HF 3385

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/04/2010 09:41am

A bill for an act
relating to impaired driving; extending eligibility for the ignition interlock
program to include violators of the "no alcohol" requirement of a restricted
driver's license; amending Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section
171.306, subdivision 3.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 171.306, subdivision 3,
is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Pilot project components.

(a) Under the pilot project, the commissioner
shall issue a driver's license to an individual whose driver's license has been revoked
new text begin or canceled new text end under chapter 169A for an impaired driving incident new text begin , or under chapter 171
for a violation of the "no-alcohol" condition of a restricted driver's license, new text end if the person
qualifies under this section and agrees to all of the conditions of the project.

(b) The commissioner must denote the person's driver's license record to indicate the
person's participation in the program. The license must authorize the person to drive only
vehicles having functioning ignition interlock devices conforming with the requirements
of subdivision 2.

(c) Notwithstanding any statute or rule to the contrary, the commissioner has
authority to and shall determine the appropriate period for which a person participating in
the ignition interlock pilot program shall be subject to this program, and when the person
is eligible to be issued:

(1) a limited driver's license subject to the ignition interlock restriction;

(2) full driving privileges subject to the ignition interlock restriction; and

(3) a driver's license without an ignition interlock restriction.

(d) A person participating in this pilot project shall agree to participate in any
treatment recommended by a chemical use assessment.

(e) The commissioner shall determine guidelines for participation in the project.
A person participating in the project shall sign a written agreement accepting these
guidelines and agreeing to comply with them.

(f) It is a misdemeanor for a person who is licensed under this section for driving
a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device to drive, operate, or be in physical
control of a motor vehicle other than a vehicle properly equipped with an ignition
interlock device.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment
and applies to persons applying for the ignition interlock program on or after that date.
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