<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>carriers, highways, and the Department of Transportation; making clarifying <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>and technical changes;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 168.013, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>subdivision 1e; 168.185; 169.025; 169.801, subdivision 10; 169.823, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>1; 169.824; 169.8261; 169.827; 169.85, subdivision 2; 169.862, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>169.864, subdivisions 1, 2; 169.865, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 169.866, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>1; 169.87, subdivision 2; 174.64, subdivision 4; 174.66; 221.012, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>19, 29; 221.021, subdivision 1; 221.022; 221.025; 221.026, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>2, 5; 221.0269, subdivision 3; 221.031, subdivisions 1, 3, 3c, 6; 221.0314, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>subdivisions 2, 3a, 9; 221.033, subdivisions 1, 2; 221.121, subdivisions 1, 7; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>221.122, subdivision 1; 221.123; 221.132; 221.151, subdivision 1; 221.161, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>subdivisions 1, 4; 221.171; 221.172, subdivision 3; 221.185, subdivisions 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>4, 5a, 9; 221.605, subdivision 1; 221.68; 221.81, subdivision 3d; repealing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.67, subdivision 6; 169.826, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>1b, 5; 169.832, subdivisions 11, 11a; 221.012, subdivisions 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>21, 23, 24, 30, 32, 39, 40, 41; 221.031, subdivision 2b; 221.072; 221.101; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>221.111; 221.121, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f; 221.131, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>2a; 221.141, subdivision 6; 221.151, subdivisions 2, 3; 221.153; 221.172, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; 221.296, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.013, subdivision 1e, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>    Subd. 1e. <b>Truck; tractor; combination; exceptions.</b> (a) On trucks and tractors <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>except those in this chapter defined as farm trucks, on truck-tractor and semitrailer <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>combinations except those defined as farm combinations, and on commercial zone <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>vehicles, the tax based on total gross weight shall be graduated according to the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>base rate schedule prescribed in this subdivision, but in no event less than $120.<br/>

<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="7"/>
<col width="13"/>
<col width="4.5"/>
<col width="10"/>
<col width="13.5"/>
<col width="7"/>
<col width="5"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right" colspan="4">TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT IN POUNDS<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">TAX<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">A<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">0<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">15<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">B<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1,501<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">3,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">20<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">C<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">3,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">4,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">D<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">4,501<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">6,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">35<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">E<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">6,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">10,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">45<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">F<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">10,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">12,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">70<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">G<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">12,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">15,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">105<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">H<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">15,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">18,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">145<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">I<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">18,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">21,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">190<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">J<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">21,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">26,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">270<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">K<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">26,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">33,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="right">360<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">L<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">33,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">39,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">475<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">M<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">39,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">45,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">595<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">N<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">45,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">51,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">715<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">O<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">51,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">57,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">865<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">P<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">57,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">63,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">1015<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">Q<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">63,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">69,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">1185<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">R<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">69,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">73,280<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">1325<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">S<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">73,281<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">78,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">1595<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">T<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">78,001<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">80,000<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">1760<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>    (b) For purposes of the Minnesota base rate schedule, for vehicles with six or more <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>axles in the "S" and "T" categories, the base rates are $1,520 and $1,620 respectively. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>    (c) For each vehicle with a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds an additional <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>tax of $50 is imposed for each ton or fraction thereof in excess of 80,000 pounds, subject <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>to subdivision 12. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    (d) For purposes of registration identification, for vehicles registered in the "O" <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>category, the owner must declare at the time of registration whether the vehicle will carry <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>a weight of 55,000 pounds or more and therefore be subject to the federal heavy vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>use tax. For those owners who declare a weight less than 55,000 pounds, a distinctive <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>weight sticker must be issued and the owner is restricted to a gross vehicle weight of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>less than 55,000 pounds. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>    (e) Truck-tractors except those herein defined as farm and commercial zone vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>shall be taxed in accord with the foregoing gross weight tax schedule on the basis of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var>combined gross weight of the truck-tractor and any semitrailer or semitrailers which the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.37"></a><var>2.37</var>applicant proposes to combine with the truck-tractor. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.38"></a><var>2.38</var>    (f) Commercial zone trucks include only trucks, truck-tractors, and semitrailer <br/>
<a id="pl.2.39"></a><var>2.39</var>combinations which are operated by an interstate carrier registered under section 
         <statute_ref>221.60</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>or by an authorized a carrier receiving operating authority under chapter 221, and operated <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>solely within a zone exempt from regulation pursuant to United States Code, title 49, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>section 13506. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>    (g) The license plates issued for commercial zone vehicles shall be plainly marked. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>A person operating a commercial zone vehicle outside the zone or area in which its <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>operation is authorized is guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to the misdemeanor <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>penalty, the registrar shall revoke the registration of the vehicle as a commercial zone <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>vehicle and shall require that the vehicle be registered at 100 percent of the full annual tax <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>prescribed in the Minnesota base rate schedule, and no part of this tax may be refunded <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>during the balance of the registration year. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>    (h) On commercial zone trucks the tax shall be based on the total gross weight of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>the vehicle and during each of the first eight years of vehicle life is 75 percent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>Minnesota base rate schedule. During the ninth and succeeding years of vehicle life the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>tax is 50 percent of the Minnesota base rate schedule. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>    (i) On trucks, truck-tractors and semitrailer combinations, except those defined <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>as farm trucks and farm combinations, and except for those commercial zone vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>specifically provided for in this subdivision, the tax for each of the first eight years of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>vehicle life is 100 percent of the tax imposed in the Minnesota base rate schedule, and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>during the ninth and succeeding years of vehicle life, the tax is 75 percent of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>base rate prescribed by this subdivision. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>    (j) For the purpose of registration, trailers coupled with a truck-tractor, semitrailer <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>combination are semitrailers. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.185, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var><b>168.185 USDOT NUMBERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d), an owner of a truck or truck-tractor having <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>subdivision 32
         </statute_ref>, shall report to the commissioner at the time of registration its USDOT <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>carrier number. A person subject to this paragraph who does not have a USDOT number <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>shall apply for the number at the time of registration by completing a form MCS-150 Motor <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>Carrier Identification Report, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>or comparable document as determined by the commissioner. The commissioner shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>assign a USDOT carrier number to a vehicle owner who is not subject to this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>    (b) Assigned USDOT numbers need not must be displayed on the outside of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>the vehicle, but must be made available upon request of an authorized agent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>commissioner, peace officer, other employees of the State Patrol authorized in chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>299D, or employees of the Minnesota Department of Transportation as required by section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>221.031, subdivision 6. The vehicle owner shall notify the commissioner if there is a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>change to the owner's USDOT number.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>    (c) If an owner fails to report or apply for a USDOT number, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>suspend the owner's registration.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>    (d) This section does not apply to (1) a farm truck that is not used in interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>commerce, (2) a vehicle that is not used in intrastate commerce or interstate commerce, or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>(3) a vehicle that is owned and used solely in the transaction of official business by the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>federal government, the state, or any political subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.025, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var><b>169.025 APPLICATION OF MOTOR CARRIER RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter other than section 
         <statute_ref>169.67</statute_ref>, a vehicle, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>driver, or carrier that is subject to a the motor carrier safety rule adopted under section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var><statute_ref>221.031</statute_ref> regulations incorporated in section 221.0314 or 
         <statute_ref>221.605</statute_ref> shall comply with the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>more stringent or additional requirement imposed by that the motor carrier safety rule <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>regulation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.801, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Brakes.</b> Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>169.67</statute_ref>:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>    (a) A self-propelled implement of husbandry must be equipped with brakes adequate <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>to control its movement and to stop and hold it and any vehicle it is towing.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>    (b) A towed implement of husbandry must be equipped with brakes adequate to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>control its movement and to stop and hold it if:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>    (1) it has a gross vehicle weight of more than 24,000 pounds and was manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>and sold after January 1, 1994;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>    (2) it has a gross vehicle weight of more than 12,000 pounds and is towed by a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>vehicle other than a self-propelled implement of husbandry; or<br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>    (3) it has a gross vehicle weight of more than 3,000 pounds and is being towed by a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>registered passenger automobile other than a pickup truck as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>subdivision 26
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>    (c) If a towed implement of husbandry with a gross vehicle weight of more than <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>6,000 pounds is required under paragraph (b) to have brakes and was manufactured after <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>January 1, 2011, it must also have brakes adequate to stop and hold it if it becomes <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>detached from the towing vehicle be equipped with brakes as required in section 169.67, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>subdivision 3, paragraph (b).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.823, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Pneumatic-tired vehicle.</b> No vehicle or combination of vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>equipped with pneumatic tires shall be operated upon the highways of this state: <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>    (1) where the gross weight on any wheel exceeds 9,000 pounds, except that on <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>paved county state-aid highways, paved county roads, designated local routes, and state <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>trunk highways the gross weight on any single wheel shall not exceed on an unpaved <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>street or highway or 10,000 pounds on a paved street or highway, unless posted to a lesser <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>weight under section 
         <statute_ref>169.87, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>    (2) where the gross weight on any single axle exceeds 18,000 pounds, except that on <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>paved county state-aid highways, paved county roads, designated local routes, and state <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>trunk highways the gross weight on any single axle shall not exceed on an unpaved street <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>or highway or  20,000 pounds on a paved street or highway, unless posted to a lesser <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>weight under section 
