MN SF51

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

Railroads cannot operate inspected trains in Minnesota unless the commissioner determines the train may be safely operated; violation is a misdemeanor.

Each train crew member must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days; the train cannot operate if any crew member cannot or will not provide proof; violation is 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 onetime appropriations for inspection costs.