as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; establishing Minnesota sesquicentennial special
plates; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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Notwithstanding section 168.1293, the
commissioner shall issue Minnesota sesquicentennial plates to an applicant who:
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(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, or
recreational vehicle;
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(2) pays a fee of $10 for each set of license plates;
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(3) contributes a minimum of $25 to the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission;
and
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(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.
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After consultation with the Minnesota Sesquicentennial
Commission, the commissioner shall design the special plate.
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On payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this
section may be transferred to another passenger automobile registered to the individual
to whom the special plates were issued.
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Fees collected under subdivision 1, clause (2), are credited to the
vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund.
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Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause (3), are
credited to the sesquicentennial account, which is established in the special revenue fund.
Money in the account is appropriated to the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission to
be used in performance of the commission's powers and duties. After the commission
expires, money in the account is appropriated to the Capitol Area Architectural and
Planning Board for restoration and renovation of the Capitol Building.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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