as introduced - 80th Legislature (1997 - 1998) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to drivers' licenses; allowing for driver's 1.3 license and state identification card to bear firearms 1.4 safety designation; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, 1.5 section 171.07, by adding a subdivision. 1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.7 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 171.07, is 1.8 amended by adding a subdivision to read: 1.9 Subd. 12. [FIREARMS SAFETY DESIGNATION.] (a) When an 1.10 applicant presents a firearms safety certificate issued for 1.11 successfully completing a firearms safety course administered 1.12 under section 97B.015, voluntarily requests a driver's license 1.13 or identification card described in paragraph (b), pays the 1.14 required fees, and otherwise qualifies, the department shall 1.15 issue, renew, or reissue to the applicant a driver's license or 1.16 Minnesota identification card described in paragraph (b). 1.17 (b) Pursuant to paragraph (a), the department shall issue a 1.18 driver's license or Minnesota identification card bearing a 1.19 designation or symbolic representation, as designed by the 1.20 commissioner in consultation with the commissioner of natural 1.21 resources, indicating that the applicant has successfully 1.22 completed a firearms safety course and is knowledgeable in 1.23 firearms safety.