text begin listed in
subdivision 1 new text end on which the deleted text begin specialdeleted text end medal of honor plates are placed.new text begin The motor vehicle
must be for personal use, not commercial purposes.
new text end
Subd. 4.
Transfer.
Despite the provisions of section 168.12, subdivision 1, medal of
honor plates issued under this section may be transferred to another personal motor vehicle
deleted text begin owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered to new text end the medal of honor recipient upon notification to
thedeleted text begin registrar of motor vehiclesdeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .
deleted text begin Subd. 5. deleted text end
deleted text begin Motor vehicle; special definition. deleted text end
deleted text begin
For purposes of this section, "motor
vehicle" means a vehicle for personal use, not used for commercial purposes, and may
include a passenger automobile, van, pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle.
deleted text end
deleted text begin Subd. 6. deleted text end
deleted text begin When issued. deleted text end
deleted text begin
The registrar of motor vehicles shall begin issuing medal
of honor plates for the calendar year 1984 and thereafter.
deleted text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.125, is amended to read:
168.125 SPECIAL deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES FOR FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance and design.
new text begin (a) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall issue
special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates bearing the inscription "EX-POW" to any applicant whonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end is both a former prisoner of war and deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of anew text begin
passenger automobile, , motorcycle, or recreational new text end motor vehicle deleted text begin upon the applicant's
compliance with all the laws of this state relating todeleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (2) new text end new text begin complies with this chapter and rules governing new text end the registration new text begin of motor vehicles
new text end and licensing of deleted text begin motor vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
new text begin (b) new text end The special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be of a design and size to be determined by
the commissioner. new text begin Only one set of new text end platesnew text begin , or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle,
new text end bearing the "EX-POW" inscription may be issued for deleted text begin only one motor vehicle perdeleted text end new text begin each
qualified new text end applicant.
Subd. 1a.
Application.
Application for issuance of these plates deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be made
at the time of renewal or first application for registration. The application deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must
new text end include a certification by the commissioner of veterans affairs that the applicant was a
member of the military forces of the United States who was captured, separated, and
incarcerated by an enemy of the United States during a period of armed conflict.
Subd. 1b.
No fee.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall issue a set of EX-POW platesnew text begin ,
or a single plate for a motorcycle, new text end to qualified applicants, free of charge deleted text begin for the cost of the
platesdeleted text end , and shall replace them without charge if they become damaged. In addition, no
fee may be charged for a subsequent year when deleted text begin tabs ordeleted text end stickers are issued for that motor
vehicle on which the deleted text begin specialdeleted text end EX-POW plates are placed.
Subd. 1c.
Plates transfer.
deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end the provisions of section
168.12, subdivision 1, the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued under this section may be
transferred to another motor vehicle deleted text begin owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered to new text end the former
prisoner of war upon notification to the deleted text begin registrar of motor vehiclesdeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .
Subd. 1d.
Surviving spouse.
Upon the death of a former prisoner of war, the
deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall continue to issue free of charge, upon renewal, the special
deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to a new text begin motor new text end vehicle owned by the surviving spouse of the former prisoner
of war. Special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued to a surviving spouse may be transferred to anothernew text begin
motor new text end vehicle deleted text begin owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered to new text end the surviving spouse as provided in subdivision 1c.
No fee may be charged for replacement plates issued to a surviving spouse or for deleted text begin tabs ordeleted text end
stickers issued for the motor vehicle on which the special "EX-POW" plates are placed. A
surviving spouse is not exempt from the motor vehicle registration tax.
deleted text begin Subd. 1e. deleted text end
deleted text begin Motor vehicle; special definition. deleted text end
deleted text begin
For purposes of this section, "motor
vehicle" means a passenger automobile, van, pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational
vehicle.
deleted text end
Subd. 2.
deleted text begin Specialdeleted text end Plates; EX-POW and disability deleted text begin insigniadeleted text end new text begin emblemsnew text end .
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall issue special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates bearing both the "EX-POW" and disability
deleted text begin insigniadeleted text end new text begin emblem new text end to any applicant who is entitled to the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates provided
under this section and who is also entitled to special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates for the physically
disabled under section 168.021 upon compliance with the provisions of both sections.
The deleted text begin special licensedeleted text end plates deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be of a design and size deleted text begin to bedeleted text end determined by the
commissioner.
Subd. 3.
Rules; commissioner of public safety.
The commissioner of public
safety may deleted text begin promulgatedeleted text end new text begin adopt new text end by rule, in accordance with deleted text begin the provisions ofdeleted text end chapter 14,
the procedures for issuance or transfer of the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates authorized under this
section.
Subd. 4.
Rules; commissioner of veterans affairs.
The commissioner of veterans
affairs shall establish the procedure for obtaining the certification of former prisoner
of war status.
Subd. 5.
Savings provision.
Nothing in this section deleted text begin shall alterdeleted text end new text begin alters new text end the exemption
for disabled war veterans provided for in section 168.031.
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.1255, is amended to read:
168.1255 deleted text begin SPECIALdeleted text end VETERAN CONTRIBUTION deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
General requirements and procedures.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end shall issue special veteran contribution deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to an applicant who:
(1) is a veteran, as defined in section 197.447;
(2) is deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , pickup
truck, or vandeleted text end ;
(3) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;
(4) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;
(5) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(6) pays an additional onetime World War II memorial contribution of $30, which
the department shall retain until all start-up costs associated with the development and
issuing of the plates have been recovered, after which the commissioner shall deposit
contributions in the World War II donation match account; and
(7) complies with deleted text begin lawsdeleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end and rules governing new text begin the new text end registration new text begin of motor
vehicles new text end and licensing of deleted text begin vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
Subd. 2.
Design.
The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design new text begin an emblem for
new text end the special plates, subject to the approval of the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner of public safetynew text end ,
that deleted text begin satisfydeleted text end new text begin satisfies new text end the deleted text begin followingdeleted text end requirementsnew text begin in this subdivisionnew text end :
(1) the special veteran contribution plates must bear the inscription "PROUD TO BE
A VETERAN" on the bottom of the plate; and
(2) the flag of the United States of America must appear on the left side of the plate
just preceding the first letter or numeral of the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate number.
Subd. 3.
Plate transfers.
deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end section 168.12, subdivision 1,
on payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this section may be transferred to
another passenger automobiledeleted text begin , pickup truck, or van owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered
to new text end the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end to whom the deleted text begin specialdeleted text end new text begin veteran contributionnew text end plates were issued.
Subd. 4.
Fees credited.
deleted text begin The fees collected under this section must be deposited in
the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.deleted text end Fees collected
under this section do not include the contributions collected for the World War II memorial
donation match account.
Subd. 5.
Record.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall maintain a record of the number
of special plates issued under this section.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.127, subdivision 6, is amended to
read:
Subd. 6.
Fees.
Instead of the filing fee described in section 168.33, subdivision
7, the applicant new text begin for fleet registration new text end shall pay an equivalent administrative fee new text begin to the
commissioner new text end for each vehicle in the fleet. deleted text begin The administrative fee must be deposited in the
state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.128, is amended to read:
168.128 LIMOUSINE deleted text begin REGISTRATION, LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
deleted text begin Uniquedeleted text end new text begin Limousine new text end registration deleted text begin categorydeleted text end .
A unique vehicle
registration category is established for limousines deleted text begin as defined in section 168.011,
subdivision 35deleted text end .
Subd. 2.
deleted text begin Licensedeleted text end Plates.
new text begin (a) new text end A person who operates a limousine for other than
personal use shall deleted text begin apply todeleted text end register the new text begin motor new text end vehicle as provided in this section.
new text begin (b) new text end A person who operates a limousine for personal use may apply. The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall issue limousine deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates deleted text begin upon the applicant's compliance with
laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and drivers and certification
bydeleted text end new text begin to new text end the new text begin registered new text end owner new text begin of a limousine who:
new text end
new text begin (1) certifies new text end that an insurance policy new text begin under section 65B.13 new text end in an aggregate amount of
$300,000 per accident is in effect for the entire period of the registration deleted text begin under section
65B.135. The applicant must provide the registrardeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (2) provides the commissioner new text end with proof that the passenger automobile license tax
and a $10 fee have been paid for each limousine receiving limousine deleted text begin licensedeleted text end platesnew text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (3) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of driversnew text end .
new text begin (c)new text end The limousine deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates must be designed to specifically identify the vehicle
as a limousine and must be clearly marked with the letters "LM." Limousine deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates
may not be transferred upon sale of the limousine, but may be transferred to another
limousine owned by the same person upon notifying the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end and
paying a $5 transfer fee.
