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CHAPTER 64--S.F.No. 1876

An act

relating to transportation; modifying and updating provisions relating to motor carriers, highways, and the Department of Transportation; making clarifying and technical changes;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 168.013, subdivision 1e; 168.185; 169.025; 169.801, subdivision 10; 169.823, subdivision 1; 169.824; 169.8261; 169.827; 169.85, subdivision 2; 169.862, subdivision 2; 169.864, subdivisions 1, 2; 169.865, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 169.866, subdivision 1; 169.87, subdivision 2; 174.64, subdivision 4; 174.66; 221.012, subdivisions 19, 29; 221.021, subdivision 1; 221.022; 221.025; 221.026, subdivisions 2, 5; 221.0269, subdivision 3; 221.031, subdivisions 1, 3, 3c, 6; 221.0314, subdivisions 2, 3a, 9; 221.033, subdivisions 1, 2; 221.121, subdivisions 1, 7; 221.122, subdivision 1; 221.123; 221.132; 221.151, subdivision 1; 221.161, subdivisions 1, 4; 221.171; 221.172, subdivision 3; 221.185, subdivisions 2, 4, 5a, 9; 221.605, subdivision 1; 221.68; 221.81, subdivision 3d; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.67, subdivision 6; 169.826, subdivisions 1b, 5; 169.832, subdivisions 11, 11a; 221.012, subdivisions 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 21, 23, 24, 30, 32, 39, 40, 41; 221.031, subdivision 2b; 221.072; 221.101; 221.111; 221.121, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f; 221.131, subdivision 2a; 221.141, subdivision 6; 221.151, subdivisions 2, 3; 221.153; 221.172, subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; 221.296, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.013, subdivision 1e, is amended to read:

Subd. 1e.

Truck; tractor; combination; exceptions.

(a) On trucks and tractors except those in this chapter defined as farm trucks, on truck-tractor and semitrailer combinations except those defined as farm combinations, and on commercial zone vehicles, the tax based on total gross weight shall be graduated according to the Minnesota base rate schedule prescribed in this subdivision, but in no event less than $120.

Minnesota Base Rate Schedule

Scheduled taxes include five percent

surtax provided for in subdivision 14

TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT IN POUNDS TAX
A 0 - 1,500 $ 15
B 1,501 - 3,000 20
C 3,001 - 4,500 25
D 4,501 - 6,000 35
E 6,001 - 10,000 45
F 10,001 - 12,000 70
G 12,001 - 15,000 105
H 15,001 - 18,000 145
I 18,001 - 21,000 190
J 21,001 - 26,000 270
K 26,001 - 33,000 360
L 33,001 - 39,000 475
M 39,001 - 45,000 595
N 45,001 - 51,000 715
O 51,001 - 57,000 865
P 57,001 - 63,000 1015
Q 63,001 - 69,000 1185
R 69,001 - 73,280 1325
S 73,281 - 78,000 1595
T 78,001 - 80,000 1760

(b) For purposes of the Minnesota base rate schedule, for vehicles with six or more axles in the "S" and "T" categories, the base rates are $1,520 and $1,620 respectively.

(c) For each vehicle with a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds an additional tax of $50 is imposed for each ton or fraction thereof in excess of 80,000 pounds, subject to subdivision 12.

(d) For purposes of registration identification, for vehicles registered in the "O" category, the owner must declare at the time of registration whether the vehicle will carry a weight of 55,000 pounds or more and therefore be subject to the federal heavy vehicle use tax. For those owners who declare a weight less than 55,000 pounds, a distinctive weight sticker must be issued and the owner is restricted to a gross vehicle weight of less than 55,000 pounds.

(e) Truck-tractors except those herein defined as farm and commercial zone vehicles shall be taxed in accord with the foregoing gross weight tax schedule on the basis of the combined gross weight of the truck-tractor and any semitrailer or semitrailers which the applicant proposes to combine with the truck-tractor.

(f) Commercial zone trucks include only trucks, truck-tractors, and semitrailer combinations which are operated by an interstate carrier registered under section 221.60, or by deleted text begin an authorizeddeleted text end new text begin a new text end carrier receiving operating authority under chapter 221, and operated solely within a zone exempt from regulation pursuant to United States Code, title 49, section 13506.

(g) The license plates issued for commercial zone vehicles shall be plainly marked. A person operating a commercial zone vehicle outside the zone or area in which its operation is authorized is guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to the misdemeanor penalty, the registrar shall revoke the registration of the vehicle as a commercial zone vehicle and shall require that the vehicle be registered at 100 percent of the full annual tax prescribed in the Minnesota base rate schedule, and no part of this tax may be refunded during the balance of the registration year.

(h) On commercial zone trucks the tax shall be based on the total gross weight of the vehicle and during each of the first eight years of vehicle life is 75 percent of the Minnesota base rate schedule. During the ninth and succeeding years of vehicle life the tax is 50 percent of the Minnesota base rate schedule.

(i) On trucks, truck-tractors and semitrailer combinations, except those defined as farm trucks and farm combinations, and except for those commercial zone vehicles specifically provided for in this subdivision, the tax for each of the first eight years of vehicle life is 100 percent of the tax imposed in the Minnesota base rate schedule, and during the ninth and succeeding years of vehicle life, the tax is 75 percent of the Minnesota base rate prescribed by this subdivision.

(j) For the purpose of registration, trailers coupled with a truck-tractor, semitrailer combination are semitrailers.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.185, is amended to read:

168.185 USDOT NUMBERS.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (d), an owner of a truck or truck-tractor having a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 32, shall report to the commissioner at the time of registration its USDOT carrier number. A person subject to this paragraph who does not have a USDOT number shall apply for the number at the time of registration by completing a form MCS-150 Motor Carrier Identification Report, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or comparable document as determined by the commissioner. The commissioner shall not assign a USDOT carrier number to a vehicle owner who is not subject to this paragraph.

(b) Assigned USDOT numbers deleted text begin need notdeleted text end new text begin must new text end be displayed deleted text begin on the outside of the vehicle, but must be made available upon request of an authorized agent of the commissioner, peace officer, other employees of the State Patrol authorized in chapter 299D, or employees of the Minnesota Department of Transportationdeleted text end new text begin as required by section 221.031, subdivision 6new text end . The vehicle owner shall notify the commissioner if there is a change to the owner's USDOT number.

(c) If an owner fails to report or apply for a USDOT number, the commissioner shall suspend the owner's registration.

(d) This section does not apply to (1) a farm truck that is not used in interstate commerce, (2) a vehicle that is not used in intrastate commerce or interstate commerce, or (3) a vehicle that is owned and used solely in the transaction of official business by the federal government, the state, or any political subdivision.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.025, is amended to read:

169.025 APPLICATION OF MOTOR CARRIER RULES.

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter other than section 169.67, a vehicle, driver, or carrier that is subject to deleted text begin adeleted text end new text begin the new text end motor carrier safety deleted text begin rule adopted under section 221.031deleted text end new text begin regulations incorporated in section 221.0314 new text end or 221.605 shall comply with the more stringent or additional requirement imposed by deleted text begin thatdeleted text end new text begin the new text end motor carrier safety deleted text begin ruledeleted text end new text begin regulationnew text end .

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.801, subdivision 10, is amended to read:

Subd. 10.

Brakes.

Notwithstanding section 169.67:

(a) A self-propelled implement of husbandry must be equipped with brakes adequate to control its movement and to stop and hold it and any vehicle it is towing.

(b) A towed implement of husbandry must be equipped with brakes adequate to control its movement and to stop and hold it if:

(1) it has a gross vehicle weight of more than 24,000 pounds and was manufactured and sold after January 1, 1994;

(2) it has a gross vehicle weight of more than 12,000 pounds and is towed by a vehicle other than a self-propelled implement of husbandry; or

(3) it has a gross vehicle weight of more than 3,000 pounds and is being towed by a registered passenger automobile other than a pickup truck as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 26.

(c) If a towed implement of husbandry deleted text begin with a gross vehicle weight of more than 6,000 poundsdeleted text end is required under paragraph (b) to have brakesnew text begin and was manufactured after January 1, 2011new text end , it must also deleted text begin have brakes adequate to stop and hold it if it becomes detached from the towing vehicledeleted text end new text begin be equipped with brakes as required in section 169.67, subdivision 3, paragraph (b)new text end .

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.823, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Pneumatic-tired vehicle.

No vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires shall be operated upon the highways of this state:

(1) where the gross weight on any wheel exceeds 9,000 poundsdeleted text begin , except that on paved county state-aid highways, paved county roads, designated local routes, and state trunk highways the gross weight on any single wheel shall not exceeddeleted text end new text begin on an unpaved street or highway or new text end 10,000 pounds new text begin on a paved street or highway, new text end unless posted to a lesser weight under section 169.87, subdivision 1;

(2) where the gross weight on any single axle exceeds 18,000 poundsdeleted text begin , except that on paved county state-aid highways, paved county roads, designated local routes, and state trunk highways the gross weight on any single axle shall not exceeddeleted text end new text begin on an unpaved street or highway or new text end 20,000 pounds new text begin on a paved street or highway, new text end unless posted to a lesser weight under section 169.87, subdivision 1;

(3) where the maximum wheel load:

(i) on the foremost and rearmost steering axles, exceeds 600 pounds per inch of tire width or the manufacturer's recommended load, whichever is less; or

(ii) on other axles, exceeds 500 pounds per inch of tire width or the manufacturer's recommended load, whichever is less;new text begin ornew text end

deleted text begin (4) where the gross weight on any axle of a tridem exceeds 15,000 pounds, except that for vehicles to which an additional axle has been added prior to June 1, 1981, the maximum gross weight on any axle of a tridem may be up to 16,000 pounds provided the gross weight of the tridem combination does not exceed 39,900 pounds where the first and third axles of the tridem are spaced nine feet apart; deleted text end

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end where the gross weight on any group of axles exceeds the weights permitted under sections 169.822 to 169.829 with any or all of the interior axles disregarded, and with an exterior axle disregarded if the exterior axle is a variable load axle that is not carrying its intended weight, and their gross weights subtracted from the gross weight of all axles of the group under consideration.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.824, is amended to read:

169.824 GROSS WEIGHT SCHEDULE.

Subdivision 1.

Table of axle weight limits.

(a) No vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires shall be operated upon the highways of this state where the total gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles of any vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeds that given in the following table for the distance between the centers of the first and last axles of any group of two or more consecutive axles under consideration; unless otherwise noted, the distance between axles being measured longitudinally to the nearest even foot, and when the measurement is a fraction of exactly one-half foot the next largest whole number in feet shall be used, except that when the distance between axles is more than three feet four inches and less than three feet six inches the distance of four feet shall be used:

Maximum gross weight in pounds on a group of
2 3 4
Distances in feet between centers of foremost and rearmost axles of a group consecutive axles of a 2-axle vehicle or deleted text begin ofdeleted text end any deleted text begin vehicle ordeleted text end combination of vehicles having a total of 2 or more axles consecutive axles of a 3-axle vehicle or deleted text begin ofdeleted text end any deleted text begin vehicle ordeleted text end combination of vehicles having a total of 3 or more axles consecutive axles of a 4-axle vehicle or any combination of vehicles having a total of 4 or more axles
4 34,000
5 34,000
6 34,000
7 34,000 37,000
8 34,000 38,500
8 plus 34,000 42,000
(38,000)
9 35,000 43,000
(39,000)
10 36,000 43,500 49,000
(40,000)
11 36,000 44,500 49,500
12 45,000 50,000
13 46,000 51,000
14 46,500 51,500
15 47,500 52,000
16 48,000 53,000
17 49,000 53,500
18 49,500 54,000
19 50,500 55,000
20 51,000 55,500
21 52,000 56,000
22 52,500 57,000
23 53,500 57,500
24 54,000 58,000
25 (55,000) 59,000
26 (55,500) 59,500
27 (56,500) 60,000
28 (57,000) 61,000
29 (58,000) 61,500
30 (58,500) 62,000
31 (59,500) 63,000
32 (60,000) 63,500
33 64,000
34 65,000
35 65,500
36 66,000
37 67,000
38 67,500
39 68,000
40 69,000
41 69,500
42 70,000
43 71,000
44 71,500
45 72,000
46 72,500
47 (73,500)
48 (74,000)
49 (74,500)
50 (75,500)
51 (76,000)
new text begin 52 new text end new text begin (76,500) new text end
new text begin 53 new text end new text begin (77,500) new text end
new text begin 54 new text end new text begin (78,000) new text end
new text begin 55 new text end new text begin (78,500) new text end
new text begin 56 new text end new text begin (79,500) new text end
new text begin 57 new text end new text begin (80,000) new text end

The maximum gross weight on a group of three consecutive axles where the distance between centers of foremost and rearmost axles is listed as seven feet or eight feet applies only to vehicles manufactured before August 1, 1991.

"8 plus" refers to any distance greater than eight feet but less than nine feet.

Maximum gross weight in pounds on a group of
5 6 7 new text begin 8 new text end
Distances in feet between centers of foremost and rearmost axles of a group consecutive axles of a 5-axle vehicle or any combination of vehicles having a total of 5 or more axles consecutive axles of a new text begin 6-axle vehicle or any new text end combination of vehicles having a total of 6 or more axles consecutive axles of a new text begin 7-axle vehicle or any new text end combination of vehicles having a total of 7 or more axles new text begin consecutive axles of an 8-axle vehicle or any combination of vehicles having a total of 8 or more axles new text end
14 57,000
15 57,500
16 58,000
17 59,000
18 59,500
19 60,000
20 60,500 66,000 72,000
21 61,500 67,000 72,500
22 62,000 67,500 73,000
23 62,500 68,000 73,500
24 63,000 68,500 74,000
25 64,000 69,000 75,000
26 64,500 70,000 75,500
27 65,000 70,500 76,000
28 65,500 71,000 76,500
29 66,500 71,500 77,000
30 67,000 72,000 77,500
31 67,500 73,000 78,500
32 68,000 73,500 79,000
33 69,000 74,000 79,500
34 69,500 74,500 80,000
35 70,000 75,000 new text begin (80,500) new text end new text begin (86,000) new text end
36 70,500 76,000 new text begin (81,000) new text end new text begin (86,500) new text end
37 71,500 76,500 new text begin (81,500) new text end new text begin (87,000) new text end
38 72,000 77,000 new text begin (82,000) new text end new text begin (87,500) new text end
39 72,500 77,500 new text begin (82,500) new text end new text begin (88,500) new text end
40 73,000 78,000 new text begin (83,500) new text end new text begin (89,000) new text end
41 deleted text begin (74,000)deleted text end new text begin 74,000new text end 79,000 new text begin (84,000) new text end new text begin (89,500) new text end
42 deleted text begin (74,500)deleted text end new text begin 74,500new text end 79,500 new text begin (84,500) new text end new text begin (90,000) new text end
43 deleted text begin (75,000)deleted text end new text begin 75,000new text end 80,000 new text begin (85,000) new text end new text begin (90,500) new text end
44 deleted text begin (75,500)deleted text end new text begin 75,500new text end new text begin (80,500) new text end new text begin (85,500) new text end new text begin (91,000) new text end
45 deleted text begin (76,500)deleted text end new text begin 76,500new text end new text begin (81,000) new text end new text begin (86,000) new text end new text begin (91,500) new text end
46 deleted text begin (77,000)deleted text end new text begin 77,000new text end new text begin (81,500) new text end new text begin (87,000) new text end new text begin (92,500) new text end
47 deleted text begin (77,500)deleted text end new text begin 77,500new text end new text begin (82,000) new text end new text begin (87,500) new text end new text begin (93,000) new text end
48 deleted text begin (78,000)deleted text end new text begin 78,000new text end new text begin (83,000) new text end new text begin (88,000) new text end new text begin (93,500) new text end
49 deleted text begin (79,000)deleted text end new text begin 79,000new text end new text begin (83,500) new text end new text begin (88,500) new text end new text begin (94,000) new text end
50 deleted text begin (79,500)deleted text end new text begin 79,500new text end new text begin (84,000) new text end new text begin (89,000) new text end new text begin (94,500) new text end
51 deleted text begin (80,000)deleted text end new text begin 80,000new text end new text begin (84,500) new text end new text begin (89,500) new text end new text begin (95,000) new text end
new text begin 52 new text end new text begin (80,500) new text end new text begin (85,000) new text end new text begin (90,500) new text end new text begin (95,500) new text end
new text begin 53 new text end new text begin (81,000) new text end new text begin (86,000) new text end new text begin (91,000) new text end new text begin (96,500) new text end
new text begin 54 new text end new text begin (81,500) new text end new text begin (86,500) new text end new text begin (91,500) new text end new text begin (97,000) new text end
new text begin 55 new text end new text begin (82,500) new text end new text begin (87,000) new text end new text begin (92,000) new text end new text begin (97,500) new text end
new text begin 56 new text end new text begin (83,000) new text end new text begin (87,500) new text end new text begin (92,500) new text end new text begin (98,000) new text end
new text begin 57 new text end new text begin (83,500) new text end new text begin (88,000) new text end new text begin (93,000) new text end new text begin (98,500) new text end
new text begin 58 new text end new text begin (84,000) new text end new text begin (89,000) new text end new text begin (94,000) new text end new text begin (99,000) new text end
new text begin 59 new text end new text begin (85,000) new text end new text begin (89,500) new text end new text begin (94,500) new text end new text begin (99,500) new text end
new text begin 60 new text end new text begin (85,500) new text end new text begin (90,000) new text end new text begin (95,000) new text end new text begin (100,500) new text end
new text begin 61 new text end new text begin (95,500) new text end new text begin (101,000) new text end
new text begin 62 new text end new text begin (96,000) new text end new text begin (101,500) new text end
new text begin 63 new text end new text begin (96,500) new text end new text begin (102,000) new text end
new text begin 64 new text end new text begin (97,000) new text end new text begin (102,500) new text end
new text begin 65 new text end new text begin (103,000) new text end
new text begin 66 new text end new text begin (103,500) new text end
new text begin 67 new text end new text begin (104,500) new text end
new text begin 68 new text end new text begin (105,000) new text end
new text begin 69 new text end new text begin (105,500) new text end
new text begin 70 new text end new text begin (106,000) new text end
new text begin 71 new text end new text begin (106,500) new text end
new text begin 72 new text end new text begin (107,000) new text end
new text begin 73 new text end new text begin (107,500) new text end
new text begin 74 new text end new text begin (108,000) new text end

