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MN HF2920
Bill
Status
2/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Andy Welti
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 65B.43, subdivision 2 to clarify that a trailer connected to or towed by a motor vehicle is considered part of a single motor vehicle for definitional purposes.
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Modifies Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.09, subdivision 5a to specify that when a motor vehicle with one or more trailers is operated, the operator is deemed an agent of the owner of the self-propelled portion only, not the trailer portion.
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Changes the definition of "motor vehicle" to exclude motorcycles and vehicles with fewer than four wheels, while requiring registration and engine/motor propulsion for use on public roads and highways.
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Establishes that a single self-propelled vehicle connected to or towing one or more trailers constitutes a single motor vehicle combination for definition purposes.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicle definition clarified.
Last Action
House: Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Civil Justice
3/15/2010