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HF 3203 House Long Description

hf3203 FOURTH ENGROSSMENT Omnibus public safety bill modifying vehicle registration, titling, driver's licenses, traffic regulations, and motor carrier fuel tax provisions; and making technical and clarifying changes. ARTICLE 1 PUBLIC SAFETY MISCELLANY Section 1: "Motor vehicle" definition modified. Sec. 2: "Fleet" definition modified. Sec. 3: Vehicles owned by honorary consul no longer exempt from taxes. Sec. 4-7: Language updated. Sec. 8: "Proud to be a veteran" license plates created. Sec. 9: "Registration year" defined and dealer license categories established. Dealer license provisions modified. Sec. 10: Tax payment by installments regulations modified. Sec. 11: Application forms no longer furnished. Sec. 12: Commissioner allowed to adopt rules. Sec. 13-15: Related terms definitions modified. Sec. 16: Written certification of requirements required. Sec. 17-18: Language updated. Sec. 19: Purchase receipt provisions modified. Sec. 20-21: Conforming language inserted. Sec. 22: Motorcycle with new engine titling provisions modified. Sec. 23-31: Language updated. Sec. 32: Bicycle registration format defined. Sec. 33: Three-year bicycle registration fee procedures modified. Sec. 34: Transfer report requirements modified. Sec. 35: Change of address notification regulations clarified. Sec. 36-41: Conforming changes relating to vehicle license plates. Sec. 42: Affirmative defense provided relating to unchanging traffic control signal. Sec. 43: Technical statutory reference added. Sec. 44: Required stop regulations expanded. Sec. 45: Inspection required regulations modified. Sec. 46: Rear display of single plate required. Sec. 47: Small trailer regulations provided. Sec. 48: Plate registration stickers regulations modified. Sec. 49: Motorcycle and bicycle driving rules clarified. Sec. 50: Technical. Sec. 51: Backup snowplow driver exemption clarified. Sec. 52-54: Conforming changes. Sec. 55: Application form procedure clarified. Sec. 56: Application contents provided. Sec. 57-59: Conforming changes; license contents and application regulations clarified. Sec. 60: Commercial driver's license disqualification requirements modified. Sec. 61: Intent provided. Sec. 62: Exemption from matching requirement provided. Sec. 63: Bus service spending authorized. Sec. 64: Repealer. ARTICLE 2 MOTOR CARRIER FUEL TAXSection 1: Legislative findings and policy proviuded. Sec. 2: Related terms defined. Sec. 3: Fuel tax compact detailed. Sec. 4: Compliance with Minnesota laws provided. Sec. 5: Taxing authority established. Sec. 6: Motor carrier fuel license required. Sec. 7: Fuel license fee deposit indicated. Sec. 8: Fuel decal fee required. Sec. 9: Motor carrier fuel tax returns required. Sec. 10: Credit or refund provisions detailed. Sec. 11: Motor carrier record requirements provided. Sec. 12: Auditing and reporting regulations provided. Sec. 13: Motor carrier temporary fuel permit established. Sec. 14: Action to avoid or evade fuel tax penalties established. Sec. 15: Enforcement powers provided. Sec. 16: Delinquent filing or payment penalties provided. Sec. 17: Fund transfer to pay delinquent fee provided. Sec. 18: Exemptions provided. Sec. 19: Rule adoption provided. Sec. 20: Technical. Sec. 21: Technical. Sec. 22: Technical. Sec. 23: Repealer.ARTICLE 3 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENTSection 1: "Farm truck" definition modified. Sec. 2: Regulations for vehicles transporting unfinished forest products clarified. Sec. 3: State trooper inspection procedures expanded. Sec. 4: Technical. Sec. 5: Technical. Sec. 6: Technical. Sec. 7: "First haul" definition modified. Sec. 8: Trunk highway fund fees clarified. Sec. 9: Northern zone load restriction study required. Sec. 10: Effective date.AE