Minnesota Administrative Rules
CHAPTER 8880, LIMOUSINE SERVICE, PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
| Part | Title |
|---|---|
| 8880.0100 | DEFINITIONS. |
| 8880.0200 | AUTHORITY; PURPOSE; SCOPE. |
| 8880.0300 | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. |
| 8880.0400 | LIMOUSINE SERVICE PERMIT APPLICATION; FEES. |
| 8880.0500 | LIMOUSINE SERVICE PERMIT. |
| 8880.0600 | LIMOUSINE IDENTIFICATION DECAL APPLICATION; FEES. |
| 8880.0700 | LIMOUSINE IDENTIFICATION DECAL. |
| 8880.0800 | DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS. |
| 8880.0900 | VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS. |
| 8880.1000 | RECORDS. |
| 8880.1100 | VEHICLE INSPECTION BY COMMISSIONER. |
| 8880.1150 | AUDITS BY COMMISSIONER. |
| 8880.1200 | ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. |
| 8880.1300 | SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT. |
| 8880.1400 | COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. |
| 8880.1500 | VARIANCE. |
8880.0100 DEFINITIONS.
Subpart 1.
Scope.
Unless the language or context clearly suggests a different meaning is intended, words, terms, and phrases used in this chapter have the meanings given them in this part.
Subp. 2.
Bus.
"Bus" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.011, subdivision 11.
Subp. 3.
Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Subp. 4.
Conviction.
"Conviction" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 171.01, subdivision 29.
Subp. 5.
Criminal record.
"Criminal record" means the conviction records of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or the conviction records of any other United States state or territory.
Subp. 7.
Driver.
"Driver" means a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a limousine providing limousine service.
Subp. 8.
For-hire.
"For-hire" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.012, subdivision 14.
Subp. 9.
Limousine.
"Limousine" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 168.002, subdivision 15.
Subp. 10.
Limousine operator.
"Limousine operator" means a person who owns or leases and drives or retains others to drive a limousine for-hire and who is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 221.84, and this chapter. Limousine operator does not include a broker or other person who arranges for, but does not provide, for-hire limousine service.
Subp. 11.
Limousine service.
"Limousine service" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.84, subdivision 1. Limousine service does not include service provided by a person who is a private carrier as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.012, subdivision 35.
Subp. 12.
Luxury passenger automobile.
"Luxury passenger automobile" means a passenger automobile that:
A.
has a chassis and wheelbase that have been stretched beyond the length of the manufacturer's original specifications for the vehicle;
B.
is a sedan that the manufacturer characterizes as a luxury automobile in sales or promotional material regularly distributed to the public; or
C.
for a vehicle added to a fleet on or after the effective date of this rule, is a sedan with an original manufacturer's suggested retail price or present fair market value of more than $52,500.
Luxury passenger automobile does not include a bus, pickup truck, taxicab, or truck.
Subp. 14.
Motor vehicle.
"Motor vehicle" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.011, subdivision 42.
Subp. 16.
Person.
"Person" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.012, subdivision 31.
Subp. 17.
Pickup truck.
"Pickup truck" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 168.002, subdivision 26.
Subp. 18.
Political subdivision.
"Political subdivision" means a state agency, a county, a city, or the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
Subp. 19.
Prearranged pickup.
"Prearranged pickup" means limousine transportation scheduled by a passenger or a passenger's representative. Prearranged pickup does not include hailing at the time of transportation.
Subp. 20.
Public highway.
"Public highway" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.012, subdivision 36.
Subp. 21.
Regular route.
"Regular route" means transportation on the public highways that is not prearranged pickup and is habitually conducted between fixed points over fixed routes, or on regular time schedules.
Subp. 23.
Taxicab.
"Taxicab" means a motor vehicle, other than a limousine or bus, marked as a "taxi" or "taxicab" and used for transporting no more than seven passengers for compensation as determined by a flat rate schedule, according to the distance traveled, the time elapsed, or number of passengers carried, irrespective of whether the transportation extends beyond the boundary lines of a city.
