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MN HF3814

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Exempts DWI offenders whose violations involved controlled substances or Schedule I or II controlled substances from the ignition interlock device program requirement
  • Permits the commissioner to issue limited licenses to persons whose licenses were suspended or revoked for impaired driving violations involving drugs rather than alcohol under section 169A.20, subdivisions 1(2), 1(3), or 1(7)
  • Establishes a 90-day waiting period before a limited license can be issued to repeat offenders or those with prior impaired driving convictions within ten years, rather than the standard 15-day period for first-time offenders
  • Adds "Program participant" definition to exclude persons whose license revocation involved controlled or hazardous substance impairment from ignition interlock device requirements
  • Applies to violations of Minnesota statutes and comparable out-of-state statutes or ordinances

Legislative Description

Certain DWI offenders excluded from ignition interlock program and permitted to receive limited drivers' licenses.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance4/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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