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SF 3250

3rd Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 04/09/2018 04:40pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; modifying various provisions governing motor vehicle
titling and registration; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 80E.13;
168.013, subdivision 6; 168.27, by adding subdivisions; 168.301, subdivision 3;
168.33, subdivision 8a; 168.346, subdivision 1; 168A.05, by adding a subdivision;
168A.12, subdivision 2; 168A.17, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes
2017 Supplement, section 168.013, subdivision 1a; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168A.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 80E.13, is amended to read:


80E.13 UNFAIR PRACTICES BY MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS,
FACTORY BRANCHES.

It is unlawful and an unfair practice for a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch
to engage in any of the following practices:

(a) delay, refuse, or fail to deliver new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle parts or
accessories in reasonable time and in reasonable quantity relative to the new motor vehicle
dealer's facilities and sales potential in the dealer's relevant market area, after having accepted
an order from a new motor vehicle dealer having a franchise for the retail sale of any new
motor vehicle sold or distributed by the manufacturer or distributor, if the new motor vehicle
or new motor vehicle parts or accessories are publicly advertised as being available for
delivery or actually being delivered. This clause is not violated, however, if the failure is
caused by acts or causes beyond the control of the manufacturer;

(b) refuse to disclose to any new motor vehicle dealer handling the same line make, the
manner and mode of distribution of that line make within the relevant market area;

(c) obtain money, goods, service, or any other benefit from any other person with whom
the dealer does business, on account of, or in relation to, the transaction between the dealer
and the other person, other than for compensation for services rendered, unless the benefit
is promptly accounted for, and transmitted to, the new motor vehicle dealer;

(d) increase prices of new motor vehicles which the new motor vehicle dealer had ordered
for private retail consumers prior to the dealer's receiving the written official price increase
notification. A sales contract signed by a private retail consumer shall constitute evidence
of each order if the vehicle is in fact delivered to that customer. In the event of manufacturer
price reductions, the amount of any reduction received by a dealer shall be passed on to the
private retail consumer by the dealer if the retail price was negotiated on the basis of the
previous higher price to the dealer;

(e) offer any refunds or other types of inducements to any new motor vehicle dealer for
the purchase of new motor vehicles of a certain line make without making the same offer
to all other new motor vehicle dealers in the same line make within geographic areas
reasonably determined by the manufacturer;

(f) release to any outside party, except under subpoena or in an administrative or judicial
proceeding involving the manufacturer or dealer, any business, financial, or personal
information which may be provided by the dealer to the manufacturer, without the express
written consent of the dealer or unless pertinent to judicial or governmental administrative
proceedings or to arbitration proceedings of any kind;

(g) deny any new motor vehicle dealer the right of free association with any other new
motor vehicle dealer for any lawful purpose;

(h) unfairly discriminate among its new motor vehicle dealers with respect to warranty
reimbursement or authority granted its new vehicle dealers to make warranty adjustments
with retail customers;

(i) compete with a new motor vehicle dealer in the same line make operating under an
agreement or franchise from the same manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch. A
manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch is considered to be competing when it has an
ownership interest, other than a passive interest held for investment purposes, in a dealership
of its line make located within the state. A manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch shall
not, however, be deemed to be competing when operating a dealership, either temporarily
or for a reasonable period, which is for sale to any qualified independent person at a fair
and reasonable price, or when involved in a bona fide relationship in which an independent
person has made a significant investment subject to loss in the dealership and can reasonably
expect to acquire full ownership and full management and operational control of the
dealership within a reasonable time on reasonable terms and conditions;

(j) prevent a new motor vehicle dealer from transferring or assigning a new motor vehicle
dealership to a qualified transferee. There shall be no transfer, assignment of the franchise,
or major change in the executive management of the dealership, except as is otherwise
provided in sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, without consent of the manufacturer, which shall
not be withheld without good cause. In determining whether good cause exists for
withholding consent to a transfer or assignment, the manufacturer, distributor, factory
branch, or importer has the burden of proving that the transferee is a person who is not of
good moral character or does not meet the franchisor's existing and reasonable capital
standards and, considering the volume of sales and service of the new motor vehicle dealer,
reasonable business experience standards in the market area. Denial of the request must be
in writing and delivered to the new motor vehicle dealer within 60 days after the manufacturer
receives the completed application customarily used by the manufacturer, distributor, factory
branch, or importer for dealer appointments. If a denial is not sent within this period, the
manufacturer shall be deemed to have given its consent to the proposed transfer or change.
In the event of a proposed sale or transfer of a franchise, the manufacturer, distributor,
factory branch, or importer shall be permitted to exercise a right of first refusal to acquire
the franchisee's assets or ownership if:

(1) the franchise agreement permits the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or
importer to exercise a right of first refusal to acquire the franchisee's assets or ownership
in the event of a proposed sale or transfer;

(2) the proposed transfer of the dealership or its assets is of more than 50 percent of the
ownership or assets;

(3) the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer notifies the dealer in writing
within 60 days of its receipt of the complete written proposal for the proposed sale or transfer
on forms generally utilized by the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer for
such purposes and containing the information required therein and all documents and
agreements relating to the proposed sale or transfer;

(4) the exercise of the right of first refusal will result in the dealer and dealer's owners
receiving the same or greater consideration with equivalent terms of sale as is provided in
the documents and agreements submitted to the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch,
or importer under clause (3);

(5) the proposed change of 50 percent or more of the ownership or of the dealership
assets does not involve the transfer or sale of assets or the transfer or issuance of stock by
the dealer or one or more dealer owners to a family member, including a spouse, child,
stepchild, grandchild, spouse of a child or grandchild, brother, sister, or parent of the dealer
owner; to a manager who has been employed in the dealership for at least four years and is
otherwise qualified as a dealer operator; or to a partnership or corporation owned and
controlled by one or more of such persons; and

(6) the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer agrees to pay the reasonable
expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, which do not exceed the usual customary and
reasonable fees charged for similar work done for other clients incurred by the proposed
new owner and transferee before the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer
exercises its right of first refusal, in negotiating and implementing the contract for the
proposed change of ownership or transfer of dealership assets. However, payment of such
expenses and attorney fees shall not be required if the dealer has not submitted or caused
to be submitted an accounting of those expenses within 20 days after the dealer's receipt of
the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer's written request for such an
accounting. The manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer may request such an
accounting before exercising its right of first refusal. The obligation created under this clause
is enforceable by the transferee;

(k) threaten to modify or replace or modify or replace a franchise with a succeeding
franchise that would adversely alter the rights or obligations of a new motor vehicle dealer
under an existing franchise or that substantially impairs the sales or service obligations or
investments of the motor vehicle dealer;

(l) unreasonably deny the right to acquire factory program vehicles to any dealer holding
a valid franchise from the manufacturer to sell the same line make of vehicles, provided
that the manufacturer may impose reasonable restrictions and limitations on the purchase
or resale of program vehicles to be applied equitably to all of its franchised dealers. For the
purposes of this paragraph, "factory program vehicle" has the meaning given the term in
section 80E.06, subdivision 2;

(m) fail or refuse to offer to its same line make franchised dealers all models manufactured
for that line make, other than alternative fuel vehicles as defined in section 216C.01,
subdivision 1b
. Failure to offer a model is not a violation of this section if the failure is not
arbitrary and is due to a lack of manufacturing capacity, a strike, labor difficulty, or other
cause over which the manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch has no control;

(n) require a dealer to pay an extra fee, or remodel, renovate, or recondition the dealer's
existing facilities, or purchase unreasonable advertising displays, training, tools, or other
materials, or to require the dealer to establish exclusive facilities or dedicated personnel as
a prerequisite to receiving a model or a series of vehicles;

(o) require a dealer to adhere to performance standards that are not applied uniformly
to other similarly situated dealers.

A performance standard, sales objective, or program for measuring dealership performance
that may have a material effect on a dealer, including the dealer's right to payment under
any incentive or reimbursement program, and the application of the standard or program
by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch must be fair, reasonable, equitable, and
based on accurate information.

A manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch has the burden of proving that the performance
standard, sales objective, or program for measuring dealership performance is fair and
reasonable under this subdivision;

(p) unreasonably reduce a dealer's area of sales effectiveness without giving at least 90
days' notice of the proposed reduction. The change may not take effect if the dealer
commences a civil action to determine whether there is good cause for the change within
the 90 days' notice period. The burden of proof in such an action shall be on the manufacturer
or distributor; deleted text beginor
deleted text end