Subd. 3.
Insurance.
(a) The application must include a certificate of insurance
verifying that a valid commercial insurance policy is in effect and giving the name of the
insurance company and the number of the insurance policy. The policy must provide
stated limits of liability, exclusive of interest and costs, with respect to each new text begin motor new text end vehicle
for which coverage is granted, of not less than $100,000 because of bodily injury to one
person in any one accident and, subject to deleted text begin saiddeleted text end new text begin that new text end limit for one person, of not less than
$300,000 because of injury to two or more persons in any one accident and of not less
than $100,000 because of injury to or destruction of property. The insurance company
must notify the commissioner if the policy is canceled or if the policy no longer provides
the coverage required by this subdivision.
(b) The commissioner shall immediately notify the commissioner of transportation if
the policy of a person required to have a permit under section 221.84 is canceled or no
longer provides the coverage required by this subdivision.
deleted text begin Subd. 4. deleted text end
deleted text begin Fees credited to highway user fund. deleted text end
deleted text begin
Fees collected from the sale of
license plates under this section must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the
highway user tax distribution fund.
deleted text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.129, is amended to read:
168.129 SPECIAL COLLEGIATE deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
General requirements and procedures.
The commissioner deleted text begin of
public safetydeleted text end shall issue special collegiate deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to an applicant who:
(1) is deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , pickup
truck, or vandeleted text end ;
(2) pays a fee deleted text begin determined by the commissionerdeleted text end new text begin as specified in section 168.12,
subdivision 5, new text end to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;
(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;
(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(5) contributes at least $25 annually to the scholarship account established in
subdivision 6; and
(6) complies with deleted text begin lawsdeleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end and rules governing registration new text begin of motor
vehicles new text end and licensing of deleted text begin vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
Subd. 2.
Design.
new text begin (a) new text end After consultation with each participating college, universitynew text begin ,
new text end or postsecondary system, the commissioner shall design deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin an emblem for each new text end special
collegiate deleted text begin platesdeleted text end new text begin platenew text end .
new text begin (b) new text end In consultation with the commissioner, a participating college or university
annually shall indicate the anticipated number of plates needed.
Subd. 3.
No refund.
Contributions under this section must not be refunded.
Subd. 4.
Plates transfer.
deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end section 168.12, subdivision 1,
on payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this section may be transferred
to another passenger deleted text begin vehicle, pickup, or van owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin automobile
registered to new text end the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end to whom the special new text begin collegiate new text end plates were issued.
Subd. 5.
Fees credited.
deleted text begin The fees collected under this section must be deposited in
the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.deleted text end Fees collected
under this section do not include the contributions collected for the scholarship account.
Subd. 6.
Scholarship account.
A scholarship account is created in the state
treasury. Except for one percent that may be retained by the commissioner deleted text begin of public safetydeleted text end
for administrative costs, all contributions received under this section must be deposited
by the commissioner in the scholarship account. Money in the scholarship account
is appropriated to the governing board of the institution to which it is attributable, as
provided in subdivision 7.
Subd. 7.
Record.
The commissioner shall maintain a record of the number of
deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued for each postsecondary institution or system deleted text begin in orderdeleted text end to determine the
amount of scholarship funds available to that institution or system.
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.1291, is amended to read:
168.1291 SPECIAL deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES; new text begin UNIFORM new text end DESIGNnew text begin , UNIQUE
EMBLEMSnew text end .
Subdivision 1.
Definition.
For purposes of this section "special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates"
means deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued under sections 168.12, subdivisions 2b and 2e; 168.1235;
and 168.129.
Subd. 2.
new text begin Uniform new text end design of special plates.
new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner shall design a
single special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate that will contain a unique number and a space for a unique
deleted text begin symboldeleted text end new text begin emblem for plates issued under sections 168.12, subdivisions 2b and 2e; 168.1235;
and 168.129new text end . The commissioner shall design a unique deleted text begin symboldeleted text end new text begin emblemnew text end related to the
purpose of each special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate.
new text begin (b) new text end Any provision of sections 168.12, subdivisions 2b to 2e; 168.123; and 168.129new text begin ,
new text end that requires the placement of a specified letter or letters on a special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate applies
to those deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates only to the extent that the commissioner includes the letter or
letters in the design. deleted text begin Where
deleted text end
new text begin (c) If new text end a law authorizing a special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate contains a specific requirement for
graphic design of that deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate, that requirement applies to the appropriate unique
deleted text begin symbol the commissioner designsdeleted text end new text begin emblemnew text end .
Subd. 3.
Issuance of special plates with unique deleted text begin symbolsdeleted text end new text begin emblemsnew text end .
deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end section 168.12, subdivisions 2b to 2e; 168.123; or 168.129,
beginning with special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued in calendar year 1996new text begin ,new text end the commissioner shall
issue each class of special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates permanently marked with specific designs under
those laws only until the commissioner's supply of those deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates is exhausted.
Thereafter the commissioner shall issue under those laws only the deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate authorized
under subdivision 2, with the appropriate unique deleted text begin symboldeleted text end new text begin emblem new text end attached.
Subd. 4.
Fees.
deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end section 168.12, subdivisions 2b to 2e;
168.123; or 168.129, the commissioner shall charge a fee of $10 for each set of deleted text begin licensedeleted text end
plates issued under this section.
Subd. 5.
deleted text begin Applicationdeleted text end new text begin Applicabilitynew text end .
This section does not apply to a special
motorcycle deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate designed by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end under section 168.123,
subdivision 1, clause (2).
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.1293, is amended to read:
168.1293 SPECIAL deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES; AUTHORIZATION;
DISCONTINUANCE.
Subdivision 1.
Definition.
For purposes of this section and section 168.1297,
"special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate" means a deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate deleted text begin that isdeleted text end authorized by deleted text begin lawdeleted text end new text begin sections 168.12,
subdivisions 2b and 2e; 168.1235; and 168.129, new text end to have wording and graphics that differ
from a Minnesota passenger vehicle deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate.
Subd. 2.
Submissions to deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .
(a) A person, legal entity,
or other requester, however organized, that plans to seek legislation establishing a new
deleted text begin special licensedeleted text end plate shall submit the following information and fee to the deleted text begin Department
of Public Safetydeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end :
(1) The requester shall submit a request for the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate being sought,
describing the proposed deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate in general terms, the purpose of the plate, and the
proposed fee or minimum contribution required for the plate.
(2) The requester shall submit the results of a scientific sample survey of Minnesota
motor vehicle owners that indicates that at least 10,000 motor vehicle owners intend
to purchase the proposed plate with the proposed fee or minimum contribution. The
requester's plan to undertake the survey must be reported to the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end before the survey is undertaken. The survey must be performed independently of the
requester by another person or legal entity, however organized, that conducts similar
sample surveys in the normal course of business.
(3) The requester shall submit an application fee of $20,000, to cover the
deleted text begin department'sdeleted text end cost of reviewing the applicationnew text begin for a new platenew text end and developing the new text begin new
new text end special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate if authorizednew text begin by lawnew text end . State funds may not be used to pay the
application fee.
(4) The requester shall submit a marketing strategy that contains (i) short-term and
long-term marketing plans for the requested plate, and (ii) a financial analysis showing
the anticipated revenues and the planned expenditures of any fee or contribution derived
from the requested plate.
(b) The requester shall submit the information required under paragraph (a) to the
deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end at least 120 days before the convening of the next regular
legislative session at which the requester will submit the proposal.
Subd. 3.
Design; redesign.
(a) If the new text begin proposed new new text end special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate sought
by the requester is approved by law, the requester shall submit the proposed design for
the plate to the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end as soon as practicable, but not later than 120
days after the effective date of the law authorizing issuance of the plate. The deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end is responsible for selecting the final design for the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate.
(b) The requester that originally requested a special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate subsequently
approved by law may not submit a new design for the plate within the five years
following the date of first issuance of the plate unless the inventory of those plates has
been exhausted. The requester may deplete the remaining inventory of the plates by
reimbursing the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end for the cost of the plates.
Subd. 4.
Refund of fee.