The gross weights shown deleted text begin indeleted text end new text begin withoutnew text end parentheses in this table are deleted text begin permitted only on state trunk highways and routes designated under section 169.832, deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end 11.deleted text end new text begin allowed on unpaved streets and highways, unless posted to a lesser weight under section 169.87, subdivision 1. The gross weights shown in this table, whether within or without parentheses, are allowed on paved streets and highways, unless posted to a lesser weight under section 169.87, subdivision 1. Gross weights in excess of 80,000 pounds require an overweight permit under this chapter, unless otherwise allowed under section 169.826.new text end

(b) Notwithstanding any lesser weight in pounds shown in this table but subject to the restrictions on gross vehicle weights in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each and a combined gross load of 68,000 pounds provided the overall distance between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more.

Subd. 2.

Gross vehicle weight of all axles; credit for idle reduction technology.

(a) deleted text begin Notwithstanding the provisions of section 169.85,deleted text end The gross vehicle weight of all axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles must not exceed:

(1) 80,000 pounds for any vehicle or combination of vehicles on all deleted text begin (i) trunk highways as defined in section 160.02, subdivision 29, (ii) routes designated under section 169.832, subdivision 11, and (iii) paved nine-ton routesdeleted text end new text begin streets and highways, unless posted at a lower axle weight under section 169.87, subdivision 1new text end ;new text begin andnew text end

(2) 88,000 pounds for any vehicle or combination of vehicles with six or more axles while exclusively engaged in hauling livestock on all state trunk highways other than interstate highways, if the vehicle has a permit under section 169.86, subdivision 5, paragraph (k)deleted text begin ; anddeleted text end new text begin .new text end

deleted text begin (3) 73,280 pounds for any vehicle or combination of vehicles with five axles or less on all routes, other than routes identified in clause (1). deleted text end

(b) Notwithstanding the maximum weight provisions of this section deleted text begin and section 169.85deleted text end , and in order to promote the reduction of fuel use and emissions deleted text begin because of engine idlingdeleted text end , the maximum gross vehicle weight limits and the axle weight limits for any motor vehicle subject to sections 169.80 to 169.88 and equipped with idle reduction technology new text begin or emissions-reduction technology new text end must be increased by the amount of weight necessary to compensate for the weight of the idle reduction technologynew text begin or emissions-reduction technologynew text end , not to exceed 400 pounds. At the request of an authorized representative of the Department of Transportation or the Department of Public Safety, the vehicle operator shall provide proof that the vehicle is equipped with this technology through documentation or demonstration.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.8261, is amended to read:

169.8261 GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; FOREST PRODUCTS.

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Exemption. new text end

(a) deleted text begin A vehicle or combination of vehicles haulingdeleted text end new text begin For purposes of this section, "new text end raw or unfinished forest productsdeleted text begin , includingdeleted text end new text begin " includenew text end wood chips, paper, pulp, oriented strand board, laminated strand lumber, hardboard, treated lumber, untreated lumber, or barrel stavesdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin .new text end

new text begin (b) In compliance with this section, a person may operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles to haul raw or unfinished forest productsnew text end by the most direct route to the nearest new text begin paved new text end highway deleted text begin that has beendeleted text end deleted text begin designateddeleted text end deleted text begin under section 169.832, subdivision 11, may be operateddeleted text end on any highway with gross weights permitted under sections 169.822 to 169.829 deleted text begin without regard to load restrictions imposed on that highway, except that the vehicles must:deleted text end new text begin .new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Conditions. new text end

new text begin (a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles described in subdivision 1 must: new text end

(1) comply with seasonal load restrictions in effect between the dates set by the commissioner under section 169.87, subdivision 2;

(2) comply with bridge load limits posted under section 169.84;

(3) be equipped and operated with six axles and brakes on all wheels;

(4) not exceed 90,000 pounds gross new text begin vehicle new text end weight, or 99,000 pounds gross new text begin vehicle new text end weight during the time when seasonal increases are authorized under section 169.826;

(5) not be operated on interstate deleted text begin and defensedeleted text end highways;

(6) obtain an annual permit from the commissioner of transportation;

(7) obey all road postings; and

(8) not exceed 20,000 pounds gross weight on any single axle.

(b) A vehicle operated under this section may exceed the legal axle weight limits listed in section 169.824 by not more than 12.5 percent; except that, the weight limits may be exceeded by not more than deleted text begin 22.5deleted text end new text begin 23.75new text end percent during the time when seasonal increases are authorized under section 169.826, subdivision 1.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.827, is amended to read:

169.827 GROSS WEIGHT REDUCTION ON RESTRICTED ROUTE.

The maximum weight on any single axle, two consecutive axles spaced within eight feet or less, three consecutive axles spaced within nine feet or less, or four consecutive axles spaced within 14 feet or less shall not exceed 18,000 pounds, 34,000 pounds, 43,000 pounds, or 51,500 pounds respectively multiplied by a factor of the axle weight in tons allowed on the restricted route divided by nine. deleted text begin No combination of axle weights shall exceed those weights specified in Minnesota Statutes 1981 Supplement, section 169.825, subdivision 10 for nondesignated routes.deleted text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.85, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Unloading.

(a) Upon weighing a vehicle and load, as provided in this section, an officer may require the driver to stop the vehicle in a suitable place and remain standing until a portion of the load is removed that is sufficient to reduce the gross weight of the vehicle to the limit permitted under either section 168.013, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), or sections 169.822 to 169.829, whichever is the lesser violation, if any. A suitable place is a location where loading or tampering with the load is not prohibited by federal, state, or local law, rule, or ordinance.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), a driver may be required to unload a vehicle only if the weighing officer determines that (1) on routes subject to the provisions of sections 169.822 to 169.829, the weight on an axle exceeds the lawful gross weight prescribed by sections 169.822 to 169.829, by 2,000 pounds or more, or the weight on a group of two or more consecutive axles in cases where the distance between the centers of the first and last axles of the group under consideration is ten feet or less exceeds the lawful gross weight prescribed by sections 169.822 to 169.829, by 4,000 pounds or more; or (2) deleted text begin on routes designated by the commissioner in section 169.832, deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end 11, the overall weight of the vehicle or the weight on an axle or group of consecutive axles exceeds the maximum lawful gross weights prescribed by sections 169.822 to 169.829; or (3)deleted text end the weight is unlawful on an axle or group of consecutive axles on a road restricted in accordance with section 169.87. Material unloaded must be cared for by the owner or driver of the vehicle at the risk of the owner or driver.

(c) If the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed the vehicle's registered gross weight plus the weight allowance set forth in section 168.013, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), and plus, if applicable, the weight allowance permitted under section 169.826, then the driver is not required to unload under paragraph (b).

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.862, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Additional restrictions.

Permits issued under this section are governed by the applicable provisions of section 169.86 except as otherwise provided herein and, in addition, carry the following restrictions:

(a) The vehicles may not be operated between sunset and sunrise, when visibility is impaired by weather, fog, or other conditions rendering persons and vehicles not clearly visible at a distance of 500 feet, or on Sunday from noon until sunset, or on the days the following holidays are observed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

deleted text begin (b) The vehicles may not be operated on interstate highways. deleted text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b) new text end The vehicles may not be operated on a trunk highway with a pavement less than 24 feet wide.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end A vehicle operated under the permit must be equipped with a retractable or removable mirror on the left side so located that it will reflect to the driver a clear view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end A vehicle operated under the permit must display red, orange, or yellow flags, 18 inches square, as markers at the front and rear and on both sides of the load. The load must be securely bound to the transporting vehicle.

deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end Farm vehicles not for hire carrying round baled hay less than 20 miles are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit. All other requirements of this section apply to vehicles transporting round baled hay.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.864, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Special three-unit vehicle permit.

