1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to public safety; traffic regulations; providing for optional community 
1.3 	service in lieu of a monetary fine for certain violations;amending Minnesota 
1.4 	Statutes 2014, section 169.89, subdivision 2.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.89, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subd. 2.Petty misdemeanor penalty; no jury trial. A person charged with a petty 
1.8 	misdemeanor is not entitled to a jury trial but shall be tried by a judge without a jury. If 
1.9 	convicted, the person is not subject to imprisonment but shall, at the discretion of the 
1.10 	person charged, be punished by a fine of not more than $300 or up to eight hours of 
1.11 	community service.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2015, and applies to 
1.13 	violations committed on or after that date.