SF 1673

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/28/2014 09:51am

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; establishing Minnesota Professional Golfers'
Association Foundation special license plates; appropriating money; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [168.1299] MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS'
ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION PLATES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Issuance and design. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding section 168.1293, the
commissioner shall issue special Minnesota Section Professional Golfers' Association
(PGA) Foundation plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
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new text begin (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck,
motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;
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new text begin (2) pays a fee of $10 for each set of plates;
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new text begin (3) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota Section PGA
Foundation account; and
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new text begin (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Design. new text end

new text begin After consultation with the Minnesota Section PGA, the
commissioner shall design the special plate. The final design of the special plate is
subject to the approval of the commissioner, and shall include the Minnesota Section
PGA's official logo.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Plates transfer. new text end

new text begin On payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under
this section may be transferred to another passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck,
motorcycle, or other recreational vehicle registered to the individual to whom the special
plates were issued.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Fees. new text end

new text begin Fees collected under subdivision 1, clause (2), and subdivision 3 are
credited to the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Contributions. new text end

new text begin Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause (3),
are credited first to the commissioner of public safety for the cost of administering the
Minnesota Section PGA Foundation account, which is established in the special revenue
fund. After the commissioner's administration costs are paid each year, remaining
contributions are credited to the Minnesota Section PGA Foundation account. Money in
the account is appropriated to the commissioner of public safety for distribution to the
Minnesota Section PGA Foundation, to be used to promote the game of golf through
programs and to provide financial assistance to help further the education of worthy
members of the Minnesota Section PGA Junior Golf Program and PGA member facilities.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2014, for special
Minnesota Section PGA Foundation plates issued on or after that date.
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