Minnesota § 626.8472 - AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER POLICY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 626.8472 — AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER POLICY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 626.8472. AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER POLICY
The chief law enforcement officer of every state and local law enforcement agency that maintains an automated license plate reader shall establish and enforce a written policy governing use of the reader. Use of an automated license plate reader without adoption of a written policy under this section is prohibited. At a minimum, the policies and procedures must incorporate the requirements of section 13.824, and the employee discipline standards for unauthorized access to data contained in section 13.09.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 626.8472
What does Minnesota Statutes § 626.8472 cover?
Section 626.8472 ("AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER POLICY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 626.8472?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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