HF2804 Summary

• Repeals provisions requiring household goods movers to file schedules of rates and charges with the commissioner of transportation.

• Transfers rules relating to motor carrier operations, insurance, and accounting from previous statutory sections to the commissioner's authority under Minnesota Statutes 221.031.

• Increases maximum civil penalties to $5,000 for violations of motor carrier registration, insurance, and filing requirements, and up to $10,000 for violations of specific subdivision requirements.

• Removes the requirement for motor carriers of property to file rates and tariffs as a condition for obtaining a certificate or permit within 45 days of service date.

• Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 221.161 (subdivisions 2-3) and 221.291 (subdivision 5), and Minnesota Rules parts 7805.0300 and 7805.0400.