The use of any of the public highways of this state for the transportation of persons or property for compensation by a motor carrier in interstate commerce shall be deemed an irrevocable appointment by the carrier of the secretary of state to be the carrier's true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all legal process in any action or proceeding brought under this chapter against the carrier or the carrier's executor, administrator, personal representative, heirs, successors or assigns. This use is a signification of agreement by the interstate motor carrier that any process in any action against the carrier or the carrier's executor, administrator, personal representative, heirs, successors, or assigns which is so served shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon the carrier personally. Service shall be made according to section 5.25 and the plaintiff's affidavit of compliance with the provisions of this section and sections 221.60, 221.65, and 221.68 must be attached to the summons.
1963 c 399 s 7; 1980 c 541 s 3; 3Sp1981 c 2 art 1 s 30; 1985 c 299 s 29; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 404 s 157; 1989 c 335 art 1 s 184; 1995 c 128 art 1 s 5
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Section 221.012 — Definitions.
Section 221.021 — Aggravated Violations; Sanctions, Hearing.
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 221.291 — 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 221.86 — Partial Immunity For Motor Carrier Employer.
Section 221.87 — Indemnity Provision In Motor Carrier Transportation Contracts.