§ 70.73. PERMIT ISSUANCE.

Permits shall be issued by the Chief of Police, or authorized designee, upon compliance with this subchapter.

(A) Individual permit. Permits may be issued under one of three methods.

(1) Permits may be issued to persons who are licensed to drive motor vehicles as defined by M.S. Ch. 169. Applicants will need to submit proof of their driver’s license; the date of application; applicant’s signature; the name of applicant’s insurance company that covers such vehicle; the applicant’s insurance policy number and the date of the expiration of insurance coverage.

(2) Permits may be issued to persons who are not licensed to drive motor vehicles as defined by M.S. Ch. 169, but are a minimum of 18 years of age with applicant submitting proof of residency and permanent address; full name; age; the date of application; applicant’s signature; the name of applicant’s insurance company that covers such vehicle; the applicant’s insurance policy number and the date of the expiration of insurance coverage.

(3) Permits may be issued to persons who are not licensed to drive motor vehicles as defined by M.S. Ch. 169, but are between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age with an authorized designee submitting for the minor: proof of residency and permanent address; full name; age; the date of application; designee’s signature; the name of designee’s insurance company that covers such vehicle; the designee’s insurance policy number and the date of the expiration of insurance coverage. The minor applicant will also need to show proof of successful completion of a designated training course as defined by the Chief of Police.

(B) Liability. The operation of golf carts under this subchapter shall be totally the risk and responsibility of the operator. The city, by passing this subchapter of permission and designation under state law, assumes no responsibility for the operation of the golf carts and shall be held harmless in any action arising from the operation of golf carts on or off any public way within the city.

(C) Revocation of permit. An individual permit may be revoked by the Chief of Police if there is any material misrepresentation made in the permit application, liability insurance is no longer in effect, or there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate the motorized golf cart. The Chief of Police shall issue a notice of revocation of a permit in writing and either hand deliver the notice to the permit holder or send the notice by certified mail to the address on the application. The revocation shall be in effect immediately after personal service or three days after the mailing.

(D) Permit expiration. Permits shall be issued fo the calendar year. Any permit issued during the year will expire on December 31 with no credit for partial year.

(Ord. passed 10-13-2009)