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HF 1105

2nd Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 05/23/2011 07:08pm

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A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; modifying provisions related to pickup trucks;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 168.002, subdivisions 24, 26, 40, by
adding subdivisions; 168.021, subdivision 1; 168.12, subdivisions 1, 2, 2b, 2c,
2d, 2e; 168.123, subdivision 1; 168.1235, subdivision 1; 168.124, subdivision
1; 168.125, subdivision 1; 168.1253, subdivision 1; 168.1255, subdivision 1;
168.129, subdivision 1; 168.1296, subdivision 1; 168.1298, subdivision 1; Laws
2008, chapter 350, article 1, section 5, as amended.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.002, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 21a. new text end

new text begin Noncommercial vehicle. new text end

new text begin "Noncommercial vehicle" means a one-ton
pickup truck registered under section 168.013, subdivision 1e, with a 15,000 pounds or
less gross vehicle weight rating and for which the owner has made a declaration that the
vehicle will be operated exclusively for personal use. The declaration must be based
on one or more of the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) a change of vehicle use;
new text end

new text begin (2) registration of a new vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (3) transfer of vehicle ownership; or
new text end

new text begin (4) registration renewal.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.002, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 21b. new text end

new text begin One-ton pickup truck. new text end

new text begin "One-ton pickup truck" means any truck
resembling a pickup truck with a manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity of one
ton. If the manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity is not provided or is not known,
then the value specified by the manufacturer as the gross vehicle weight rating as indicated
on the manufacturer's certification label must be 10,001 pounds or more, not to exceed
15,000 pounds, in accordance with the definition of "commercial motor vehicle" in Code
of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 390.5.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.002, subdivision 24, is amended to read:


Subd. 24.

Passenger automobile.

(a) "Passenger automobile" means any motor
vehicle designed and used for carrying not more than 15 individuals, including the driver.

(b) "Passenger automobile" does not include motorcycles, motor scooters, buses,
school buses, or commuter vans as defined in section 168.126. deleted text begin Except as provided in
paragraph (c), clause (1), a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,000 to 13,000
pounds that is a pickup truck or a van is not a passenger automobile.
deleted text end

(c) "Passenger automobile" includes, but is not limited to:

(1) a vehicle that is (i) a pickup truck or a vandeleted text begin , (ii) not used in furtherance of a
commercial enterprise, and (iii) not subject to state or federal regulation as a commercial
motor vehicle
deleted text end new text begin as defined in subdivisions 26 and 40new text end ;

(2) neighborhood electric vehicles, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 47; and

(3) medium-speed electric vehicles, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 39.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.002, subdivision 26, is amended to read:


Subd. 26.

Pickup truck.

"Pickup truck" means any truck with a manufacturer's
nominal rated carrying capacity of three-fourths ton or less and commonly known as a
pickup truck.new text begin If the manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity is not provided or
cannot be determined, then the value specified by the manufacturer as the gross vehicle
weight as indicated on the manufacturer's certification label must be less than 10,000
pounds.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.002, subdivision 40, is amended to read:


Subd. 40.

Van.

"Van" means any vehicle of box-like design with no barrier or
separation between the operator's area and the remainder of the cargo-carrying area, and
with a manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity of three-fourths ton or less.new text begin If
the manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity is not provided or not known, then
the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum gross weight or gross vehicle
weight rating as indicated on the manufacturer's certification label must be less than
10,000 pounds.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.021, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Disability plates; application.

(a) When a motor vehicle registered
under section 168.017, a motorcyclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19new text end , deleted text begin a truck
having a manufacturer's nominal rated capacity of one ton and resembling a pickup truck,
deleted text end
new text begin a one-ton pickup truck as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b, new text end or a self-propelled
recreational vehicle new text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27, new text end is owned or primarily
operated by a permanently physically disabled person or a custodial parent or guardian
of a permanently physically disabled minor, the owner may apply for and secure from
the commissioner (1) immediately, a temporary permit valid for 30 days if the applicant
is eligible for the disability plates issued under this section and (2) two disability plates
with attached emblems, one plate to be attached to the front, and one to the rear of the
motor vehicle.

(b) The commissioner shall not issue more than one set of plates to any owner of
a motor vehicle at the same time unless the state Council on Disability approves the
issuance of a second set of plates to a motor vehicle owner.

