Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 221 — Motor Carriers
Section 221.291 — Violations, Misdemeanors.

Subdivision 1. Conspiracy, attempt, aid or abet. Except as provided in subdivisions 4 and 5, and sections 221.036 and 609.671, a person who commits, procures, aids or abets or conspires to commit, or attempts to commit, aid or abet in the violation of a provision of this chapter or a valid order or rule of the commissioner issued hereunder, whether individually or in connection with one or more persons or as principal, agent, or accessory, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and every person who falsely, fraudulently, forcibly, or willfully induces, causes, coerces, requires, permits, or directs another to violate a provision of this chapter, is likewise guilty of a misdemeanor. Every distinct violation is a separate offense.
Subd. 2. Directing another to violate. Except as provided in subdivisions 4 and 5, and sections 221.036 and 609.671, a person employing or otherwise directing the driver of a vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of the vehicle upon a highway in a manner contrary to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 3. Transportation of hazardous materials. Except as provided in sections 221.036 and 609.671, a person who ships, transports, or offers for transportation hazardous waste, hazardous material, or hazardous substances in violation of a provision of this chapter or a rule or order of the commissioner adopted or issued under this chapter which specifically applies to the transportation of hazardous material, hazardous waste, or hazardous substances is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be fined up to the maximum fine which may be imposed for a misdemeanor for each violation.
Subd. 4. Operating without registration or permit. A person who operates a motor carrier without first registering under section 221.0251 or 221.0252, or who operates as a household goods mover without having obtained the necessary permit, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than the maximum fine which may be imposed for a misdemeanor for each violation.
Subd. 5. Variation of compensation rate. A person who knowingly offers, grants, gives, solicits, accepts, or receives a rebate, concession, or discrimination in violation of a provision of this chapter, or who by any means knowingly assists, requires, or permits a person to obtain or provide transportation of persons or property for a greater or lesser or different compensation than that approved by order of the commissioner, or in the case of permit carriers than that filed with the commissioner, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $200.
Ex1957 c 17 s 29; 1971 c 25 s 67; 1973 c 754 s 9; 1975 c 313 s 14; 1976 c 166 s 93; 1980 c 534 s 77; 1983 c 371 s 38; 1985 c 299 s 26; 1986 c 468 s 7; 1987 c 393 art 1 s 3; 1988 c 544 s 19-21; 1999 c 238 art 2 s 66; 2001 c 213 s 30

Structure Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statutes

Chapters 218 - 222 — Carriers

Chapter 221 — Motor Carriers

Section 221.012 — Definitions.

Section 221.021 — Aggravated Violations; Sanctions, Hearing.

Section 221.022 — Exception.

Section 221.025 — Exemptions.

Section 221.0251 — Motor Carrier Of Property; Registration.

Section 221.0252 — Passenger Carrier; Registration, Exemptions.

Section 221.0255 — Motor Carrier Of Railroad Employees.

Section 221.026 — Motor Carrier Of Property; Exemptions.

Section 221.0269 — Relief From Safety Regulation.

Section 221.031 — Intrastate Carrier; Operating Requirements, Exemptions.

Section 221.0314 — Federal Safety Regulations; Adoption.

Section 221.033 — Regulation Of Hazardous Materials.

Section 221.0341 — Report Of Hazardous Material Transportation Incident.

Section 221.036 — Administrative Orders; Enforcement, Remedies.

Section 221.037 — Hazardous Materials; Information, Inspection.

Section 221.091 — Local Government Authority.

Section 221.121 — Household Goods Mover Permit.

Section 221.122 — Order Granting Permit Or Certificate; Compliance.

Section 221.124 — Initial Motor Carrier Contact Program.

Section 221.131 — Carrier Vehicle Registration; Fees, Identification Card.

Section 221.132 — Prepaid Temporary Vehicle Identification Card.

Section 221.141 — Insurance Or Bond.

Section 221.161 — Schedule Of Rates And Charges.

Section 221.171 — Compensation Of Household Goods Carrier Fixed.

Section 221.172 — Shipping Document.

Section 221.173 — Electronic Signature.

Section 221.178 — Passenger Carrier; Criminal Background Check.

Section 221.181 — Interstate Carrier; Regulation.

Section 221.185 — Operating Authority; Suspension, Cancellation.

Section 221.221 — Enforcement Powers.

Section 221.231 — Reciprocal Agreement.

Section 221.251 — Overcharge Refund.

Section 221.261 — Complaint, Action In District Court.

Section 221.271 — Liability.

Section 221.291 — Violations, Misdemeanors.

Section 221.293 — Complaint, Hearing, And Order.

Section 221.60 — Registration Of Interstate Carrier.

Section 221.605 — Compliance By Carrier.

Section 221.65 — Reciprocal Agreement.

Section 221.67 — Service Of Process.

Section 221.68 — Registration Violations; Penalties.

Section 221.71 — Commuter Van; Driver Liability.

Section 221.81 — Building Mover.

Section 221.82 — Receipts Credited To Trunk Highway Fund.

Section 221.83 — Costs Paid From Trunk Highway Fund.

Section 221.84 — Limousine.

Section 221.86 — Partial Immunity For Motor Carrier Employer.

Section 221.87 — Indemnity Provision In Motor Carrier Transportation Contracts.