HF3788

Purpose

To expand access to Minnesota agriculture special plates and require supporting revenue for the Minnesota agriculture account, while aligning plate issuance with existing registration requirements.

Main Provisions

• The commissioner must issue Minnesota agriculture special plates (or a single motorcycle plate) to the registered owner of certain vehicles.
• Eligible vehicle types for the agriculture plates include: passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, farm truck, and recreational vehicle.
• Applicants must meet all requirements: pay the per-plate fee specified under section 168.12 subdivision 5, pay any other required fees, pay the registration tax as required by section 168.013 or 168.018, contribute a minimum of $20 annually to the Minnesota agriculture account, and comply with the chapter and registration rules.
• The bill contains related provisions in the licensing of drivers section (Section 1), though the details are not shown here.

What the Bill Changes

• Expands the set of vehicle classes eligible for Minnesota agriculture special plates to include passenger automobiles, noncommercial one-ton pickups, motorcycles, farm trucks, and recreational vehicles.
• Adds a mandatory annual contribution of at least $20 to the Minnesota agriculture account as a condition of obtaining the plates.
• Reinforces that standard registration taxes and other required fees still apply.

Administration & Compliance

• Issuance is handled by the commissioner, subject to existing registration laws and rules governing plate issuance.
• Applicants must comply with the applicable chapters and rules.

Significance

• Creates a broader option for vehicle owners to support Minnesota agriculture through specialized plates.
• Ties plate ownership to ongoing funding for the Minnesota agriculture account.

Relevant Terms - Minnesota agriculture special plates - Minnesota agriculture account - commissioner - registered owner - passenger automobile - noncommercial one-ton pickup - motorcycle - farm truck - recreational vehicle - per-plate fee (section 168.12 subdivision 5) - registration tax (section 168.013 or 168.018) - complies with this chapter and rules - Section 1: licensing of drivers