Subp. 24.
Truck.
"Truck" means a motor vehicle designed and originally manufactured primarily for the transportation of property and not passengers.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0200 AUTHORITY; PURPOSE; SCOPE.
Subpart 1.
Authority.
Parts 8880.0100 to 8880.1400 are adopted under Minnesota Statutes, section 221.84, subdivision 2.
Subp. 2.
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to enhance the safety of limousine services provided in Minnesota through department oversight in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 221.84. This chapter establishes standards and requirements for limousine operators, drivers, and vehicles.
Subp. 3.
Applicability; persons.
This chapter governs limousine service as defined in part 8880.0100. All limousine operators and drivers, including independent contractors and leased drivers, must adhere to the standards and requirements prescribed by this chapter.
Subp. 4.
Applicability; vehicles.
The requirements contained in this chapter apply to any vehicle that is required by Minnesota Statutes, section 168.128, to have a limousine plate, except for those operated by persons meeting the definition of a private carrier in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.012, subdivision 35.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0300 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Subpart 1.
Permit required.
No person may operate a limousine service or advertise or otherwise hold out as a limousine operator without a valid permit issued by the commissioner.
Subp. 1a.
Limousine operator responsible.
A limousine operator is responsible for ensuring that all drivers it retains, including employees, independent contractors, and leased drivers, comply with the requirements in this chapter.
Subp. 2.
Inspection and decal required.
No person may operate a limousine providing limousine service until the limousine has passed an inspection as required by part 8880.1100 and displays a valid limousine identification decal as required in part 8880.0700, subpart 3.
Subp. 2a.
Inspection disclosure.
In accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, the limousine operator must prominently disclose in a clear and conspicuous notice, including on the website of the operator if the operator has a website, the following, as applicable:
C.
any corrective action taken by the limousine operator to ensure the limousine passed inspection.
Subp. 3.
Insurance required.
The insurance requirements in Minnesota Statutes, sections 168.128 and 221.141, and parts 8855.0300, 8855.0400, 8855.0700, and 8855.0800 apply to a limousine operator. For purposes of this subpart, "motor carrier," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.141, and parts 8855.0300, 8855.0400, 8855.0700, and 8855.0800, means a limousine operator. No person may operate a limousine providing limousine service until the limousine operator complies with the insurance requirements described in this subpart.
Subp. 4.
Advertising restrictions.
A limousine operator must conspicuously display its permit number in all advertisements or publications, including but not limited to brochures, business cards, and the operator's website or other online communications. No person, other than a limousine operator with a valid permit, may use in a name or in advertisements or publications:
B.
the words "licensed and insured" if those words are used in a way that suggests or implies that a service is provided by a limousine operator with a valid permit.
Subp. 5.
Use of unauthorized name prohibited.
A limousine operator must not provide limousine service under a name other than the name under which a permit was obtained.
Subp. 6.
Fares and records.
A limousine operator must charge a fare greater than a taxicab fare for a comparable trip. A limousine operator must maintain a record of each trip provided under its permit and the fare charged for the trip. The record must meet the requirements of part 8880.1000, subpart 2.
Subp. 7.
Trip referrals.
A limousine operator may arrange with another limousine operator to provide limousine service requested by a customer only if the limousine operator:
Subp. 8.
Leased vehicles and drivers.
A limousine operator may lease a vehicle from the vehicle's owner and use it to provide limousine service under the lessee's permit. Both the lessor and the lessee must keep one signed copy of a written lease and a copy must be kept in the leased vehicle at all times during the term of a lease. A lease may include the services of a driver. A lease must state:
D.
the vehicle's vehicle identification number and that the lessee has exclusive possession, control, and use of the vehicle and is considered the owner of the vehicle for the duration of the lease for all purposes, including compliance with parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1300; and
E.
if the lease includes the services of a driver, that the lessee assumes the responsibility of determining that the driver meets the qualifications in part 8880.0800 and must keep the records required in part 8880.1000, subpart 5.