         <statute_ref>169.87, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>    (3) where the maximum wheel load: <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>    (i) on the foremost and rearmost steering axles, exceeds 600 pounds per inch of tire <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>width or the manufacturer's recommended load, whichever is less; or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>    (ii) on other axles, exceeds 500 pounds per inch of tire width or the manufacturer's <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>recommended load, whichever is less; or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>    (4) where the gross weight on any axle of a tridem exceeds 15,000 pounds, except <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>that for vehicles to which an additional axle has been added prior to June 1, 1981, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>maximum gross weight on any axle of a tridem may be up to 16,000 pounds provided the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>gross weight of the tridem combination does not exceed 39,900 pounds where the first <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>and third axles of the tridem are spaced nine feet apart; <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>    (5) (4) where the gross weight on any group of axles exceeds the weights permitted <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>under sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref> with any or all of the interior axles disregarded, and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>with an exterior axle disregarded if the exterior axle is a variable load axle that is not <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>carrying its intended weight, and their gross weights subtracted from the gross weight of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>all axles of the group under consideration. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.824, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var><b>169.824 GROSS WEIGHT SCHEDULE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Table of axle weight limits.</b> (a) No vehicle or combination of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires shall be operated upon the highways of this state <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>where the total gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles of any vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>or combination of vehicles exceeds that given in the following table for the distance <br/>
<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>between the centers of the first and last axles of any group of two or more consecutive <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>axles under consideration; unless otherwise noted, the distance between axles being <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>measured longitudinally to the nearest even foot, and when the measurement is a fraction <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>of exactly one-half foot the next largest whole number in feet shall be used, except that <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>when the distance between axles is more than three feet four inches and less than three <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>feet six inches the distance of four feet shall be used:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="16"/>
<col width="15"/>
<col width="15"/>
<col width="19"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="3">Maximum gross weight in pounds on a group of<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">2<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">3<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">4<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">Distances in feet <br/>
                  		between centers <br/>
                  		of foremost and <br/>
                  		rearmost axles of a <br/>
                  		group<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">consecutive axles <br/>
                  		of a 2-axle vehicle <br/>
                  		or of any vehicle <br/>
or combination of <br/>
                  		vehicles having a <br/>
                  		total of 2 or more <br/>
                  		axles<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">consecutive axles <br/>
                  		of a 3-axle vehicle <br/>
                  		or of any vehicle <br/>
or combination of <br/>
                  		vehicles having a <br/>
                  		total of 3 or more <br/>
                  		axles<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">consecutive axles of a <br/>
                  		4-axle vehicle or any <br/>
                  		combination of vehicles <br/>
                  		having a total of 4 or <br/>
                  		more axles<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">4<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">5<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">6<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">7<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">37,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">8<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">38,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">8 plus<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">42,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(38,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">9<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">35,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">43,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(39,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">10<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">36,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">43,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">49,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(40,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">11<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">36,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">44,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">49,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">12<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">45,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">50,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">13<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">46,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">51,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">14<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">46,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">51,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">15<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">47,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">52,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">16<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">48,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">53,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">17<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">49,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">53,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">18<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">49,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">54,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">19<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">50,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">55,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">20<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">51,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">55,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.36"></a><var>6.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">21<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">52,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">56,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.37"></a><var>6.37</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">22<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">52,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">57,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.38"></a><var>6.38</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">23<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">53,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">57,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.39"></a><var>6.39</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">24<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">54,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">58,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.40"></a><var>6.40</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">25<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(55,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">59,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.41"></a><var>6.41</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">26<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(55,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">59,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.42"></a><var>6.42</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">27<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(56,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">60,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.43"></a><var>6.43</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">28<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(57,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">61,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.44"></a><var>6.44</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">29<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(58,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">61,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">30<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(58,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">62,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">31<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(59,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">63,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">32<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(60,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">63,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">33<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">64,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">65,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">35<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">65,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">36<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">66,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">37<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">67,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">38<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">67,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">39<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">68,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">40<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">69,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">41<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">69,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">42<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">70,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">43<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">71,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">44<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">71,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">45<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">72,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">46<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">72,500<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">47<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(73,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">48<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(74,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">49<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(74,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">50<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(75,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">51<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(76,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">52<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(76,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">53<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(77,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">54<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(78,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">55<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(78,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">56<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(79,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">57<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(80,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>The maximum gross weight on a group of three consecutive axles where the distance <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>between centers of foremost and rearmost axles is listed as seven feet or eight feet applies <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>only to vehicles manufactured before August 1, 1991.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>"8 plus" refers to any distance greater than eight feet but less than nine feet.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="12.5"/>
<col width="12.5"/>
<col width="12.5"/>
<col width="15.5"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="3">Maximum gross weight in pounds on a group of<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">5<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">6<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">7<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">8<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.36"></a><var>7.36</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.37"></a><var>7.37</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.38"></a><var>7.38</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.39"></a><var>7.39</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.40"></a><var>7.40</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.41"></a><var>7.41</var><br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">Distances in <br/>
                  		feet between <br/>
                  		centers of <br/>
                  		foremost and <br/>
                  		rearmost axles <br/>
                  		of a group<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">consecutive <br/>
                  		axles of a 5-axle <br/>
                  		vehicle or any <br/>
                  		combination of <br/>
                  		vehicles having <br/>
                  		a total of 5 or <br/>
                  		more axles<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">consecutive <br/>
                  		axles of a 6-axle <br/>
vehicle or any <br/>
                  		combination of <br/>
                  		vehicles having <br/>
                  		a total of 6 or <br/>
                  		more axles<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">consecutive <br/>
                  		axles of a 7-axle <br/>
vehicle or any <br/>
                  		combination of <br/>
                  		vehicles having <br/>
                  		a total of 7 or <br/>
                  		more axles<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">consecutive axles <br/>
of an 8-axle vehicle <br/>
or any combination <br/>
of vehicles having <br/>
a total of 8 or more <br/>
axles<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.42"></a><var>7.42</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">14<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">57,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.43"></a><var>7.43</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">15<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">57,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">16<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">58,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">17<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">59,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">18<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">59,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">19<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">60,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">20<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">60,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">66,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">72,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">21<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">61,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">67,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">72,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">22<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">62,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">67,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">73,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">23<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">62,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">68,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">73,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">24<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">63,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">68,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">74,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">25<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">64,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">69,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">75,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">26<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">64,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">70,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">75,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">27<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">65,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">70,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">76,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">28<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">65,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">71,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">76,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">29<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">66,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">71,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">77,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">30<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">67,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">72,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">77,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">31<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">67,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">73,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">78,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">32<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">68,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">73,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">79,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">33<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">69,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">74,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">79,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">34<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">69,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">74,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">80,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">35<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">70,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">75,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(80,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(86,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">36<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">70,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">76,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(81,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(86,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">37<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">71,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">76,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(81,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(87,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">38<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">72,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">77,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(82,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(87,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">39<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">72,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">77,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(82,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(88,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">40<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">73,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">78,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(83,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(89,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">41<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(74,000) 