<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 65B.135; 168.002, subdivision 15; 168.128, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>subdivisions 2, 3; 221.84, subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 65B.135, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var><b>65B.135 LIMOUSINE INSURANCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>An insurer who provides insurance for limousines, defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>subdivision 15
         </statute_ref>, shall provide insurance in a minimum aggregate amount of $300,000<br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var> $1,500,000 per accident for each limousine covered. The insurance coverage may be <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>provided by combining an underlying liability policy with an excess or umbrella policy as <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>long as the minimum aggregate amount is met.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2014, and applies to policies <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>issued or renewed on or after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.002, subdivision 15, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Limousine.</b> "Limousine" means a luxury passenger automobile that is <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>not a van or station wagon and has a seating capacity of not more than 12 15 persons, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>excluding including the driver.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2014.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.128, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Plates.</b> (a) A person who operates a limousine for other than personal use <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>shall register the motor vehicle as provided in this section. (b) A person who operates a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>limousine for personal use may apply for limousine plates.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>(b) The commissioner shall issue limousine plates to the registered owner of a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>limousine who:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>(1) certifies that an insurance policy or policies under section 65B.135, in an <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>aggregate amount of $300,000 per accident the minimum aggregate amount required <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>under that section, is in effect for the entire period of the registration;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>(2) provides the commissioner with proof that the passenger automobile license<br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var> registration tax and a $10 fee have been paid for each limousine receiving limousine <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>plates; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>(c) The limousine plates must be designed to specifically identify the vehicle as a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>limousine and must be clearly marked with the letters "LM." Limousine plates may not be <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>transferred upon sale of the limousine, but may be transferred to another limousine owned <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>by the same person upon notifying the commissioner and paying a $5 transfer fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2014.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.128, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Insurance.</b> (a) The application must include a certificate of insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>verifying that a valid commercial insurance policy or policies is in effect and giving the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>name of the insurance company and the number of the insurance policy. The policy or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>policies must provide in the aggregate stated limits of liability, exclusive of interest and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>costs, with respect to each motor vehicle for which coverage is granted, of:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>(1)  not less than $100,000 $1,500,000 because of bodily injury to one person in any <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>one accident and, subject to that limit for one person, of not less than $300,000 because of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>injury to two or more persons in any one accident and of; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>(2) not less than the minimum aggregate amount required under section 65B.135 per <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>accident; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>(3) not less than $100,000 because of injury to or destruction of property.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>(b)  The insurance company must notify the commissioner if the policy is canceled or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>if the policy no longer provides the coverage required by this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>(b) (c) The commissioner shall immediately notify the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>transportation if the policy of a person required to have a permit under section 
         <statute_ref>221.84</statute_ref> is <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>canceled or no longer provides the coverage required by this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2014, and applies to policies <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>issued or renewed on or after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 221.84, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definition.</b> "Limousine service" means a service that:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>(1) is not provided on a regular route;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>(2) is provided in a luxury passenger automobile that is not a van or station wagon <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>and has a seating capacity of not more than 12 15 persons, excluding including the driver;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>(3) provides only prearranged pickup; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>(4) charges more than a taxicab fare for a comparable trip.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2014.<br/>