A lessor must not exercise control over fares charged. The provision of limousine service, including advertisements and arrangements for service, must be conducted by, and in the name of, the lessee only. A lessee or lessor must not represent, imply, or suggest that limousine service is being offered or provided by the lessor.
Subp. 9.
Solicitation prohibited.
A limousine operator, its agents, or its employees must not solicit passengers in person to provide limousine service at the time of, or shortly after, the solicitation. This subpart does not prohibit a limousine operator from advertising the service it provides in the normal course of business.
Subp. 10.
Adjustment of limousine value.
The dollar value imposed by part 8880.0100, subpart 12, item C, must be adjusted by the commissioner on a biennial basis according to the requirements of this subpart and published on the department's website.
A.
In November of each even-numbered year, the commissioner must obtain from the Federal Register the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index published by the secretary of labor for October of the preceding federal fiscal year and October of the federal fiscal year in which the publication is made.
B.
If in any fiscal year the percentage change indicates an increase in the Consumer Price Index, as determined under item A, then the dollar value imposed by part 8880.0100, subpart 12, item C, for the subsequent fiscal year must be equal to the dollar value increased by the percentage change, rounded off to the nearest $500 increment.
C.
If in any fiscal year the percentage change does not indicate an increase in the Consumer Price Index, as determined under item A, then the dollar value imposed by part 8880.0100, subpart 12, item C, remains the same.
For purposes of this subpart, "Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published monthly by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0400 LIMOUSINE SERVICE PERMIT APPLICATION; FEES.
Subpart 1.
Forms.
Application for a permit or temporary permit must be made on forms provided by the commissioner. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations.
Subp. 2.
Information required.
Applicants for a permit or temporary permit must give the following information to the commissioner:
A.
the applicant's name, including an assumed or fictitious name used by the applicant in doing business;
C.
the name, title, email address, and primary and secondary telephone numbers of the individual who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the limousine service;
D.
the principal location from which the applicant conducts its business and where the records required by part 8880.1000 will be kept;
E.
if different from item D, the location in Minnesota where the records required by part 8880.1000 will be available for inspection and copying;
F.
whether the applicant's business is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship;
G.
the names of corporate directors and officers, general partners, limited liability company board members, or owners of the applicant's business;
H.
whether the applicant or an applicant's corporate directors or officers, general partners, limited liability company board members, or owners of the applicant's business is a permit holder;
I.
whether the applicant or an applicant's corporate directors or officers, general partners, limited liability company board members, or owners of the applicant's business has had a permit revoked during the preceding year and, if so, the number of the revoked permit;
J.
if the applicant is a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in Minnesota, the name and address of its registered agent; and
K.
the business identification number assigned by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If the applicant has not yet obtained a business identification number, the applicant must apply for the number at the time of application and promptly provide the number to the department when received.
Subp. 3.
Signature required.
An application must be signed only by a corporate officer, general partner, limited liability company board member, or sole proprietor.
Subp. 4.
Workers' compensation coverage.
The applicant must file with the application a statement that shows compliance with the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirement of Minnesota Statutes, section 176.181, subdivision 2. The statement must be on a form prescribed by the commissioner or on a form substantially the same as the commissioner's prescribed form.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0500 LIMOUSINE SERVICE PERMIT.
Subpart 1.
Issuance of permit.
The commissioner must issue a permit to an applicant who meets the requirements in part 8880.0400, except the commissioner must not issue:
A.
a permit to an applicant if the applicant or an applicant's corporate directors or officers, general partners, limited liability company board members, or owners of the applicant's business had a permit revoked during the preceding year; or
B.
more than one permit to a limousine operator.
A permit must be numbered and bear an effective date.
Subp. 2.
Location of permit.
A permit must be kept at the limousine operator's principal place of business. A copy of the permit must be kept in each limousine used by the limousine operator to provide limousine service.
Subp. 3.
Duration.
A permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance, unless the permit is suspended, canceled, or revoked or the permit holder sells its limousine business. Permits must be renewed on an annual basis using forms provided by the commissioner. Annual renewals are not subject to the permit fee in part 8880.0400, subpart 5.
Subp. 5.
Records.
The commissioner must keep a record of permits showing the date issued, suspended, or revoked.
Subp. 6.
Permit holder to keep information current.
A permit holder must:
A.
notify the commissioner in writing within ten days of any change in the information provided in its permit application; and
B.
update the information provided to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within ten days of any change in the information provided to that agency when obtaining a federal identification number.
Subp. 7.
Temporary limousine service permit.
For special events, the commissioner must issue a temporary permit to an operator who does not possess an active limousine permit, meets the requirements under part 8880.0400, subparts 1 to 4, and obtains a temporary limousine identification decal under part 8880.0700, subpart 5a. The commissioner must not issue a temporary permit to an operator who has had a limousine permit revoked or suspended within the 12 months preceding the application for a temporary permit. An operator who possesses an active limousine permit may temporarily add a vehicle to its fleet by obtaining a temporary limousine identification decal for the vehicle under part 8880.0700, subpart 5a. The fee to obtain a temporary permit is $20. A temporary permit is valid for ten days and must not be transferred or renewed.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0600 LIMOUSINE IDENTIFICATION DECAL APPLICATION; FEES.
Subpart 1.
Forms.
Application for a limousine identification decal or temporary limousine identification decal must be made on forms provided by the commissioner. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations.
Subp. 2.
Information required.
Applicants for a limousine identification decal or temporary limousine identification decal must provide the following information to the commissioner:
A.
the applicant's name, including an assumed or fictitious name used by the applicant in doing business;
D.
the name, title, email address, and primary and secondary telephone numbers of the individual who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the limousine service;
H.
a representation that the motor vehicle is a luxury passenger automobile as described in part 8880.0100, subpart 12. If the applicant states that the vehicle is the kind of luxury passenger automobile described in part 8880.0100, subpart 12, item B, the commissioner may require a copy of the manufacturer's sales or promotional material before issuing a limousine identification decal, and the applicant must keep a copy of the sales or promotional material in the vehicle's record described in part 8880.1000, subpart 4.
Subp. 3.
Signature required.
An application must be signed only by a corporate officer, general partner, limited liability company board member, or sole proprietor.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0700 LIMOUSINE IDENTIFICATION DECAL.
Subpart 1.
Issuance of decal.
The commissioner must issue a limousine identification decal to an applicant who has a valid permit; meets the inspection requirement in part 8880.0300, subpart 2; has the insurance coverage required in part 8880.0300, subpart 3; and meets the requirements in part 8880.0600.
Subp. 2.
Description.
A limousine identification decal must bear an identifying number, the month and year of expiration, and the letters "LM."
Subp. 3.
Display.
A limousine identification decal must be securely affixed to the lower corner of the limousine windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. A decal must not be obscured and must be easy to read when the vehicle is stationary. A limousine may bear only one decal.
Subp. 4.
Duration.
A limousine identification decal is valid for one year from the last day of the month in which it is issued or until it is removed from the limousine or upon revocation of the limousine operator's permit, whichever occurs first.
Subp. 5.
Not transferable.
A limousine identification decal may not be transferred to another limousine and must be removed if a limousine operator stops using the limousine to provide limousine service.
Subp. 5a.
Temporary limousine identification decal.
A.
For special events or exceptional circumstances, the commissioner must issue a prepaid temporary limousine identification decal to a limousine operator who possesses an active or temporary permit for a fee of $5 per decal. The vehicle must meet the inspection requirement in item B, and an operator must apply for a temporary limousine identification decal pursuant to part 8880.0600, subparts 1 to 3.
B.
The vehicle must have been inspected under part 8880.1100 within the previous 12 months and not be found to be in a condition likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or to be otherwise unsafe. If the vehicle is found to be likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or is otherwise unsafe, the operator must submit written evidence that the violation has been remedied before the department issues the temporary limousine identification decal.
