as introduced - 83rd Legislature (2003 - 2004) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to highways; prohibiting commissioner of 1.3 transportation from taking certain actions at trunk 1.4 highway or interstate highway rest areas. 1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.6 Section 1. [COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION; HIGHWAY REST 1.7 AREAS.] 1.8 Until July 1, 2005, the commissioner of transportation may 1.9 not: 1.10 (1) close any trunk highway or interstate highway safety 1.11 rest area that was open on January 1, 2004, or substantially 1.12 reduce the hours of operation of such a rest area below the 1.13 hours of operation in effect on January 1, 2004; or 1.14 (2) enter into any agreement or lease with any private 1.15 entity that would allow any commercial activity at a trunk 1.16 highway or interstate highway safety rest area other than 1.17 contracts for the placement or service of vending machines. 1.18 [EFFECTIVE DATE.] This section is effective the day 1.19 following final enactment.