Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7450, pt. 7450.0100
The terms used in parts 7450.0100 to 7450.0800 have the meanings given them in this part.
"Anchorage" means the provision for transferring wheelchair securement loads to the vehicle structure.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety or an authorized agent.
"FMVSS" means federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 209 or No. 210, found in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.209 or 571.210, respectively, as amended through December 31, 1991.
"Gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of the vehicle.
"Interior paneling" means the material used to finish the interior of a vehicle, not including the floor.
"Occupant restraint" means a seat belt assembly and/or upper torso restraint intended to hold the occupant of a wheelchair in a generally seated position during transportation by motor vehicle.
"Operator" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.11, paragraph (b).
"Transit vehicle" means a bus with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 15,000 pounds. Transit vehicle does not include a school bus as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.011, subdivision 71.
"Wheelchair" means a mobility aid belonging to any class of three- or four-wheeled devices and that are usable indoors and designed for and used by individuals with mobility impairments, whether operated manually or powered.
"Wheelchair securement device" or "securement device" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.11, paragraph (a).
Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7450, pt. 7450.0100
Statutory Authority: MS s 299A.01; 299A.12; 299A.18