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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.057 — Fees Credited To Highway User Fund.

168.057 FEES CREDITED TO HIGHWAY USER FUND.
All fees derived from sections 168.053 to 168.057 shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
History:
1941 c 213 s 5; 1957 c 60 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.091 — 31-day Temporary Vehicle Permit.

168.091 31-DAY TEMPORARY VEHICLE PERMIT.
Subdivision 1.
Nonresident buyer.
(a) Upon payment of a fee of $1, the commissioner may issue a permit to a nonresident purchasing a vehicle in this state for the sole purpose of allowing the vehicle to be removed from this state.
(b) The permit is in lieu of any other registration or taxation for use of the highways and is valid for a period of 31 days from the date of sale, trade, or gift.
(c) The permit must be available in an electronic format as determined by the commissioner.
(d) If the sale, gift, or trade information is electronically transmitted to the commissioner by a dealer or deputy registrar of motor vehicles, the $1 fee is waived.
(e) The permit must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle where it is plainly visible. Each permit is valid only for the vehicle for which the permit was issued.
Subd. 2.
Dealer.
The registrar may issue permits to licensed dealers upon payment of the proper fee for each permit.
Subd. 3.
Proceeds to highway user fund.
All payments received for such permits shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
History:
1969 c 357 s 1; 1976 c 94 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1993 c 53 s 1; 1Sp2005 c 6 art 3 s 31; 2020 c 100 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.092 — 21-day Temporary Vehicle Permit.

168.092 21-DAY TEMPORARY VEHICLE PERMIT.
Subdivision 1.
Resident buyer.
The motor vehicle registrar may issue a permit to a person purchasing a new or used motor vehicle in this state for the purpose of allowing the purchaser a reasonable time to register the vehicle and pay fees and taxes due on the transfer. The permit is valid for a period of 21 days. The permit must be in a form as the registrar may determine, affixed to the rear of the vehicle where a license plate would normally be affixed, and plainly visible. Each permit is valid only for the vehicle for which issued.
Subd. 2.
Dealer.
The registrar may issue permits to licensed dealers. When issuing a permit, the dealer shall complete the permit in the manner prescribed by the department.
History:
1971 c 853 s 14; 1976 c 94 s 2; 1983 c 68 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1994 c 536 s 8; 2020 c 100 s 6
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.102 — School Bus; Preregistration Inspection.

168.102 SCHOOL BUS; PREREGISTRATION INSPECTION.
No school bus, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 71, shall be registered for the first time in this state unless the application for registration is accompanied by a certificate from either the Minnesota State Patrol or the dealer showing that the school bus conforms with all rules promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and with all other applicable provisions of law.
History:
1975 c 283 s 1; 1981 c 37 s 2; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1Sp2003 c 9 art 10 s 13
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.105 — Classic Motorcycle Registration.

168.105 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION.
Subdivision 1.
Definition.
A "classic motorcycle" is a motorcycle that is at least 20 years old, original in appearance, and owned solely as a collector's item and used in a classic motorcycle club activity, exhibition, tour, parade, or similar use. A classic motorcycle may not be used for general transportation purposes.
Subd. 2.
Affidavit for registration and taxation.
(a) A classic motorcycle must be taxed and registered by the vehicle owner submitting an affidavit to the commissioner stating (1) the name and address of the owner, (2) the name and address of the person from whom purchased, (3) the make of the classic motorcycle, (4) the year and number of the model, (5) the manufacturer's vehicle identification number, (6) that the motorcycle is owned and operated solely as a collector's item and will not be used for general transportation purposes, and (7) that the owner has one or more motor vehicles with regular plates.
(b) When the commissioner is satisfied that the affidavit is true, correct, and complete and the owner has paid a $10 registration tax, the commissioner shall register the vehicle and issue special plates.
Subd. 3.
Classic plates.
The commissioner shall issue plates of the same size as standard motorcycle plates and inscribed "collector" and "Minnesota" with the registration number or other combination of characters authorized under section 168.12, subdivision 2a, but without a date. The plates are valid without renewal as long as the classic motorcycle exists and may be issued for the applicant's use only for the classic motorcycle. The commissioner may revoke the plates for noncompliance with this subdivision.
Subd. 4.
[Repealed, 1985 c 291 s 27]
Subd. 5.
Original plates.
(a) Instead of being issued classic motorcycle plates, a classic motorcycle registered under this section may display original Minnesota plates issued in the same year as the model year of the motorcycle on which they are displayed. The number on the original plates must be provided to the commissioner.
(b) Original Minnesota plates may not be used if the number on the original plate is identical to the number on a current collector's plate issued by the commissioner.
(c) If the vehicle is not registered as a collector vehicle, the commissioner shall charge a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for registering the number on the original plates.
Subd. 6.
[Repealed, 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 48]
History:
1983 c 173 s 1; 1991 c 333 s 5; 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 4-6; 1Sp2019 c 3 art 2 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.11 — Registration Certificate.

