MN SF671

Establishes a disadvantaged communities carsharing grant account in the special revenue fund to provide grants to Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations and carsharing operators for programs, marketing, and community engagement in disadvantaged communities, effective July 1, 2023.

Exempts nonprofit carsharing organizations from the 9.2 percent rental motor vehicle tax if they own or lease vehicles priced hourly, park in public right-of-way or unstaffed locations, and maintain vehicles and insurance for members.

Exempts nonprofit carsharing organizations from the 5 percent registration fee on rental vehicles if they meet the same operational requirements as the tax exemption, effective June 30, 2023.

Adds a requirement that carsharing organizations cannot charge usage rates that decline on a per-unit basis by distance or time to qualify for the fee exemption.

Transfers $500,000 from the general fund to the carsharing grant account in fiscal year 2024 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2025.