If the special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate requested is not authorized in
the legislative session at which authorization was sought, the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end shall refund $17,500 of the application fee to the requester.
Subd. 5.
Discontinuance of plate.
(a) The deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall
discontinue the issuance or renewal of any special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate new text begin authorized by sections
168.12, subdivisions 2b and 2e; 168.1235; and 168.129, new text end if (1) fewer than 1,000 sets of
those plates are currently registered at the end of the first six years during which the plates
are available, or (2) fewer than 1,000 sets of those plates are currently registered at the end
of any subsequent two-year period following the first six years of availability.
(b) The deleted text begin department maydeleted text end new text begin commissioner shall new text end discontinue the issuance or renewal
of any special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end platenew text begin authorized by sections 168.12, subdivisions 2b and 2e;
168.1235; and 168.129new text end , and distribution of any contributions resulting from that plate,
if the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end determines that (1) the fund or requester receiving the
contributions no longer exists, (2) the requester has stopped providing services that are
authorized to be funded from the contribution proceeds, (3) the requester has requested
discontinuance, or (4) contributions have been used in violation of subdivision 6.
(c) Nothing in this subdivision applies to deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates issued under section 168.123,
168.124, 168.125, or 168.1255.
Subd. 6.
Use of contributions.
Contributions made as a condition of obtaining a
special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end platenew text begin authorized by sections 168.12, subdivisions 2b and 2e; 168.1235; and
168.129new text end , and interest earned on the contributions, may not be spent for commercial or
for-profit purposes.
Subd. 7.
Deposit of fee; appropriation.
The commissioner shall deposit the
application fee under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (3), in the deleted text begin highway user
tax distribution funddeleted text end new text begin vehicle services account of the special revenue fund under
section 299A.705new text end . An amount sufficient to pay the department's cost in implementing
and administering this section, including payment of refunds under subdivision 4, is
appropriated to the commissioner.
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.1296, is amended to read:
168.1296 deleted text begin SPECIALdeleted text end CRITICAL HABITAT deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
General requirements and procedures.
(a) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall issue deleted text begin specialdeleted text end critical habitat deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to an applicant who:
(1) is deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , pickup
truck, or vandeleted text end ;
(2) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;
(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;
(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota critical habitat private
sector matching account established in section 84.943; and
(6) complies with deleted text begin lawsdeleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end and rules governing registration new text begin of motor
vehicles new text end and licensing of deleted text begin vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
(b) The critical habitat deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin plate new text end application deleted text begin formdeleted text end must deleted text begin clearlydeleted text end indicate that the
annual contribution specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution
to receive the deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate and that the applicant may make an additional contribution
to the account.
Subd. 2.
Design.
After consultation with interested groups, the commissioner of
natural resources and the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall jointly select a suitable symbol for
use by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end to design the deleted text begin specialdeleted text end plates.
Subd. 3.
No refund.
Contributions under this section must not be refunded.
Subd. 4.
Plate transfers.
Notwithstanding section 168.12, subdivision 1, on
payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this section may be transferred to
another passenger automobiledeleted text begin , pickup truck, or van owned or jointly owned bydeleted text end new text begin registered
to new text end the person to whom the deleted text begin specialdeleted text end plates were issued.
Subd. 5.
Contribution and fees credited.
Contributions under subdivision 1,
clause (5), must be paid to the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end and credited to the Minnesota
critical habitat private sector matching account established in section 84.943. The fees
collected under this section must be deposited in the deleted text begin highway user tax distribution funddeleted text end new text begin
vehicle services account of the special revenue fund under section 299A.705new text end .
Subd. 6.
Record.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall maintain a record of the number
of deleted text begin specialdeleted text end plates issued under this section.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.1297, is amended to read:
168.1297 SPECIAL "ROTARY MEMBER" deleted text begin LICENSEdeleted text end PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
General requirements and procedures.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end shall issue special "Rotary member" deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates to an applicant who:
(1) is deleted text begin an owner or jointdeleted text end new text begin a registered new text end owner of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , pickup
truck, or vandeleted text end ;
(2) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;
(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;
(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(5) submits proof to the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end that the applicant is a member of
Rotary International; and
(6) complies with deleted text begin lawsdeleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end and rules governing registration new text begin of motor
vehicles new text end and licensing of deleted text begin vehicles anddeleted text end drivers.
Subd. 2.
Design.
A special deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plate under this section consists of a deleted text begin special
licensedeleted text end plate as described in section 168.1291 with a unique deleted text begin symboldeleted text end new text begin emblem new text end that is the
recognized emblem of Rotary International.
Subd. 3.
Compliance with other law.
The commissioner shall take no action
under this section unless the commissioner determines that Rotary International, or one or
more districts of Rotary International, has complied with section 168.1293, subdivision
2, paragraph (a). Issuance and renewal of deleted text begin licensedeleted text end plates under this section are subject
to section 168.1293, subdivisions 3 to 6.
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.27, subdivision 11, is amended to
read:
Subd. 11.
new text begin Dealer's new text end licenses; new text begin location change notice; new text end fee.
new text begin (a) new text end Application for
new text begin a dealer's new text end license or notification of a change of location of new text begin the place of business on new text end a
new text begin dealer's new text end license must include a street address, not a post office box, and is subject to
the deleted text begin registrar'sdeleted text end new text begin commissioner's new text end approval.
new text begin (b) new text end Upon the filing of an application for a new text begin dealer's new text end license and the proper fee,
deleted text begin the registrar is authorized,deleted text end unless the application on its face appears to be invalid, deleted text begin todeleted text end new text begin
the commissioner shall new text end grant a 90-day temporary license. During the 90-day period
following issuance of new text begin the new text end temporary license, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall deleted text begin investigate
the fitness of the applicant,deleted text end inspect the new text begin place of business new text end sitedeleted text begin ,deleted text end and deleted text begin make other investigation
as necessary todeleted text end insure compliance with deleted text begin the licensing lawdeleted text end new text begin this section and rules adopted
under this sectionnew text end .
new text begin (c) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may extend the temporary license 30 daysnew text begin to allow
the temporarily licensed dealer to come into full compliance with this section and rules
adopted under this sectionnew text end .
new text begin (d) new text end deleted text begin At the end of the period of investigation thedeleted text end new text begin In no more than 120 days following
issuance of the temporary new text end licensenew text begin , the dealer license new text end must either be granted or denied.
new text begin
(e) A license must be denied under the following conditions:
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end The license must be denied if within the previous ten years the applicant was
enjoined due to a violation of section 325F.69 or convicted of violating section 325E.14,
325E.15, 325E.16, or 325F.69, or convicted under section 609.53 of receiving or selling
stolen vehicles, or convicted of violating United States Code, title 15, sections 1981 to
1991, deleted text begin as amended through December 31, 1984,deleted text end or pleaded guilty, entered a plea of nolo
contendere or no contest, or has been found guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction
of any charge of failure to pay state or federal income or sales taxes or felony charge
of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, theft by swindle,
extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or bribery.
new text begin (2) new text end The license must also be denied if within the previous year the applicant has been
denied a new text begin dealer new text end license.
new text begin (3) new text end A license must also be denied if the applicant has had a dealer license revoked
within the previous ten years.
new text begin (f) new text end If the application is approved, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall license the
applicant as a deleted text begin motor vehicledeleted text end dealer for one year from the date the temporary license is
granted and issue a certificate of license that must include a distinguishing number of
identification of the dealer. The license must be displayed in a prominent place in the
new text begin dealer's new text end licensed deleted text begin locationdeleted text end new text begin place of businessnew text end .
new text begin (g) new text end Each initial application for a license must be accompanied by a fee of deleted text begin $50deleted text end new text begin $100
new text end in addition to the annual fee. The annual fee deleted text begin shall be $100deleted text end new text begin is $150new text end . deleted text begin Alldeleted text end new text begin The new text end initial fees and
annual fees must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the general fundnew text begin , except
that $50 of each initial and annual fee must be paid into the vehicle services account in the
special revenue fund under section 299A.705new text end .