168.11 REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance; contents; retention requirement; other use.
The registrar shall file such application and, upon approval thereof and upon payment of the motor vehicle tax, as herein provided, together with all arrears and penalties, if any, and upon the delivery to the registrar of the duly endorsed certificate of title of the former owner, as provided in chapter 168A, shall assign to it a distinctive number and issue to the registered owner a registration certificate, which shall contain the full name and date of birth, place of residence, with street and number, if in a city, and post office address of the registered owner, a specific description of the vehicle, and the number assigned, together with a place on the face of the certificate in which the registered owner shall, immediately upon receipt thereof, place the registered owner's signature. The registration certificate shall be retained by the registered owner until expiration. When in administering this chapter convenience or necessity requires, the registration certificate shall be used in lieu of the certificate of title on vehicles exempt from chapter 168A.
Subd. 2.
Immediate possession required.
In the case of motor vehicles taxed under the provisions of section 168.013, subdivision 1e, a nonnegotiable copy of the registration card shall be issued. The owner or driver shall carry said copy in immediate possession at all times when operating the vehicle and shall display the same upon demand of a peace officer, and authorized representative of the department or an officer authorized by law to enforce the laws relating to the operation of motor vehicles upon the public streets and highways. Nothing herein shall be construed to vary the terms or conditions of section 168.013, subdivision 3.
Subd. 3.
Renewal.
If the registrar fails to mail to the registered owner of a motor vehicle a notification of renewal for the motor vehicle at least 30 days before the expiration of the vehicle's registration, and all past due taxes and fees have been paid, the registrar must provide at no charge a written statement to that effect to the registered owner at the owner's request. The registrar must retain in the registrar's files a record sufficient to demonstrate whether any owner of a registered motor vehicle has been notified by mail of the renewal of the registration.
History:
(2677) 1921 c 461 s 6; 1923 c 418 s 6; 1959 c 81 s 1; 1974 c 406 s 33; 1985 c 64 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1988 c 647 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.121 — Special Plates Remembering Victims Of Impaired Drivers.

168.121 SPECIAL PLATES REMEMBERING VICTIMS OF IMPAIRED DRIVERS.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance and design.
Notwithstanding section 168.1293, the commissioner shall issue special plates remembering victims of impaired drivers to an applicant who:
(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile;
(2) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of license plates applied for; and
(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.
Subd. 2.
Design.
The commissioner shall design the special plate emblem so that it bears an inscription "Remembering Victims of Impaired Drivers" and displays an image of a broken heart.
Subd. 3.
Plates transfer.
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 special plates were issued.
Subd. 4.
Record.
The commissioner shall maintain a record of the number of special plates issued under this section.
Subd. 5.
MS 2022 [Repealed, 2023 c 68 art 4 s 129]
History:
2010 c 388 art 1 s 1; 1Sp2019 c 3 art 2 s 11
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.1235 — Veterans Service Group Emblems.

168.1235 VETERANS SERVICE GROUP EMBLEMS.
Subdivision 1.
General requirements; fees.
(a) The commissioner shall issue a special plate emblem for each plate to an applicant who:
(1) is a member of a congressionally chartered veterans service organization and is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, pickup truck, van, or self-propelled recreational vehicle;
(2) pays the registration tax required by law;
(3) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of two plates, and any other fees required by this chapter; and
(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.
(b) The additional fee is payable at the time of initial application for the special plate emblem and when the plates must be replaced or renewed. An applicant must not be issued more than two sets of special plate emblems for motor vehicles listed in paragraph (a) and registered to the applicant.
(c) The applicant must present a valid card indicating membership in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or Disabled American Veterans.
Subd. 2.
Design.
(a) The commissioner of veterans affairs, after consultation with each of the congressionally chartered veterans service organizations, shall design the special plate emblems, subject to the approval of the commissioner. The emblem must be at least as large as the letters and numerals on the plate and the commissioner shall allow for plates with spaces for the emblem in place of a numeral or letter.
(b) Each congressionally chartered veterans service organization must arrange for any applicable rules of the national organization to be changed or copyrights to be released before the commissioner may issue special emblems to members of any particular service organization under this section.
Subd. 3.
[Repealed by amendment, 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 9]
Subd. 4.
Plate emblem transfer.
Despite section 168.12 or other law to the contrary, on payment of a fee of $5, the veterans service organization special plate emblems issued under subdivision 1, may be transferred by the owner to other plates on a passenger automobile, pickup truck, van, or self-propelled recreational vehicle registered to the person to whom the emblems were issued.
Subd. 5.
[Repealed by amendment, 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 9]
History:
1997 c 159 art 2 s 13; 2000 c 426 s 4,5; 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 9; 2011 c 109 s 14; 2014 c 255 s 11; 1Sp2019 c 3 art 2 s 13; 2023 c 68 art 5 s 13
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.124 — Special Plates For Medal Of Honor Recipients.