74,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">79,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(84,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(89,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">42<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(74,500) 74,500 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">79,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(84,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(90,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">43<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(75,000) 75,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">80,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(85,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(90,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">44<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(75,500) 75,500 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(80,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(85,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(91,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">45<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(76,500) 76,500 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(81,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(86,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(91,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">46<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(77,000) 77,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(81,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(87,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(92,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">47<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(77,500) 77,500 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(82,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(87,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(93,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">48<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(78,000) 78,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(83,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(88,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(93,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">49<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(79,000) 79,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(83,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(88,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(94,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">50<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(79,500) 79,500 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(84,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(89,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(94,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.36"></a><var>8.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">51<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(80,000) 80,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(84,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(89,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(95,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.37"></a><var>8.37</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">52<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(80,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(85,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(90,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(95,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.38"></a><var>8.38</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">53<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(81,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(86,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(91,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(96,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.39"></a><var>8.39</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">54<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(81,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(86,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(91,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(97,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.40"></a><var>8.40</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">55<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(82,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(87,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(92,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(97,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.41"></a><var>8.41</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">56<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(83,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(87,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(92,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(98,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.42"></a><var>8.42</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">57<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(83,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(88,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(93,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(98,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.43"></a><var>8.43</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">58<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(84,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(89,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(94,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(99,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">59<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(85,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(89,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(94,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(99,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">60<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(85,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(90,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(95,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(100,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">61<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(95,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(101,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">62<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(96,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(101,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">63<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(96,500)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(102,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">64<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(97,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">(102,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">65<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(103,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">66<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(103,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">67<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(104,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">68<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(105,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">69<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(105,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">70<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(106,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">71<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(106,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">72<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(107,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">73<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(107,500)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center">74<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="center">(108,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>The gross weights shown in without parentheses in this table are permitted only on <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>state trunk highways and routes designated under section 
<statute_ref>169.832, subdivision 11</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>allowed on unpaved streets and highways, unless posted to a lesser weight under section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>169.87, subdivision 1. The gross weights shown in this table, whether within or without <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>parentheses, are allowed on paved streets and highways, unless posted to a lesser weight <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>under section 169.87, subdivision 1. Gross weights in excess of 80,000 pounds require an <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>overweight permit under this chapter, unless otherwise allowed under section 169.826.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>(b) Notwithstanding any lesser weight in pounds shown in this table but subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>the restrictions on gross vehicle weights in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), two consecutive <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each and a combined gross <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>load of 68,000 pounds provided the overall distance between the first and last axles of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>the consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Gross vehicle weight of all axles; credit for idle reduction technology.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>    (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 
<statute_ref>169.85</statute_ref>, The gross vehicle weight of all axles <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>of a vehicle or combination of vehicles must not exceed:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>    (1) 80,000 pounds for any vehicle or combination of vehicles on all (i) trunk <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>highways as defined in section 
<statute_ref>160.02, subdivision 29</statute_ref>, (ii) routes designated under section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>169.832, subdivision 11, and (iii) paved nine-ton routes streets and highways, unless <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>posted at a lower axle weight under section 169.87, subdivision 1; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.36"></a><var>9.36</var>    (2) 88,000 pounds for any vehicle or combination of vehicles with six or more <br/>
<a id="pl.9.37"></a><var>9.37</var>axles while exclusively engaged in hauling livestock on all state trunk highways other <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>than interstate highways, if the vehicle has a permit under section 
         <statute_ref>169.86, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>paragraph (k); and.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>    (3) 73,280 pounds for any vehicle or combination of vehicles with five axles or less <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>on all routes, other than routes identified in clause (1).<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>    (b) Notwithstanding the maximum weight provisions of this section and section <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var><statute_ref>169.85</statute_ref>, and in order to promote the reduction of fuel use and emissions because of engine <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>idling, the maximum gross vehicle weight limits and the axle weight limits for any motor <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>vehicle subject to sections 
         <statute_ref>169.80</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.88</statute_ref> and equipped with idle reduction technology <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>or emissions-reduction technology must be increased by the amount of weight necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>to compensate for the weight of the idle reduction technology or emissions-reduction <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>technology, not to exceed 400 pounds. At the request of an authorized representative <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>of the Department of Transportation or the Department of Public Safety, the vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>operator shall provide proof that the vehicle is equipped with this technology through <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>documentation or demonstration.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.8261, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var><b>169.8261 GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; FOREST PRODUCTS. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Exemption.</b> (a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles hauling For <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>purposes of this section, "raw or unfinished forest products, including" include wood <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>chips, paper, pulp, oriented strand board, laminated strand lumber, hardboard, treated <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>lumber, untreated lumber, or barrel staves,.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>(b) In compliance with this section, a person may operate a vehicle or combination <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>of vehicles to haul raw or unfinished forest products by the most direct route to the nearest <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>paved highway that has been designated under section 
<statute_ref>169.832, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, may be <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>operated on any highway with gross weights permitted under sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>without regard to load restrictions imposed on that highway, except that the vehicles must:. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Conditions.</b> (a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles described in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>subdivision 1 must:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>(1) comply with seasonal load restrictions in effect between the dates set by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>169.87, subdivision 2</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    (2) comply with bridge load limits posted under section 
         <statute_ref>169.84</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>    (3) be equipped and operated with six axles and brakes on all wheels; <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>    (4) not exceed 90,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or 99,000 pounds gross vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>weight during the time when seasonal increases are authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>    (5) not be operated on interstate and defense highways; <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>    (6) obtain an annual permit from the commissioner of transportation; <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    (7) obey all road postings; and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>    (8) not exceed 20,000 pounds gross weight on any single axle. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>    (b) A vehicle operated under this section may exceed the legal axle weight limits <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>listed in section 
         <statute_ref>169.824</statute_ref> by not more than 12.5 percent; except that, the weight limits may <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>be exceeded by not more than 22.5 23.75 percent during the time when seasonal increases <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>are authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, subdivision 1</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.827, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var><b>169.827 GROSS WEIGHT REDUCTION ON RESTRICTED ROUTE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>The maximum weight on any single axle, two consecutive axles spaced within eight <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>feet or less, three consecutive axles spaced within nine feet or less, or four consecutive <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>axles spaced within 14 feet or less shall not exceed 18,000 pounds, 34,000 pounds, 43,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>pounds, or 51,500 pounds respectively multiplied by a factor of the axle weight in tons <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>allowed on the restricted route divided by nine. No combination of axle weights shall <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>exceed those weights specified in Minnesota Statutes 1981 Supplement, section 
<statute_ref>169.825, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>subdivision 10
