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Amending Chapter 163, Traffic Code - Abandoned Vehicles, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, to comply with state law changes and to update or eliminate outdated language.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
Chapter 163 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 163.01. Definitions.
The following definitions and terms shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of the chapter:
(1) Disabled. For the purposes of this chapter, "disabled" means partially or completely dismantled or appearing either to be undrivable or to be lacking any of those parts of a motor vehicle which are essential to the functioning of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, the motor, drive train and wheels.
(2) Abandoned motor vehicle. "Abandoned motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, as defined in Minnesota State Statutes, Section 169.011, which has been voluntarily surrendered by its owner to the City of Saint Paul or to a person duly licensed under Minnesota Statutes, Section 168B.1009 or which has remained for more than forty-eight (48) hours in a condition described by one of the following:
a. On public property in violation of either the Saint Paul Legislative Code or Minnesota Statutes;
b. On private property without consent of the person in control of the property;
c. Disabled;
d. Not secure from entry;
e. Without license plates properly conspicuously displayed thereon; or
f. With license plates which have an expiration date more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of inspection.
(3) Abandoned motor vehicle--Exemptions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following vehicles shall not be considered abandoned motor vehicles:
a. A classic or pioneer car, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 168.10; provided, that it is kept secure and as long as it has substantial potential for further use consistent with its usual functions;
b. Vehicles on the premises of a moto...
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