as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; defining pickup trucks to include mini trucks that
meet emissions and safety standards; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section
168.011, subdivision 29.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.011, subdivision 29, is amended to
read:
new text begin (a) new text end "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
(b) For purposes of registration, taxation, and operation on streets and highways,
pickup truck includes a vehicle commonly referred to as a "mini truck" or "ATV mini
truck" only if it meets federal and state emission and safety standards required by chapter
169 and federal law and regulations for a pickup truck.
new text end