C.
The temporary limousine identification decal must be preprinted by the commissioner with the operator's name, address, vehicle identification number, permit number, and dates the decal is valid.
D.
The temporary limousine identification decal is valid for a period of not more than ten days, must not be transferred, and must not be used unless the operator possesses an active or temporary permit. A limousine operator possessing a permit that is not temporary may request a renewal of the temporary limousine identification decal for an additional ten days if exceptional circumstances extend beyond ten days. A limousine must not be operated under a temporary limousine identification decal for more than 20 consecutive days in a calendar year.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0800 DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS.
Subpart 1.
General qualifications.
A driver must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old.
Subp. 2.
Physical qualification.
No driver may operate a limousine providing limousine service unless the driver is physically qualified to drive under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 391.41, paragraphs (a) and (b), which is incorporated by reference.
Subp. 3.
Evidence of physical qualification.
Before driving a limousine providing limousine service, a driver must have a valid medical examiner's certificate under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 391.43, which is incorporated by reference, certifying that the driver meets the requirements in subpart 2. A copy of the medical examiner's certificate must be given to the limousine operator who employs the driver and must be in the driver's possession while operating a limousine.
Subp. 4.
Waiver of physical qualification.
A person who is not physically qualified to drive under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 391.41, paragraph (b), clause (1) or (2), and who is otherwise qualified to drive a motor vehicle, may drive a limousine providing limousine service if the commissioner grants a waiver to that person under Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 3 or 3a, or if that person meets the requirements in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 3b. A copy of the waiver must be given to the limousine operator who employs the driver and must be in the driver's possession while operating a limousine.
Subp. 5.
Driving record.
A driver must, for the past three years, have a driving record clear of:
A.
a license cancellation under Minnesota Statutes, section 171.14; a revocation under Minnesota Statutes, sections 169A.52 and 171.17; and a suspension under Minnesota Statutes, section 171.18, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), (7), or (11);
B.
a conviction for driving a motor vehicle without a currently valid license for the class of vehicle driven under Minnesota Statutes, section 171.02;
C.
a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance under Minnesota Statutes, section 169A.20, or an ordinance that conforms to that section; alcohol-related driving by commercial vehicle drivers under Minnesota Statutes, section 169A.20; and driver's license revocations under Minnesota Statutes, sections 169A.51 to 169A.53; and
D.
a conviction in any other state or country where the elements of the offense are substantially similar to any of the offenses listed in items A to C.
Subp. 6.
Criminal record.
A driver must have a criminal record clear of any conviction in which the last date of discharge from the criminal justice system is within the last ten years:
A.
as a habitual offender for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance under Minnesota Statutes, section 169A.24 or 169A.25;
B.
of a crime or anticipatory crime against persons, or a crime or anticipatory crime reasonably related to the provision of limousine services. The following offenses are crimes against persons or are reasonably related to the provision of limousine services, or both, and are listed with the section, subdivision, or chapter number showing where the offense is found in Minnesota Statutes:
C.
in any other state or country within the past ten years where the elements of the offense are substantially similar to any of the offenses listed in item A or B.
For purposes of this subpart, "last date of discharge" means the last date an individual was under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system, including but not limited to probation, parole, supervised release, or an executed sentence. If an individual falls into more than one category resulting in more than one relevant discharge date, the last date of discharge refers to the most recent date.
Subp. 7.
Responsibility of limousine operator.
Before using a driver to provide limousine service, a limousine operator must determine if the driver meets the standards in this part. In determining whether a driver meets the standards in subparts 5 and 6, a limousine operator must conduct an initial review of the driving and criminal record of a driver. The review must be conducted annually after hiring. The initial and annual review must include an examination of the records of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Driver and Vehicle Services, to determine if the driver meets the standards in subpart 5. The initial and annual review also must include an examination of the conviction records of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to determine if the driver has a criminal record of conviction for a crime listed in subpart 6.
