Minnesota Administrative Rules

8880.0700 LIMOUSINE IDENTIFICATION DECAL.

Subpart 1.

Issuance of decal.

The commissioner must issue a limousine identification decal to an applicant who has a valid permit; meets the inspection requirement in part 8880.0300, subpart 2; has the insurance coverage required in part 8880.0300, subpart 3; and meets the requirements in part 8880.0600.

Subp. 2.

Description.

A limousine identification decal must bear an identifying number, the month and year of expiration, and the letters "LM."

Subp. 3.

Display.

A limousine identification decal must be securely affixed to the lower corner of the limousine windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. A decal must not be obscured and must be easy to read when the vehicle is stationary. A limousine may bear only one decal.

Subp. 4.

Duration.

A limousine identification decal is valid for one year from the last day of the month in which it is issued or until it is removed from the limousine or upon revocation of the limousine operator's permit, whichever occurs first.

Subp. 5.

Not transferable.

A limousine identification decal may not be transferred to another limousine and must be removed if a limousine operator stops using the limousine to provide limousine service.

Subp. 5a.

Temporary limousine identification decal.

A.

For special events or exceptional circumstances, the commissioner must issue a prepaid temporary limousine identification decal to a limousine operator who possesses an active or temporary permit for a fee of $5 per decal. The vehicle must meet the inspection requirement in item B, and an operator must apply for a temporary limousine identification decal pursuant to part 8880.0600, subparts 1 to 3.

B.

The vehicle must have been inspected under part 8880.1100 within the previous 12 months and not be found to be in a condition likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or to be otherwise unsafe. If the vehicle is found to be likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or is otherwise unsafe, the operator must submit written evidence that the violation has been remedied before the department issues the temporary limousine identification decal.

C.

The temporary limousine identification decal must be preprinted by the commissioner with the operator's name, address, vehicle identification number, permit number, and dates the decal is valid.

D.

The temporary limousine identification decal is valid for a period of not more than ten days, must not be transferred, and must not be used unless the operator possesses an active or temporary permit. A limousine operator possessing a permit that is not temporary may request a renewal of the temporary limousine identification decal for an additional ten days if exceptional circumstances extend beyond ten days. A limousine must not be operated under a temporary limousine identification decal for more than 20 consecutive days in a calendar year.

Subp. 6.

Records.

The commissioner must keep a record of limousine identification decals issued.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 221.84

History:

18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570

Published Electronically:

April 9, 2026