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MN Stat § 168.1253 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.1253 — Gold Star License Plate.

168.1253 GOLD STAR LICENSE PLATE. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) The terms used in this section have the meanings given them in this subdivision. (b) "Active service" has the meaning given in section 190.05, subdivision 5. (c) "Eligible person" means a surviving spouse, parent or legal guardian, child, or sibling of a person who has died while serving honorably in active service. For the purposes of this section, an eligibility relationship may be established by birth or adoption. (d) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle for personal use, not used for commercial purposes, and may include a passenger automobile, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, pickup truck, or van. Subd. 2. Issuance; eligibility. Beginning October 1, 2009, the commissioner shall issue special plates bearing the inscription "GOLD STAR" to an applicant who: (1) is an owner or joint owner of a motor vehicle; (2) is an eligible person; and (3) complies with all laws relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles and drivers. Subd. 3. No fee. The commissioner shall issue a set of Gold Star plates, or a single plate for a motorcycle, to an eligible person free of charge, and shall replace the plate or plates without charge if they become damaged. Subd. 4. Design. The special plates issued under this section must be of a design and size determined by the commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of veterans affairs. The commissioner may design the plates in accordance with section 168.1291, subdivision 2. Subd. 5. Transfer. On payment of a fee of $5 and notification to the commissioner, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned or jointly owned by the eligible person. Subd. 6. Costs of production. The commissioner of management and budget may transfer money in the "Support Our Troops" account under section 190.19, subdivision 2a, to the driver and vehicle services account under section 299A.705, subdivision 1, to pay for the cost of production of the license plates authorized under this section. The commissioner of veterans affairs and the commissioner of public safety must agree on a payment schedule before any money may be transferred under this subdivision. History:  2009 c 94 art 3 s 9; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109; 2011 c 109 s 17; 2011 c 117 s 1; 2014 c 255 s 14
MN Stat § 168.1255 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.1255 — "proud To Be A Veteran" Plate.

168.1255 "PROUD TO BE A VETERAN" PLATE. Subdivision 1. General requirements and procedures. The commissioner shall issue special veteran contribution plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who: (1) is a veteran, as defined in section 197.447; (2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24, recreational vehicle as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27, one-ton pickup truck as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b, or motorcycle as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19; (3) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5; (4) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013; (5) pays the fees required under this chapter; (6) pays an additional onetime World War II memorial contribution of $30, which the department shall retain until all start-up costs associated with the development and issuing of the plates have been recovered, after which the commissioner shall deposit contributions in the World War II donation match account; and (7) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. Subd. 1a. Motorcycle plate. A motorcycle plate issued under this section must be the same size as a regular motorcycle plate. Subd. 2. Design. The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design an emblem for the special plates, subject to the approval of the commissioner of public safety, that satisfies the requirements in this subdivision: (1) the special veteran contribution plates must bear the inscription "PROUD TO BE A VETERAN" on the bottom of the plate; and (2) the flag of the United States of America must appear on the left side of the plate just preceding the first letter or numeral of the special plate number. Subd. 3. Plate transfers. Despite section 168.12, subdivision 1, on payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this section may be transferred to another passenger automobile registered to the individual to whom the veteran contribution plates were issued, or a single motorcycle plate may be transferred to another motorcycle registered to the individual to whom the plate was issued. Subd. 4. Fees credited. Fees collected under this section do not include the contributions collected for the World War II memorial donation match account. Subd. 5. Record. The commissioner shall maintain a record of the number of special plates issued under this section. Subd. 6. World War II memorial donation match account. Money remaining in the World War II memorial donation match account after the state share of the construction costs of the World War II memorial has been paid in full is appropriated to the commissioner of veterans affairs for services and programs for veterans and their families. History:  2002 c 371 art 1 s 8; 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 12; 2008 c 287 art 1 s 24; 2008 c 297 art 2 s 2-5; 2008 c 363 art 8 s 4; 2010 c 351 s 22; 2011 c 109 s 18; 1Sp2019 c 3 art 2 s 14
MN Stat § 168.1256 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.1256 — Retired Law Enforcement Special Plates.

168.1256 RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL PLATES. Subdivision 1. Issuance of plates. The commissioner shall issue retired law enforcement license special plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who: (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; (2) is a retired peace officer as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) or (d); (3) provides a letter from the chief law enforcement officer affirming that the applicant is a retired peace officer who served ten or more years and separated in good standing; (4) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter; (5) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013; and (6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. Subd. 2. Design. The commissioner shall design an emblem and inscription for the special plates, in consultation with interested law enforcement agencies and organizations. Subd. 3. Plates transfer. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle if the subsequent vehicle is: (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued. Subd. 4. Exemption. Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2. History:  1Sp2017 c 3 art 3 s 36; 1Sp2019 c 3 art 2 s 15
MN Stat § 168.126 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.126 — Commuter Vans; Registration, Special License Plates.