Subp. 8.
Evidence of compliance.
A limousine operator must keep a record showing compliance with subpart 7 on a form prescribed by the commissioner or on a form that contains the same information.
Subp. 9.
Unqualified driver prohibited.
A limousine operator must not use a driver to provide limousine service who does not meet the standards in this part.
Subp. 10.
Notification.
A driver who:
C.
loses the right to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a state or other jurisdiction for any period; or
D.
is disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for any period
must notify the current employer of the suspension, revocation, cancellation, lost privilege, conviction, or disqualification. The notification must be made before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of the suspension, revocation, cancellation, lost privilege, conviction, or disqualification.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; L 2000 c 478 art 2 s 7; L 2014 c 180 s 9; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.0900 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
Subpart 1.
Operation.
A limousine operator must not cause or permit a limousine to be driven, and a driver must not drive a limousine on the public highway, when the vehicle is in a condition that is likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or is otherwise unsafe. The operator must follow the "Minnesota Vehicle Requirements for Special Transportation Services and Limousines" to determine whether a vehicle is in a condition that is likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or is otherwise unsafe. A limousine providing limousine service must be operated in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169, and other laws governing the operation of motor vehicles and with the rules or ordinances of a political subdivision relating to routing, parking, speed, or the safety of operation of a motor vehicle.
Subp. 1a.
Incorporation by reference.
"Minnesota Vehicle Requirements for Special Transportation Services and Limousines," dated February 3, 2023, is incorporated by reference. The document is written and published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The document is not subject to frequent change and is available at the department's office, located at 395 John Ireland Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155, and on the department's website.
Subp. 2.
Equipment standards.
Limousines must comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169, that apply to passenger automobiles.
Subp. 3.
Safety equipment.
A limousine providing limousine service must carry the following safety equipment:
A.
a fire extinguisher that conforms to Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 393.95, paragraph (a), which is incorporated by reference;
C.
three bidirectional, emergency, reflective triangles that conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 125, found in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.125, which is incorporated by reference.
Subp. 4.
Maintenance.
The mechanical components of a limousine must be maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. A limousine's windows, lights, mirrors, and interior must be kept clean and in good repair.
Subp. 5.
Inspections.
A limousine operator must conduct, or cause to be conducted, the following safety inspections:
B.
an annual inspection of a limousine's:
(1)
brake system, including master cylinder, shoes, linings, pads, drums or rotors, hoses, tubing, warning devices, and the parking brake mechanism;
(4)
steering mechanism, including steering wheel movement, steering column, front axle beam, gear box, power assist cylinder, ball and socket joints, tie rods, and steering arm;
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.1000 RECORDS.
Subpart 1.
Records required; authority to inspect.
A limousine operator must keep the records required in subparts 2 to 5. The records must be kept at the limousine operator's principal place of business and must be available for inspection, audit, or copying in Minnesota by the commissioner upon request. Records must be kept for three years.
Subp. 2.
Trip and fare records.
A limousine operator must keep a record of each trip provided under a permit. For a trip, the record must show:
Subp. 3.
Referral records.
A limousine operator must keep a record of trip referrals when required by part 8880.0300, subpart 7. For each trip referral, the record must show:
Subp. 4.
Vehicle records.
A limousine operator must keep a separate file for each limousine used to provide limousine service. The file must contain the year, make, and vehicle identification number of a vehicle. The file also must contain the inspection record required by part 8880.0900, subpart 6, showing:
B.
a list of each component or item described in part 8880.0900, subpart 5, item B, and a notation of which components or items were inspected;
C.
a notation of necessary maintenance, repair, or replacement of vehicle parts and the date the maintenance, repair, or replacement was completed; and
Subp. 5.
Driver records.