(c) When the owner first applies for the disability plates, the owner must submit a
medical statement in a format approved by the commissioner under section 169.345, or
proof of physical disability provided for in that section.

(d) No medical statement or proof of disability is required when an owner of a motor
vehicle applies for plates for one or more motor vehicles that are specially modified for
and used exclusively by permanently physically disabled persons.

(e) The owner of a motor vehicle may apply for and secure (i) immediately, a permit
valid for 30 days, if the applicant is eligible to receive the disability plates issued under
this section, and (ii) a set of disability plates for a motor vehicle if:

(1) the owner employs a permanently physically disabled person who would qualify
for disability plates under this section; and

(2) the owner furnishes the motor vehicle to the physically disabled person for the
exclusive use of that person in the course of employment.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Plates; design, visibility, periods of issuance.

(a) The commissioner,
upon approval and payment, shall issue to the applicant the plates required by this chapter,
bearing the state name and an assigned vehicle registration number. The number assigned
by the commissioner may be a combination of a letter or sign with figures. The color of the
plates and the color of the abbreviation of the state name and the number assigned must
be in marked contrast. The plates must be lettered, spaced, or distinguished to suitably
indicate the registration of the vehicle according to the rules of the commissioner.

(b) When a vehicle is registered on the basis of total gross weight, the plates issued
must clearly indicate by letters or other suitable insignia the maximum gross weight
for which the tax has been paid.

new text begin (c) Plates issued to a noncommercial vehicle as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 21a, must bear the inscription "noncommercial" unless the vehicle is
displaying a special plate authorized and issued under this chapter.
new text end

new text begin (d) A one-ton pickup truck, as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b, that is
used for commercial purposes and is subject to section 168.185, is eligible to display
special plates as authorized and issued under this chapter.
new text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end The plates must be so treated as to be at least 100 times brighter than the
conventional painted number plates. When properly mounted on an unlighted vehicle, the
plates, when viewed from a vehicle equipped with standard headlights, must be visible for
a distance of not less than 1,500 feet and readable for a distance of not less than 110 feet.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end The commissioner shall issue plates for the following periods:

(1) New plates issued pursuant to section 168.012, subdivision 1, must be issued to a
vehicle for as long as the vehicle is owned by the exempt agency and the plate shall not be
transferable from one vehicle to another but the plate may be transferred with the vehicle
from one tax-exempt agency to another.

(2) Plates issued for passenger automobiles must be issued for a seven-year period.
All plates issued under this paragraph must be replaced if they are seven years old or older
at the time of registration renewal or will become so during the registration period.

(3) Plates issued under sections 168.053 and 168.27, subdivisions 16 and 17, must
be for a seven-year period.

(4) Plates issued under subdivisions 2c and 2d and section 168.123 must be issued
for the life of the veteran under section 169.79.

(5) Plates for any vehicle not specified in clauses (1) to (3) must be issued for the
life of the vehicle.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (g) new text end In a year in which plates are not issued, the commissioner shall issue for each
registration a sticker to designate the year of registration. This sticker must show the year
or years for which the sticker is issued, and is valid only for that period. The plates and
stickers issued for a vehicle may not be transferred to another vehicle during the period
for which the sticker is issued, except when issued for a vehicle registered under section
168.187.

deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end Despite any other provision of this subdivision, plates issued to a vehicle
used for behind-the-wheel instruction in a driver education course in a public school
may be transferred to another vehicle used for the same purpose without payment of any
additional fee. The public school shall notify the commissioner of each transfer of plates
under this paragraph. The commissioner may prescribe a format for notification.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Amateur radio licensee; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall
issue amateur radio plates to an applicant who:

(1) is an owner of a passenger automobile or recreational motor vehiclenew text begin as defined in
section 168.002, subdivisions 24 and 27
new text end ;

(2) is a resident of this state;

(3) holds an official amateur radio station license or a citizens radio service class D
license, in good standing, issued by the Federal Communications Commission;

(4) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(5) pays a fee of $10 for each set of special plates and any other fees required by
this chapter; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers;

(b) In lieu of the registration number required for identification under subdivision 1,
the plates must indicate the official amateur call letters of the applicant, as assigned by the
Federal Communications Commission, and the words "AMATEUR RADIO."

