Minn. R. 7450.0200
The purpose of parts 7450.0100 to 7450.0800 is to establish minimum standards for approval of wheelchair securement devices in vehicles and approval of seat belt assemblies and anchorages used to protect persons in wheelchairs while transported in vehicles.
Parts 7450.0100 to 7450.0800 are adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, sections 299A.01, subdivision 6; 299A.12, subdivision 4; and 299A.18.
Parts 7450.0100 to 7450.0800 apply to the transportation by motor vehicle of a disabled person while occupying a wheelchair. This transportation is offered or provided by an operator to the public, to its employees, or in connection with any other service offered by the operator including schooling or nursing homes and convalescent or child care services.
Parts 7450.0100 to 7450.0800 do not apply to a school bus manufactured before January 1, 1988, and subject to regular school bus inspection under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.451, nor do they apply to incidental transportation of an occupied wheelchair under circumstances other than as provided in subpart 3.
Minn. R. 7450.0200
Statutory Authority: MS s 299A.01; 299A.12; 299A.18