SF 1259

2nd Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/16/2012 11:13am

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; allowing vehicles bearing special veterans' plates to
park free of charge in public parking facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes
2010, section 16B.58, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 16B.58, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

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new text begin Parking charge exemption for vehicles bearing certain special plates.
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new text begin An operator of a passenger automobile, recreational motor vehicle, or one-ton pickup
truck bearing special plates, or a motorcycle bearing a single special plate, must not be
required to pay a rent, charge, or fee to park the vehicle in a visitor metered parking space
in a parking lot or ramp that is administered by the Department of Administration within
the boundary of the Capitol area as defined in section 15B.02 when visiting the Capitol
area. A special plate is subject to the exemption in this subdivision if it is issued under
section 168.12, subdivision 2c or 2d; 168.123; 168.124; 168.125; 168.1253; or 168.1255.
This exemption does not apply to metered parking on public streets.
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