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HF 3849

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to alcoholic beverages; permitting passengers on a multipassenger
bicycle to consume; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 169A.35,
subdivision 6.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 169A.35, subdivision 6, is amended to
read:


Subd. 6.

Exceptions.

(a) This section does not prohibit the possession or
consumption of alcoholic beverages by passengers in:

(1) a bus that is operated by a motor carrier of passengers, as defined in section
221.011, subdivision 48; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

new text begin (2) a vehicle that is operated for commercial purposes in a manner similar to a
bicycle as defined in section 169.01, subdivision 51, with three or more passengers who
provide pedal power to the drive train of the vehicle; or
new text end

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end a vehicle providing limousine service as defined in section 221.84,
subdivision 1
.

(b) Subdivisions 3 and 4 do not apply to a bottle or receptacle that is in the trunk
of the vehicle if it is equipped with a trunk, or that is in another area of the vehicle not
normally occupied by the driver and passengers if the vehicle is not equipped with a
trunk. However, a utility compartment or glove compartment is deemed to be within the
area occupied by the driver and passengers.