168.126 COMMUTER VANS; REGISTRATION, SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. Subdivision 1. Unique registration category. A unique vehicle registration category is established for vehicles known as commuter vans. "Commuter van" means a vehicle having a capacity of seven to 16 persons that meets the criteria set forth in section 221.012, subdivision 9. Subd. 2. Special plates. The registrar shall issue special license plates for a commuter van as defined in section 221.012, subdivision 9, upon the applicant's compliance with the laws of Minnesota relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and drivers. Subd. 3. Eligibility criteria established by commissioner. (a) The commissioner of public safety, in cooperation with the commissioner of transportation, shall establish criteria and procedures governing applications for and issuance of plates permitted by this section. The criteria and procedures may include: (1) certification of vehicle use as a commuter van; (2) provision for transfer of special license plates; and (3) deposit of fees for the registration, sale, and transfer of commuter vans. (b) The special plate must be designed to specifically identify the vehicle as a commuter van. History:  1983 c 311 s 2; 1984 c 655 art 1 s 32; 1989 c 140 s 12; 1994 c 536 s 10
MN Stat § 168.127 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.127 — Fleet Vehicles; Registration, Fee.

168.127 FLEET VEHICLES; REGISTRATION, FEE. Subdivision 1. Unique registration category. A unique registration category is established for vehicles and trailers of a fleet. Vehicles registered in the fleet must be issued a distinctive license plate. The design and size of the fleet license plate must be determined by the commissioner. Subd. 2. Annual registration period. The annual registration period for vehicles in the fleet will be determined by the commissioner. The applicant must provide all information necessary to qualify as a fleet registrant including a list of all vehicles in the fleet. On initial registration, all taxes and fees for vehicles in the fleet must be reassessed based on the expiration date. Subd. 3. Registration cards issued. On approval of the application for fleet registration the commissioner must issue a registration card for each qualified vehicle in the fleet. The registration card must be carried in the vehicle at all times and be made available to a peace officer on demand. The registered gross weight must be indicated on the license plate. Subd. 4. Filing registration applications. Initial fleet applications for registration and renewals must be filed with the registrar or authorized deputy registrar. Subd. 5. Renewal of fleet registration. On the renewal of a fleet registration the registrant shall pay full licensing fees for every vehicle registered in the preceding year unless the vehicle has been properly deleted from the fleet. In order to delete a vehicle from a fleet, the fleet registrant must surrender to the commissioner the registration card and license plates. The registrar may authorize alternative methods of deleting vehicles from a fleet, including destruction of the license plates and registration cards. If the card or license plates are lost or stolen, the fleet registrant shall submit a sworn statement stating the circumstances for the inability to surrender the card, stickers, and license plates. The commissioner shall assess a penalty of 20 percent of the total tax due on the fleet against the fleet registrant who fails to renew the licenses issued under this section or fails to report the removal of vehicles from the fleet within 30 days. The penalty must be paid within 30 days after it is assessed. Subd. 6. Fee. Instead of the filing fee described in section 168.33, subdivision 7, the applicant for fleet registration shall pay an equivalent administrative fee to the commissioner for each vehicle in the fleet. History:  1986 c 453 s 2; 1996 c 435 s 9; 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 13
MN Stat § 168.128 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.128 — Limousine Plates.

168.128 LIMOUSINE PLATES. Subdivision 1. Limousine registration. A unique vehicle registration category is established for limousines. Subd. 2. Plates. (a) A person who operates a limousine for other than personal use shall register the motor vehicle as provided in this section. A person who operates a limousine for personal use may apply for limousine plates. (b) The commissioner shall issue limousine plates to the registered owner of a limousine who: (1) certifies that an insurance policy or policies under section 65B.135, in the minimum aggregate amount required under that section, is in effect for the entire period of the registration; (2) provides the commissioner with proof that the passenger automobile registration tax and a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5, have been paid for each limousine receiving limousine plates; and (3) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. (c) The limousine plates must be designed to specifically identify the vehicle as a limousine and must be clearly marked with the letters "LM." Limousine plates may not be transferred upon sale of the limousine, but may be transferred to another limousine owned by the same person upon notifying the commissioner and paying a $5 transfer fee. Subd. 3. Insurance. (a) The application must include a certificate of insurance verifying that a valid commercial insurance policy or policies is in effect and giving the name of the insurance company and the number of the insurance policy. The policy or policies must provide in the aggregate stated limits of liability, exclusive of interest and costs, with respect to each motor vehicle for which coverage is granted, of: (1) not less than $1,500,000 because of bodily injury to one person in any one accident; (2) not less than the minimum aggregate amount required under section 65B.135 per accident; and (3) not less than $100,000 because of injury to or destruction of property. (b) The insurance company must notify the commissioner if the policy is canceled or if the policy no longer provides the coverage required by this subdivision. (c) The commissioner shall immediately notify the commissioner of transportation if the policy of a person required to have a permit under section 221.84 is canceled or no longer provides the coverage required by this subdivision. Subd. 4.  [Repealed by amendment, 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 14] History:  1988 c 636 s 6; 1989 c 318 s 5; 1991 c 284 s 3,4; 1992 c 581 s 8; 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 14; 2006 c 212 art 1 s 6; 2014 c 175 s 3,4; 1Sp2019 c 3 art 2 s 16
MN Stat § 168.1282 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.1282 — "start Seeing Motorcycles" Special Plates.

