Subdivision 1. Definition. "Limousine service" means a service that:
(1) is not provided on a regular route;
(2) is provided in a luxury passenger automobile that has a seating capacity of not more than 15 persons, including the driver;
(3) provides only prearranged pickup; and
(4) charges more than a taxicab fare for a comparable trip.
Subd. 2. Permit required; rules. (a) No person may operate a for-hire limousine service without a permit from the commissioner.
(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules governing the issuance of permits for for-hire operation of limousines that include:
(1) annual inspections of limousines;
(2) driver qualifications, including requiring a criminal history check of drivers;
(3) insurance requirements;
(4) advertising regulation, including requiring a copy of the permit to be carried in the limousine and use of the words "licensed and insured";
(5) provisions for agreements with political subdivisions for sharing enforcement costs;
(6) issuance of temporary permits and temporary permit fees; and
(7) other requirements deemed necessary by the commissioner.
(c) This section does not apply to limousines operated by persons meeting the definition of private carrier in section 221.012, subdivision 35.
Subd. 3. Administrative penalties. The commissioner may issue an order requiring violations of statutes, rules, and local ordinances governing operation of limousines to be corrected and assessing monetary penalties up to $1,000. The commissioner may suspend or revoke a permit for violation of applicable statutes and rules and, upon the request of a political subdivision, may immediately suspend a permit for multiple violations of local ordinances. The commissioner shall immediately suspend a permit for failure to maintain required insurance and shall not restore the permit until proof of insurance is provided. A person whose permit is revoked or suspended or who is assessed an administrative penalty may appeal the commissioner's action in a contested case proceeding under chapter 14.
Subd. 4. Permit; decal; fees. (a) The commissioner shall design a distinctive decal to be issued to permit holders under this section. Each decal is valid for one year from the date of issuance. No person may operate a limousine that provides limousine service unless the limousine has such a decal conspicuously displayed.
(b) The fee for each decal is $80. The fee for each permit issued under this section is $150. The commissioner shall deposit all fees under this section in the trunk highway fund.
1991 c 284 s 7; 1992 c 578 s 52; 1997 c 159 art 2 s 38; 2009 c 86 art 1 s 34; 2014 c 175 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.