</statute_ref> for nondesignated routes.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.85, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Unloading.</b> (a) Upon weighing a vehicle and load, as provided in this <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>section, an officer may require the driver to stop the vehicle in a suitable place and remain <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>standing until a portion of the load is removed that is sufficient to reduce the gross weight <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>of the vehicle to the limit permitted under either section 
         <statute_ref>168.013, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>(b), or sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref>, whichever is the lesser violation, if any. A suitable <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>place is a location where loading or tampering with the load is not prohibited by federal, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>state, or local law, rule, or ordinance.  <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), a driver may be required to unload a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>vehicle only if the weighing officer determines that (1) on routes subject to the provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>of sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref>, the weight on an axle exceeds the lawful gross weight <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>prescribed by sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref>, by 2,000 pounds or more, or the weight on a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>group of two or more consecutive axles in cases where the distance between the centers <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>of the first and last axles of the group under consideration is ten feet or less exceeds <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>the lawful gross weight prescribed by sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref>, by 4,000 pounds or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>more; or (2) on routes designated by the commissioner in section 
<statute_ref>169.832, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>the overall weight of the vehicle or the weight on an axle or group of consecutive axles <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>exceeds the maximum lawful gross weights prescribed by sections 
<statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>(3) the weight is unlawful on an axle or group of consecutive axles on a road restricted in <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>169.87</statute_ref>. Material unloaded must be cared for by the owner or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>driver of the vehicle at the risk of the owner or driver.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>(c) If the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed the vehicle's registered gross <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>weight plus the weight allowance set forth in section 
         <statute_ref>168.013, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>(b), and plus, if applicable, the weight allowance permitted under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826</statute_ref>, then <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>the driver is not required to unload under paragraph (b).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.862, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Additional restrictions.</b> Permits issued under this section are governed by <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>the applicable provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>169.86</statute_ref> except as otherwise provided herein and, in <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>addition, carry the following restrictions: <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>    (a) The vehicles may not be operated between sunset and sunrise, when visibility is <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>impaired by weather, fog, or other conditions rendering persons and vehicles not clearly <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>visible at a distance of 500 feet, or on Sunday from noon until sunset, or on the days the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>following holidays are observed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>    (b) The vehicles may not be operated on interstate highways. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>    (c) (b) The vehicles may not be operated on a trunk highway with a pavement less <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>than 24 feet wide. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>    (d) (c) A vehicle operated under the permit must be equipped with a retractable or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>removable mirror on the left side so located that it will reflect to the driver a clear view of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>    (e) (d) A vehicle operated under the permit must display red, orange, or yellow flags, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>18 inches square, as markers at the front and rear and on both sides of the load. The load <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>must be securely bound to the transporting vehicle. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>    (f) (e) Farm vehicles not for hire carrying round baled hay less than 20 miles are <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit. All other requirements of this section <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>apply to vehicles transporting round baled hay. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.864, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Special three-unit vehicle permit.</b> The commissioner may issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>permit for a vehicle that meets the following requirements: <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>    (1) is a combination of vehicles, including a truck-tractor and a semitrailer drawing <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>one additional semitrailer, which may be equipped with an auxiliary dolly, and no <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>semitrailer used in the three-vehicle combination has an overall length in excess of 28-1/2 <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>feet; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 108,000 pounds; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>    (3) complies with the axle weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.824</statute_ref> or with the federal bridge <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>formula for axle groups not described in that section; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>    (4) complies with the tire weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.823</statute_ref> or the tire manufacturers' <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>recommended load, whichever is less; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>    (5) is operated only in this state on Trunk Highway marked 2 between Grand Rapids <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>and the port of Duluth; on Trunk Highway marked 169 between Grand Rapids and its <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>junction with Trunk Highway marked 53; on Trunk Highway marked 194 between Trunk <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>Highway marked 2 and Trunk Highway marked 53; and on Trunk Highway marked 53 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>between Virginia and the port of Duluth; and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>    (6) the seasonal weight increases authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>do not apply. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.864, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Special two-unit vehicle permit.</b> The commissioner may issue a permit <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>for a vehicle that meets the following requirements: <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>    (1) is a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and a single semitrailer <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>that may exceed 48 feet, but not 53 feet, if the distance from the kingpin to the centerline <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>of the rear axle group of the semitrailer does not exceed 43 feet; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>    (2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 90,000 pounds or 97,000 pounds if <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>the truck has seven axles; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>    (3) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 98,000 99,000 pounds during the time <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>when seasonal weight increases authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, are <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>in effect; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>    (4) complies with the axle weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.824</statute_ref> or with the federal bridge <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>formula for axle groups not described in that section; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>    (5) complies with the tire weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.823</statute_ref> or the tire manufacturers' <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>recommended load, whichever is less; and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>    (6) is operated only on the highways specified in subdivision 1, clause (5). <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Six-axle vehicles.</b> (a) A road authority may issue an annual permit <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of six or more axles to haul <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>of up to: <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>    (1) 90,000 pounds; and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    (2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>    (b) Notwithstanding subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (4), a vehicle or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>combination of vehicles operated under this subdivision and transporting only sealed <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>intermodal containers may be operated on an interstate highway if allowed by the United <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>States Department of Transportation. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>    (c) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $300. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Seven-axle vehicles.</b> (a) A road authority may issue an annual permit <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of seven or more axles to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>haul raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>of up to: <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>    (1) 97,000 pounds; and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>    (2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>    (b) Drivers of vehicles operating under this subdivision must comply with driver <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>qualification requirements adopted under section 
         <statute_ref>221.0314, subdivisions 2</statute_ref> to 5, and Code <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 40 and 382. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>    (c) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $500. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>    Subd. 3.  <b>Requirements; restrictions.</b> (a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>operating under this section: <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>    (1) is subject to axle weight limitations under section 
         <statute_ref>169.824, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>federal bridge formula for axle groups not described in that section; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>    (2) is subject to seasonal load restrictions under section 
         <statute_ref>169.87</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>    (3) is subject to bridge load limits posted under section 
         <statute_ref>169.84</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>    (4) may only be operated on trunk paved streets and highways other than interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>highways, and on local roads designated under section 
<statute_ref>169.832, subdivision 11</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>    (5) may not be operated with loads that exceed the manufacturer's gross vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>weight rating as affixed to the vehicle, or other certification of gross vehicle weight rating <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>complying with Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 567.4 to 567.7; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>    (6) must be issued a permit from each road authority having jurisdiction over a road <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>on which the vehicle is operated, if required; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>    (7) must comply with the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>169.851, subdivision 4</statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>    (8) must have brakes on all wheels. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>    (b) The percentage allowances for exceeding gross weights if transporting unfinished <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>forest products under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), or for the first haul of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>unprocessed or raw farm products or unfinished forest products under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (d), clause (3), do not apply to a vehicle or combination of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>vehicles operated under this section. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>    Subd. 4.  <b>Deposit of revenues; appropriation.</b> (a) Revenue from the permits issued <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>by the commissioner under this section must be deposited: <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>    (1) in fiscal years 2008 through 2011, in the bridge inspection and signing account <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>in the special revenue fund; and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>    (2) in fiscal year 2012 and subsequent years, in the trunk highway fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>    (b) The revenue in the bridge inspection and signing account under this section is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>annually appropriated to the commissioner for: <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>    (1) inspection of local bridges and identification of local bridges to be posted, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>including contracting with a consultant for some or all of these functions; and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>    (2) erection of weight-posting signs on local bridges.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.866, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Special three-unit vehicle permit.</b> The commissioner may issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>permit for a vehicle that meets the following requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>    (1) is a combination of vehicles, including a truck-tractor and a semitrailer <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>drawing one additional trailer or semitrailer, and no semitrailer used in the three-vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>combination has an overall length in excess of 28-1/2 feet;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>    (2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 105,500 pounds;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>    (3) complies with the axle weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.824</statute_ref>, or with the federal <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>bridge formula for axle groups not described in that section;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>    (4) complies with the tire weight limits in section 
         <statute_ref>169.823</statute_ref>, or the tire manufacturers' <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>recommended load, whichever is less;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>    (5) is operated only in this state on marked Trunk Highway 175 from Hallock to the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>North Dakota border, on U.S. Highway 75 from Hallock to Donaldson, and on marked <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>Trunk Highway 11 from Donaldson to the North Dakota border; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>    (6) the seasonal weight increases authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>do not apply.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.87, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Seasonal load restriction.</b> Except for portland cement concrete roads, (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>Unless restricted as provided in subdivision 1, between the dates set by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>of transportation each year, the weight on any single axle shall not exceed:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>(1) five tons on a county highway, town road, or city street that has not been <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>restricted as provided in subdivision 1. an unpaved street or highway; or <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>(2) ten tons on a paved street or highway.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>(b) The gross weight on consecutive axles on an unpaved street or highway shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>exceed the gross weight allowed in sections 
         <statute_ref>169.822</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.829</statute_ref> multiplied by a factor of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>five divided by nine. This reduction shall not apply to the gross vehicle weight.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 174.64, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Petition</b><b>, notice,</b><b> and hearing.</b> (a) With respect to those matters within <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>the commissioner's jurisdiction, the commissioner shall receive, hear, and determine all <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>petitions filed with the commissioner in accordance with the procedures established by law <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>and may hold hearings and make determinations upon the commissioner's own motion to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>the same extent, and in every instance, in which the commissioner may do so upon petition.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>(b) Upon receiving a petition filed pursuant to section 
