Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7411 - DRIVER EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS
Part 7411.0210 - APPLYING FOR DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM LICENSE OR APPROVAL
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. Commercial school licensure.
To operate a commercial driver training school, a person must apply for a license and comply with parts 7411.0100 to 7411.2000 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 171.33 to 171.41.
Subp. 2. Approval of public or private program.
To operate a public driver education program or a private driver education program, a person must apply to the commissioner for a certificate of approval and comply with parts 7411.0100 to 7411.2000 and Minnesota Statutes, section 171.05.
Subp. 3. Motorcycle course.
To operate a program that provides instruction to operate a motorcycle, a person must comply with parts 7411.0100 to 7411.2000 and Minnesota Statutes, section 169.974. A course of instruction to operate a motorcycle may be either licensed as a commercial driver training school or certified as an approved public program or private program.
Subp. 4. Motorized bicycle course.
To operate a program that is a motorized bicycle course, a person must comply with parts 7411.0100 to 7411.2000 and Minnesota Statutes, section 171.02, subdivision 3. A motorized bicycle course may be either licensed as a commercial driver training school or certified as an approved public program or private program.
Subp. 5. Community education programs.
A driver education program offered through community education must be either:
Subp. 6. Postsecondary schools.
A driver education program provided by a postsecondary college or university is exempt from approval or licensure by the commissioner under this chapter if the institution:
Subp. 7. Application content for program license or certificate of approval.
Application for a new or renewal license or certificate of approval for the program must be made on a format prescribed by the commissioner.
Subp. 8. Commissioner's approval before start of program instruction.
The program must receive a license or a certificate of approval of the program before training, instruction, or preparation to operate a motor vehicle begins.
Subp. 9. Duplicate license or certificate.
If the program changes its location or if the license or certificate of approval for the program is lost within the year of issuance, the commissioner shall issue a duplicate license or certificate of approval if the program continues to comply with this chapter. The fee for issuing a duplicate license or certificate of approval for the program is $25.
Subp. 10. License or certificate at program locations.
The commissioner shall issue a single license or certificate of approval for the program for both the program's administrative office and one location at which classroom or laboratory instruction is provided. An additional license or certificate of approval must be obtained if:
Subp. 11. Renewal of license or certificate.
A program license or certificate of approval expires one year from the date issued and may be renewed on application to the commissioner. Application for renewal of the license or certificate must be submitted to the commissioner at least ten days before expiration, but will not be accepted more than 30 days before the expiration date.
Subp. 12. Fees payable to commissioner.
Fees for an original, renewal, duplicate, or replacement program license or certificate of approval must be made payable to the commissioner.
Statutory Authority: MS s 14.06; 169.26; 169.446; 169.974; 171.02; 171.05; 171.055; 171.0701; 171.33 to 171.41; 299A.01