as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/25/2024 02:51pm
A bill for an act
relating to transportation; providing for placement of automated license plate
readers in trunk highway rights-of-way; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section
161.434.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.434, is amended to read:
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for highway purposes, including aesthetic purposes, but not including the erection of
permanent buildings, except buildings or structures erected for the purpose of providing
information to travelers through commercial and public service advertising pursuant to
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the approval of the appropriate federal agency where such approval is required.
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(a) For purposes of this subdivision,
"automated license plate reader" has the meaning given in section 13.824, subdivision 1.
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(b) The commissioner may establish a process to issue a permit for a local unit of
government to place automated license plate readers within trunk highway rights-of-way
and may specify requirements as determined necessary to protect public safety and ensure
the proper function of the trunk highway.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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