168.124 SPECIAL PLATES FOR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance and design.
(a) The commissioner shall issue special plates bearing the inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" to an applicant who:
(1) is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor;
(2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, motorcycle, or recreational motor vehicle; and
(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.
(b) The special plates must be of a design and size determined by the commissioner. Only one set of plates, or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle, bearing the inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" may be issued for each qualified applicant.
Subd. 2.
Application.
Application for issuance of these plates may be made only at the time of renewal or first application for registration.
Subd. 3.
No fee.
The commissioner shall issue a set of Medal of Honor plates to qualified applicants free of charge and the plates must be replaced without charge if they become damaged. In addition, no fee may be charged for a subsequent year when stickers are issued for a motor vehicle listed in subdivision 1 on which the Medal of Honor plates are placed. The motor vehicle must be for personal use, not commercial purposes.
Subd. 4.
Transfer.
Despite the provisions of section 168.12, subdivision 1, Medal of Honor plates issued under this section may be transferred to another personal motor vehicle registered to the Medal of Honor recipient upon notification to the commissioner.
Subd. 5.
[Repealed by amendment, 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 10]
Subd. 6.
[Repealed by amendment, 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 10]
History:
1983 c 267 s 1; 1989 c 140 s 10; 1Sp2005 c 6 art 2 s 10; 2011 c 109 s 15; 2014 c 255 s 12
2023 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.
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. If the eligible person requests personalized Gold Star plates, the commissioner must not charge the fees listed in section 168.12, subdivision 2a.
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 operating 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; 2023 c 25 s 65; 2023 c 68 art 4 s 128; art 5 s 14
2023 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
2023 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 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; 2023 c 25 s 66
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.1258 — "lions Clubs International" Plates.

168.1258 "LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL" PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance of plates.
The commissioner must issue "Lions Clubs International" 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, 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 $25 upon initial application and $5 annually to the Lions Clubs International 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 plate design that includes the recognized emblem of Lions Clubs International and the inscription "We Serve."
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 Lions Clubs International account, which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is annually 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 Lions Clubs International to further the organization's mission of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership.
History:
2023 c 68 art 4 s 36
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.1259 — Minnesota Professional Sports Team Foundation Plates.

168.1259 MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM FOUNDATION PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
Definition.
For purposes of this section, "Minnesota professional sports team" means one of the following teams while its home stadium is located in Minnesota: Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Twins, or Minnesota United.
Subd. 2.
General requirements and procedures.
(a) The commissioner must issue Minnesota professional sports team foundation plates to an applicant who:
(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;
(2) pays an additional fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5;
(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;
(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the professional sports team foundations account; and
(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.
(b) Minnesota professional sports team foundation plates may be personalized according to section 168.12, subdivision 2a.
Subd. 3.
Design.
At the request of a Minnesota professional sports team's foundation, the commissioner must, in consultation with the foundation, adopt a suitable plate design incorporating the foundation's marks and colors. The commissioner may design a single plate that incorporates the marks and colors of all foundations that have requested a plate.
Subd. 4.
Plate transfers.
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 2, paragraph (a), clause (1), to bear the special plates; and
(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
Subd. 5.
Contributions; account; appropriation.
Contributions collected under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (5), must be deposited in the Minnesota professional sports team foundations 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 the foundations in proportion to the total number of Minnesota professional sports team foundation plates issued for that year. Proceeds from a plate that includes the marks and colors of all foundations must be divided evenly between all foundations. The foundations must only use the proceeds for philanthropic or charitable purposes.
History:
2023 c 68 art 4 s 37
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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.
MS 2022 [Repealed, 2023 c 68 art 4 s 129]
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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.1287 — Minnesota Blackout Plates.

168.1287 MINNESOTA BLACKOUT PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance of plates.
The commissioner must issue blackout 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 an additional fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5;
(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the driver and vehicle services operating account; and
(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.
Subd. 2.
Design.
The commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes a black background with white text.
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.
Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause (5), must be deposited in the driver and vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705.
History:
2023 c 68 art 4 s 38
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation › Chapter 168 — Vehicle Registration, Taxation, Sale › Section 168.1288 — Minnesota Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives Plates.

168.1288 MINNESOTA MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS RELATIVES PLATES.
Subdivision 1.
Issuance of plates.
The commissioner must issue Minnesota missing and murdered Indigenous relatives 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 an additional fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5;
(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(5) contributes a minimum of $25 annually to the Minnesota missing and murdered Indigenous relatives account; and
(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.
Subd. 2.
Design.
In consultation with the Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, the commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes a red handprint to one side, a partial ribbon skirt toward the bottom corner, and reads "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives" or "MMIR."
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 (5), must be deposited in the Minnesota missing and murdered Indigenous relatives account, which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is annually 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 the Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives for investigation of unsolved cases and to establish a reward fund for information relating to missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.
History:
2023 c 68 art 4 s 39