The commissioner may issue a permit for a vehicle that meets the following requirements:

(1) is a combination of vehicles, including a truck-tractor and a semitrailer drawing one additional semitrailer, which may be equipped with an auxiliary dolly, and no semitrailer used in the three-vehicle combination has an overall length in excess of 28-1/2 feet;

(2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 108,000 pounds;

(3) complies with the axle weight limits in section 169.824 deleted text begin or with the federal bridge formula for axle groups not described in that sectiondeleted text end ;

(4) complies with the tire weight limits in section 169.823 or the tire manufacturers' recommended load, whichever is less;

(5) is operated only in this state on Trunk Highway marked 2 between Grand Rapids and the port of Duluth; on Trunk Highway marked 169 between Grand Rapids and its junction with Trunk Highway marked 53; on Trunk Highway marked 194 between Trunk Highway marked 2 and Trunk Highway marked 53; and on Trunk Highway marked 53 between Virginia and the port of Duluth; and

(6) the seasonal weight increases authorized under section 169.826, subdivision 1, do not apply.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.864, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Special two-unit vehicle permit.

The commissioner may issue a permit for a vehicle that meets the following requirements:

(1) is a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and a single semitrailer that may exceed 48 feet, but not 53 feet, if the distance from the kingpin to the centerline of the rear axle group of the semitrailer does not exceed 43 feet;

(2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 90,000 pounds or 97,000 pounds if the truck has seven axles;

(3) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of deleted text begin 98,000deleted text end new text begin 99,000new text end pounds during the time when seasonal weight increases authorized under section 169.826, subdivision 1, are in effect;

(4) complies with the axle weight limits in section 169.824 deleted text begin or with the federal bridge formula for axle groups not described in that sectiondeleted text end ;

(5) complies with the tire weight limits in section 169.823 or the tire manufacturers' recommended load, whichever is less; and

(6) is operated only on the highways specified in subdivision 1, clause (5).

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Six-axle vehicles.

(a) A road authority may issue an annual permit authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of six new text begin or more new text end axles to haul raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:

(1) 90,000 pounds; and

(2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 169.826, subdivision 1.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (4), a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated under this subdivision and transporting only sealed intermodal containers may be operated on an interstate highway if allowed by the United States Department of Transportation.

(c) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $300.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Seven-axle vehicles.

(a) A road authority may issue an annual permit authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of seven new text begin or more new text end axles to haul raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:

(1) 97,000 pounds; and

(2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 169.826, subdivision 1.

(b) Drivers of vehicles operating under this subdivision must comply with driver qualification requirements adopted under section 221.0314, subdivisions 2 to 5, and Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 40 and 382.

(c) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $500.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Requirements; restrictions.

(a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under this section:

(1) is subject to axle weight limitations under section 169.824, subdivision 1deleted text begin , or the federal bridge formula for axle groups not described in that sectiondeleted text end ;

(2) is subject to seasonal load restrictions under section 169.87;

(3) is subject to bridge load limits posted under section 169.84;

(4) may only be operated on deleted text begin trunkdeleted text end new text begin paved streets and new text end highways other than interstate highwaysdeleted text begin , and on local roads designated under section 169.832, deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end deleted text begin 11deleted text end deleted text end ;

(5) may not be operated with loads that exceed the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating as affixed to the vehicle, or other certification of gross vehicle weight rating complying with Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 567.4 to 567.7;

(6) must be issued a permit from each road authority having jurisdiction over a road on which the vehicle is operated, if required;

(7) must comply with the requirements of section 169.851, subdivision 4; and

(8) must have brakes on all wheels.

(b) The percentage allowances for exceeding gross weights if transporting unfinished forest products under section 168.013, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), or for the first haul of unprocessed or raw farm products or unfinished forest products under section 168.013, subdivision 3, paragraph (d), clause (3), do not apply to a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated under this section.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.865, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Deposit of revenues; appropriation.

(a) Revenue from the permits issued new text begin by the commissioner new text end under this section must be deposited:

(1) in fiscal years 2008 through 2011, in the bridge inspection and signing account in the special revenue fund; and

(2) in fiscal year 2012 and subsequent years, in the trunk highway fund.

(b) The revenue in the bridge inspection and signing account under this section is annually appropriated to the commissioner for:

(1) inspection of local bridges and identification of local bridges to be posted, including contracting with a consultant for some or all of these functions; and

(2) erection of weight-posting signs on local bridges.

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.866, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Special three-unit vehicle permit.

The commissioner may issue a permit for a vehicle that meets the following requirements:

(1) is a combination of vehicles, including a truck-tractor and a semitrailer drawing one additional trailer or semitrailer, and no semitrailer used in the three-vehicle combination has an overall length in excess of 28-1/2 feet;

(2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 105,500 pounds;

(3) complies with the axle weight limits in section 169.824deleted text begin , or with the federal bridge formula for axle groups not described in that sectiondeleted text end ;

(4) complies with the tire weight limits in section 169.823, or the tire manufacturers' recommended load, whichever is less;

(5) is operated only in this state on marked Trunk Highway 175 from Hallock to the North Dakota border, on U.S. Highway 75 from Hallock to Donaldson, and on marked Trunk Highway 11 from Donaldson to the North Dakota border; and

(6) the seasonal weight increases authorized under section 169.826, subdivision 1, do not apply.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.87, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Seasonal load restriction.

deleted text begin Except for portland cement concrete roads,deleted text end new text begin (a) Unless restricted as provided in subdivision 1,new text end between the dates set by the commissioner of transportation each year, the weight on any single axle shall not exceednew text begin :new text end

new text begin (1)new text end five tons on deleted text begin a county highway, town road, or city street that has not been restricted as provided in subdivision 1.deleted text end new text begin an unpaved street or highway; ornew text end

new text begin (2) ten tons on a paved street or highway. new text end

new text begin (b) new text end The gross weight on consecutive axles new text begin on an unpaved street or highway new text end shall not exceed the gross weight allowed in sections 169.822 to 169.829 multiplied by a factor of five divided by nine. This reduction shall not apply to the gross vehicle weight.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 174.64, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Petitiondeleted text begin , notice,deleted text end and hearing.

(a) With respect to those matters within the commissioner's jurisdiction, the commissioner shall receive, hear, and determine all petitions filed with the commissioner in accordance with the procedures established by law and may hold hearings and make determinations upon the commissioner's own motion to the same extent, and in every instance, in which the commissioner may do so upon petition.

deleted text begin (b) Upon receiving a petition filed pursuant to section 221.121, subdivision 1, or 221.151, the commissioner shall give notice of the filing of the petition to representatives of associations or other interested groups or persons who have registered their names with the commissioner for that purpose and to whomever the commissioner deems to be interested in the petition. The commissioner may grant or deny the request of the petition 30 days after notice of the filing has been fully given. deleted text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end If the commissioner receives a written objection and notice of intent to appear at a hearing to object to the petition from any person within 20 days of the notice having been fully given, the request of the petition must be granted or denied only after a contested case hearing has been conducted on the petition, unless the objection is withdrawn before the hearing. The commissioner may elect to hold a contested case hearing if no objections to the petition are received. If a timely objection is not received, or if received and withdrawn, and the request of the petition is denied without hearing, the petitioner may request within 30 days of receiving the notice of denial, and must be granted, a contested case hearing on the petition.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 174.66, is amended to read:

174.66 CONTINUATION OF CARRIER RULES.

(a) Orders and directives in force, issued, or promulgated under authority of chapters 174A, 216A, 218, 219, 221, and 222 remain and continue in force and effect until repealed, modified, or superseded by duly authorized orders or directives of the commissioner of transportation. To the extent allowed under federal law or regulation, rules adopted under authority of the following sections are transferred to the commissioner of transportation and continue in force and effect until repealed, modified, or superseded by duly authorized rules of the commissioner:

(1) section 218.041 except rules related to the form and manner of filing railroad rates, railroad accounting rules, and safety rules;

(2) section 219.40;

(3) rules relating to rates or tariffs, or the granting, limiting, or modifying of permits deleted text begin or certificates of convenience and necessitydeleted text end under section 221.031, subdivision 1;

(4) rules relating to the sale, assignment, pledge, or other transfer of a stock interest in a corporation holding authority to operate as a permit carrier as prescribed in section 221.151, subdivision 1;

(5) rules relating to rates, charges, and practices under section 221.161, subdivision 4; and

(6) rules relating to rates, tariffs, or the granting, limiting, or modifying of permits under sections 221.121 and 221.151.

