MN SF580

Prohibits registered owners from selling or transferring vehicles with impounded registration plates unless the buyer is not a family or household member, or the commissioner grants a variance to allow the transfer.

Requires vehicle buyers to sign a sworn statement confirming they understand the vehicle is subject to impoundment order and that the previous owner cannot drive it during the impoundment period.

Authorizes the commissioner of public safety to establish a variance process through rule-making that allows sales to family or household members under specified conditions.

Variance rules may include application procedures, required documentation, review standards, and conditions for granting approval of transfers to family or household members.