<statute_ref>221.121, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var><statute_ref>221.151</statute_ref>, the commissioner shall give notice of the filing of the petition to representatives <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>of associations or other interested groups or persons who have registered their names <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>with the commissioner for that purpose and to whomever the commissioner deems to be <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>interested in the petition. The commissioner may grant or deny the request of the petition <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>30 days after notice of the filing has been fully given.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>(c) (b) If the commissioner receives a written objection and notice of intent to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>appear at a hearing to object to the petition from any person within 20 days of the notice <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>having been fully given, the request of the petition must be granted or denied only after <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>a contested case hearing has been conducted on the petition, unless the objection is <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>withdrawn before the hearing. The commissioner may elect to hold a contested case <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>hearing if no objections to the petition are received. If a timely objection is not received, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>or if received and withdrawn, and the request of the petition is denied without hearing, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>the petitioner may request within 30 days of receiving the notice of denial, and must be <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>granted, a contested case hearing on the petition.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 174.66, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var><b>174.66 CONTINUATION OF CARRIER RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>(a) Orders and directives in force, issued, or promulgated under authority of chapters <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>174A, 216A, 218, 219, 221, and 222 remain and continue in force and effect until repealed, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>modified, or superseded by duly authorized orders or directives of the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>transportation. To the extent allowed under federal law or regulation, rules adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>authority of the following sections are transferred to the commissioner of transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>and continue in force and effect until repealed, modified, or superseded by duly authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>rules of the commissioner:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>(1) section 
         <statute_ref>218.041</statute_ref> except rules related to the form and manner of filing railroad <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>rates, railroad accounting rules, and safety rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>(2) section 
         <statute_ref>219.40</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>(3) rules relating to rates or tariffs, or the granting, limiting, or modifying of permits <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>or certificates of convenience and necessity under section 
         <statute_ref>221.031, subdivision 1</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>(4) rules relating to the sale, assignment, pledge, or other transfer of a stock interest <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>in a corporation holding authority to operate as a permit carrier as prescribed in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>221.151, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>(5) rules relating to rates, charges, and practices under section 
         <statute_ref>221.161, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>4
         </statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>(6) rules relating to rates, tariffs, or the granting, limiting, or modifying of permits <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>under sections 
         <statute_ref>221.121</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>221.151</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>(b) The commissioner shall review the transferred rules, orders, and directives and, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>when appropriate, develop and adopt new rules, orders, or directives.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.012, subdivision 19, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>    Subd. 19. <b>Household goods.</b> "Household goods" means personal effects and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>property used or to be used by the owner in the owner's dwelling; furniture, fixtures, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>equipment and property of business places and institutions, public or private, when a part <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>of the stock, equipment, supplies or property of such establishments.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.012, subdivision 29, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>    Subd. 29. <b>Permit.</b> "Permit" means the license, or franchise, which that may be <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>issued to motor carriers other than regular route common carriers of passengers, class I <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>common carriers, and petroleum carriers, under the provisions of this chapter, authorizing <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>the use of the highways of Minnesota for transportation for hire.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.021, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Registration certificate or permit required.</b> No person may operate <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>as a motor carrier or advertise or otherwise hold out as a motor carrier without a certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>of registration or permit in effect. A certificate or permit may be suspended or revoked <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>upon conviction of violating a provision of sections 
         <statute_ref>221.012</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>
<statute_ref>221.291</statute_ref> or an <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>order or rule of the commissioner governing the operation of motor carriers, and upon a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>finding by the court that the violation was willful. The commissioner may, for good cause <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>after a hearing, suspend or revoke a certificate or permit for a violation of a provision of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>221.012</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref> 221.291 or an order issued or rule adopted under this chapter. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.022, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var><b>221.022 EXCEPTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>The powers granted to the commissioner under sections 
         <statute_ref>221.012</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>
<statute_ref>221.295</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>do not include the power to regulate any service or vehicles operated by the Metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>Council or to register passenger transportation service provided under contract to the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>department or the Metropolitan Council. A provider of passenger transportation service <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>under contract to the department or the Metropolitan Council may not also provide service <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>as a motor carrier of passengers without first having registered under section 
         <statute_ref>221.0252</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.025, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var><b>221.025 EXEMPTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>The provisions of this chapter requiring a certificate or permit to operate as a motor <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>carrier do not apply to the intrastate transportation described below:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>(1) the transportation of students to or from school or school activities in a school <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>bus inspected and certified under section 
         <statute_ref>169.451</statute_ref> and the transportation of children or <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>parents to or from a Head Start facility or Head Start activity in a Head Start bus inspected <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>and certified under section 
         <statute_ref>169.451</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>(2) the transportation of solid waste, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>116.06, subdivision 22</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>including recyclable materials and waste tires, except that the term "hazardous waste" has <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>the meaning given it in section 
         <statute_ref>221.012, subdivision 18</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>(3) a commuter van as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>221.012, subdivision 9</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>(4) authorized emergency vehicles as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>including ambulances; and tow trucks equipped with proper and legal warning devices <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>when picking up and transporting (i) disabled or wrecked motor vehicles or (ii) vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>towed or transported under a towing order issued by a public employee authorized to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>issue a towing order; <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>(5) the transportation of grain samples under conditions prescribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>(6) the delivery of agricultural lime;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>(7) the transportation of dirt and sod within an area having a 50-mile radius from the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>home post office of the person performing the transportation;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>(8) the transportation of sand, gravel, bituminous asphalt mix, concrete ready mix, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>concrete blocks or tile and the mortar mix to be used with the concrete blocks or tile, or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>crushed rock to or from the point of loading or a place of gathering within an area having a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>50-mile radius from that person's home post office or a 50-mile radius from the site of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>construction or maintenance of public roads and streets;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>(9) the transportation of pulpwood, cordwood, mining timber, poles, posts, decorator <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>evergreens, wood chips, sawdust, shavings, and bark from the place where the products <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>are produced to the point where they are to be used or shipped;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>(10) the transportation of fresh vegetables from farms to canneries or viner stations, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>from viner stations to canneries, or from canneries to canneries during the harvesting, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>canning, or packing season, or transporting sugar beets, wild rice, or rutabagas from the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>field of production to the first place of delivery or unloading, including a processing <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>plant, warehouse, or railroad siding;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>(11) the transportation of property or freight, other than household goods and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>petroleum products in bulk, entirely within the corporate limits of a city or between <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>contiguous cities except as provided in section 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>(12) the transportation of unprocessed dairy products in bulk within an area having a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>100-mile radius from the home post office of the person providing the transportation;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>(13) the transportation of agricultural, horticultural, dairy, livestock, or other farm <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>products within an area having a 100-mile radius from the person's home post office and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>the carrier may transport other commodities within the 100-mile radius if the destination <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>of each haul is a farm;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>(14) the transportation of newspapers, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>331A.01, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>5
         </statute_ref>, telephone books, handbills, circulars, or pamphlets in a vehicle with a gross vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>weight of 10,000 pounds or less; and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>(15) transportation of potatoes from the field of production, or a storage site owned <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>or otherwise controlled by the producer, to the first place of processing.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>The exemptions provided in this section apply to a person only while the person is <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>exclusively engaged in exempt transportation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.026, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exemptions from requirements.</b> Notwithstanding any other law, a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>motor carrier of property is exempt from sections 
         <statute_ref>221.021</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>221.072</statute_ref>;
<statute_ref>221.121</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>221.122</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>221.123
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>221.131</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>221.132</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>221.151</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>221.161</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>221.172, subdivisions subdivision 3 to 8</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>and 221.185
         </statute_ref>, except as provided in subdivision 4; and 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>. The exemptions in this <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>subdivision do not apply to a motor carrier of property while transporting household goods.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.27.0"></a><a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.026, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Local regulation.</b> Section 
         <statute_ref>221.091</statute_ref> applies to registration statements <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>under this section to the same extent that it applies to certificates and permits issued by <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>the board commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.28.0"></a><a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0269, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Termination of relief efforts.</b> (a) Upon termination of direct assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>to an emergency relief effort, a carrier or driver is subject to the requirements of section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>221.0314
         </statute_ref>, except that a driver may return empty to a carrier's terminal or the driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>normal work reporting location without complying with that section. A driver who <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>informs the carrier that the driver needs immediate rest must be permitted at least eight <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>consecutive hours off duty before the driver is required to return to the terminal or <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>location. Having returned to the terminal or other location, the driver must be relieved <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>of all duty and responsibilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>(b) When a driver has been relieved of all duty and responsibilities upon termination <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>of direct assistance to an emergency relief effort, no a carrier shall neither permit or nor <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>require any driver used by it to drive nor shall any such driver drive in commerce until <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>the driver:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>(1) has met the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 395.3, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>paragraph (a), which is incorporated by reference; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>(2) has had at least 34 consecutive hours off duty if (i) the driver has been on duty for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>more than 60 hours in any seven consecutive days at the time the driver is relieved of all <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>duty if the employing carrier does not operate every day in the week, or (ii) the driver has <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>been on duty for more than 70 hours in any eight consecutive days at the time the driver is <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>relieved of all duty if the employing carrier operates every day in the week.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>(c) For purposes of this section, direct assistance to an emergency relief effort <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>terminates when a driver or commercial motor vehicle is used to transport cargo not <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>destined for the emergency relief effort, or when the carrier dispatches that driver or <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>vehicle to another location to begin operations in commerce.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.29.0"></a><a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Powers, duties, rules, filings.</b> (a) This subdivision applies to motor <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>carriers engaged in intrastate commerce.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>    (b) The commissioner shall prescribe rules for the operation of motor carriers, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>including their facilities; accounts; leasing of vehicles and drivers; service; safe operation <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>of vehicles; equipment, parts, and accessories; hours of service of drivers; driver <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>qualifications; accident reporting; identification of vehicles; installation of safety devices; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>inspection, repair, and maintenance; and proper automatic speed regulators if, in the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>opinion of the commissioner, there is a need for the rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>    (c) The commissioner shall direct the repair and reconstruction or replacement of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>an inadequate or unsafe motor carrier vehicle or facility. The commissioner may require <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>the construction and maintenance or furnishing of suitable and proper freight terminals, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>passenger depots, waiting rooms, and accommodations or shelters in a city in this state or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>at a point on the highway traversed which the commissioner, after investigation by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>department, may deem just and proper for the protection of passengers or property.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>    (d) The commissioner shall (1) require holders of household goods mover permits <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>to file schedules of rates and charges, or other data by motor carriers, (2) regulate motor <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>carriers in matters affecting the relationship between them and the traveling and shipping <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>public, and (3) prescribe other rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>    (e) The commissioner shall enforce sections 