(q) to charge back, withhold payment, deny vehicle allocation, or take any other adverse
action against a dealer when a new vehicle sold by the dealer has been exported to a foreign
country, unless the manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch can show that at the time
of sale, the customer's information was listed on a known or suspected exporter list made
available to the dealer, or the dealer knew or reasonably should have known of the purchaser's
intention to export or resell the motor vehicle in violation of the manufacturer's export
policy. There is a rebuttable presumption that the dealer did not know or should not have
reasonably known that the vehicle would be exported or resold in violation of the
manufacturer's export policy if the vehicle is titled and registered in any state of the United
Statesdeleted text begin.deleted text endnew text begin; or
new text end

new text begin (r) to implement a charge back or withhold payment to a dealer that is solely due to an
unreasonable delay by the registrar, as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 29, in the
transfer or registration of a new motor vehicle. The dealer must give the manufacturer notice
of the state's delay in writing. Within 30 days of any notice of a charge back, withholding
of payments, or denial of a claim, the dealer must transmit to the manufacturer (1)
documentation to demonstrate the vehicle sale and delivery as reported; and (2) a written
attestation signed by the dealer operator or general manager stating that the delay is
attributable to the state. This clause expires on June 30, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2017 Supplement, section 168.013, subdivision 1a, is amended
to read:


Subd. 1a.

Passenger automobile; hearse.

(a) On passenger automobiles as defined in
section 168.002, subdivision 24, and hearses, except as otherwise provided, the tax is $10
plus an additional tax equal to 1.25 percent of the base value.

(b) Subject to the classification provisions herein, "base value" means the manufacturer's
suggested retail price of the vehicle including destination charge using list price information
published by the manufacturer or determined by the registrar if no suggested retail price
exists, and shall not include the cost of each accessory or item of optional equipment
separately added to the vehicle and the suggested retail price.new text begin In the case of the first
registration of a new vehicle sold or leased by a licensed dealer, the dealer may elect to
individually determine the base value of the vehicle using suggested retail price information
provided by the manufacturer. The registrar must use the base value determined by the
dealer to properly classify the vehicle. A dealer that elects to make the determination must
retain a copy of the suggested retail price label or other supporting documentation with the
vehicle transaction records maintained under Minnesota Rules, part 7400.5200.
new text end

(c) If the manufacturer's list price information contains a single vehicle identification
number followed by various descriptions and suggested retail prices, the registrar shall
select from those listings only the lowest price for determining base value.

(d) If unable to determine the base value because the vehicle is specially constructed,
or for any other reason, the registrar may establish such value upon the cost price to the
purchaser or owner as evidenced by a certificate of cost but not including Minnesota sales
or use tax or any local sales or other local tax.

(e) The registrar shall classify every vehicle in its proper base value class as follows:

FROM
TO
$
0
$ 199.99
$
200
$ 399.99

and thereafter a series of classes successively set in brackets having a spread of $200
consisting of such number of classes as will permit classification of all vehicles.

(f) The base value for purposes of this section shall be the middle point between the
extremes of its class.

(g) The registrar shall establish the base value, when new, of every passenger automobile
and hearse registered prior to the effective date of Extra Session Laws 1971, chapter 31,
using list price information published by the manufacturer or any nationally recognized
firm or association compiling such data for the automotive industry. If unable to ascertain
the base value of any registered vehicle in the foregoing manner, the registrar may use any
other available source or method. The registrar shall calculate tax using base value
information available to dealers and deputy registrars at the time the application for
registration is submitted. The tax on all previously registered vehicles shall be computed
upon the base value thus determined taking into account the depreciation provisions of
paragraph (h).

(h) The annual additional tax must be computed upon a percentage of the base value as
follows: during the first year of vehicle life, upon 100 percent of the base value; for the
second year, 90 percent of such value; for the third year, 80 percent of such value; for the
fourth year, 70 percent of such value; for the fifth year, 60 percent of such value; for the
sixth year, 50 percent of such value; for the seventh year, 40 percent of such value; for the
eighth year, 30 percent of such value; for the ninth year, 20 percent of such value; for the
tenth year, ten percent of such value; for the 11th and each succeeding year, the sum of $25.

(i) In no event shall the annual additional tax be less than $25.

(j) For any vehicle previously registered in Minnesota and regardless of prior ownership,
the total amount due under this subdivision and subdivision 1m must not exceed the smallest
total amount previously paid or due on the vehicle.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168.013, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Listing by dealers.

