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MN HF4219

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Persell

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Creates new section 86B.33 establishing identical prohibitions and penalties for motorboat operation while impaired on state waters.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/30/2020
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy4/14/2020
Environment and Natural Resources Policy3/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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