(b) The commissioner shall review the transferred rules, orders, and directives and, when appropriate, develop and adopt new rules, orders, or directives.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.012, subdivision 19, is amended to read:

Subd. 19.

Household goods.

"Household goods" means personal effects and property used or to be used by the owner in the owner's dwellingdeleted text begin ; furniture, fixtures, equipment and property of business places and institutions, public or private, when a part of the stock, equipment, supplies or property of such establishmentsdeleted text end .

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.012, subdivision 29, is amended to read:

Subd. 29.

Permit.

"Permit" means the licensedeleted text begin , or franchise, whichdeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end may be issued to motor carriers deleted text begin other than regular route common carriers of passengers, class I common carriers, and petroleum carriers,deleted text end under the provisions of this chapter, authorizing the use of the highways of Minnesota for transportation for hire.

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.021, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Registration certificate or permit required.

No person may operate as a motor carrier or advertise or otherwise hold out as a motor carrier without a certificate of registration or permit in effect. A certificate or permit may be suspended or revoked upon conviction of violating a provision of sections 221.012 to deleted text begin 221.296deleted text end new text begin 221.291 new text end or an order or rule of the commissioner governing the operation of motor carriers, and upon a finding by the court that the violation was willful. The commissioner may, for good cause after a hearing, suspend or revoke a certificate or permit for a violation of a provision of sections 221.012 to deleted text begin 221.296deleted text end new text begin 221.291 new text end or an order issued or rule adopted under this chapter.

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.022, is amended to read:

221.022 EXCEPTION.

The powers granted to the commissioner under sections 221.012 to deleted text begin 221.296deleted text end new text begin 221.295 new text end do not include the power to regulate any service or vehicles operated by the Metropolitan Council or to register passenger transportation service provided under contract to the department or the Metropolitan Council. A provider of passenger transportation service under contract to the department or the Metropolitan Council may not also provide service as a motor carrier of passengers without first having registered under section 221.0252.

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.025, is amended to read:

221.025 EXEMPTIONS.

The provisions of this chapter requiring a certificate or permit to operate as a motor carrier do not apply to the intrastate transportation described below:

(1) the transportation of students to or from school or school activities in a school bus inspected and certified under section 169.451 and the transportation of children or parents to or from a Head Start facility or Head Start activity in a Head Start bus inspected and certified under section 169.451;

(2) the transportation of solid waste, as defined in section 116.06, subdivision 22, including recyclable materials and waste tires, except that the term "hazardous waste" has the meaning given it in section 221.012, subdivision 18;

(3) a commuter van as defined in section 221.012, subdivision 9;

(4) authorized emergency vehicles as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 3, including ambulances; and tow trucks equipped with proper and legal warning devices when picking up and transporting (i) disabled or wrecked motor vehicles or (ii) vehicles towed or transported under a towing order issued by a public employee authorized to issue a towing order;

(5) the transportation of grain samples under conditions prescribed by the commissioner;

(6) the delivery of agricultural lime;

(7) the transportation of dirt and sod within an area having a 50-mile radius from the home post office of the person performing the transportation;

(8) the transportation of sand, gravel, bituminous asphalt mix, concrete ready mix, concrete blocks or tile and the mortar mix to be used with the concrete blocks or tile, or crushed rock to or from the point of loading or a place of gathering within an area having a 50-mile radius from that person's home post office or a 50-mile radius from the site of construction or maintenance of public roads and streets;

(9) the transportation of pulpwood, cordwood, mining timber, poles, posts, decorator evergreens, wood chips, sawdust, shavings, and bark from the place where the products are produced to the point where they are to be used or shipped;

(10) the transportation of fresh vegetables from farms to canneries or viner stations, from viner stations to canneries, or from canneries to canneries during the harvesting, canning, or packing season, or transporting sugar beets, wild rice, or rutabagas from the field of production to the first place of delivery or unloading, including a processing plant, warehouse, or railroad siding;

(11) the transportation of property or freight, other than household goods and petroleum products in bulk, entirely within the corporate limits of a city or between contiguous cities deleted text begin except as provided in section 221.296deleted text end ;

(12) the transportation of unprocessed dairy products in bulk within an area having a 100-mile radius from the home post office of the person providing the transportation;

(13) the transportation of agricultural, horticultural, dairy, livestock, or other farm products within an area having a 100-mile radius from the person's home post office and the carrier may transport other commodities within the 100-mile radius if the destination of each haul is a farm;

(14) the transportation of newspapers, as defined in section 331A.01, subdivision 5, telephone books, handbills, circulars, or pamphlets in a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less; and

(15) transportation of potatoes from the field of production, or a storage site owned or otherwise controlled by the producer, to the first place of processing.

The exemptions provided in this section apply to a person only while the person is exclusively engaged in exempt transportation.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.026, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Exemptions from requirements.

Notwithstanding any other law, a motor carrier of property is exempt from sections 221.021; deleted text begin 221.072;deleted text end 221.121; 221.122; 221.123; 221.131; 221.132; 221.151; 221.161; 221.172, deleted text begin subdivisionsdeleted text end new text begin subdivisionnew text end 3 deleted text begin to 8deleted text end ; new text begin and new text end 221.185, except as provided in subdivision 4deleted text begin ; and 221.296deleted text end . The exemptions in this subdivision do not apply to a motor carrier of property while transporting household goods.

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.026, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Local regulation.

Section 221.091 applies to registration statements under this section to the same extent that it applies to certificates and permits issued by the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0269, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Termination of relief efforts.

(a) Upon termination of direct assistance to an emergency relief effort, a carrier or driver is subject to the requirements of section 221.0314, except that a driver may return empty to a carrier's terminal or the driver's normal work reporting location without complying with that section. A driver who informs the carrier that the driver needs immediate rest must be permitted at least eight consecutive hours off duty before the driver is required to return to the terminal or location. Having returned to the terminal or other location, the driver must be relieved of all duty and responsibilities.

(b) When a driver has been relieved of all duty and responsibilities upon termination of direct assistance to an emergency relief effort, deleted text begin nodeleted text end new text begin a new text end carrier shall new text begin neither new text end permit deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin nor new text end require any driver used by it to drive nor shall any such driver drive in commerce until the driver:

(1) has met the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 395.3, paragraph (a)new text begin , which is incorporated by referencenew text end ; and

(2) has had at least 34 consecutive hours off duty if (i) the driver has been on duty for more than 60 hours in any seven consecutive days at the time the driver is relieved of all duty if the employing carrier does not operate every day in the week, or (ii) the driver has been on duty for more than 70 hours in any eight consecutive days at the time the driver is relieved of all duty if the employing carrier operates every day in the week.

(c) For purposes of this section, direct assistance to an emergency relief effort terminates when a driver or commercial motor vehicle is used to transport cargo not destined for the emergency relief effort, or when the carrier dispatches that driver or vehicle to another location to begin operations in commerce.

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Powers, duties, rules, filings.

(a) This subdivision applies to motor carriers engaged in intrastate commerce.

(b) The commissioner shall prescribe rules for the operation of motor carriers, including their facilities; accounts; leasing of vehicles and drivers; service; safe operation of vehicles; equipment, parts, and accessories; hours of service of drivers; driver qualifications; accident reporting; identification of vehicles; installation of safety devices; inspection, repair, and maintenance; and proper automatic speed regulators if, in the opinion of the commissioner, there is a need for the rules.

(c) The commissioner shall direct the repair and reconstruction or replacement of an inadequate or unsafe motor carrier vehicle or facility. The commissioner may require the construction and maintenance or furnishing of suitable and proper freight terminals, passenger depots, waiting rooms, and accommodations or shelters in a city in this state or at a point on the highway traversed which the commissioner, after investigation by the department, may deem just and proper for the protection of passengers or property.

(d) The commissioner shall new text begin (1) new text end require holders of household goods mover permits to file schedules of rates and charges,deleted text begin or other data by motor carriers,deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end regulate motor carriers in matters affecting the relationship between them and the traveling and shipping public, and new text begin (3) new text end prescribe other rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(e) The commissioner shall enforce sections 169.781 to 169.783.

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Vehicle over 10,000 pounds not exempt.

(a) This subdivision applies to persons engaged in intrastate commerce who operate vehicles providing transportation described in section 221.025 with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds, except school buses, commuter vans, and authorized emergency vehicles.

(b) Persons providing transportation described in section 221.025, clause (6), (10), (12), or (13), must comply with the rules for driving of motor vehicles and for parts and accessories necessary for safe operation.

(c) Persons providing transportation described in section 221.025, except for persons providing transportation described in clause (6), (10), (12), or (13), must comply with the rules for driving of motor vehicles; parts and accessories necessary for safe operation; anddeleted text begin , after August 1, 1994,deleted text end the rules for driver qualifications.