The owner of every motor vehicle not exempted by section
168.012 or 168.28deleted text begin, shalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end, so long as it is subject to taxation within the state, new text beginannually
new text end list and register the same and pay the tax deleted text beginherein provided annuallydeleted text endnew text begin under this sectionnew text end;
provided, however, that any dealer in motor vehicles, to whom dealer's plates have been
issued as provided in this chapter, coming into the possession of deleted text beginany suchdeleted text endnew text begin anew text end motor vehicle
to be held solely for the purpose of sale or demonstration or both, deleted text beginshall bedeleted text endnew text begin isnew text end entitled to
withhold the tax new text begindue on the vehicle from the prior registration period or new text endbecoming due deleted text beginon
such vehicle
deleted text end for the following yearnew text begin and no lien for registration tax as provided in section
168.31, subdivision 6, shall attach
new text end. When, thereafter, deleted text beginsuchdeleted text endnew text begin thenew text end vehicle is otherwise used or
is sold, leased, or rented to another person, firm, corporation, or association, the tax for the
remainder of the year, prorated on a monthly basis, deleted text beginshall becomedeleted text endnew text begin becomesnew text end payable
immediately.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168.27, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 32. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses. new text end

new text begin If a single legal entity holds more than one new or used
vehicle dealer license, new and used vehicles owned by the entity may be held and offered
for sale at any of the licensed dealership locations without assigning vehicle ownership or
title from one licensee to another. This subdivision does not authorize the sale or offering
for sale of new vehicles by a licensee without a franchise described in subdivision 10.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168.27, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 33. new text end

new text begin Designated dealer title and registration liaison. new text end

new text begin The registrar must designate
by name and provide contact information for one or more registrar employees as needed to
(1) promptly and effectively respond to questions from licensed dealers, and (2) troubleshoot
dealer issues related to vehicle titling and registration.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168.301, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Late fee.

In addition to any fee or tax otherwise authorized or imposed upon
the transfer of title for a motor vehicle, the commissioner of public safety shall impose a
$2 additional fee for failure to deliver a title transfer within ten business days.new text begin This
subdivision does not apply to transfers from licensed vehicle dealers.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168.33, subdivision 8a, is amended to read:


Subd. 8a.

Electronic transmission.

new text begin(a) new text endIf the commissioner accepts electronic
transmission of a motor vehicle transfer and registration by a new or used motor vehicle
dealer, a deputy registrar who is equipped with electronic transmission technology and
trained in its use shall receive the filing fee provided for in subdivision 7 and review the
transfer of each new or used motor vehicle to determine its genuineness and regularity
before issuance of a certificate of title, and shall receive and retain the filing fee under
subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin(ii)deleted text endnew text begin (2)new text end.

new text begin (b) The commissioner must establish reasonable performance, security, technical, and
financial standards to approve and allow companies that provide computer software and
services to motor vehicle dealers to electronically transmit vehicle title transfer and
registration information. An approved company must be offered access to department
facilities, staff, and technology on a fair and reasonable basis.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168.346, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Vehicle registration data; federal compliance.

(a) Data on an individual
provided to register a vehicle shall be treated as provided by United States Code, title 18,
section 2721, as in effect on May 23, 2005, and shall be disclosed as required or permitted
by that section. new text beginThe commissioner is prohibited from restricting the uses for which a licensed
dealer may obtain data as permitted by United States Code, title 18, section 2721, subsections
(b)(2), (3), (7), and (13).
new text endThe commissioner shall disclose the data in bulk form to an
authorized recipient upon request for any of the permissible uses described in United States
Code, title 18, section 2721.

(b) The registered owner of a vehicle who is an individual may consent in writing to the
commissioner to disclose the individual's personal information exempted by United States
Code, title 18, section 2721, to any person who makes a written request for the personal
information. If the registered owner is an individual and so authorizes disclosure, the
commissioner shall implement the request.

(c) If authorized by the registered owner as indicated in paragraph (b), the registered
owner's personal information may be used, rented, or sold solely for bulk distribution by
organizations for business purposes including surveys, marketing, or solicitation.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168A.05, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 1d. new text end

new text begin Issuance of certificate by deputy registrar. new text end

new text begin (a) If an application for a vehicle's
certificate of title is received by a deputy registrar and the deputy registrar is satisfied as to
its genuineness and regularity and that the applicant is entitled to the issuance of a certificate
of title, the deputy registrar may issue a certificate of title for the vehicle.
new text end

new text begin (b) On or before August 1, 2019, the commissioner must authorize a deputy registrar to
issue a certificate of title, subject to procedures established by the commissioner.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168A.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Owner's interest terminated or vehicle sold by secured party.