Sec. 20.
new text begin
[168.326] EXPEDITED DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES; FEE.
new text end
new text begin
(a) When an applicant requests and pays an expedited service fee of $20, in addition
to other specified and statutorily mandated fees and taxes, the commissioner shall
expedite the processing of an application for a driver's license, driving instruction permit,
Minnesota identification card, or vehicle title transaction.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A driver's license agent or deputy registrar may retain $10 of the expedited
service fee for each expedited service request processed by the licensing agent or deputy
registrar.
new text end
new text begin
(c) When expedited service is requested, materials must be mailed or delivered to
the requestor within three days of receipt of the expedited service fee excluding Saturdays,
Sundays, or the holidays listed in section 645.44, subdivision 5. The requestor shall
comply with all relevant requirements for the requested document.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The commissioner may decline to accept an expedited service request if it is
apparent at the time it is made that the request cannot be granted.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The expedited service fees collected under this section for an application for a
driver's license, driving instruction permit, or Minnesota identification card minus any
portion retained by a licensing agent or deputy registrar under paragraph (b) must be
paid into the driver services account in the special revenue fund specified under section
299A.705.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The expedited service fees collected under this section for a transaction for a
vehicle service minus any portion retained by a licensing agent or deputy registrar under
paragraph (b) must be paid into the vehicle services account in the special revenue fund
specified under section 299A.705.
new text end
Sec. 21.
new text begin
[168.327] DRIVER AND VEHICLE RECORD FEES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Records and fees. new text end
new text begin
(a) Upon request by any person authorized in
this section, the commissioner shall furnish a certified copy of any driver's license record,
instruction permit record, Minnesota identification card record, vehicle registration record,
vehicle title record, or accident record.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Other than accident records governed under section 169.09, subdivision 13, the
requester shall pay a fee of $10 for each certified record specified in paragraph (a) or a fee
of $9 for each record that is not certified.
new text end
new text begin
(c) In addition to the record fee in paragraph (b), the fee for a copy of the history of
any vehicle title not in electronic format is $1 for each page of the historical record.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Fees collected under paragraph (b) for driver's license, instruction permit, and
Minnesota identification card records must be paid into the state treasury with 50 cents of
each fee credited to the general fund. The remainder of the fees collected must be credited
to the driver services account in the special revenue fund under section 299A.705.
new text end
new text begin
(e) Fees collected under paragraphs (b) and (c) for vehicle registration or title records
must be paid into the state treasury with 50 cents of each fee credited to the general fund.
The remainder of the fees collected must be credited to the vehicle services account in
the special revenue fund specified in section 299A.705.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The commissioner shall permit a person to inquire into a record by the person's
own electronic means for a fee of $4.50 for each inquiry, except that no fee may be
charged when the requester is the subject of the data.
new text end
new text begin
(1) Of the $4.50 fee, $2.70 must be deposited in the general fund.
new text end
new text begin
(2) For driver's license, instruction permit, or Minnesota identification card records,
the remainder must be deposited in the driver services account in the special revenue fund
under section 299A.705.
new text end
new text begin
(3) For vehicle title or registration records, the remainder must be deposited in the
vehicle services account in teh special revenue fund under section 299A.705.
new text end
new text begin
(g) Fees and the deposit of the fees for accident records and reports are governed by
section 169.09, subdivision 13.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Requests for information; surcharge on fee. new text end
new text begin
(a) Except as otherwise
provided in subdivision 3, the commissioner shall impose a surcharge of 50 cents on
each fee charged by the commissioner under section 13.03, subdivision 3, for copies or
electronic transmittals of public information about the registration of a vehicle or an
applicant for, or holder of a driver's license, instruction permit, or Minnesota identification
card.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The surcharge only applies to a fee imposed in response to a request made
in person or by mail, or to a request for transmittal through a computer modem. The
surcharge does not apply to the request of an individual for information about that
individual's driver's license, instruction permit, or Minnesota identification card or about
vehicles registered or titled in the individual's name.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The surcharges collected under this subdivision must be credited to the general
fund.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Exception to fee and surcharge. new text end
new text begin
(a) Notwithstanding subdivision 2, or
section 13.03, a fee or surcharge may not be imposed in response to a request for public
information about the registration of a vehicle if the commissioner is satisfied that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the requester seeks the information on behalf of a community-based, nonprofit
organization designated by a local law enforcement agency to be a requester; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) the information is needed to identify suspected prostitution law violators,
controlled substance law violators, or health code violators.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner shall not require a requester under paragraph (a) to make a
minimum number of data requests or limit the requester to a maximum number of data
requests.
new text end
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.33, is amended to read:
168.33 new text begin COMMISSIONER AS new text end REGISTRAR OF deleted text begin MOTORdeleted text end VEHICLES;
DEPUTY REGISTRARS.
Subdivision 1.
deleted text begin Registrar deleted text end new text begin Commissioner's new text end duties and powers, generally.
The
commissioner of public safety deleted text begin shall bedeleted text end new text begin is new text end the registrar of deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicles of the state
of Minnesota, and shall exercise all the powers granted to and perform all the duties
imposed by this chapter. The commissioner of public safety deleted text begin may employ not to exceed
eight persons as inspectors,deleted text end new text begin is authorized new text end to obtain information deleted text begin and report to the registrar
regarding motordeleted text end new text begin about all new text end vehicles subject to taxation under this chapter upon which the tax
has not been paid, and to present suitable complaints to courts of competent jurisdiction.
Subd. 2.
Deputy registrars.
(a) deleted text begin The registrar may appoint, hire, and discharge and
fix the compensation of the necessary employees, in the manner provided by law, as may
be required to enable the registrar to properly carry out the duties imposed by this chapter.deleted text end
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may appoint, and for cause discontinue, a deputy registrar for
any statutory or home rule charter city as the public interest and convenience may require,
without regard to whether the county auditor of the county in which the city is situated
has been appointed as the deputy registrar for the county or has been discontinued as the
deputy registrar for the county, and without regard to whether the county in which the
city is situated has established a county license bureau deleted text begin whichdeleted text end new text begin that new text end issues motor vehicle
licenses as provided in section 373.32.
(b) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may appoint, and for cause discontinue, a deputy
registrar for any statutory or home rule charter city as the public interest and convenience
may require, if the auditor for the county in which the city is situated chooses not to accept
appointment as the deputy registrar for the county or is discontinued as a deputy registrar,
or if the county in which the city is situated has not established a county license bureau
deleted text begin whichdeleted text end new text begin that new text end issues motor vehicle licenses as provided in section 373.32. deleted text begin A persondeleted text end new text begin The
individual new text end appointed by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end as a deputy registrar for any statutory
or home rule charter city must be a resident of the county in which the city is situated.
(c) The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may appoint, and for cause discontinue, the county
auditor of each county as a deputy registrar. deleted text begin Upon approval of the county board, the
auditor, with the approval of the director of motor vehicles, may appoint, and for cause
discontinue, the clerk or equivalent officer of each statutory or home rule charter city or
any other person as a deputy registrar as public interest and convenience may require,
regardless of the appointee's county of residence. At the request of the governing body
of a statutory or home rule charter city, the auditor shall appoint, and may for cause
discontinue, the clerk or equivalent officer of a city, or another officer or employee of the
city designated by the governing body, as a deputy registrar:
deleted text end
deleted text begin
(1) if the city is a county seat or, if not, is larger than the seat of the county in
which it is situated; and
deleted text end
deleted text begin
(2) no office of a deputy registrar is situated within the city or within 15 miles of
the city by the most direct public route.
deleted text end
(d) deleted text begin Notwithstandingdeleted text end new text begin Despite new text end any other provision, a person other than a county
auditor or a director of a county license bureau, who was appointed by the registrar
before August 1, 1976, as a deputy registrar for any statutory or home rule charter city,
may continue to serve as deputy registrar and may be discontinued for cause only by
the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . The county auditor who appointed the deputy registrars is
responsible for the acts of deputy registrars appointed by the auditor.
new text begin (e) new text end Each deputy, before entering upon the discharge of duties, shall take and
subscribe an oath to faithfully discharge the duties and to uphold the laws of the state.
new text begin (f) new text end If a deputy registrar appointed under this subdivision is not an officer or employee
of a county or statutory or home rule charter city, the deputy shall in addition give bond
to the state in the sum of $10,000, or a larger sum as may be required by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissionernew text end , conditioned upon the faithful discharge of duties as deputy registrar.