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 3c, is amended to read:

Subd. 3c.

Solid waste transporter not exempt.

Persons providing transportation described in section 221.025, clause (2), must comply with the rules for driver qualifications deleted text begin after August 1, 1994deleted text end ; hours of service of drivers; driving of motor vehicles; parts and accessories necessary for safe operation; and inspection, repair, and maintenance. A local government unit, as defined in section 115A.03, subdivision 17, shall not enact or enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations for the operation of solid waste transporters that are inconsistent with the rules adopted in section 221.0314.

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Vehicle identification rule.

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The following carriers shall deleted text begin display the carrier's name on the power unit of each vehicledeleted text end new text begin comply with section 168.185 and with the requirements for marking commercial motor vehicles in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 390.21, which is incorporated by referencenew text end :

(1) motor carriers, regardless of the weight of the vehicle, except that this requirement does not apply to a limousine as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 15, that is equipped with "LM" license plates;

(2) interstate and intrastate private carriers operating vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds; and

(3) vehicles providing transportation described in section 221.025 with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds except those providing transportation described in section 221.025, clauses (1), (3), and (4).

Vehicles described in deleted text begin clauses (2) and (3) that are operated by farmers or farm employees and have four or fewer axlesdeleted text end new text begin section 168.185, paragraph (d),new text end are not required to comply with the vehicle identification rule of the commissioner.

deleted text begin (b) Vehicles subject to this subdivision must show the name or "doing business as" name of the carrier operating the vehicle. If the carrier operates a leased vehicle, it may show its name and the name of the lessor on the vehicle, if the lease relationship is clearly shown. If the name of a person other than the operating carrier appears on the vehicle, the words "operated by" must immediately precede the name of the carrier. deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) The name must be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background, be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet while the vehicle is stationary, and be maintained in a manner that retains the legibility of the markings. The name may be shown by use of a removable device if that device meets the identification and legibility requirements of this subdivision. deleted text end

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0314, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Qualification of driver.

Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391 and appendixes D and E, are incorporated by reference except for sections 391.2; 391.11, paragraph (b)(1); 391.47; 391.49; 391.62; 391.64; 391.67; 391.68; new text begin and new text end 391.69deleted text begin ; 391.71; and 391.73deleted text end . In addition, cross-references to sections or paragraphs not incorporated in this subdivision are not incorporated by reference.

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0314, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:

Subd. 3a.

Waiver for other medical condition.

(a) The commissioner may grant a waiver to a person who is not physically qualified to drive under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 391.41, paragraph (b)(3) to (b)(13). A waiver granted under this subdivision applies to intrastate transportation only.

(b) A person who wishes to obtain a waiver under this subdivision must give the commissioner the following information:

(1) the applicant's name, address, and telephone number;

(2) the name, address, and telephone number of an employer coapplicant, if any;

(3) a description of the applicant's experience in driving the type of vehicle to be operated under the waiver;

(4) a description of the type of driving to be done under the waiver;

(5) a description of any modifications to the vehicle the applicant intends to drive under the waiver that are designed to accommodate the applicant's medical condition or disability;

(6) whether the applicant has been granted another waiver under this subdivision;

(7) a copy of the applicant's current driver's license;

(8) a copy of a medical examiner's certificate showing that the applicant is medically unqualified to drive unless a waiver is granted;

(9) a statement from the applicant's treating physician that includes:

(i) the extent to which the physician is familiar with the applicant's medical history;

(ii) a description of the applicant's medical condition for which a waiver is necessary;

(iii) assurance that the applicant has the ability and willingness to follow any course of treatment prescribed by the physician, including the ability to self-monitor or manage the medical condition; and

(iv) the physician's professional opinion that the applicant's condition will not adversely affect the applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely; and

(10) any other information considered necessary by the commissioner including requiring a physical examination or medical report from a physician who specializes in a particular field of medical practice.

(c) In granting a waiver under this subdivision, the commissioner may impose conditions the commissioner considers necessary to ensure that an applicant is able to operate a motor vehicle safely and that the safety of the general public is protected.

(d) A person who is granted a waiver under this subdivision must:

(1) at intervals specified in the waiver, give the commissioner periodic reports from the person's treating physician, or a medical specialist if the commissioner so requires in the waiver, that contain the information described in paragraph (b), clause (9), together with a description of any episode that involved the person's loss of consciousness or loss of ability to operate a motor vehicle safely; and

(2) immediately report the person's involvement in an accident for which a report is required under section 169.09, subdivision 7.

(e) The commissioner shall deny an application if, during the three years preceding the applicationdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin :new text end

new text begin (1) new text end the applicant's driver's license has been suspendednew text begin under section 171.18, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (9), (11), and (12)new text end , cancelednew text begin under section 171.14new text end , or revoked new text begin under section 171.17, 171.172, or 171.174; new text end or

new text begin (2) new text end the applicant has been convicted of a disqualifying offense, as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.51, paragraph (b)deleted text begin (2)deleted text end , which is incorporated by reference.

(f) The commissioner may deny an application or may immediately revoke a waiver granted under this subdivision. Notice of the commissioner's reasons for denying an application or for revoking a waiver must be in writing and must be mailed to the applicant's or waiver holder's last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested. A person whose application is denied or whose waiver is revoked is entitled to a hearing under chapter 14.

(g) A waiver granted under this subdivision expires on the date of expiration shown on the medical examiner's certificate described in paragraph (b), clause (8).

Sec. 35.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Hours of service of driver.

Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 395, is incorporated by reference, except that paragraphs (a), (c), (d), (f), (h), (i), (k), (m), and (n) of section 395.1 deleted text begin and section 395.13deleted text end of that part are not incorporated. In addition, cross-references to sections or paragraphs not incorporated in this subdivision are not incorporated by reference. The requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 395, do not apply to drivers of lightweight vehicles.

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.033, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Requirements.

Except as provided in subdivisions 2 to 3, no person may transport or offer or accept for transportation within the state of Minnesota a hazardous material, hazardous substance, or hazardous waste except in compliance with United States Code, title 49, sections 5101 to 5126 and the provisions of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 171 to 199new text begin , which are incorporated by referencenew text end . Those provisions apply to transportation in intrastate commerce to the same extent they apply to transportation in interstate commerce.

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.033, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Exemption for farmer.

(a) This subdivision applies to persons engaged in intrastate commerce.

(b) Farmers or their employees transporting diesel fuel, gasoline, agricultural chemicals, or agricultural fertilizers for use on the transporter's farm are not required to comply with the rules deleted text begin adopteddeleted text end new text begin incorporated new text end in section 221.0314, subdivisions 2 to 5, for driver qualifications or with the shipping paper requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin sectionnew text end 172.200 deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end 177.817new text begin ,new text end or deleted text begin with sectiondeleted text end 397.7deleted text begin (B) or 397.9(A)deleted text end new text begin , paragraph (b),new text end of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations when:

(1) transporting diesel fuel or gasoline in motorized tank truck vehicles of less than 1,500-gallon capacity owned by the transporter, or in tanks securely mounted in other motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds and owned by the transporter; or

(2) transporting agricultural chemicals and agricultural fertilizers.

Sec. 38.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

deleted text begin Petitiondeleted text end new text begin Applicationnew text end ; scope.

(a) A person desiring to operate as a deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin household goods new text end carrierdeleted text begin , except as provided in subdivision 5 or section 221.296, shall file a petition with the commissioner specifying the kind of permit desired, the name and address of the petitioner and the names and addresses of the officers, if a corporation, and other information as the commissioner may require. Letters of shipper support must be filed with the petitiondeleted text end new text begin shall file an application with the commissioner on a form the commissioner prescribesnew text end . No person shall knowingly make a false or misleading statement in deleted text begin a petitiondeleted text end new text begin an applicationnew text end .

(b) The commissioner shall issue the permit deleted text begin upon compliance with the laws and rulesdeleted text end relating to itdeleted text begin , if it finds that petitioner is fit and able to conduct the proposed operations, that petitioner's vehicles meet the safety standards established by the department, provided that no person who holds a permit at the time sections 221.012 to 221.291 take effect may be denied a renewal of the permit upon compliance with other provisions of sections 221.012 to 221.291deleted text end new text begin to an applicant who has filed an application complying with this subdivision, who has paid the required fee, and who has complied with the financial responsibility requirements in section 221.141. The commissioner shall not issue a permit to an applicant who has an unsatisfactory safety ratingnew text end .

(c) A permit once granted continues in full force and effect until abandoned or unless suspended or revoked, subject to compliance by the permit holder with the applicable provisions of law and the rules of the commissioner governing permit carriers.