         <statute_ref>169.781</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.783</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.30.0"></a><a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Vehicle over 10,000 pounds not exempt.</b> (a) This subdivision applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>persons engaged in intrastate commerce who operate vehicles providing transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>described in section 
         <statute_ref>221.025</statute_ref> with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>except school buses, commuter vans, and authorized emergency vehicles. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>(b) Persons providing transportation described in section 
         <statute_ref>221.025</statute_ref>, clause (6), (10), <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>(12), or (13), must comply with the rules for driving of motor vehicles and for parts and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>accessories necessary for safe operation. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>(c) Persons providing transportation described in section 
         <statute_ref>221.025</statute_ref>, except for persons <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>providing transportation described in clause (6), (10), (12), or (13), must comply with the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>rules for driving of motor vehicles; parts and accessories necessary for safe operation; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>and, after August 1, 1994, the rules for driver qualifications. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.31.0"></a><a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 3c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    Subd. 3c. <b>Solid waste transporter not exempt.</b> Persons providing transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>described in section 
         <statute_ref>221.025</statute_ref>, clause (2), must comply with the rules for driver <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>qualifications after August 1, 1994; hours of service of drivers; driving of motor vehicles; <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>parts and accessories necessary for safe operation; and inspection, repair, and maintenance. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>A local government unit, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>115A.03, subdivision 17</statute_ref>, shall not enact or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations for the operation of solid waste transporters that <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>are inconsistent with the rules adopted in section 
         <statute_ref>221.0314</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.32.0"></a><a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>    Subd. 6.  <b>Vehicle identification rule.</b> (a) The following carriers shall display the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>carrier's name on the power unit of each vehicle comply with section 168.185 and with <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>the requirements for marking commercial motor vehicles in Code of Federal Regulations, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>title 49, section 390.21, which is incorporated by reference: <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>    (1) motor carriers, regardless of the weight of the vehicle, except that this <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>requirement does not apply to a limousine as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 15</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>that is equipped with "LM" license plates; <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>    (2) interstate and intrastate private carriers operating vehicles with a gross vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>weight of more than 10,000 pounds; and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>    (3) vehicles providing transportation described in section 
         <statute_ref>221.025</statute_ref> with a gross <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds except those providing transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>described in section 
         <statute_ref>221.025</statute_ref>, clauses (1), (3), and (4). <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>Vehicles described in clauses (2) and (3) that are operated by farmers or farm employees <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>and have four or fewer axles section 168.185, paragraph (d), are not required to comply <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>with the vehicle identification rule of the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>    (b) Vehicles subject to this subdivision must show the name or "doing business as" <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>name of the carrier operating the vehicle. If the carrier operates a leased vehicle, it may <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>show its name and the name of the lessor on the vehicle, if the lease relationship is clearly <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>shown. If the name of a person other than the operating carrier appears on the vehicle, the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>words "operated by" must immediately precede the name of the carrier. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>    (c) The name must be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet while the vehicle is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>stationary, and be maintained in a manner that retains the legibility of the markings. The <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>name may be shown by use of a removable device if that device meets the identification <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>and legibility requirements of this subdivision. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.33.0"></a><a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0314, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualification of driver.</b> Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391 <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>and appendixes D and E, are incorporated by reference except for sections 391.2; 
         <statute_ref>391.11, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>paragraph (b)(1)
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>391.47</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>391.49</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>391.62</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>391.64</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>391.67</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>391.68</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>and 391.69</statute_ref>; 
<statute_ref>391.71</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>and 
<statute_ref>391.73</statute_ref>. In addition, cross-references to sections or paragraphs not incorporated in this <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>subdivision are not incorporated by reference.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.34.0"></a><a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0314, subdivision 3a, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Waiver for other medical condition.</b> (a) The commissioner may grant <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>a waiver to a person who is not physically qualified to drive under Code of Federal <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>Regulations, title 49, section 
         <statute_ref>391.41, paragraph (b)(3</statute_ref>) to (b)(13). A waiver granted under <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>this subdivision applies to intrastate transportation only.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>(b) A person who wishes to obtain a waiver under this subdivision must give the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>commissioner the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>(1) the applicant's name, address, and telephone number;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>(2) the name, address, and telephone number of an employer coapplicant, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>(3) a description of the applicant's experience in driving the type of vehicle to be <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>operated under the waiver;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>(4) a description of the type of driving to be done under the waiver;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>(5) a description of any modifications to the vehicle the applicant intends to drive <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>under the waiver that are designed to accommodate the applicant's medical condition or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>disability;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>(6) whether the applicant has been granted another waiver under this subdivision;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>(7) a copy of the applicant's current driver's license;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>(8) a copy of a medical examiner's certificate showing that the applicant is medically <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>unqualified to drive unless a waiver is granted;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>(9) a statement from the applicant's treating physician that includes:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>(i) the extent to which the physician is familiar with the applicant's medical history;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>(ii) a description of the applicant's medical condition for which a waiver is necessary;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>(iii) assurance that the applicant has the ability and willingness to follow any course <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>of treatment prescribed by the physician, including the ability to self-monitor or manage <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>the medical condition; and<br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>(iv) the physician's professional opinion that the applicant's condition will not <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>adversely affect the applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(10) any other information considered necessary by the commissioner including <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>requiring a physical examination or medical report from a physician who specializes <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>in a particular field of medical practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>(c) In granting a waiver under this subdivision, the commissioner may impose <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>conditions the commissioner considers necessary to ensure that an applicant is able to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>operate a motor vehicle safely and that the safety of the general public is protected.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>(d) A person who is granted a waiver under this subdivision must:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>(1) at intervals specified in the waiver, give the commissioner periodic reports from <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>the person's treating physician, or a medical specialist if the commissioner so requires in <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>the waiver, that contain the information described in paragraph (b), clause (9), together <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>with a description of any episode that involved the person's loss of consciousness or loss <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>of ability to operate a motor vehicle safely; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>(2) immediately report the person's involvement in an accident for which a report is <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>required under section 
         <statute_ref>169.09, subdivision 7</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>(e) The commissioner shall deny an application if, during the three years preceding <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>the application,: <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>(1) the applicant's driver's license has been suspended under section 171.18, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (9), (11), and (12), canceled under section 171.14, or revoked <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>under section 171.17, 171.172, or 171.174; or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>(2) the applicant has been convicted of a disqualifying offense, as defined in Code <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 
         <statute_ref>383.51, paragraph (b)(2)</statute_ref>, which is incorporated <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>by reference.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>(f) The commissioner may deny an application or may immediately revoke a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>waiver granted under this subdivision. Notice of the commissioner's reasons for denying <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>an application or for revoking a waiver must be in writing and must be mailed to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>the applicant's or waiver holder's last known address by certified mail, return receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>requested. A person whose application is denied or whose waiver is revoked is entitled to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>a hearing under chapter 14.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>(g) A waiver granted under this subdivision expires on the date of expiration shown <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>on the medical examiner's certificate described in paragraph (b), clause (8).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.35.0"></a><a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>    Subd. 9.  <b>Hours of service of driver.</b> Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>395, is incorporated by reference, except that paragraphs (a), (c), (d), (f), (h), (i), (k), (m), <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>and (n) of section 395.1 and section 
<statute_ref>395.13</statute_ref> of that part are not incorporated. In addition, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>cross-references to sections or paragraphs not incorporated in this subdivision are not <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>incorporated by reference. The requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>395, do not apply to drivers of lightweight vehicles. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.36.0"></a><a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.033, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Requirements.</b> Except as provided in subdivisions 2 to 3, no <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>person may transport or offer or accept for transportation within the state of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>a hazardous material, hazardous substance, or hazardous waste except in compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>with United States Code, title 49, sections 5101 to 5126 and the provisions of Code of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 171 to 199, which are incorporated by reference. Those <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>provisions apply to transportation in intrastate commerce to the same extent they apply <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>to transportation in interstate commerce.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.37.0"></a><a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.033, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exemption for farmer.</b> (a) This subdivision applies to persons engaged <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>in intrastate commerce.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>(b) Farmers or their employees transporting diesel fuel, gasoline, agricultural <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>chemicals, or agricultural fertilizers for use on the transporter's farm are not required to <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>comply with the rules adopted incorporated in section 
         <statute_ref>221.0314, subdivisions 2 to 5</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>for driver qualifications or with the shipping paper requirements of the Code of Federal <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>Regulations, title 49, sections section
<statute_ref>172.200</statute_ref> and,