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (g) new text end Until January 1, 2009, a corporation governed by chapter 302A may be
appointed a deputy registrar. Upon application by an individual serving as a deputy
registrar and the giving of the requisite bond as provided in this subdivision, personally
assured by the individual or another individual approved by the commissioner deleted text begin of public
safetydeleted text end , a corporation named in an application deleted text begin shall becomedeleted text end new text begin then becomes new text end the duly
appointed and qualified successor to the deputy registrar. The appointment of any
corporation as a deputy registrar expires January 1, 2009. deleted text begin A county board shall appoint,
ordeleted text end The commissioner shall appoint deleted text begin if the county board declines to do so,deleted text end an individual
as successor to the corporation as a deputy registrar. The deleted text begin county board ordeleted text end commissioner
shall appoint as the successor agent to a corporation whose appointment expires under
this paragraph an officer of the corporation if the officer applies for appointment before
July 1, 2009.
deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end Each deputy registrar appointed under this subdivision shall keep and
maintaindeleted text begin , in a convenient public place within or in close proximity to the place for which
appointed, a registration and motor vehicle tax collection bureau, to be approved by the
registrar,deleted text end new text begin office locations approved by the commissioner new text end for the registration of deleted text begin motordeleted text end
vehicles and the collection of taxes new text begin and fees new text end on deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicles.
new text begin (i) new text end The deputy registrar shall keep records and make reports to the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end as the deleted text begin registrar, from time to time, may requiredeleted text end new text begin commissioner requiresnew text end . The
records must be maintained at the deleted text begin facilitydeleted text end new text begin offices new text end of the deputy registrar. The records and
deleted text begin facilitiesdeleted text end new text begin offices new text end of the deputy registrar must at all times be open to the inspection of the
deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end or the deleted text begin registrar'sdeleted text end new text begin commissioner's new text end agents. The deputy registrar shall
report to the registrar by the next working day following receipt all registrations made and
taxes and fees collected by the deputy registrar.
new text begin (j) new text end The filing fee imposed under subdivision 7 must be deposited in the treasury of
the place for which appointed or, if not a public official, a deputy shall retain the filing
fee, but the registration tax and any additional fees for delayed registration the deputy
registrar has collected the deputy registrar shall deposit by the next working day following
receipt in an approved state depository to the credit of the state through the commissioner
of finance. The place for which the deputy registrar is appointed through its governing
body must provide the deputy registrar with facilities and personnel to carry out the duties
imposed by this subdivision if the deputy is a public official. In all other cases, the deputy
shall maintain a suitable facility for serving the public.
Subd. 2a.
Deputy registrars, continuation in office.
Persons serving as deputy
registrars on deleted text begin the effective date of this act shalldeleted text end new text begin July 1, 1970, new text end continue to hold deleted text begin suchdeleted text end office
until a successor is duly appointed and qualifies.
Subd. 2b.
Deputy registrars, employment status.
(a) Deputy registrars, and
their employees, who retain the filing fee in lieu of a salary, shall, after July 1, 1971, be
considered as independent contractors for pension purposes, and ineligible because of
such service for coverage under the Minnesota State Retirement System or membership in
the Public Employees Retirement Association.
(b) Those deputy registrars as defined in this subdivision who are covered by the
Minnesota State Retirement System on June 30, 1971, deleted text begin shall have the option of terminating
saiddeleted text end new text begin may terminate new text end coverage on July 1, 1971, or deleted text begin of continuing saiddeleted text end new text begin continue new text end coverage until
termination of state service. The form of deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin this new text end option and the time for filing deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must
new text end be as prescribed by the board of directors of the system. Those choosing to continue
deleted text begin saiddeleted text end coveragedeleted text begin ,deleted text end shall provide from the filing fees retained the employee and employer
contributions as required by chapter 352.
Subd. 3.
Record of vehicle registrationnew text begin ; disclosurenew text end .
new text begin (a) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner
new text end shall keep a deleted text begin suitabledeleted text end record of all deleted text begin motordeleted text end new text begin registered new text end vehicles deleted text begin registered in the registrar's
office, indexed,deleted text end according to new text begin (1) new text end registration new text begin plate new text end number, deleted text begin according todeleted text end new text begin (2) new text end name of
the registered owner, adeleted text begin ccording todeleted text end new text begin (3) new text end make of deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle and the deleted text begin factorydeleted text end new text begin vehicle's
new text end identification numbernew text begin ,new text end for deleted text begin such makes as aredeleted text end new text begin a vehicle new text end so identifiednew text begin ,new text end or deleted text begin according todeleted text end new text begin , if
none, new text end the new text begin vehicle's new text end serial number deleted text begin of such makes as are so identifieddeleted text end until the deleted text begin manufacturers
thereof adopt and use andeleted text end new text begin manufacturer adopts and uses a vehicle new text end identification numberdeleted text begin ,
and according to such other information as the registrar shall deem advisabledeleted text end . deleted text begin Duplicates
of the certificate of registration shall be used, until a more efficient system is evolved, to
make the registration number and registered owner's indexes herein required, and such
other copies as are desirable. The registrar may furnish to any one applying therefor
transcripts of such records for not less than the cost of preparing the same; provided, that
any sums in excess of such cost received by the registrar for furnishing such transcripts
shall be paid by the registrar into the state treasury.
deleted text end
new text begin (b) The commissioner shall furnish to any person applying for a copy of the
registration, a copy as specified in section 168.327. new text end new text begin (c) new text end The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall
also furnish deleted text begin copies thereofdeleted text end new text begin vehicle registration recordsnew text end , without charge, to deleted text begin thedeleted text end chiefs of
police odeleted text begin f the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluthdeleted text end new text begin , county sheriffs, prosecuting
attorneys, and other law enforcement agencies with the power to arrestnew text end .
Subd. 6.
Application deleted text begin formsdeleted text end .
deleted text begin Thedeleted text end new text begin Every deputy new text end registrar shall deleted text begin provide, in a
manner and format prescribed by the registrar, necessary forms and information to deputy
registrars. The registrar and deputy registrars shall immediately destroy all number plates
surrendered and shall cancel all certificates surrendereddeleted text end new text begin use application forms or formats
as prescribed by or approved by the commissionernew text end .
Subd. 7.
Filing fee.
(a) In addition to all other statutory fees and taxes, a filing fee of:
deleted text begin (i)deleted text end new text begin (1) new text end $4.50 is imposed on every deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle registration renewal, excluding
pro rate transactions; and
deleted text begin (ii) $7deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end new text begin $8.50 new text end is imposed on every other type of vehicle transaction, including
pro rate transactions;
except that a filing fee may not be charged for a document returned for a refund or for a
correction of an error made by the Department of Public Safety, a deleted text begin licensed autodeleted text end dealer, or a
deputy registrar. The filing fee must be shown as a separate item on all registration renewal
notices sent out by the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . No filing fee or other fee may be charged
for the permanent surrender of a deleted text begin certificate ofdeleted text end title deleted text begin and license plates deleted text end for a deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle.
(b) deleted text begin Filingdeleted text end new text begin All of the new text end fees collected under tdeleted text begin his subdivision by the departmentdeleted text end new text begin
paragraph (a) , clause (1), new text end must be paid into the deleted text begin state treasury and credited to the highway
user tax distribution fund, except fees for registrations of motor vehicles. Filing fees
collected for registrations of motor vehicles in conjunction with a title transfer or first
application in this state must be paid into the state treasury with 50 percent of the money
credited to the general fund and 50 percent credited to the highway user tax distribution
funddeleted text end new text begin vehicle services account in the special revenue fund under section 299A.705. Of the
fee collected under paragraph (a), clause (2), $3.50 must be paid into the general fund
with the remainder deposited into the vehcile services account in the special revenue fund
under section299A.705new text end .
(c) A deleted text begin motor vehicledeleted text end dealer shall retain $2.50 of each filing fee imposed under this
subdivision for a completed transaction involving the sale of a deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle to or by a
deleted text begin licenseddeleted text end dealer, if the dealer electronically transmits the transaction to the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end or new text begin a new text end deputy registrar. The deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall develop
procedures to implement this subdivision in consultation with the Minnesota Deputy
Registrar Association and the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association. Deputy
registrars deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end not be prohibited from receiving and processing required documents
supporting an electronic transaction.
Subd. 8.
Temporary disability permit and fee.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall
allow deputy registrars to implement and follow procedures for processing applications
and accepting and remitting fee payments for 30-day temporary disability permits issued
under section 169.345, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), that are identical or substantially
similar to the procedures required by new text begin law or new text end rule for deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle registration and
titling transactions.
Subd. 9.
Rules.
The commissioner deleted text begin of public safetydeleted text end may adopt rules for
administering and enforcing this section.
Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.345, subdivision 1, is amended to
read:
Subdivision 1.
