SF 3069

1st Engrossment - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; requiring commissioner of public safety to issue
special 2008 U.S. Women's Open license plates.

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

Section 1. new text begin U.S. OPEN LICENSE PLATES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) "Committee" means the 2008 U.S. Women's Open
Committee.
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new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Issuance and design. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
168.1293, upon the request of the committee, the commissioner shall issue to the
committee a minimum of 250 special license plates for use in connection with the 2008
United States Golf Association Women's Open Championship. The special plates must
be of a design approved by the commissioner after consultation with the committee. The
plates may be displayed only on a passenger vehicle, the use of which has been donated
for the open championship by the vehicle manufacturer. The plates are valid from the
date of issuance until July 4, 2008.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Fees. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall collect a fee of $10 for each pair of special
plates issued under this section.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin In requesting special plates under this section, the committee
shall provide the following information to the commissioner at least 60 days before the
start of the period for which the plates are requested:
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new text begin (1) the dates of the period for which the plates are requested;
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new text begin (2) the name, address, and telephone number of an authorized representative of
the committee;
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new text begin (3) the quantity of plates requested; and
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new text begin (4) a certification that the insurance required under Minnesota Statutes, section
65B.49, subdivision 3, will be provided for each vehicle for which special plates are
provided under this section.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Liability. new text end

new text begin If a parking violation citation is issued for a violation committed
by a driver of a vehicle displaying special plates issued under this section, the committee is
liable for the amount of fine, penalty assessment, late payment penalty, or cost of warrants
issued in connection with the violation unless, within 15 days after receiving knowledge
of the violation, the committee provides to the issuing authority the following information
to the extent available: the driver's full name; home address; local address, if any; license
number; and employer's name and address. If the committee is relieved of liability under
this subdivision, the person who committed the violation remains liable for the violation.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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