168.1282 "START SEEING MOTORCYCLES" SPECIAL PLATES. Subdivision 1. Issuance of plates. The commissioner must issue "Start Seeing Motorcycles" special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who: (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; (2) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of plates; (3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013, along with any other fees required by this chapter; (4) contributes a minimum of $10 annually to the motorcycle safety fund, created under section 171.06, subdivision 2a, paragraph (a), clause (1); and (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. Subd. 2. Design. The representatives of American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education of Minnesota must design the special plate to contain the inscription "Start Seeing Motorcycles" between the bolt holes on the bottom of the plate with a design area on the left side of the plate, subject to the approval of the commissioner. Subd. 3. Plates transfer. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle if the subsequent vehicle is: (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued. Subd. 4. Exemption. Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2. Subd. 5. Fees. Fees collected under subdivision 1, clause (2), and subdivision 3 are credited to the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund. Subd. 6. No refund. Contributions under this section must not be refunded. History:  1Sp2017 c 3 art 3 s 37; 1Sp2019 c 3 art 2 s 17
MN Stat § 168.1284 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.1284 — Minnesota 100 Club Plates.

168.1284 MINNESOTA 100 CLUB PLATES. Subdivision 1. Issuance of plates. The commissioner must issue Minnesota 100 Club special plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who: (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; (2) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013; (3) pays a fee in the amount specified under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter; (4) contributes a minimum of $40 annually to the Minnesota 100 Club account; and (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. Subd. 2. Design. The commissioner must adopt a suitable design for the plate in consultation with representatives from the Minnesota 100 Club. Subd. 3. Plates transfer. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle if the subsequent vehicle is: (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued. Subd. 4. Exemption. Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2. Subd. 5. Contributions; account; appropriation. Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Minnesota 100 Club account, which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner. This appropriation is first for the annual cost of administering the account funds, and the remaining funds are for distribution to the Minnesota 100 Club to further the organization's mission and purpose of providing charitable gifts and contributions. History:   1Sp2021 c 5 art 4 s 32
MN Stat § 168.1285 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.1285 — Minnesota Agriculture Plates.

168.1285 MINNESOTA AGRICULTURE PLATES. Subdivision 1. Issuance of plates. The commissioner must issue Minnesota agriculture special plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who: (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; (2) pays a fee in the amount specified under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter; (3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013; (4) contributes a minimum of $20 annually to the Minnesota agriculture account; and (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. Subd. 2. Design. In consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, the commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes a depiction of lands and activity related to agriculture. Subd. 3. Plates transfer. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle if the subsequent vehicle is: (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued. Subd. 4. Exemption. Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2. Subd. 5. Contributions; account; appropriation. Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Minnesota agriculture account, which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner of public safety. This appropriation is first for the annual cost of administering the account funds, and the remaining funds are for distribution to (1) the Minnesota FFA Foundation to support the mission of the foundation, and (2) the University of Minnesota Extension Service to support Minnesota 4-H programming and activities. The commissioner must annually consult with the Minnesota FFA Foundation and the University of Minnesota Extension Service for recommendations regarding how to allocate funds. History:   1Sp2021 c 5 art 4 s 33
MN Stat § 168.1286 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation|Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale|Section 168.1286 — Honorary Consul Plates.

168.1286 HONORARY CONSUL PLATES. Subdivision 1. Issuance of plates. The commissioner must issue honorary consul special plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who: (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; (2) is recognized as an honorary consular official appointed by the respective government to serve in Minnesota, and who provides a letter from the Minnesota Consular Corps; (3) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter; (4) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013; and (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. Subd. 2. Design. In consultation with the Minnesota Consular Corps, the commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes an emblem and the inscription "Honorary Consul." The unique registration number for each set of special plates issued must contain the International Olympic Committee three-letter country code for the represented country followed by the lowest available sequential number. Subd. 3. Plates transfer. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle if the subsequent vehicle is: (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued. Subd. 4. Plates surrender. A person must return to the commissioner special plates issued under this section if (1) the plates are no longer in use, or (2) the person is no longer recognized as an honorary consular official by the appointing government. Subd. 5. Exemption. Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2. History:   1Sp2021 c 5 art 4 s 34