Information by telephone.
Information deleted text begin concerning motordeleted text end new text begin about
new text end vehicle registrations shall not be furnished on the telephone to any person except the
personnel of law enforcement agencies and the personnel of governmental motor vehicle
and registration offices.
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.345, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:
Subd. 2.
Lessees; information.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may not furnish
information deleted text begin concerningdeleted text end new text begin about new text end registered owners of passenger automobiles who are
lessees under a lease for a term of 180 days or more to any person except the personnel
of law enforcement agencies and federal, state, and local governmental units, and, at
the deleted text begin registrar'sdeleted text end new text begin commissioner's new text end discretion, to persons who use the information to notify
lessees of automobile recalls. The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may release information about
lessees in the form of summary data, as defined in section 13.02, to persons who use the
information in conducting statistical analysis and market research.
Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.54, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Transfer fee.
A fee of $3 is imposed upon every transfer of ownership by
the commissioner deleted text begin of public safetydeleted text end of any deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle for which a registration certificate
has heretofore been issued under this chapter, except vehicles sold for the purposes of
salvage deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin , new text end dismantlingnew text begin , new text end or permanent removal from the state.
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168.54, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Proceeds to general fund.
The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall collect the
proceeds of the fee imposed under this section and deposit them in the general fund
pursuant to section 168A.31.
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168A.152, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:
Subd. 2.
Inspection fee; proceeds to deleted text begin general funddeleted text end new text begin vehicle services accountnew text end .
(a) A
fee of deleted text begin $20deleted text end new text begin $35 new text end must be paid to the department before the department issues a certificate of
title for a vehicle that has been inspected and for which a certificate of inspection has been
issued pursuant to subdivision 1. The only additional fee that may be assessed for issuing
the certificate of title is the filing fee imposed under section 168.33, subdivision 7.
(b) deleted text begin Feesdeleted text end new text begin Of the fee new text end collected by the department under this subdivision, for
conducting inspections under subdivision 1, new text begin $20 new text end must be deposited in the general fundnew text begin and
the remainder of the fee collected must be deposited in the vehicle services account in
the special revenue fund as specified in section 299A.705new text end .
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168A.29, is amended to read:
168A.29 FEES.
Subdivision 1.
Amounts.
(a) The department deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be paid the following fees:
(1) for filing an application for and the issuance of an original certificate of title,
the sum of deleted text begin $3deleted text end new text begin $5.50, of which $2.50 must be paid into the vehicle services account of the
special revenue fund under section 299A.705new text end ;
(2) for each security interest when first noted upon a certificate of title, including the
concurrent notation of any assignment thereof and its subsequent release or satisfaction,
the sum of $2, except that no fee is due for a security interest filed by a public authority
under section 168A.05, subdivision 8;
(3) for the transfer of the interest of an owner and the issuance of a new certificate of
title, the sum of deleted text begin $3deleted text end new text begin $5.50, of which $2.50 must be paid into the vehicle services account of
the special revenue fund under section 299A.705new text end ;
(4) for each assignment of a security interest when first noted on a certificate of title,
unless noted concurrently with the security interest, the sum of $1;
(5) for issuing a duplicate certificate of title, the sum of deleted text begin $4deleted text end new text begin $6.50, of which $2.50
must be paid into the vehicle services account of the special revenue fund under section
299A.705new text end .
(b) After June 30, 1994, in addition to each of the fees required under paragraph (a),
clauses (1) and (3), the department deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be paid $3.50. The additional new text begin $3.50 new text end fee
collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the special revenue fund and credited
to the public safety motor vehicle account established in section 299A.70.
Subd. 2.
Fee in lieu of other fee.
If a person applies for an original or a new
certificate of title to a vehicle, concurrently with an application, as transferee, of
registration of the vehicle, the fee prescribed in subdivision 1 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be in lieu of the
fee prescribed by section 168.54, with respect to any transfer of ownership or registration
of the vehicle to the applicant.
Subd. 3.
No certificate issued until fees paid.
Subject to subdivision 2, the
department shall not issue a certificate of title to a vehicle until all fees prescribed
by sections 168.54 and 168A.10, subdivision 6, with respect to any prior transfer of
ownership or registration of the vehicle deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end have been paid.
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 168A.31, is amended to read:
168A.31 DISPOSITION OF FEES; PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.
Subdivision 1.
deleted text begin Paid to generaldeleted text end Fundnew text begin distributionnew text end .
All fees prescribed by sections
168A.01 to 168A.31 and 168.54 collected by the department must be paid into the general
fundnew text begin , unless otherwise specified in chapter 168Anew text end .
Subd. 2.
Expenses; appropriation.
All necessary expenses incurred by the
department for the administration of sections 168A.01 to 168A.31 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be paid
from deleted text begin moneysdeleted text end new text begin money new text end in the deleted text begin transfer of ownership revolvingdeleted text end new text begin vehicle services account of
the special revenue new text end fundnew text begin as specified in section 299A.705new text end , and such funds are hereby
appropriated.
Sec. 30.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 169.09, subdivision 13, is amended to
read:
Subd. 13.
Reports confidential; evidence, fee, penalty, appropriation.
(a) All
deleted text begin writtendeleted text end reports and supplemental deleted text begin reportsdeleted text end new text begin information new text end required under this section deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must
new text end be for the use of the commissioner of public safety and other appropriate state, federal,
county, and municipal governmental agencies for accident analysis purposes, except:
(1) the commissioner of public safety or any law enforcement agency shall, upon
written request of any deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end involved in an accident or upon written request of
the representative of the deleted text begin person'sdeleted text end new text begin individual's new text end estate, surviving spouse, or one or more
surviving next of kin, or a trustee appointed deleted text begin pursuant todeleted text end new text begin under new text end section 573.02, disclose to
the requester, the requester's legal counsel, or a representative of the requester's insurer
the report required under subdivision 8;
(2) the commissioner of public safety shall, upon written request, provide the driver
filing a report under subdivision 7 with a copy of the report filed by the driver;
(3) the commissioner of public safety may verify with insurance companies vehicle
insurance information to enforce sections 65B.48, 169.792, 169.793, 169.796, and
169.797;
(4) the commissioner of public safety shall provide the commissioner of
transportation the information obtained for each traffic accident involving a commercial
motor vehicle, for purposes of administering commercial vehicle safety regulations; and
(5) the commissioner of public safety may give to the United States Department of
Transportation commercial vehicle accident information in connection with federal grant
programs relating to safety.
(b) Accident reports and data contained in the reports deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin are new text end not deleted text begin bedeleted text end discoverable
under any provision of law or rule of court. No report shall be used as evidence in any
trial, civil or criminal, new text begin or any action for damages or criminal proceedings new text end arising out of an
accidentdeleted text begin , except thatdeleted text end new text begin . However, new text end the commissioner of public safety shall furnishnew text begin ,new text end upon the
demand of any person who hasdeleted text begin ,deleted text end or claims to havedeleted text begin ,deleted text end made a reportdeleted text begin ,deleted text end ordeleted text begin ,deleted text end upon demand of any
court, a certificate showing that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the
commissioner solely to prove compliance or failure to comply with the requirements that
the report be made to the commissioner.
(c) Nothing in this subdivision prevents any deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end who has made a report
deleted text begin pursuant todeleted text end new text begin under new text end this section from providing information to any deleted text begin personsdeleted text end new text begin individuals
new text end involved in an accident or their representatives or from testifying in any trial, civil or
criminal, arising out of an accident, as to facts within the deleted text begin person'sdeleted text end new text begin individual's new text end knowledge.
It is intended by this subdivision to render privileged the reports required, but it is not
intended to prohibit proof of the facts to which the reports relate.
(d) Disclosing any information contained in any accident report, except as provided
in this subdivision, section 13.82, subdivision 3 or 6, or other statutes, is a misdemeanor.
(e) The commissioner of public safety deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin shall new text end charge authorized persons new text begin as
described in paragraph (a) new text end a $5 fee for a copy of an accident report. new text begin Ninety percent of
the $5 fee collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the special revenue fund
and credited to the driver services account established in section 299A.705. Ten percent
must be deposited in the general fund. new text end The commissioner may also furnish deleted text begin copies of the
modified accident recordsdeleted text end new text begin an electronic copy of the new text end database new text begin of accident records, which
must not contain personal or private data on an individual, new text end to private agencies as provided
in paragraph (g), for not less than the cost of preparing the copies on a bulk basisnew text begin as
provided in section 13.03, subdivision 3new text end .