(c) This provision for the issue of special plates applies only if the applicant's motor
vehicle is already registered in Minnesota so that the applicant has valid regular Minnesota
plates issued for that motor vehicle under which to operate it during the time that it will
take to have the necessary special plates made.

(d) If owning more than one motor vehicle of the type specified in this subdivision,
the applicant may apply for special plates for each motor vehicle and, if each application
complies with this subdivision, the commissioner shall furnish the applicant with
the special plates, indicating the official amateur call letters and other distinguishing
information as the commissioner considers necessary, for each of the motor vehicles.

(e) The commissioner may make reasonable rules governing the use of the special
plates as will assure the full compliance by the owner of the special plates, with all existing
laws governing the registration of motor vehicles and the transfer and use of the plates.

(f) Despite any contrary provision of subdivision 1, the special plates issued under
this subdivision may be transferred by an owner to another motor vehicle listed in
paragraph (a) and registered to the same owner, upon the payment of a fee of $5. The
commissioner must be notified before the transfer and may prescribe a format for the
notification.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.12, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:


Subd. 2b.

Firefighters; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall issue
special plates, or a single license plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, to any applicant
who:

(1) is a member of a fire department receiving state aid under chapter 69, has a
letter from the fire chief, and is an owner of a passenger automobiledeleted text begin , a truck with a
manufacturer's nominal rated capacity of one ton and resembling a pickup truck
deleted text end new text begin as defined
in section 168.002, subdivision 24, a one-ton pickup truck as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 21b
new text end , or a motorcyclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19new text end ;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) In lieu of the identification required under subdivision 1, the special plates must
bear an emblem of a Maltese Cross together with any numbers or characters prescribed by
the commissioner.

(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period
that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of a fire department as specified in this
subdivision. When the individual to whom the special plates were issued is no longer a
member of a fire department or when the motor vehicle ownership is transferred, the
owner shall remove the special plates from the motor vehicle. If the commissioner
receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special
plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this
action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the
qualifications of this subdivision. Upon removal or invalidation of the special plates, or
special motorcycle plate, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain
regular plates or a regular motorcycle plate for the proper registration classification for
the motor vehicle.

(d) A special motorcycle license plate issued under this subdivision must be the
same size as a standard motorcycle license plate.

(e) Upon payment of a fee of $5, plates issued under this subdivision for a passenger
automobile or truck may be transferred to another passenger automobile or truck owned
or jointly owned by the person to whom the plates were issued. On payment of a fee of
$5, a plate issued under this subdivision for a motorcycle may be transferred to another
motorcycle owned or jointly owned by the person to whom the plate was issued.

(f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act,
sections 14.001 to 14.69, to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized
in this subdivision.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.12, subdivision 2c, is amended to read:


Subd. 2c.

National Guard; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall
issue special plates to any applicant who:

(1) is a regularly enlisted, commissioned, or retired member of the Minnesota
National Guard, other than an inactive member who is not a retired member, and is an
owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24new text end ;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The adjutant general shall design the emblem for these special plates subject to
the approval of the commissioner.

(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period
that the owner of the motor vehicle is an active or retired member of the Minnesota
National Guard as specified in this subdivision. When the individual to whom the
special plates were issued is no longer an active or retired member of the Minnesota
National Guard, the special plates must be removed from the vehicle by the owner. If the
commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for
these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual
of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance
with the qualifications of this subdivision. Upon removal or invalidation of the special
plates, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular plates for
the motor vehicle.

(d) While the person is an active or retired member of the Minnesota National
Guard, plates issued pursuant to this subdivision may be transferred to another motor
vehicle owned by that individual upon payment of a fee of $5.

(e) For purposes of this subdivision, "retired member" means an individual placed on
the roll of retired officers or roll of retired enlisted members in the Office of the Adjutant
General under section 192.18 and who is not deceased.

(f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to
govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.12, subdivision 2d, is amended to read:


Subd. 2d.

