221.602 INTERSTATE CARRIER REGISTRATION.
    Subdivision 1. Procedure; nonexempt carrier. A motor carrier subject to the jurisdiction
of the U.S. Department of Transportation or Surface Transportation Board under United States
Code, title 49, chapter 135, subchapter I, with its principal place of business in Minnesota or that
designates Minnesota as its base state, may transport persons or property for hire in Minnesota
only if it first complies with the insurance regulations described in Code of Federal Regulations,
title 49, part 387, and registration regulations described in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49,
parts 356 and 365, adopted by the Interstate Commerce Commission or a successor agency under
United States Code, title 49, section 14504 or former section 11506. The registration fee is $5;
however, a lesser fee may be collected pursuant to a reciprocal agreement authorized by section
221.65. A motor carrier shall pay a service charge of 45 cents for each registration receipt issued
in addition to the fee required by this subdivision.
    Subd. 2. Procedure; exempt carrier. (a) A motor carrier that is exempt from federal
jurisdiction under United States Code, title 49, may transport persons or property for hire in
interstate commerce in Minnesota only if it first:
(1) complies with section 221.141;
(2) registers and describes the transportation it performs under an exemption contained
in United States Code, title 49; and
(3) pays the fee required in subdivision 1.
(b) A motor carrier that complies with subdivision 1 is not also required to comply with
this subdivision.
    Subd. 3. Registration period. The registration period is that provided in regulations adopted
under United States Code, title 49, section 14504 or former section 11506.
    Subd. 4. Receipt. On compliance with subdivision 1 or 2, the commissioner shall issue a
receipt showing that the motor carrier has complied with the regulations applicable to it. Proof
of registration must be kept in each of the carrier's vehicles.
History: 1993 c 117 s 28; 2003 c 2 art 4 s 10-12; 2004 c 225 s 12