A limousine operator must keep a separate file for each driver employed or used to provide limousine service. The file must contain:
C.
a copy of the medical examiner's certificate required in part 8880.0800, subpart 3, and a copy of a waiver granted under part 8880.0800, subpart 4, if any;
D.
a statement signed by the person who conducted the most recent review of the driver's driving and criminal records as required by part 8880.0800, subpart 7. The statement must show the name of the person who checked the records, the date the records were checked, and whether the driver was found to meet the standards of part 8880.0800, subparts 5 and 6. If the driver was found not to meet the standards, the statement must show the date the driver became disqualified and the reason for the disqualification; and
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.1100 VEHICLE INSPECTION BY COMMISSIONER.
Subpart 1.
Authority to inspect.
The commissioner must inspect a limousine before issuing an initial limousine identification decal and at least annually thereafter. The commissioner may conduct an unannounced inspection during a limousine operator's hours of operation for compliance with parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1000 but must not do so in a way that unduly interferes with the transportation of any passengers. The commissioner may inspect the vehicle, its equipment, or any documents required to be in the vehicle or the driver's possession for compliance with parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1000 and state or federal law.
Subp. 2.
Inspection report.
A person inspecting a limousine under this part must provide a copy of the inspection report to the limousine operator. The report must include:
C.
the vehicle identification number, limousine identification decal number, and license plate number;
Subp. 3.
Limousines declared out of service.
The commissioner must direct a limousine operator to immediately remove a limousine from service upon determining that the vehicle is in a condition that is likely to cause an accident or a breakdown or is otherwise unsafe. The commissioner must use the "Minnesota Vehicle Requirements for Special Transportation Services and Limousines" incorporated by reference in part 8880.0900, subpart 1a, to make this determination. An out-of-service declaration must be included in the inspection report described in subpart 2. Once a limousine has been declared out of service, a limousine operator may return it to service only after making the repairs noted in an out-of-service declaration. In addition to the vehicle records required by part 8880.1000, subpart 4, a limousine operator must retain records of making the repairs required by an out-of-service declaration.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.1150 AUDITS BY COMMISSIONER.
Subpart 1.
Authority to audit.
A.
The commissioner must audit a limousine operator's records to determine compliance with parts 8880.0200 to 8880.1100 no less than once every three years.
B.
The commissioner must conduct an audit more frequently than every three years:
(1)
for limousine operators with a documented history of noncompliance to verify correction of violations from previous audits; or
(2)
upon discovery of a safety-related violation that puts the vehicle in danger of breaking down or causing an accident or that poses an immediate risk of harm to the public.
Subp. 2.
Audit report.
The commissioner must provide a copy of the audit report to the limousine operator. The report must include:
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.1200 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.
Subpart 1.
Orders.
The commissioner may issue an order requiring violations of statutes, rules, and local ordinances governing the operation of limousines to be corrected and assessing monetary penalties up to $1,000. An order must be issued as provided in this part.
Subp. 2.
Issuance, payment, enforcement.
Minnesota Statutes, section 221.036, subdivisions 2, 3, paragraph (c), 4 to 6, and 11, apply to orders issued under this part. The commissioner must mail an order by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the limousine operator.
Subp. 3.
Demand for hearing.
Within 30 days after the date on which an order was mailed, or within 20 days after mailing notice of the commissioner's determination that a violation has not been corrected or that appropriate steps have not been taken, the person subject to an order under this part may demand a hearing. Failure of a person to demand a hearing within the time specified in this part constitutes a waiver of the person's right to appear and contest an administrative penalty order. A demand for hearing must be delivered or mailed to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations, and must include a statement of the issues the person intends to raise at the hearing.
Subp. 4.
Hearing.
Within 30 days of receiving a demand for hearing that meets the requirements of subpart 3, the commissioner must initiate a contested case proceeding under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14. If the administrative law judge makes a finding that the hearing was demanded solely for purposes of delay or that the hearing demand was frivolous, the commissioner may add to the amount of the penalty the costs charged to the commissioner by the Office of Administrative Hearings for the hearing. If a hearing has been held and a final order issued by the commissioner, the penalty must be paid by the 15th day after the final order was mailed, together with interest accruing at the rate established in Minnesota Statutes, section 549.09, from 31 days after the original order was received.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.1300 SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
Subpart 1.