Ready Reserve; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall issue
special plates to an applicant who:

(1) is not eligible for special National Guard plates under subdivision 2c, is a
member of the United States armed forces ready reserve as described in United States
Code, title 10, section 10142 or 10143, or a retired reserve as described in United States
Code, title 10, section 10154, and is an owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in
section 168.002, subdivision 24
new text end ;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design the emblem for these special
plates subject to the approval of the commissioner.

(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period
that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of the ready reserve. When the owner is
no longer a member, the special plates must be removed from the motor vehicle by the
owner. If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer
qualified for these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify
the individual of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating
compliance with the qualifications of this subdivision. On removal or invalidation of the
special plates, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular
plates for the motor vehicle. While the owner is a member of the ready reserve, plates
issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by that
individual on paying a fee of $5.

(d) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to
govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.12, subdivision 2e, is amended to read:


Subd. 2e.

Volunteer ambulance attendants; special plates.

(a) The commissioner
shall issue special license plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a volunteer ambulance attendant as defined in section 144E.001, subdivision
15
, and owns a motor vehicle taxed as a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section
168.002, subdivision 24
new text end ;

(2) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle;

(3) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) An individual may use special plates issued under this subdivision only during
the period that the individual is a volunteer ambulance attendant. When the individual
to whom the special plates were issued ceases to be a volunteer ambulance attendant,
the individual shall remove each set of special plates issued. If the commissioner
receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special
plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this
action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the
qualifications of this subdivision. When ownership of the motor vehicle is transferred,
the individual shall remove the special plates from that motor vehicle. On removal or
invalidation of the special plates, the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain
regular plates for the motor vehicle. Special plates issued under this subdivision may be
transferred to another motor vehicle owned by the volunteer ambulance attendant on
payment of a fee of $5.

(c) The commissioner may adopt rules governing the design, issuance, and sale of
the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.123, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General requirements; fees.

(a) On payment of a fee of $10 for
each set of two plates, or for a single plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, payment of
the registration tax required by law, and compliance with other applicable laws relating to
vehicle registration and licensing, as applicable, the commissioner shall issue:

(1) special veteran's plates to an applicant who served in the active military service
in a branch of the armed forces of the United States or of a nation or society allied with the
United States in conducting a foreign war, was discharged under honorable conditions,
and is a registered owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 24
new text end , recreational motor vehiclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27new text end ,
or deleted text begin truck resembling a pickup truck and having a manufacturer's nominal rated capacity of
one ton
deleted text end new text begin one-ton pickup truck as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21bnew text end , but which is
not a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 16; or

(2) a veteran's special motorcycle plate as described in subdivision 2, paragraph (a),
(f), (h), (i), or (j), or another special plate designed by the commissioner to an applicant
who is a registered owner of a motorcyclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19,new text end
and meets the criteria listed in this paragraph and in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), (f), (h),
(i), or (j). Plates issued under this clause must be the same size as regular motorcycle
plates. Special motorcycle license plates issued under this clause are not subject to
section 168.1293.

(b) The additional fee of $10 is payable for each set of veteran's plates, is payable
only when the plates are issued, and is not payable in a year in which stickers are issued
instead of plates.

(c) The veteran must have a certified copy of the veteran's discharge papers,
indicating character of discharge, at the time of application. If an applicant served in the
active military service in a branch of the armed forces of a nation or society allied with the
United States in conducting a foreign war and is unable to obtain a record of that service
and discharge status, the commissioner of veterans affairs may certify the applicant as
qualified for the veterans' plates provided under this section.

(d) For license plates issued for one-ton trucks described in paragraph (a), clause
(1), the commissioner shall collect a surcharge of $5 on each $10 fee collected under
paragraph (a). The surcharge must be deposited in the vehicle services operating account
in the special revenue fund.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.1235, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General requirements; fees.

(a) The commissioner shall issue a
special plate emblem for each plate to an applicant who:

(1) is a member of a congressionally chartered veterans service organization and is a
registered owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision
24
new text end , pickup trucknew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 26new text end , vannew text begin as defined in section
168.002, subdivision 40
new text end , or self-propelled recreational vehiclenew text begin as defined in section
168.002, subdivision 27
new text end ;

(2) pays the registration tax required by law;

(3) pays a fee of $10 for each set of two plates, and any other fees required by
this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The additional fee of $10 is payable at the time of initial application for the
special plate emblem and when the plates must be replaced or renewed. An applicant must
not be issued more than two sets of special plate emblems for motor vehicles listed in
paragraph (a) and registered to the applicant.

