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HF 572

2nd Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:39am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 02/04/2009
1st Engrossment Posted on 03/26/2009
2nd Engrossment Posted on 04/06/2009

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A bill for an act
relating to drivers' licenses; providing for designation of veteran status for
drivers' licenses, Minnesota identification cards, and driver records; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 171.06, subdivision 3; 171.07, by adding a
subdivision; 171.12, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 171.06, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Contents of application; other information.

(a) An application must:

(1) state the full name, date of birth, sex, and either (i) the residence address of the
applicant, or (ii) designated address under section 5B.05;

(2) as may be required by the commissioner, contain a description of the applicant
and any other facts pertaining to the applicant, the applicant's driving privileges, and the
applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle with safety;

(3) state:

(i) the applicant's Social Security number; or

(ii) if the applicant does not have a Social Security number and is applying for a
Minnesota identification card, instruction permit, or class D provisional or driver's license,
that the applicant certifies that the applicant does not have a Social Security number;

(4) contain a space where the applicant may indicate a desire to make an anatomical
gift according to paragraph (b); deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(5) contain a notification to the applicant of the availability of a living will/health
care directive designation on the license under section 171.07, subdivision 7new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (6) contain a space where the applicant may request a veteran designation on the
license under section 171.07, subdivision 15
new text end new text begin , and the driving record under section 171.12,
subdivision 5a
new text end .

(b) If the applicant does not indicate a desire to make an anatomical gift when
the application is made, the applicant must be offered a donor document in accordance
with section 171.07, subdivision 5. The application must contain statements sufficient to
comply with the requirements of the Darlene Luther Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift
Act, chapter 525A, so that execution of the application or donor document will make
the anatomical gift as provided in section 171.07, subdivision 5, for those indicating a
desire to make an anatomical gift. The application must be accompanied by information
describing Minnesota laws regarding anatomical gifts and the need for and benefits of
anatomical gifts, and the legal implications of making an anatomical gift, including the
law governing revocation of anatomical gifts. The commissioner shall distribute a notice
that must accompany all applications for and renewals of a driver's license or Minnesota
identification card. The notice must be prepared in conjunction with a Minnesota organ
procurement organization that is certified by the federal Department of Health and Human
Services and must include:

(1) a statement that provides a fair and reasonable description of the organ donation
process, the care of the donor body after death, and the importance of informing family
members of the donation decision; and

(2) a telephone number in a certified Minnesota organ procurement organization that
may be called with respect to questions regarding anatomical gifts.

(c) The application must be accompanied also by information containing relevant
facts relating to:

(1) the effect of alcohol on driving ability;

(2) the effect of mixing alcohol with drugs;

(3) the laws of Minnesota relating to operation of a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; and

(4) the levels of alcohol-related fatalities and accidents in Minnesota and of arrests
for alcohol-related violations.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 171.07, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Veteran designation. new text end

new text begin (a) At the request of the applicant and on payment
of the required fee, the department shall issue, renew, or reissue a driver's license or
Minnesota identification card bearing the designation "Veteran" to an applicant who is
a veteran, as defined in section 197.447.
new text end

new text begin (b) At the time of the initial application for the designation provided under this
subdivision, the applicant must have a certified copy of the veteran's discharge papers.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner of public safety is required to issue drivers' licenses and
Minnesota identification cards with the veteran designation only after entering a new
contract or in coordination with producing a new card design with modifications made
as required by law.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to
drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards issued as stated in paragraph (c).
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 171.12, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Veteran designation. new text end

new text begin When an applicant for a driver's license, instruction
permit, or Minnesota identification card requests a veteran designation under section
171.06, subdivision 3, the commissioner shall maintain a computer record of veteran
designations. The veteran designation may be removed from the computer record only
upon written notice to the department. The veteran designation is classified as private data
on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.
new text end