Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Here’s a detailed overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules – Agency 171 (Department of Public Safety), covering all chapters and key highlights:
📚 Agency 171 – Public Safety Department (Chapters 7400–7580)
Below are the chapters administered under Agency 171, each addressing a specific domain under the Department of Public Safety (revisor.mn.gov, regulations.justia.com):
| Chapter | Title |
|---|---|
| 7400 | Motor Vehicle Dealers |
| 7402 | Motor Vehicle Odometers |
| 7403 | Vehicle License Plates |
| 7404 | Driver Licensing Agents |
| 7405 | Commercial Fleet Vehicle Registration |
| 7406 | Motor Vehicle Deputy Registrars |
| 7407 | Bicycle Registration |
| 7408 | Alcohol Assessment Reimbursement |
| 7409 | Driving Privileges: Loss & Reinstatement |
| 7410 | Driver Information, Licensing & Testing |
| 7411 | Driver Education |
| 7412 | Driving While Intoxicated |
| 7413 | Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle Insurance |
| 7414 | School Bus Driver Qualifications |
| 7415 | School Safety Patrols |
| 7416 | Firearms Permits |
| 7417 | Uniform Dangerous Dog Tag |
| 7418 | Police Radio Communications |
| 7419 | Film Rental Fees |
| 7420 | Emergency Vehicle Sirens |
| 7421 | Medical Qualifications for CDL |
| 7422 | Motorcycle Road Guard Certificate? |
| 7425 | Vehicle Lighting, Glazing & Towing |
| 7430 | Auto Lamp Adjusting Stations |
| 7435 | Brake Testing Stations |
| 7438 | Hydraulic Brake Fluids |
| 7440 | Slow‑Moving Vehicle Emblems |
| 7445 | Passenger Automobile Tires |
| 7450 | Wheelchair Safety Devices |
| 7455 | Pilot Vehicle Escort for Over‑dimensional Load |
| 7460 | Motorcycle Helmets/Snowmobiles on Roads |
| 7470 | School Bus Inspection |
| 7500 | Explosives, Blasting Agents, Firearms |
| 7501 | Intoxication Testing; Devices |
| 7502 | Intoxication Testing; Training |
| 7503 | Driver License Revocation, Incidents |
| 7504 | Firearms Dealers; Security Standards |
| 7505 | Hearing Procedures |
| 7510 | State Fire Code |
| 7511 | Fire Code |
| 7512 | Fire Protection Systems, Personnel |
| 7513 | Hazardous Substance Notification |
| 7514 | Hazardous Materials Incident Response |
| 7515 | Liquor |
| 7520 | Public Safety; Merit System |
| 7521 | Public Safety Officer Death Benefits |
| 7522 | Soft Body Armor Reimbursement |
| 7525 | Capitol Security |
| 7570 | Gambling Devices |
| 7580 | Emergency 911 Communications Systems |
🔍 Focus Example: Chapter 7520 – Merit System
Chapter 7520 details the Merit System governing public safety employees, including:
Definitions
Policy Statement & purpose
Political Activity restrictions
Anti‑Discrimination provisions
Violation enforcement
Organizational structure
Classification and compensation plans, including special provisions for emergency services (revisor.mn.gov, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, revisor.mn.gov, regulations.justia.com).
⚖️ Example Section: Chapter 7404 – Driver Licensing Agents
Under Chapter 7404, Part 7404.0900 outlines Administrative Sanctions and Indemnification, requiring licensing agents to indemnify the Commissioner for claims arising from improper actions (law.cornell.edu).
📌 Accessing the Rules
Official and up-to-date versions are available via the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes (agency list under DPS) (revisor.mn.gov).
Alternative sources include Cornell LII and Justia, though the Revisor site is authoritative (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary
Agency 171 encompasses a diverse set of rules managed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, from vehicle regulation and licensing to public safety operations, fire code, firearms, hazmat, 911 systems, and personnel merit structures.
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