This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.345, to authorize the issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates. It modifies existing provisions regarding the medical statement required for applicants, specifying that the statement must be signed by a health professional who certifies that the applicant is either defined as physically disabled or eligible for a certificate under the new subdivision. The bill also clarifies that the medical statement must include the health professional's opinion on the duration of the disability. Additionally, it establishes penalties for fraudulent applications.

The bill introduces a new subdivision that outlines the criteria for obtaining a cancer-related disability parking certificate. Applicants must provide a medical statement confirming a cancer diagnosis and associated conditions that affect their mobility, with the expectation that these conditions will persist for at least 30 days. The newly created certificate is valid for up to 12 months and grants parking privileges only while the vehicle is parked and transporting the individual for whom the certificate was issued.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.345