Minnesota § 152.0271 - NOTICE OF DRUG CONVICTIONS; DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 152.0271 — NOTICE OF DRUG CONVICTIONS; DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 152.0271. NOTICE OF DRUG CONVICTIONS; DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION
When a person is convicted of violating a provision of sections 152.021 to 152.027 and 152.0262, the sentencing court shall determine whether the person unlawfully sold or possessed the controlled substance while driving a motor vehicle. If so, the court shall notify the commissioner of public safety of its determination and order the commissioner to revoke the person's driver's license for 30 days. If the person does not have a driver's license or if the person's driver's license is suspended or revoked at the time of the conviction, the commissioner shall delay the issuance or reinstatement of the person's driver's license for 30 days after the person applies for the issuance or reinstatement of the license. Upon receipt of the court's order, the commissioner is authorized to take the licensing action without a hearing.
History:
1993 c 347 s 1; 2005 c 136 art 7 s 21
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 152.0271
What does Minnesota Statutes § 152.0271 cover?
Section 152.0271 ("NOTICE OF DRUG CONVICTIONS; DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION") 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.
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