<statute_ref>177.817,</statute_ref> or with section 397.7(B) or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>397.9(A), paragraph (b), of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations when: <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>(1) transporting diesel fuel or gasoline in motorized tank truck vehicles of less than <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>1,500-gallon capacity owned by the transporter, or in tanks securely mounted in other <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds and owned by <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>the transporter; or<br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>(2) transporting agricultural chemicals and agricultural fertilizers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.38.0"></a><a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Petition</b><b> Application</b><b>; scope.</b> (a) A person desiring to operate as a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>permit household goods carrier, except as provided in subdivision 5 or section 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>shall file a petition with the commissioner specifying the kind of permit desired, the name <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>and address of the petitioner and the names and addresses of the officers, if a corporation, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>and other information as the commissioner may require. Letters of shipper support <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>must be filed with the petition shall file an application with the commissioner on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>the commissioner prescribes. No person shall knowingly make a false or misleading <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>statement in a petition an application.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    (b) The commissioner shall issue the permit upon compliance with the laws and rules <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>relating to it, if it finds that petitioner is fit and able to conduct the proposed operations, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>that petitioner's vehicles meet the safety standards established by the department, provided <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>that no person who holds a permit at the time sections 
<statute_ref>221.012</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>221.291</statute_ref> take effect may <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>be denied a renewal of the permit upon compliance with other provisions of sections <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var><statute_ref>221.012</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>221.291</statute_ref> to an applicant who has filed an application complying with this <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>subdivision, who has paid the required fee, and who has complied with the financial <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>responsibility requirements in section 221.141. The commissioner shall not issue a permit <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>to an applicant who has an unsatisfactory safety rating.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>    (c) A permit once granted continues in full force and effect until abandoned or unless <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>suspended or revoked, subject to compliance by the permit holder with the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>provisions of law and the rules of the commissioner governing permit carriers.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>    (d) No permit may be issued to a common carrier by rail permitting the common <br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>carrier to operate trucks for hire within this state, nor may a common carrier by rail be <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>permitted to own, lease, operate, control, or have an interest in a permit carrier by truck, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>either by stock ownership or otherwise, directly, indirectly, through a holding company, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>or by stockholders or directors in common, or in any other manner. Nothing in sections <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var><statute_ref>221.012</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>221.291</statute_ref> prevents the commissioner from issuing a permit to a common carrier <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>by rail authorizing the carrier to operate trucks wholly within the limits of a municipality <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>or within adjacent or contiguous municipalities or a common rate point served by the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>railroad and only as a service supplementary to the rail service now established by the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>carriers. All permits granted to household goods carriers must allow statewide operation. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>Notwithstanding any geographical restrictions imposed upon a permit at the time it was <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>granted or any state law or rule to the contrary, the holder of a household goods permit <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>may operate statewide.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.39.0"></a><a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.121, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Fee.</b> The petitioner shall pay a fee of $150 into the treasury of the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>Minnesota for each kind of permit or extension of authority for which a petition is filed <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>applied for under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.40.0"></a><a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.122, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Registration, insurance, and filing requirements.</b> (a) An order <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>issued by the commissioner which grants a certificate or permit must contain a service date.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>(b) The person to whom the order granting the certificate or permit is issued shall do <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>the following within 45 days from the service date of the order:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>(1) register vehicles which will be used to provide transportation under the permit or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>certificate with the commissioner and pay the vehicle registration fees required by law;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>(2) file and maintain insurance or bond as required by sections section
<statute_ref>221.141</statute_ref> and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var><statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref> and rules of the commissioner; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>(3) file rates and tariffs as required by section 
         <statute_ref>221.161</statute_ref> and rules of the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.41.0"></a><a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.123, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var><b>221.123 EFFECT OF DEATH OF </b><b>HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIER </b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var><b>PERMIT HOLDER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>This section governs the transfer of a household goods carrier permit in the event of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>the death of the permit holder. Within one year after the transfer of a permit of a deceased <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>permit holder by the deceased permit holder's personal representative, or within one year <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>after the date of a decree or order issued by the district court transferring the permit of a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>deceased permit holder, the distributee, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>524.1-201</statute_ref>, who received the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>permit shall apply to the commissioner to have the permit transferred under the provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>of section 
         <statute_ref>221.151, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>If an application to transfer the permit is not filed within the time prescribed above, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>the permit is revoked and the commissioner shall so notify the person who had received <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>the permit.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.42.0"></a><a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.132, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var><b>221.132 PREPAID TEMPORARY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CARD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>For special or extraordinary events, the commissioner may issue a prepaid <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>temporary vehicle identification card to a permit or certificate holder subject to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>221.131, subdivision 2
         </statute_ref> or 3, for a fee of $5 per card. The card must be preprinted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>commissioner with the carrier's name, address, and permit or certificate number. The card <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>may be used by the motor carrier to whom it is issued to identify a vehicle temporarily <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>added to its fleet, if the vehicle has evidence of being inspected under section 
         <statute_ref>221.0252, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (2), or under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>section 396.17 or 396.23, paragraph (b)(1), which are incorporated by reference, within <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>the previous 12 months, or has a current Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance decal. The <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>card must be executed by the motor carrier by dating and signing the card and describing <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>the vehicle in which it will be carried. The identification card is valid for a period of ten <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>days from the date the motor carrier places on the card when the card is executed. The <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>card must be used within one year from the date of issuance by the commissioner. The <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>card may not be used if the permit or certificate is not in full force and effect. The card <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>may not be transferred. The commissioner may not refund the cost of unused prepaid <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>temporary vehicle identification cards.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.43.0"></a><a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.151, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Petition.</b> (a) Permits, except livestock permits, issued under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>221.121
         </statute_ref> may be assigned or transferred but only upon the order of the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>approving the transfer or assignment after notice and hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>    (b) The proposed seller and buyer or lessor and lessee of a permit, except for <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>livestock carrier permits, shall file a joint notarized petition with the commissioner setting <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>forth the name and address of the parties, the identifying number of the permit, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>description of the authority which the parties seek to sell or lease, a short statement of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>the reasons for the proposed sale or lease, a statement of outstanding claims of creditors <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>which are directly attributable to the operation to be conducted under the permit, a copy of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>the contract of sale or lease, and a financial statement with a balance sheet and an income <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>statement, if existent, of the buyer or lessee. If it appears to the commissioner from the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>contents of the petition and from the department's records, files, and investigation that <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>the approval of the sale or lease of the permit will not adversely affect the rights of the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>users of the service, the commissioner may make an order granting the sale or lease. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>Provided, however, that the commissioner shall make no order granting the sale or lease <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>of a permit to a person or corporation or association which holds a certificate or permit <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>other than local cartage carrier permit from the commissioner under this chapter or to a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>common carrier by rail.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>    (c) The commissioner shall look to the substance of the transaction rather than the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>form. An agreement for the transfer or sale of a permit must be reported and filed with the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>commissioner within 30 days of the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>    (d) If an authority to operate as a permit carrier is held by a corporation, a sale, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>assignment, pledge, or other transfer of the stock interest in the corporation which will <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>accomplish a substantial or material change or transfer of the majority ownership of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>the corporation, as exercised through its stockholders, must be reported in the manner <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>prescribed in the rules of the commissioner within 30 days after the sale, assignment, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>pledge, or other transfer of stock. The commissioner shall then make a finding whether or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>not the stock transfer does, in fact, constitute a sale, lease, or other transfer of the permit of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>the corporation to a new party or parties and, if they so find, then the continuance of the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>permit issued to the corporation may only be upon the corporation's complying with the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>standards and procedures otherwise imposed by this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.44.0"></a><a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.161, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Filing; hearing upon board initiative</b><b>; armored carrier </b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var><b>exemption</b><b>.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), A permit household goods carrier, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>including a livestock carrier but not including a local cartage carrier, shall file and maintain <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>with the commissioner a tariff showing rates and charges for transporting persons or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>property household goods. Tariffs must be prepared and filed in accordance with the rules <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>of the commissioner. When tariffs are filed in accordance with the rules and accepted by <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>the commissioner, the filing constitutes notice to the public and interested parties of the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>contents of the tariffs. The commissioner shall not accept for filing tariffs that are unjust, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>unreasonable, unjustly discriminatory, unduly preferential or prejudicial, or otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>in violation of this section or rules adopted under this section. If the tariffs appear to <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>be unjust, unreasonable, unjustly discriminatory, unduly preferential or prejudicial, or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>otherwise in violation of this section or rules adopted under this section, after notification <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>and investigation by the department, the board commissioner may suspend and postpone <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>the effective date of the tariffs and assign the tariffs for hearing upon notice to the permit <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>household goods carrier filing the proposed tariffs and to other interested parties, including <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>users of the service and competitive carriers by motor vehicle and rail. At the hearing, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>the burden of proof is on the permit household goods carrier filing the proposed tariff to <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>sustain the validity of the proposed schedule of rates and charges. Tariffs for transporting <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>livestock are not subject to rejection, suspension, or postponement by the board, except <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3. The tariffs and subsequent supplements to them <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>or reissues of them must state the effective date, which may not be less than ten days <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>following the date of filing, unless the period of time is reduced by special permission of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>(b) A holder of an armored carrier permit is not required to file a tariff under this <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>subdivision for the service authorized by the armored carrier permit.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.45.0"></a><a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.161, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Hearing on merits of rates and charges.