SF 3517

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/12/2024 05:31pm

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; establishing special license plates for colorectal cancer
awareness; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 168.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [168.1211] COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS SPECIAL PLATES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Issuance of plates. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must issue colorectal cancer
awareness special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
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new text begin (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup
truck, motorcycle, or recreational motor vehicle;
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new text begin (2) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision
5, for each set of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter;
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new text begin (3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;
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new text begin (4) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota colorectal cancer awareness
account; and
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new text begin (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and
licensing of drivers.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Design. new text end

new text begin The commissioner, in consultation with the Colon Cancer Coalition,
must adopt a suitable plate design that includes the phrase "Colorectal Cancer Awareness"
and emphasizes the importance of early detection and screening for preventing and treating
colorectal cancer.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Plates transfer. new text end

new text begin On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer
fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle
if the subsequent vehicle is:
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new text begin (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plate; and
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new text begin (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Exemption. new text end

new text begin Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section
168.1293, subdivision 2.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Contributions; account; appropriation. new text end

new text begin Contributions collected under
subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Minnesota colorectal cancer awareness
account, which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is
appropriated to the commissioner of public safety. This appropriation is first for the annual
cost of administering the account funds, and the remaining funds are for distribution to the
Colon Cancer Coalition to promote awareness of colorectal cancer and provide education
on the importance of screening for prevention and treatment of the disease. By August 15
of each year, the commissioner must distribute all funds remaining in the account to the
Colon Cancer Coalition.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2025, for colorectal cancer
awareness special plates issued on or after that date.
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