2001 Minnesota Statutes

     84.791 Education and training. 

    Subdivision 1.    Program established.  The commissioner 
 shall establish a comprehensive off-highway motorcycle 
 environment and safety education and training program, including 
 the preparation and dissemination of vehicle information and 
 safety advice to the public, the training of off-highway 
 motorcycle operators, and the issuance of off-highway motorcycle 
 safety certificates to operators under the age of 16 years who 
 successfully complete the off-highway motorcycle environment and 
 safety education and training courses. 

    Subd. 2.    Fee.  For the purposes of administering the 
 program and to defray a portion of the expenses of training and 
 certifying vehicle operators, the commissioner shall collect a 
 fee not to exceed $5 from each person who receives the training. 
 The fees must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to 
 the off-highway motorcycle account. 

    Subd. 3.    Cooperation and consultation.  The 
 commissioner shall cooperate with private organizations and 
 associations, private and public corporations, and local 
 governmental units in furtherance of the program established 
 under this section.  The commissioner shall consult with the 
 commissioner of public safety in regard to training program 
 subject matter and performance testing that leads to the 
 certification of off-road motorcycle operators. 

    HIST: 1993 c 311 art 1 s 5