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MOTOR SCOOTER LEASING

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 13, ch. 311
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Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.10 Definitions.

311.10. - Definitions. As used in this chapter the following terms shall mean: Motor scooter. Any motor-driven bicycle used principally for sports or pleasure, and leased or furnished for pay or hire for less than twenty-four (24) hours, and driven upon the streets of the city. Motor scooter business. The business of leasing or furnishing motor scooters for a consideration. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.010)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.20 License required.

311.20. - License required. No person shall engage in the motor scooter business without being licensed under this chapter. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.020)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.30 Application for license.

311.30. - Application for license. Any person desiring a license shall apply in writing to the licensing official giving the name of the owner or manager of the business, the address of the business, the nearest street or parkway intersection to such place of business, the number of motor scooters to be used, and the state license number of each motor scooter. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.030; 90-Or-027, § 1, 1-26-90; 2013-Or-198, § 1, 12-6-13)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.40 License fee.

311.40. - License fee. The annual license fee shall as established in Appendix J, License Fee Schedule. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.040; Ord. of 10-11-74, § 1; 77-Or-147, § 1, 7-15-77; 90-Or-014, § 1, 1-26-90; 91-Or-049, § 1, 3-29-91; 98-Or-046, § 1, 5-22-98; 2002-Or-023, § 1, 4-5-02; 2002-Or-130, § 1, 9-27-02)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.50 When licenses expire.

311.50. - When licenses expire. Licenses issued under this chapter shall expire on February first of each year. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.050; 2009-Or-157, § 1, 11-13-09)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.60 Insurance required.

311.60. - Insurance required. Each applicant for a license shall submit with the application with an insurance policy or certificate thereof by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, insuring the licensee and all lessees or licensees driving one of its motor scooters against loss in the sum of at least five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for injury to or death of any one person, and ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for injury to or death of more than one person in any one accident resulting from the negligent operation, use or defective condition of any motor scooter belonging to the licensee. Every such policy of insurance shall contain a provision for a continuing liability thereunder for the term of the license to the full amount thereof, notwithstanding any recovery thereon. Every such insurance policy shall contain an endorsement to the effect that the liability under such policy shall not be affected by reason of any such motor scooter having been leased to or rented by a minor, under contract. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.060; Pet. No. 251179, § 185, 12-29-89; Ord. No. 2018-074, § 30, 12-7-18)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.80 Investigation.

311.80. - Investigation. Upon the filing of such application, the licensing official shall investigate the traffic conditions in the immediate vicinity of applicant's proposed motor scooter business place, particularly during Saturdays and holidays. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.80; 90-Or-027, § 2, 1-26-90; 2013-Or-198, § 2, 12-6-13; Ord. No. 2018-074, § 32, 12-7-18)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.90 Lease to licensed drivers only; records.

311.90. - Lease to licensed drivers only; records. No licensee shall let or furnish any such motor scooter to any person not having his or her motor vehicle driver's license issued in accordance with the provisions of the law of the State of Minnesota. Before letting, leasing or furnishing any motor scooter to any person the licensee shall make a permanent and legible record containing the name, address and age of the person to whom the motor scooter is leased, rented or let and shall record thereon the number and date of issue and expiration of the driver's license, together with the description of the person as shown by the driver's license, and identify the vehicle leased or rented to the person by the motor vehicle license number issued by the State of Minnesota, together with the date or dates of such licensing. It is unlawful to let, rent or furnish any motor scooter vehicle to any person under the age of eighteen (18) years unless such person shall furnish and leave with the licensee a statement in writing showing the consent of the parent or guardian to the leasing or letting of the motor scooter to such person. All records required by this section to be kept shall be kept for a period of not less than one year and shall at all times be open to inspection by the police department of the city. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.090)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.100 Loan to licensed drivers only.

311.100. - Loan to licensed drivers only. It is unlawful for any person, whether he or she be the owner or lessee of a motor scooter, to permit any person who is not licensed by the State of Minnesota to drive or operate such vehicle. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.100; Pet. No. 251179, § 187, 12-29-89)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.110 Governor required.

311.110. - Governor required. It is unlawful to let, lease or rent any motor scooter which is not equipped with a device or "governor" limiting the speed of such vehicle to thirty (30) miles per hour. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.110)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 311.120 Crash helmet required.

311.120. - Crash helmet required. In order to minimize serious injury, every licensee under the provisions of this chapter, or the licensee's agents or employees, shall upon leasing or renting to any person a motor scooter, furnish such person with a clean and sanitary crash helmet to be worn by the driver of such vehicle. Such driver shall wear the helmet at all times when riding or driving such vehicle. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 360.120; Pet. No. 251179, § 188, 12-29-89)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT13LIBURE_CH311MOSCLEFetched: 11/2/2026

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