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S.F. No. 1687 - Prohibiting Indemnity Provision in Motor Carrier Transportation Contracts
 
Author: Senator Julianne E. Ortman
 
Prepared By: Krista Boyd, Senate Fiscal Analyst (651/296-7681)
 
Date: February 9, 2012



 

Section 1, subdivision 1, states that any provision of a motor carrier transportation contract that indemnifies, defends, or holds harmless the promisee from or against any liability for loss or damage resulting from the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of the promisee is void and unenforceable.

Subdivision 2 defines “motor carrier transportation contract” and “promisee” for the purposes of this section.

Subdivision 3 states that the definition of “motor carrier transportation contract” in subdivision 2 excludes the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement and other agreements providing for the interchange, use or possession of intermodal chassis, containers, or other intermodal equipment.

Section 2 states that this legislation is effective the day following final enactment and applies to existing contracts on that date and new or renewed contracts after that date.

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