SF 556

1st Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:13am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; highways; prohibiting certain activities at rest areas;
prescribing petty misdemeanor penalty; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 160.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [160.2755] PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AT REST AREAS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Prohibited activities. new text end

new text begin It is unlawful at rest areas to:
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new text begin (1) dispose of travel-related trash and rubbish, except by depositing it in a designated
receptacle;
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new text begin (2) dump household or commercial trash and rubbish into containers or anywhere
else on site;
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new text begin (3) drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer, recreational vehicle, or other
vehicle except where receptacles are provided and designated to receive the refuse or
waste;
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new text begin (4) consume alcoholic beverages or possess open containers of alcoholic beverages,
except in accordance with section 169A.35, subdivision 6;
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new text begin (5) stop and park continuously for a period over six hours, excluding commercial
motor vehicle operators subject to hours of service regulations under federal regulations,
and excluding staff parking at rest areas; or
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new text begin (6) pitch tents or sleep outside a vehicle.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Penalty. new text end

new text begin Violation of this section is a petty misdemeanor, except that
violation of subdivision 1, clause (4), is a misdemeanor.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to acts
committed on or after that date.
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