(f) new text begin The fees specified in paragraph (e) notwithstanding, new text end the commissioner and
law enforcement agencies deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin shall new text end charge commercial users who request access to
response or incident data relating to accidents a fee not to exceed 50 cents per deleted text begin reportdeleted text end new text begin
recordnew text end . "Commercial user" is a user who in one location requests access to data in more
than five accident reports per month, unless the user establishes that access is not for a
commercial purpose. new text begin Of the new text end money collected by the commissioner under this paragraph
deleted text begin is appropriated to the commissionerdeleted text end new text begin , 90 percent must be deposited in the special revenue
fund and credited to the driver services account established in section 299A.705 and ten
percent must be deposited in the general fundnew text end .
(g) new text begin The fees in paragraphs (e) and (f) notwithstanding, new text end the commissioner deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin shall
new text end provide deleted text begin a modifieddeleted text end new text begin an electronic new text end copy of the accident records database deleted text begin that doesdeleted text end new text begin to the
public on a case-by-case basis using the cost-recovery changes provided for under section
13.03, subdivison 3. The database provided must new text end not contain deleted text begin names, driver's license
numbers, vehicle license plate numbers, addresses, or other identifying data to the public
upon requestdeleted text end new text begin personal or private data on an individualnew text end . However, unless the accident
records data base includes the deleted text begin motordeleted text end vehicle identification number, the commissioner
shall include the vehicle deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin registration new text end plate number if a private agency certifies
and agrees that the agency:
(1) is in the business of collecting accident and damage information on vehicles;
(2) will use the vehicle deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin registration new text end plate number only for deleted text begin the purpose ofdeleted text end
identifying vehicles that have been involved in accidents or damaged deleted text begin in orderdeleted text end new text begin , new text end to provide
this information to persons seeking access to a vehicle's history and not for deleted text begin the purpose
ofdeleted text end identifying individuals or for any other purpose; and
(3) will be subject to the penalties and remedies under sections 13.08 and 13.09.
Sec. 31.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 169A.60, subdivision 16, is amended to
read:
Subd. 16.
Fees credited to highway user fund.
Fees collected from the sale or
reinstatement of license plates under this section must be paid into the state treasury and
credited one-half to the deleted text begin highway user tax distribution funddeleted text end new text begin vehicle services account in the
special revenue fund specified in section 2999A.705 new text end and one-half to the general fund.
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Fees.
(a) The fees for a license and Minnesota identification card are
as follows:
| Classified Driver's License |
D-deleted text begin $18.50deleted text end new text begin $21.50 new text end C-deleted text begin $22.50deleted text end new text begin $25.50 new text end B-deleted text begin $29.50deleted text end new text begin $32.50 new text end A-deleted text begin $37.50deleted text end new text begin $40.50 new text end |
| Classified Under-21 D.L. |
D-deleted text begin $18.50deleted text end new text begin $21.50 new text end C-deleted text begin $22.50deleted text end new text begin $25.50 new text end B-deleted text begin $29.50deleted text end new text begin $32.50 new text end A-deleted text begin $17.50deleted text end new text begin $20.50 new text end |
| Instruction Permit |
deleted text begin
$ 9.50
deleted text end
new text begin
$12.50 new text end |
| Provisional License |
deleted text begin
$ 9.50
deleted text end
new text begin
$12.50 new text end |
|
Duplicate License or duplicate |
deleted text begin
$ 8.00
deleted text end
new text begin
$11.00 new text end |
|
Minnesota identification card or |
deleted text begin
$12.50
deleted text end
new text begin
$15.50 new text end |
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), deleted text begin a persondeleted text end new text begin an individual new text end who holds a provisional
license and has a driving record free of (1) convictions for a violation of section 169A.20,
169A.33, 169A.35,or sections 169A.50 to 169A.53, (2) convictions for crash-related
moving violations, and (3) convictions for moving violations that are not crash related,
shall have a $3.50 credit toward the fee for any classified under-21 driver's license.
"Moving violation" has the meaning given it in section 171.04, subdivision 1.
(c) In addition to the driver's license fee required under paragraph (a), the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall collect an additional $4 processing fee from each new applicant
or deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individual new text end renewing a license with a school bus endorsement to cover the
costs for processing an applicant's initial and biennial physical examination certificate.
The department shall not charge these applicants any other fee to receive or renew the
endorsement.
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.06, subdivision 2a, is amended to
read:
Subd. 2a.
Two-wheeled vehicle endorsement fee increased.
(a) The fee for any
duplicate driver's license deleted text begin which isdeleted text end obtained for the purpose of adding a two-wheeled
vehicle endorsement is increased by deleted text begin $18.50deleted text end new text begin $21.50 new text end for each first such duplicate license
and $13 for each renewal thereof. The additional fee deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be paid into the state
treasury and credited as follows:
(1) $11 of the additional fee for each first duplicate license, and $7 of the additional
fee for each renewal, must be credited to the motorcycle safety fundnew text begin , new text end which is hereby
created; providednew text begin , new text end that any fee receipts in excess of $750,000 in a fiscal year deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must
new text end be credited 90 percent to the deleted text begin trunk highway funddeleted text end new text begin driver services account in the special
revenue fund under section 299A.705, new text end and ten percent to the general funddeleted text begin , as provided
in section 171.26deleted text end .
(2) The remainder of the additional fee must be credited to the general fund.
(b) All application forms prepared by the commissioner for two-wheeled vehicle
endorsements deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end clearly state the amount of the total fee that is dedicated to the
motorcycle safety fund.
Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.07, subdivision 11, is amended to
read:
Subd. 11.
Standby or temporary custodian.
(a) Upon the written request of the
applicant and upon payment of an additional fee of $3.50, the department shall issue a
driver's license or Minnesota identification card bearing a symbol or other appropriate
identifier indicating that the license holder has appointed an individual to serve as a
standby or temporary custodian under chapter 257B.
(b) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the designation executed under
section 257B.04.
(c) The department shall maintain a computerized records system of all deleted text begin personsdeleted text end new text begin
individuals new text end listed as standby or temporary custodians by driver's license and identification
card applicants. This data deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be released to appropriate law enforcement
agencies under section 13.69. Upon a parent's request and payment of a fee of $3.50, the
department shall revise its list of standby or temporary custodians to reflect a change
in the appointment.
(d) At the request of the license or cardholder, the department shall cancel the
standby or temporary custodian indication without additional charge. However, this
paragraph does not prohibit a fee that may be applicable for a duplicate or replacement
license or card, renewal of a license, or other service applicable to a driver's license or
identification card.
(e) Notwithstanding sections 13.08, subdivision 1, and 13.69, the department
and department employees are conclusively presumed to be acting in good faith when
employees rely on statements made, in person or by telephone, by persons purporting to be
law enforcement and subsequently release information described in paragraph (b). When
acting in good faith, the department and department personnel are immune from civil
liability and not subject to suit for damages resulting from the release of this information.
(f) The department and its employees:
(1) have no duty to inquire or otherwise determine whether a designation submitted
under this subdivision is legally valid and enforceable; and
(2) are immune from all civil liability and not subject to suit for damages resulting
from a claim that the designation was not legally valid and enforceable.
(g) Of the fees received by the department under this subdivision:
(1) Up to deleted text begin $111,000 received in fiscal year 1997 and up todeleted text end $61,000 received deleted text begin in
subsequent fiscal yearsdeleted text end must be deposited in the general fund.
(2) All other fees must be deposited in the deleted text begin trunk highwaydeleted text end new text begin driver services account in
the special revenue new text end fundnew text begin specified in section 299A.705new text end .
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.13, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Initial motorcycle endorsement fee.
A person applying for an initial
motorcycle endorsement on a driver's license shall pay at the place of examination a
total fee of $21, which includes the examination fee and endorsement fee, but does not
include the fee for a duplicate driver's license prescribed in section 171.06, subdivision
2. Of this amount, $11 must be credited as provided in section 171.06, subdivision 2a,
paragraph (a), clause (1), $2.50 must be credited to the deleted text begin trunk highwaydeleted text end new text begin driver services
account in the special revenue new text end fundnew text begin specified under section 299A.705new text end , and the remainder
must be credited to the general fund.