</b> The commissioner, (1) after <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>a suspension and hearing upon a schedule of rates and charges, or upon complaint, or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>upon the commissioner's own initiative, either in extension of an existing complaint or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>without a complaint whatever, (2) after department investigation and petition, (3) upon <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>notice to the permit carrier or tariff agent proposing, maintaining, or charging a schedule <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>of rates and charges on a single group of related commodities, and (4) upon notice to the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>users of the service and competitive carriers by motor vehicle and rail, may assign for <br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>hearing the schedule of rates and charges proposed, maintained, or charged by any or all <br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>permit carriers. Upon a finding, after a hearing, that the schedule of rates and charges are <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>unjust or unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential or prejudicial or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>otherwise in violation of this section, the commissioner may prescribe minimum rates and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>charges and the rates, rules, and practices thereafter to be maintained and applied by the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>permit carrier or tariff agent. In the hearing the burden of proof is upon the permit carrier <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>or tariff agent whose schedules of rates and charges are under investigation to show that <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>the schedules are not below a minimum reasonable level or are not noncompensatory. <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>Schedules of rates and charges for the transportation of livestock are not subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>rejection, suspension, postponement, or investigation by the commissioner except as <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>provided in subdivisions 2 and 3.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.46.0"></a><a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.171, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var><b>221.171 COMPENSATION OF </b><b>PERMIT</b><b> </b><b>HOUSEHOLD GOODS </b><b>CARRIER </b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var><b>FIXED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Compensation fixed by schedule on file.</b> No permit household <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>goods carrier shall charge or receive a greater, lesser, or different compensation for the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>transportation of persons or property or for related service, than the rates and charges <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>named in the carrier's schedule on file and in effect with the commissioner including any <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>rate fixed by the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>221.161</statute_ref>; nor shall a permit household goods <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>carrier refund or remit in any manner or by any device, directly or indirectly, the rates and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>charges required to be collected by the carrier under the carrier's schedules or under the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>rates, if any, fixed by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exemptions</b><b>; household goods</b><b>.</b> (a) A person engaged in the transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>of household goods for the federal government or an agency of the federal government or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>the transportation of household goods for the state government or an agency of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>government where competitive bids are required by law is exempt from subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>(b) A person engaged in the transportation of household goods at the request of a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>nonprofit charitable organization that qualifies for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>of the Internal Revenue Code is exempt from subdivision 1 when the transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>is in furtherance of the organization's charitable purpose. A person engaged in the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>transportation of household goods for a charitable organization may conduct the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>transportation without restriction to the geographic area the carrier is authorized to serve <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>under section 
<statute_ref>221.121</statute_ref> statewide.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.47.0"></a><a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.172, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Class I, class II, or temperature-controlled commodities carrier;</b><b> </b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var><b>Household goods mover.</b> (a) A class I carrier, class II carrier, household goods mover, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>and a holder of a temperature-controlled commodities permit shall keep a record of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>each shipment transported under a certificate or permit. A record may consist of one or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>more documents, including a bill of lading, freight bill, manifest, delivery receipt, or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>other document. If it consists of more than one document, the documents constituting a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>shipment record must be available for inspection together.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>(b) A record must show the:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>(1) names of the consignor and consignee;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>(2) date of shipment;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>(3) origin and destination points;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>(4) number of packages, if applicable to the rating of the freight or if the carrier's <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>operating authority includes a package or article restriction, unless the shipment is <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>transported by a household goods mover;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>(5) description of the freight;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>(6) (5) weight, volume, or measurement of the freight, if applicable to the rating of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>the freight or if the carrier's operating authority includes a weight restriction;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>(7) (6) exact rate or rates assessed;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>(8) (7) total charges due, including the nature and amount of any charges for special <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>service; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>(9) (8) the name of each carrier participating in the transportation; and.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>(10) after January 1, 1994, any terminals through which the shipment moved.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.48.0"></a><a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Notice of suspension.</b> (a) Failure to file and maintain insurance, renew <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>permits under section 
         <statute_ref>221.131</statute_ref>, or to pay annual vehicle registration fees or renew <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>permits under section 
         <statute_ref>221.131</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>, or to maintain in good standing a protective <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>agent's or private detective's license required under section 
<statute_ref>221.121, subdivision 6g</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var><statute_ref>221.153, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, suspends a motor carrier's permit or certificate two days after the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>commissioner sends notice of the suspension by certified mail, return receipt requested, to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>the last known address of the motor carrier. <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>(b) In order to avoid permanent cancellation of the permit or certificate, the motor <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>carrier must do one of the following within 45 days from the date of suspension:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>(1) comply with the law by filing insurance or bond, renewing permits, or paying <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>vehicle registration fees; or<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>(2) request a hearing before the commissioner regarding the failure to comply <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>with the law.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.49.0"></a><a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Grounds for cancellation.</b> Except as provided in subdivision 5a, failure to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>comply with the requirements of sections section
<statute_ref>221.141</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref> relating to bonds <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>and insurance, 
<statute_ref>221.131</statute_ref> relating to permit renewal, or
<statute_ref>221.131</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref> relating to annual <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>vehicle registration or permit renewal, 
         <statute_ref>221.121, subdivision 6g</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>221.153, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>relating to protective agent or private detective licensure, or failure to request a hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>within 45 days of the date of suspension, is deemed an abandonment of the motor carrier's <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>permit or certificate and the permit or certificate must be canceled by the commissioner. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.50.0"></a><a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Reinstatement after cancellation.</b> A motor carrier whose permit or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>certificate is canceled for failure to comply with sections
<statute_ref>section 221.141</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>relating to bonds and insurance may ask the commissioner to review the cancellation. <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>Upon review, the commissioner shall rescind the cancellation if (1) the motor carrier <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>presents evidence showing that before the effective date of the notice of cancellation <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>issued under subdivision 5, the motor carrier had obtained and paid for the insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>required by sections
<statute_ref>section 221.141</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>, and the rules of the commissioner, and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>(2) the commissioner is satisfied that the motor carrier has complied with the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>of sections
<statute_ref>section 221.141</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref> and the rules of the commissioner. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.51.0"></a><a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>    Subd. 9. <b>New petition.</b> If the holder of a canceled permit or certificate seeks <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>authority to operate as a motor carrier it shall file a petition with the commissioner for a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>permit or certificate as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>221.121</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>221.296</statute_ref>, whichever is applicable. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.52.0"></a><a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.605, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Federal regulations and state rules.</b> (a) Interstate carriers and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>private carriers engaged in interstate commerce shall comply with the federal motor carrier <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>regulations in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 40, 382, 383, 387, and 390 <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>through 398, which are incorporated by reference, and with the rules of the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>concerning inspections, vehicle and driver out-of-service restrictions and requirements, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>and vehicle, driver, and equipment checklists. For purposes of regulating commercial <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>motor vehicles as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.781, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, the exemption provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 
         <statute_ref>396.11, paragraph (d)</statute_ref>, applies in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>only to driveaway-towaway operations.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>(b) An interstate carrier or private carrier engaged in interstate commerce who <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>complies with federal regulations governing testing for controlled substances and alcohol <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>is exempt from the requirements of sections 
         <statute_ref>181.950</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>181.957</statute_ref> unless the carrier's drug <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>testing program provides for testing for controlled substances in addition to those listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 
         <statute_ref>40.85</statute_ref>. Persons subject to this section may <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>test for drugs, in addition to those listed in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>40.85
         </statute_ref>, only in accordance with sections 
         <statute_ref>181.950</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>181.957</statute_ref> and rules adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>those sections.  <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.53.0"></a><a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.68, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var><b>221.68 REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>Any person who violates or procures, aids, or abets violation of, or fails to comply <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>with, the provisions of Laws 1985, chapter 299, sections 27 to 29 section 
<statute_ref>221.60</statute_ref>, 
<statute_ref>221.65</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>or 
<statute_ref>221.67</statute_ref> or any valid order or rule of the commissioner issued hereunder shall be is guilty <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>of a misdemeanor; and, additionally, shall be is subject to a penalty of $50 for each and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>every day of such failure to so comply, to be recovered for the state in a civil action. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>distinct violation shall be is a separate offense.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.54.0"></a><a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.81, subdivision 3d, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>    Subd. 3d. <b>Identification.</b> (a) A building mover is required to comply with section <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>221.031, subdivision 6. The mover's name and address USDOT number must be displayed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>on the power unit of a vehicle used to move buildings and on buildings being moved.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>(b) Vehicles and buildings must show the name or "doing business as" name of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>the license holder operating the vehicle and the community and abbreviation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>state in which the license holder maintains its principal office or in which the vehicle is <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>customarily based. If the building mover operates a leased vehicle, it may show its name <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>and the name of the lessor on the vehicle, if the lease relationship is clearly shown. If <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>the name of a person other than the building mover appears on the vehicle, the words <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>"operated by" must immediately precede the name of the building mover.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>(c) The name and address must be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>background, be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet while the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>vehicle or building is stationary, and be maintained in a manner that retains the legibility <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>of the markings. The name and address may be shown by use of a removable device if that <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>device meets the identification and legibility requirements of this subdivision.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.55.0"></a><a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    Sec. 55. <b>REVISION OF RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>The commissioner of transportation shall repeal, amend, and adopt revisions to <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>rules relating to motor carriers contained in Minnesota Rules, chapters 7800, 7805, 8850, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>8855, and 8920, and may use the expedited process for adopting rules under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>Statutes, section 14.389.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.56.0"></a><a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>    Sec. 56. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>The revisor of statutes shall change the headnote for Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>221.121, to read "HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVER PERMIT."<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.57.0"></a><a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>    Sec. 57. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.67, subdivision 6; 169.826, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>1b and 5; 169.832, subdivisions 11 and 11a; 221.012, subdivisions 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>21, 23, 24, 30, 32, 39, 40, and 41; 221.031, subdivision 2b; 221.072; 221.101; 221.111; <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>221.121, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e, and 6f; 221.131, subdivision 2a; 221.141, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>subdivision 6; 221.151, subdivisions 2 and 3; 221.153; 221.172, subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>and 8; and 221.296, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, are repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.58.0"></a><a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>    Sec. 58. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>Sections 2, 32, and 54 are effective August 1, 2011.<br/>