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MN SF2905

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Fobbe

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Replaces the fixed $50,000 cargo insurance requirement for household goods movers with a sliding scale based on vehicle weight capacity.

  • Cargo insurance or bond amount is calculated by multiplying the maximum weight allowed for the vehicle(s) under Minnesota's axle weight limits by 0.625.

  • Sets minimum cargo insurance requirement at $5,000 and maintains maximum requirement at $50,000.

  • Requires cargo certificates of insurance to conform to federal Form H and cargo bonds to conform to federal Form J under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 1023.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010 for cargo insurance and bond contracts entered into or renewed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Household goods carriers sliding scale cargo insurance requirement

Last Action

Senate: Introduction and first reading

3/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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