MN HF45

Commissioner of transportation must inspect each railroad car of trains entering Minnesota directly from a foreign country before operation, including all components affecting safe operation.

Railroads cannot operate trains in Minnesota unless the train has been inspected and the commissioner has determined safe operation is possible; violations are a misdemeanor.

Each train crew member must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days prior to operating in Minnesota; violations are a misdemeanor.

COVID-19 test requirement expires the day after all land border crossings between Canada and Minnesota are open to unrestricted travel.

Unspecified amounts from the state fiscal recovery fund are appropriated to the commissioner of transportation for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 as one-time appropriations for conducting required inspections.