(d) deleted text begin No permit may be issued to a common carrier by rail permitting the common carrier to operate trucks for hire within this state, nor may a common carrier by rail be permitted to own, lease, operate, control, or have an interest in a permit carrier by truck, either by stock ownership or otherwise, directly, indirectly, through a holding company, or by stockholders or directors in common, or in any other manner. Nothing in sections 221.012 to 221.291 prevents the commissioner from issuing a permit to a common carrier by rail authorizing the carrier to operate trucks wholly within the limits of a municipality or within adjacent or contiguous municipalities or a common rate point served by the railroad and only as a service supplementary to the rail service now established by the carriers.deleted text end new text begin All permits granted to household goods carriers must allow statewide operation. Notwithstanding any geographical restrictions imposed upon a permit at the time it was granted or any state law or rule to the contrary, the holder of a household goods permit may operate statewide.new text end

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.121, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Fee.

The petitioner shall pay a fee of $150 into the treasury of the state of Minnesota for each deleted text begin kind ofdeleted text end permit deleted text begin or extension of authority for which a petition is fileddeleted text end new text begin applied for new text end under this section.

Sec. 40.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.122, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Registration, insurance, and filing requirements.

(a) An order issued by the commissioner which grants a certificate or permit must contain a service date.

(b) The person to whom the order granting the certificate or permit is issued shall do the following within 45 days from the service date of the order:

(1) register vehicles which will be used to provide transportation under the permit or certificate with the commissioner and pay the vehicle registration fees required by law;

(2) file and maintain insurance or bond as required by deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin sectionnew text end 221.141 deleted text begin and 221.296deleted text end and rules of the commissioner; and

(3) file rates and tariffs as required by section 221.161 and rules of the commissioner.

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.123, is amended to read:

221.123 EFFECT OF DEATH OF new text begin HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIER new text end PERMIT HOLDER.

This section governs the transfer of a new text begin household goods carrier new text end permit in the event of the death of the permit holder. Within one year after the transfer of a permit of a deceased permit holder by the deceased permit holder's personal representative, or within one year after the date of a decree or order issued by the district court transferring the permit of a deceased permit holder, the distributee, as defined in section 524.1-201, who received the permit shall apply to the commissioner to have the permit transferred under the provisions of section 221.151deleted text begin , subdivision 2deleted text end .

If an application to transfer the permit is not filed within the time prescribed above, the permit is revoked and the commissioner shall so notify the person who had received the permit.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.132, is amended to read:

221.132 PREPAID TEMPORARY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CARD.

For special or extraordinary events, the commissioner may issue a prepaid temporary vehicle identification card to a permit or certificate holder subject to section 221.131, subdivision 2 or 3, for a fee of $5 per card. The card must be preprinted by the commissioner with the carrier's name, address, and permit or certificate number. The card may be used by the motor carrier to whom it is issued to identify a vehicle temporarily added to its fleet, if the vehicle has evidence of being inspected under section 221.0252, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (2), new text begin or under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 396.17 or 396.23, paragraph (b)(1), which are incorporated by reference, new text end within the previous 12 months, or has a current Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance decal. The card must be executed by the motor carrier by dating and signing the card and describing the vehicle in which it will be carried. The identification card is valid for a period of ten days from the date the motor carrier places on the card when the card is executed. The card must be used within one year from the date of issuance by the commissioner. The card may not be used if the permit or certificate is not in full force and effect. The card may not be transferred. The commissioner may not refund the cost of unused prepaid temporary vehicle identification cards.

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.151, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Petition.

(a) Permitsdeleted text begin , except livestock permits,deleted text end issued under section 221.121 may be assigned or transferred but only upon the order of the commissioner approving the transfer or assignment deleted text begin after notice and hearingdeleted text end .

(b) The proposed seller and buyer or lessor and lessee of a permitdeleted text begin , except for livestock carrier permits,deleted text end shall file a joint notarized petition with the commissioner setting forth the name and address of the parties, the identifying number of the permit, and the description of the authority which the parties seek to sell or lease, a short statement of the reasons for the proposed sale or lease, a statement of outstanding claims of creditors which are directly attributable to the operation to be conducted under the permit, a copy of the contract of sale or lease, and a financial statement with a balance sheet and an income statement, if existent, of the buyer or lessee. If it appears to the commissioner from the contents of the petition and from the department's records, files, and investigation that the approval of the sale or lease of the permit will not adversely affect the rights of the users of the service, the commissioner may make an order granting the sale or lease. deleted text begin Provided, however, that the commissioner shall make no order granting the sale or lease of a permit to a person or corporation or association which holds a certificate or permit other than local cartage carrier permit from the commissioner under this chapter or to a common carrier by rail.deleted text end

(c) The commissioner shall look to the substance of the transaction rather than the form. An agreement for the transfer or sale of a permit must be reported and filed with the commissioner within 30 days of the agreement.

(d) If an authority to operate as a permit carrier is held by a corporation, a sale, assignment, pledge, or other transfer of the stock interest in the corporation which will accomplish a substantial or material change or transfer of the majority ownership of the corporation, as exercised through its stockholders, must be reported in the manner prescribed in the rules of the commissioner within 30 days after the sale, assignment, pledge, or other transfer of stock. The commissioner shall then make a finding whether or not the stock transfer does, in fact, constitute a sale, lease, or other transfer of the permit of the corporation to a new party or parties and, if they so find, then the continuance of the permit issued to the corporation may only be upon the corporation's complying with the standards and procedures otherwise imposed by this section.

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.161, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Filing; hearing upon board initiativedeleted text begin ; armored carrier exemptiondeleted text end .

deleted text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b),deleted text end A deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin household goods new text end carrierdeleted text begin , including a livestock carrier but not including a local cartage carrier,deleted text end shall file and maintain with the commissioner a tariff showing rates and charges for transporting deleted text begin persons or propertydeleted text end new text begin household goodsnew text end . Tariffs must be prepared and filed in accordance with the rules of the commissioner. When tariffs are filed in accordance with the rules and accepted by the commissioner, the filing constitutes notice to the public and interested parties of the contents of the tariffs. The commissioner shall not accept for filing tariffs that are unjust, unreasonable, unjustly discriminatory, unduly preferential or prejudicial, or otherwise in violation of this section or rules adopted under this section. If the tariffs appear to be unjust, unreasonable, unjustly discriminatory, unduly preferential or prejudicial, or otherwise in violation of this section or rules adopted under this section, after notification and investigation by the department, the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end may suspend and postpone the effective date of the tariffs and assign the tariffs for hearing upon notice to the deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin household goods new text end carrier filing the proposed tariffs and to other interested parties, including users of the service and competitive carriers by motor vehicle and rail. At the hearing, the burden of proof is on the deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin household goods new text end carrier filing the proposed tariff to sustain the validity of the proposed schedule of rates and charges. deleted text begin Tariffs for transporting livestock are not subject to rejection, suspension, or postponement by the board, except as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3.deleted text end The tariffs and subsequent supplements to them or reissues of them must state the effective date, which may not be less than ten days following the date of filing, unless the period of time is reduced by special permission of the commissioner.

deleted text begin (b) A holder of an armored carrier permit is not required to file a tariff under this subdivision for the service authorized by the armored carrier permit. deleted text end

Sec. 45.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.161, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Hearing on merits of rates and charges.

The commissioner, (1) after a suspension and hearing upon a schedule of rates and charges, or upon complaint, or upon the commissioner's own initiative, either in extension of an existing complaint or without a complaint whatever, (2) after department investigation and petition, (3) upon notice to the permit carrier or tariff agent proposing, maintaining, or charging a schedule of rates and charges on a single group of related commodities, and (4) upon notice to the users of the service and competitive carriers by motor vehicle and rail, may assign for hearing the schedule of rates and charges proposed, maintained, or charged by any or all permit carriers. Upon a finding, after a hearing, that the schedule of rates and charges are unjust or unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential or prejudicial or otherwise in violation of this section, the commissioner may prescribe minimum rates and charges and the rates, rules, and practices thereafter to be maintained and applied by the permit carrier or tariff agent. In the hearing the burden of proof is upon the permit carrier or tariff agent whose schedules of rates and charges are under investigation to show that the schedules are not below a minimum reasonable level or are not noncompensatory. deleted text begin Schedules of rates and charges for the transportation of livestock are not subject to rejection, suspension, postponement, or investigation by the commissioner except as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3.deleted text end

Sec. 46.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.171, is amended to read:

221.171 COMPENSATION OF deleted text begin PERMITdeleted text end new text begin HOUSEHOLD GOODS new text end CARRIER FIXED.

Subdivision 1.

Compensation fixed by schedule on file.

No deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin household goods new text end carrier shall charge or receive a greater, lesser, or different compensation for the transportation of persons or property or for related service, than the rates and charges named in the carrier's schedule on file and in effect with the commissioner including any rate fixed by the commissioner under section 221.161; nor shall a deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin household goods new text end carrier refund or remit in any manner or by any device, directly or indirectly, the rates and charges required to be collected by the carrier under the carrier's schedules or under the rates, if any, fixed by the commissioner.

Subd. 2.

Exemptionsdeleted text begin ; household goodsdeleted text end .

(a) A person engaged in the transportation of household goods for the federal government or an agency of the federal government or the transportation of household goods for the state government or an agency of the state government where competitive bids are required by law is exempt from subdivision 1.

(b) A person engaged in the transportation of household goods at the request of a nonprofit charitable organization that qualifies for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code is exempt from subdivision 1 when the transportation is in furtherance of the organization's charitable purpose. A person engaged in the transportation of household goods for a charitable organization may conduct the transportation deleted text begin without restriction to the geographic area the carrier is authorized to serve under section 221.121deleted text end new text begin statewidenew text end .

Sec. 47.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.172, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

deleted text begin Class I, class II, or temperature-controlled commodities carrier;deleted text end Household goods mover.

(a) A deleted text begin class I carrier, class II carrier,deleted text end household goods moverdeleted text begin , and a holder of a temperature-controlled commodities permitdeleted text end shall keep a record of each shipment transported under a deleted text begin certificate ordeleted text end permit. A record may consist of one or more documents, including a bill of lading, freight bill, manifest, delivery receipt, or other document. If it consists of more than one document, the documents constituting a shipment record must be available for inspection together.

(b) A record must show the:

(1) names of the consignor and consignee;

(2) date of shipment;

(3) origin and destination points;

(4) deleted text begin number of packages, if applicable to the rating of the freight or if the carrier's operating authority includes a package or article restriction, unless the shipment is transported by a household goods mover;deleted text end

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end description of the freight;

deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (5) new text end weight, volume, or measurement of the freight, if applicable to the rating of the freight deleted text begin or if the carrier's operating authority includes a weight restrictiondeleted text end ;

deleted text begin (7)deleted text end new text begin (6) new text end exact rate or rates assessed;

deleted text begin (8)deleted text end new text begin (7) new text end total charges due, including the nature and amount of any charges for special service;new text begin andnew text end

deleted text begin (9)deleted text end new text begin (8) new text end the name of each carrier participating in the transportationdeleted text begin ; anddeleted text end new text begin .new text end

deleted text begin (10) after January 1, 1994, any terminals through which the shipment moved. deleted text end

Sec. 48.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Notice of suspension.

(a) Failure to file and maintain insurance, renew permits under section 221.131, or to pay annual vehicle registration fees deleted text begin or renew permitsdeleted text end under section 221.131 deleted text begin or 221.296, or to maintain in good standing a protective agent's or private detective's license required under section 221.121, subdivision 6g, or 221.153, subdivision 3,deleted text end suspends a motor carrier's permit or certificate two days after the commissioner sends notice of the suspension by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the motor carrier.

(b) In order to avoid permanent cancellation of the permit or certificate, the motor carrier must do one of the following within 45 days from the date of suspension:

(1) comply with the law by filing insurance or bond, renewing permits, or paying vehicle registration fees; or

(2) request a hearing before the commissioner regarding the failure to comply with the law.

Sec. 49.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Grounds for cancellation.

Except as provided in subdivision 5a, failure to comply with the requirements of deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin sectionnew text end 221.141 deleted text begin and 221.296deleted text end relating to bonds and insurancedeleted text begin , 221.131 relating to permit renewal,deleted text end new text begin ornew text end 221.131 deleted text begin or 221.296deleted text end relating to annual vehicle registration or permit renewal, deleted text begin 221.121, subdivision 6g, or 221.153, subdivision 3, relating to protective agent or private detective licensure,deleted text end or new text begin failure new text end to request a hearing within 45 days of the date of suspension, is deemed an abandonment of the motor carrier's permit or certificate and the permit or certificate must be canceled by the commissioner.

Sec. 50.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:

Subd. 5a.

Reinstatement after cancellation.

A motor carrier whose permit or certificate is canceled for failure to comply with deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin section new text end 221.141 deleted text begin and 221.296deleted text end relating to bonds and insurance may ask the commissioner to review the cancellation. Upon review, the commissioner shall rescind the cancellation if (1) the motor carrier presents evidence showing that before the effective date of the notice of cancellation issued under subdivision 5, the motor carrier had obtained and paid for the insurance required by deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin section new text end 221.141 deleted text begin and 221.296deleted text end , and the rules of the commissioner, and (2) the commissioner is satisfied that the motor carrier has complied with the requirements of deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin section new text end 221.141 deleted text begin and 221.296deleted text end and the rules of the commissioner.

Sec. 51.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.185, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

New petition.

If the holder of a canceled permit or certificate seeks authority to operate as a motor carrier it shall file a petition with the commissioner for a permit or certificate as provided in section 221.121 deleted text begin or 221.296, whichever is applicabledeleted text end .

Sec. 52.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.605, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Federal regulations and state rules.

(a) Interstate carriers and private carriers engaged in interstate commerce shall comply with the federal motor carrier regulations in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 40, 382, 383, 387, and 390 through 398new text begin , which are incorporated by reference,new text end and with the rules of the commissioner concerning inspections, vehicle and driver out-of-service restrictions and requirements, and vehicle, driver, and equipment checklists. For purposes of regulating commercial motor vehicles as defined in section 169.781, subdivision 1, the exemption provided in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 396.11, paragraph (d), applies in Minnesota only to driveaway-towaway operations.

(b) An interstate carrier or private carrier engaged in interstate commerce who complies with federal regulations governing testing for controlled substances and alcohol is exempt from the requirements of sections 181.950 to 181.957 unless the carrier's drug testing program provides for testing for controlled substances in addition to those listed in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 40.85. Persons subject to this section may test for drugs, in addition to those listed in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 40.85, only in accordance with sections 181.950 to 181.957 and rules adopted under those sections.

Sec. 53.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.68, is amended to read:

221.68 REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.

Any person who violates or procures, aids, or abets violation of, or fails to comply with, the provisions of deleted text begin Laws 1985, chapter 299, sections 27 to 29deleted text end new text begin section 221.60, 221.65, or 221.67 new text end or any valid order or rule of the commissioner issued hereunder deleted text begin shall bedeleted text end new text begin is new text end guilty of a misdemeanor; and, additionally, deleted text begin shall bedeleted text end new text begin is new text end subject to a penalty of $50 for each and every day of such failure to so comply, to be recovered for the state in a civil action. Each distinct violation deleted text begin shall bedeleted text end new text begin is new text end a separate offense.

Sec. 54.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.81, subdivision 3d, is amended to read:

Subd. 3d.

Identification.

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end A building new text begin mover is required to comply with section 221.031, subdivision 6. The new text end mover's name and deleted text begin addressdeleted text end new text begin USDOT number new text end must be displayed on the power unit of a vehicle used to move buildings and on buildings being moved.

deleted text begin (b) Vehicles and buildings must show the name or "doing business as" name of the license holder operating the vehicle and the community and abbreviation of the state in which the license holder maintains its principal office or in which the vehicle is customarily based. If the building mover operates a leased vehicle, it may show its name and the name of the lessor on the vehicle, if the lease relationship is clearly shown. If the name of a person other than the building mover appears on the vehicle, the words "operated by" must immediately precede the name of the building mover. deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) The name and address must be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background, be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet while the vehicle or building is stationary, and be maintained in a manner that retains the legibility of the markings. The name and address may be shown by use of a removable device if that device meets the identification and legibility requirements of this subdivision. deleted text end

Sec. 55.

new text begin REVISION OF RULES. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of transportation shall repeal, amend, and adopt revisions to rules relating to motor carriers contained in Minnesota Rules, chapters 7800, 7805, 8850, 8855, and 8920, and may use the expedited process for adopting rules under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.389. new text end

Sec. 56.

new text begin REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION. new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes shall change the headnote for Minnesota Statutes, section 221.121, to read "HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVER PERMIT." new text end

Sec. 57.

new text begin REPEALER. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.67, subdivision 6; 169.826, subdivisions 1b and 5; 169.832, subdivisions 11 and 11a; 221.012, subdivisions 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 21, 23, 24, 30, 32, 39, 40, and 41; 221.031, subdivision 2b; 221.072; 221.101; 221.111; 221.121, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e, and 6f; 221.131, subdivision 2a; 221.141, subdivision 6; 221.151, subdivisions 2 and 3; 221.153; 221.172, subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8; and 221.296, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, new text end new text begin are repealed. new text end

Sec. 58.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Sections 2, 32, and 54 are effective August 1, 2011. new text end

Presented to the governor May 8, 2009

Signed by the governor May 12, 2009, 10:14 p.m.

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