SF 3069

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; requiring commissioner of public safety to issue
special 2008 U.S. Women's Open license plates.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin U.S. OPEN LICENSE PLATES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) "Committee" means the 2008 U.S. Women's Open
Committee.
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new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Issuance and design. new text end

new text begin Upon the request of the committee, the
commissioner shall issue to the committee special license plates for use in connection with
the 2008 United States Golf Association Women's Open Championship. The special
plates must be of a design approved by the commissioner after consultation with the
committee. The plates may be displayed only on a passenger vehicle, the use of which
has been donated for the open championship by the vehicle manufacturer. The plates are
valid for a period of 14 days after issuance.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Fees. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall collect a fee, which is calculated to recover
the cost of producing and issuing the special plates for each pair of special plates issued
under this section. The minimum number of special plates the commissioner may issue to
the committee under this section is 50 pairs.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin In requesting special plates under this section, the committee
shall provide the following information to the commissioner at least 120 days before the
start of the period for which the plates are requested:
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new text begin (1) the dates of the period for which the plates are requested;
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new text begin (2) the name, address, and telephone number of an authorized representative of
the committee;
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new text begin (3) the quantity of plates requested; and
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new text begin (4) a certification that the insurance required under Minnesota Statutes, section
65B.49, subdivision 3, will be provided for each vehicle for which special plates are
provided under this section.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Liability. new text end

new text begin If a parking violation citation is issued for a violation committed
by a driver of a vehicle displaying special plates issued under this section, the committee is
liable for the amount of fine, penalty assessment, late payment penalty, or cost of warrants
issued in connection with the violation unless, within 15 days after receiving knowledge
of the violation, the committee provides to the issuing authority the following information
to the extent available: the driver's full name; home address; local address, if any; license
number; and employer's name and address. If the committee is relieved of liability under
this subdivision, the person who committed the violation remains liable for the violation.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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