CHAPTER 76: GOLF CARTS
Section
   76.01   Definitions
   76.02   Operation
   76.03   Permits; insurance
   76.04   Mechanical condition
   76.05   Occupants
   76.06   Restrictions
   76.07   Suspension or revocation of permits
 
   76.99   Penalty
§ 76.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   MOTORIZED GOLF CART. Any passenger conveyance being driven with three or four wheels with three or four low pressure tires that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and a total dry weight of less than 800 pounds and that is not designed to operate at a speed of more than 25 miles per hour.
   DRIVER. The person driving or having physical control over the motorized golf cart.
(Ord. passed 11-2-09)
§ 76.02 OPERATION.
   It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized golf cart on streets in the city without first obtaining a permit for said motorized golf cart as provided herein. A properly permitted motorized golf cart may be operated on city streets within the city.
(Ord. passed 11-2-09) Penalty, see § 76.99
§ 76.03 PERMITS; INSURANCE.
   (A)   Permit issuance. Prior to issuance of any permit, a permit applicant must supply the following information to the City Clerk-Administrator-Treasurer:
      (1)   The name and address of the applicant;
      (2)   Make, model name, year and serial number of the motorized golf cart;
      (3)   Insurance company that insures the motorized golf cart, policy number, expiration date, and insurance agent and telephone number; and
      (4)   Such other information as the city may require.
   (B)   Permit fee. An annual permit fee, if any, shall be established from time to time by resolution or ordinance of the City Council. Weekly permits may also be issued, with the fee being established from time to time by resolution or ordinance of the City Council.
   (C)   Term of permit. Permits shall be granted for a period of one year and may be renewed annually.
   (D)   Conditions of permit. No permit shall be granted or renewed unless the following conditions are met:
      (1)   The applicant must demonstrate that they currently hold a valid driver’s license; and
      (2)   Any person authorized to operate a motorized golf cart must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and the proper permit attached to the rear of the motorized golf cart.
   (E)   Permit possession. All permits shall be issued for a specified motorized golf cart. At all times when operating a motorized golf cart pursuant to the permit, an individual authorized to operate such motorized golf cart shall have available for inspection a copy of the permit and a city issued registration or license plate attached to the rear of the motorized golf cart.
   (F)   Insurance required. Before a motorized golf cart permit is issued by the city, and at all times effective during such permit period, the permit holder shall have and maintain public liability and bodily injury insurance in the amount established by Minnesota Statutes.
(Ord. passed 11-2-09) Penalty, see § 76.99
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