2025 Session Last amended: 1978 session

§ 299A.17 — Misdemeanor

Plain-Language Summary

An operator who fails to follow the wheelchair securement, safety, or vehicle inspection rules in sections 299A.12, 299A.13, or 299A.14 is guilty of a misdemeanor for each violation.

Practical Notes
Each separate failure to comply is a separate misdemeanor charge. This means an operator could face multiple misdemeanor charges if several safety requirements are violated at the same time. A misdemeanor in Minnesota can result in up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.