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Temporary golfer permits (new law)

Published (5/2/2008)
By Mike Cook
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When the world’s best female golfers come to the state for the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open, their courtesy cars will have temporary permits.

Sponsored by Rep. Shelley Madore (DFL-Apple Valley) and Sen. Geoff Michel (R-Edina), a new law requires the Driver and Vehicle Services Division of the Public Safety Department to issue at least 250 special permits. A $10 fee is associated with each special permit to make the law revenue-neutral.

The same thing occurred when Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska welcomed the 1991 U.S. Open.

The tournament committee will be liable for any parking violations connected to a vehicle with a special permit, unless special information on the driver and employer are provided within 15 days after the committee becomes aware of the violation.

Signed April 30 by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the law is effective May 1, 2008.

HF3558/SF3069*/CH251

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