Minnesota § 171.161 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; FEDERAL CONFORMITY
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§ 171.161. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; FEDERAL CONFORMITY
Subdivision 1.Conformity with federal law.
The commissioner of public safety shall ensure the programs and policies related to commercial drivers' licensure and the operation of commercial motor vehicles in Minnesota conform with the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 383.
Subd. 2.Conflicts.
To the extent a requirement of sections 171.162 to 171.169, or any other state or local law, conflicts with a provision of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 383, the federal provision prevails.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
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Section 171.161 ("COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; FEDERAL CONFORMITY") 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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