If the interest
of the owner is terminated or the vehicle is sold under a security agreement by a secured
party named in the certificate of titlenew text begin or an assignee of the secured partynew text end, the transferee shall
promptly mail or deliver to the department the last certificate of title, if available, an
application for a new certificate in the format the department prescribes, and an affidavit
made by or on behalf of the secured party new text beginor assignee new text endthat the interest of the owner was
lawfully terminated or the vehicle sold pursuant to the terms of the security agreement. If
the secured party new text beginor assignee new text endsucceeds to the interest of the owner and holds the vehicle for
resale, the secured party new text beginor assignee new text endneed not secure a new certificate of titlenew text begin;new text end provided that
a notice thereof in a format designated by the department is mailed or delivered by the
secured party new text beginor assignee new text endto the department in duplicate within 48 hours, but upon transfer
to another person the secured party new text beginor assignee new text endshall promptly execute assignment and
warranty of title and mail or deliver to the transferee or the department the certificate, if
available, the affidavit, and other documents required to be sent to the department by the
transferee.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168A.17, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Notice of perfection by dealer. new text end

new text begin When a security interest in a vehicle sold by
a dealer licensed under section 168.27 is perfected under subdivision 2, the dealer may
provide a statement of perfection to the secured party on a form provided by the department.
The statement must certify compliance with subdivision 2 and contain the date of delivery
to the department. The information provided in the dealer's statement is considered prima
facie evidence of the facts contained in it.
new text end

Sec. 12.

new text begin [168A.241] MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFER AND REGISTRATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Members. new text end

new text begin (a) The Motor Vehicle Title and Registration Advisory
Committee consists of the following 13 members:
new text end

new text begin (1) two members of the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the
house and one appointed by the minority leader;
new text end

new text begin (2) two members of the senate, one appointed by the majority leader and one appointed
by the minority leader;
new text end

new text begin (3) one representative from the Minnesota Deputy Registrar's Association;
new text end

new text begin (4) one representative from the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association;
new text end

new text begin (5) one representative from the Northland Independent Automobile Dealers Association;
new text end

new text begin (6) one staff member from the Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services
Division;
new text end

new text begin (7) two representatives from deputy registrars, appointed by the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (8) two representatives from dealers licensed under section 168.27, appointed by the
commissioner; and
new text end

new text begin (9) one representative who performs auctions exclusively for dealers licensed under
section 168.27 and not for the general public, appointed by the commissioner following
consultation with eligible auto auction businesses.
new text end

new text begin (b) Section 15.059 governs the Motor Vehicle Title and Registration Advisory Committee.
new text end

new text begin (c) Members of the advisory committee must be compensated and reimbursed for
expenses as provided in section 15.059, subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Organization. new text end

new text begin (a) The members of the advisory committee must annually elect
a chair and other officers as the members deem necessary.
new text end

new text begin (b) The advisory committee must meet at least two times per year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Open meetings. new text end

new text begin The advisory committee is subject to chapter 13D. An advisory
committee meeting occurs when a quorum is present and the members receive information,
discuss, or take action on any matter relating to the advisory committee's duties . The advisory
committee may conduct meetings as provided in section 13D.015 or 13D.02. The advisory
committee may conduct meetings at any location in the state that is appropriate for the
purposes of the advisory committee, provided the location is open and accessible to the
public. For legislative members of the advisory committee, enforcement of this subdivision
is governed by section 3.055, subdivision 2. For nonlegislative members of the advisory
committee, enforcement of this subdivision is governed by section 13D.06, subdivisions 1
and 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Staff. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must provide support staff, office space, and
administrative services to the advisory committee.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The advisory committee's duties include but are not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the commissioner of public safety and the director
of driver and vehicle services on matters relevant to:
new text end

new text begin (i) effective and efficient systems relating to the ownership, transfer, and registration of
motor vehicles; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) planning and implementing future changes and enhancements to vehicle registration
systems; and
new text end

new text begin (2) reviewing and making recommendations with respect to work plans, policy initiatives,
major activities, and strategic planning.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Report and recommendations. new text end

new text begin Beginning February 15, 2019, and annually
thereafter, the commissioner must prepare and submit to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the committees of the house of representatives and the senate with jurisdiction
over motor vehicle title and registration a report that summarizes the advisory committee's
activities, issues identified by the advisory committee, methods taken to address the issues,
and recommendations for legislative action, if needed.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The advisory committee expires June 30, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text beginMOTOR VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFER AND REGISTRATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; FIRST APPOINTMENTS; FIRST MEETING.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin First appointments. new text end

new text begin Appointment authorities must make first
appointments to the Motor Vehicle Title Transfer and Registration Advisory Committee by
September 15, 2018.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin First meeting. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety or a designee shall convene
the first meeting of the advisory committee by November 1, 2018.
new text end