Minnesota Administrative Rules

8880.1100 VEHICLE INSPECTION BY COMMISSIONER.

Subpart 1.

Authority to inspect.

The commissioner must inspect a limousine before issuing an initial limousine identification decal and at least annually thereafter. The commissioner may conduct an unannounced inspection during a limousine operator's hours of operation for compliance with parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1000 but must not do so in a way that unduly interferes with the transportation of any passengers. The commissioner may inspect the vehicle, its equipment, or any documents required to be in the vehicle or the driver's possession for compliance with parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1000 and state or federal law.

Subp. 2.

Inspection report.

A person inspecting a limousine under this part must provide a copy of the inspection report to the limousine operator. The report must include:

A.

the inspector's name;

B.

the limousine operator's name and permit number;

C.

the vehicle identification number, limousine identification decal number, and license plate number;

D.

the date and location of the inspection; and

E.

a description of items that do not comply with the requirements of parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1000.

Subp. 3.

Limousines declared out of service.

The commissioner must direct a limousine operator to immediately remove a limousine from service upon determining that the vehicle is in a condition that is likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or is otherwise unsafe. The commissioner must use the "Minnesota Vehicle Requirements for Special Transportation Services and Limousines" incorporated by reference in part 8880.0900, subpart 1a, to make this determination. An out-of-service declaration must be included in the inspection report described in subpart 2. Once a limousine has been declared out of service, a limousine operator may return it to service only after making the repairs noted in an out-of-service declaration. In addition to the vehicle records required by part 8880.1000, subpart 4, a limousine operator must retain records of making the repairs required by an out-of-service declaration.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 221.84

History:

18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570

Published Electronically:

April 9, 2026