(c) The applicant must present a valid card indicating membership in the American
Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.124, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Issuance and design.

(a) The commissioner shall issue special plates
bearing the inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" to an applicant who:

(1) is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor;

(2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 24
new text end , motorcyclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19new text end , or recreational
motor vehiclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27new text end ; and

(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The special plates must be of a design and size determined by the commissioner.
Only one set of plates, or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle, bearing the inscription
"MEDAL OF HONOR" may be issued for each qualified applicant.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.125, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Issuance and design.

(a) The commissioner shall issue special plates
bearing the inscription "EX-POW" to any applicant who:

(1) is both a former prisoner of war and a registered owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin
as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24
new text end , motorcyclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 19
new text end , or recreational motor vehiclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision
27
new text end ; and

(2) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The special plates must be of a design and size to be determined by the
commissioner. Only one set of plates, or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle, bearing
the "EX-POW" inscription may be issued for each qualified applicant.

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.1253, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) The terms used in this section have the meanings
given them in this subdivision.

(b) "Active service" has the meaning given in section 190.05, subdivision 5.

(c) "Eligible person" means a surviving spouse or parent of a person who has died
while serving honorably in active service.

(d) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle for personal use, not used for commercial
purposes, and may include a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 24
new text end , motorcyclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19new text end , recreational
vehiclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27new text end , pickup trucknew text begin as defined in section
168.002, subdivision 26
new text end , or vannew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 40new text end .

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.1255, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General requirements and procedures.

The commissioner shall
issue special veteran contribution plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:

(1) is a veteran, as defined in section 197.447;

(2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 24
new text end , recreational vehiclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27new text end , one-ton
pickup trucknew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21bnew text end , or motorcyclenew text begin as defined in
section 168.002, subdivision 19
new text end ;

(3) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;

(4) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(5) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(6) pays an additional onetime World War II memorial contribution of $30, which
the department shall retain until all start-up costs associated with the development and
issuing of the plates have been recovered, after which the commissioner shall deposit
contributions in the World War II donation match account; and

(7) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.129, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General requirements and procedures.

The commissioner shall
issue special collegiate plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 24
new text end ;

(2) pays a fee as specified in section 168.12, subdivision 5, to cover the costs of
handling and manufacturing the plates;

(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes at least $25 annually to the scholarship account established in
subdivision 6; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.1296, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General requirements and procedures.

(a) The commissioner shall
issue critical habitat plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002,
subdivision 24,
new text end or recreational vehiclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27new text end ;

(2) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;

(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota critical habitat private
sector matching account established in section 84.943; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The critical habitat plate application must indicate that the annual contribution
specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution to receive the plate
and that the applicant may make an additional contribution to the account.

(c) Owners of recreational vehicles under paragraph (a), clause (1), are eligible
only for special critical habitat license plates for which the designs are selected under
subdivision 2, on or after January 1, 2006.

(d) Special critical habitat license plates, the designs for which are selected under
subdivision 2, on or after January 1, 2006, may be personalized according to section
168.12, subdivision 2a.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.1298, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General requirements and procedures.

(a) The commissioner shall
issue special "Support Our Troops" license plates to an applicant who:

(1) is an owner of a passenger automobilenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision
24
new text end , one-ton pickup trucknew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21bnew text end , recreational
vehiclenew text begin as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27new text end , or motorcyclenew text begin as defined in section
168.002, subdivision 19
new text end ;

(2) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;

(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota "Support Our Troops"
account established in section 190.19; and

(6) complies with laws and rules governing registration and licensing of vehicles
and drivers.

(b) The license application under this section must indicate that the annual
contribution specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution to receive
the plates and that the applicant may make an additional contribution to the account.

Sec. 22.

Laws 2008, chapter 350, article 1, section 5, the effective date, as amended by
Laws 2010, chapter 351, section 65, is amended to read:


EFFECTIVE DATE.

deleted text begin Paragraph (b) and paragraph (c), clause (1), are effective the
day following final enactment and apply to any additional tax for a registration period that
starts on or after March 1, 2012
deleted text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2011new text end .