Indefinite suspension period.
The commissioner must immediately suspend a permit if the commissioner determines that a limousine operator:
B.
willfully refused to permit an inspection or audit under part 8880.1000; 8880.1100, subpart 1; or 8880.1150, subpart 1;
C.
has committed a pattern of repeated violations of parts 8880.0200 to 8880.1200 documented during vehicle inspections, audits, or complaint investigations; or
D.
did not pay, or arrange to pay, an administrative penalty, including costs assessed by the commissioner, when due under part 8880.1200.
A permit suspended under this subpart may not be restored until the commissioner determines that a limousine operator has complied with parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1200.
Subp. 2.
Revocation.
The commissioner must revoke a permit if the commissioner determines that a limousine operator:
C.
did not have a permit that was indefinitely suspended under subpart 1 restored within 60 days of the date of suspension or demand a hearing under subpart 5.
Subp. 3.
Notice of suspension or revocation.
The commissioner must mail notice of suspension or revocation of a permit by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the limousine operator. The suspension or revocation is effective five days after it is mailed by the commissioner.
Subp. 4.
Demand for hearing.
A limousine operator whose permit is suspended or revoked may, within 20 days after the notice of suspension or revocation was mailed, demand a hearing. Failure of a person to respond to a notice of suspension or revocation by demanding a hearing within 20 days after the date on which the notice was mailed constitutes a waiver of the person's right to appear and contest the suspension or revocation. A demand for hearing must be delivered or mailed to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations, and must include a statement of the issues the limousine operator intends to raise at the hearing.
Subp. 5.
Hearing.
Within 30 days of receiving a demand for hearing that meets the requirements of subpart 4, the commissioner must initiate a contested case proceeding under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14. If the administrative law judge makes a finding that the demand for hearing was frivolous, the commissioner may assess the costs charged to the commissioner by the Office of Administrative Hearings for the hearing to the limousine operator. Costs assessed by the commissioner must be collected in the manner that administrative penalties are collected under part 8880.1200.
Subp. 6.
Reinstatement.
The commissioner must determine the time that must elapse before the holder of a revoked permit may apply for reinstatement, which may not exceed one year from the effective date of revocation. The commissioner must consider:
B.
whether the limousine operator knew or should have known the limousine operator was in violation of this chapter;
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220; 50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
8880.1400 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.
The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with political subdivisions. A cooperative agreement must include provisions for enforcing and implementing parts 8880.0100 to 8880.1300 and for sharing enforcement costs between the department and a political subdivision. A cooperative agreement also must include provisions for exchanging information and for jointly inspecting or investigating limousine operators, drivers, limousines, and records required by this chapter.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
18 SR 2220
Published Electronically:
February 1, 2005
8880.1500 VARIANCE.
Subpart 1.
Elements.
The commissioner may grant a variance from parts 8880.0300 to 8880.1400. To request a variance, an applicant must submit a petition containing all information required by Minnesota Statutes, section 14.056, subdivision 1, and demonstrate that:
A.
the rationale for the rule or rules in question can be met or exceeded by the specific alternative practice that the applicant proposes to substitute;
Subp. 2.
Written answer in 30 days.
The commissioner must set forth in writing the reasons for granting or denying the variance within 30 days of receiving the application. If the variance is denied, the applicant may, within 30 days of receiving notice of the denial, request a contested case hearing.
Subp. 3.
Compliance.
Any limousine operator that is granted a variance must comply with the alternative practice specified in its successful application for a variance.
Subp. 4.
Material change in circumstances.
Any limousine operator that has been granted a variance must immediately notify the department if any material change occurs in the circumstances that justified granting the variance.
Subp. 5.
Revocation of variance.
A variance must be revoked if a material change occurs in the circumstances that justified the variance or if the applicant fails to comply with the alternative practice specified in the application for a variance.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 221.84
History:
50 SR 570
Published Electronically:
April 9, 2026
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