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MN HF4219
Bill
Status
3/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Persell
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AI Summary
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Creates uniform DUI enforcement across off-road recreational vehicles and motorboats by applying chapter 169A (driving while impaired) standards to operators of these vehicles with same penalties as motor vehicles.
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Establishes new section 84.765 prohibiting owners from authorizing operation of off-road recreational vehicles by impaired individuals and subjecting operators to chapter 169A, with violations being misdemeanors.
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Creates new section 86B.33 establishing identical prohibitions and penalties for motorboat operation while impaired on state waters.
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Extends license revocation, suspension, and cancellation provisions from motor vehicle DUI laws to off-road recreational vehicle and motorboat operating privileges, with commissioner notification requirements.
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Requires ignition interlock devices on off-road recreational vehicles and motorboats for program participants, and repeals separate DUI provisions previously specific to snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and motorboats.
Legislative Description
Driving under the influence provision uniform enforcement for recreational vehicles provided, and criminal penalties provided.
Last Action
Joint rule 2.03 waived
5/7/2020