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.13, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Repeat examination fee. new text end
new text begin
(a) A fee of $10 must be paid by an individual
to take a third and any subsequent knowledge test administered by the department if the
individual has failed two previous consecutive knowledge tests on the subject.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A fee of $20 must be paid by an individual to take a third and any subsequent
skills or road test administered by the department if the individual has previously failed
two consecutive skill or road tests in a specified class of motor vehicle.
new text end
new text begin
(c) All fees received under this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury
and credited to the driver services account in the special revenue fund specified under
section 299A.705.
new text end
Sec. 37.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.20, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Reinstatement fee.
(a) Before the license is reinstated, (1) deleted text begin a persondeleted text end new text begin an
individual new text end whose driver's license has been suspended under section 171.16, subdivision
2; 171.18, except subdivision 1, clause (10); or 171.182, or who has been disqualified
from holding a commercial driver's license under section 171.165, and (2) deleted text begin a persondeleted text end new text begin an
individual new text end whose driver's license has been suspended under section 171.186 and who is
not exempt from such a fee, must pay a fee of $20.
(b) Before the license is reinstated, deleted text begin a persondeleted text end new text begin an individual new text end whose license has been
suspended or revoked under sections 169.791 to 169.798 must pay a $20 reinstatement fee.
(c) When fees are collected by a licensing agent appointed under section 171.061, a
handling charge is imposed in the amount specified under section 171.061, subdivision 4.
The reinstatement fee and surcharge must be deposited in an approved deleted text begin statedeleted text end depository as
directed under section 171.061, subdivision 4.
(d) A suspension may be rescinded without fee for good cause.
Sec. 38.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.26, is amended to read:
171.26 MONEY CREDITED TO FUNDS.
All money received under this chapter must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the deleted text begin trunk highwaydeleted text end new text begin driver services account in the special revenue new text end fundnew text begin specified
under section 299A.705new text end , except as provided in sections 171.06, subdivision 2a; 171.07,
subdivision 11, paragraph (g); deleted text begin 171.12, subdivision 8;deleted text end and 171.29, subdivision 2, paragraph
(b).
Sec. 39.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.29, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Reinstatement fees and surcharges allocated and appropriated.
(a) deleted text begin A
persondeleted text end new text begin An individual new text end whose driver's license has been revoked as provided in subdivision
1, except under section 169A.52, 169A.54, or 609.21, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end pay a $30 fee before
the driver's license is reinstated.
(b) A person whose driver's license has been revoked as provided in subdivision 1
under section 169A.52, 169A.54, or 609.21, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end pay a $250 fee plus a $40 surcharge
before the driver's license is reinstated. Beginning July 1, 2002, the surcharge is $145.
Beginning July 1, 2003, the surcharge is $430. The $250 fee is to be credited as follows:
(1) Twenty percent must be credited to the deleted text begin trunk highwaydeleted text end new text begin driver services account in
the special revenuenew text end fundnew text begin as specified in section 299A.705new text end .
(2) Sixty-seven percent must be credited to the general fund.
(3) Eight percent must be credited to a separate account to be known as the Bureau
of Criminal Apprehension account. Money in this account may be appropriated to the
commissioner of public safety and the appropriated amount must be apportioned 80 percent
for laboratory costs and 20 percent for carrying out the provisions of section 299C.065.
(4) Five percent must be credited to a separate account to be known as the vehicle
forfeiture account, which is created in the special revenue fund. The money in the account
is annually appropriated to the commissioner for costs of handling vehicle forfeitures.
(c) The revenue from $50 of each surcharge must be credited to a separate account
to be known as the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury account. The money
in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of health to be used as
follows: 83 percent for contracts with a qualified community-based organization to
provide information, resources, and support to assist persons with traumatic brain injury
and their families to access services, and 17 percent to maintain the traumatic brain
injury and spinal cord injury registry created in section 144.662. For the purposes of this
deleted text begin clausedeleted text end new text begin paragraphnew text end , a "qualified community-based organization" is a private, not-for-profit
organization of consumers of traumatic brain injury services and their family members.
The organization must be registered with the United States Internal Revenue Service under
section 501(c)(3) as a tax-exempt organization and must have as its purposes:
(i) the promotion of public, family, survivor, and professional awareness of the
incidence and consequences of traumatic brain injury;
(ii) the provision of a network of support for persons with traumatic brain injury,
their families, and friends;
(iii) the development and support of programs and services to prevent traumatic
brain injury;
(iv) the establishment of education programs for persons with traumatic brain
injury; and
(v) the empowerment of persons with traumatic brain injury through participation
in its governance.
deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin A new text end patient's name, identifying information, or identifiable medical data deleted text begin willdeleted text end new text begin must not new text end be
disclosed to the organization without the informed voluntary written consent of the patient
or patient's guardian or, if the patient is a minor, of the parent or guardian of the patient.
(d) The remainder of the surcharge must be credited to a separate account to be
known as the remote electronic alcohol-monitoring program account. The commissioner
shall transfer the balance of this account to the commissioner of finance on a monthly
basis for deposit in the general fund.
(e) When these fees are collected by a licensing agent, appointed under section
171.061, a handling charge is imposed in the amount specified under section 171.061,
subdivision 4. The reinstatement fees and surcharge must be deposited in an approved
deleted text begin statedeleted text end depository as directed under section 171.061, subdivision 4.
Sec. 40.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.36, is amended to read:
171.36 LICENSE RENEWAL; FEES; PROCEEDS TO deleted text begin TRUNK HIGHWAY
FUNDdeleted text end new text begin DRIVER SERVICES ACCOUNTnew text end .
All licenses deleted text begin shalldeleted text end expire one year from new text begin the new text end date of issuance and may be renewed
upon application to the commissioner. Each application for an original or renewal school
license deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be accompanied by a fee of $150 and each application for an original or
renewal instructor's license deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be accompanied by a fee of $50. The license fees
collected under sections 171.33 to 171.41 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must new text end be paid into the deleted text begin trunk highwaydeleted text end new text begin driver
services account in the special revenue new text end fundnew text begin specified under section 299A.705new text end . deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin A
new text end license fee deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must not new text end be refunded in the event that the license is rejected or revoked.
Sec. 41.
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[299A.705] DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES ACCOUNTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Vehicle services account. new text end
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(a) The Driver and Vehicle Services
Division vehicle services account is created in the special revenue fund, consisting of
all proceeds of the vehicle services fees specified in chapters 168 and 168A, which are
annually appropriated to the commissioner of public safety.
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(b) Funds appropriated for any fiscal year or years are available to administer vehicle
services as specified in chapters 168 and 168A and section 169.345, including:
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(1) designing, producing, issuing, and mailing vehicle registrations, plates, emblems,
and titles;
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(2) collecting title and registration taxes and fees;
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(3) transferring vehicle registration plates and titles;
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(4) maintaining vehicle records;
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(5) issuing disability certificates and plates;
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(6) licensing vehicle dealers;
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(7) appointing, monitoring, and auditing deputy registrars; and
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(8) inspecting vehicles when required by law.
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new text begin Driver services account. new text end
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(a) The Driver and Vehicle Services Division
driver services account is created in the special revenue fund, consisting of all money
collected under chapter 171.
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(b) Money collected is annually appropriated to produce and mail drivers' licenses
and Minnesota identification cards and notices relating to issuance, renewal, or withdrawal
of driving and identification card privileges for any fiscal year and for the testing and
examination of drivers.
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Sec. 42. new text begin REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.
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(a) In the statute listed in column A, the revisor shall change the reference in column
B to the reference shown in column C.
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168.181, subdivision 1 new text end |
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sections 168.181 to 168.231 new text end |
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this section and sections 168.183 to 168.221 new text end |
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168.211 new text end |
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168.231 new text end |
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168.221 new text end |
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168.221 new text end |
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168.231 new text end |
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168.211 and this section new text end |
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168.346 new text end |
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1168.345, subdivision 4 new text end |
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168.327, subdivision 3 new text end |
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(b) The revisor of statutes shall renumber Minnesota Statutes, section 168.33,
subdivision 3, as sectio n168.0185.
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(c) The revisor of statutes shall also correct any references in Minnesota Rules to the
rules repealed or renumbered by this act, as appropriate.
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Sec. 43. new text begin REPEALER.
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(a) Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 168.012, subdivision 12; 168.041, subdivision
11; 168.105, subdivision 6; 168.231; 168.345, subdivisions 3 and 4; 170.23; 171.12,
subdivision 8; and 171.185,
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are repealed.
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