This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 84.922, subdivision 5, to eliminate the all-terrain vehicle registration fee for veterans with a total service-connected disability. The new language specifies that these veterans are exempt from the standard registration fees outlined in the statute and will receive a three-year registration free of charge. To qualify, veterans must provide satisfactory evidence of a 100 percent total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the retirement board of one of the armed forces branches.

Additionally, the bill introduces a clarification regarding the definition of a "veteran with a total service-connected disability" and modifies the existing fee structure for all-terrain vehicle registrations. The previous provision regarding registration fees for veterans has been deleted, and the new exemption for qualifying veterans has been inserted, ensuring that they are not burdened by registration costs while promoting access to recreational activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 84.922