1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to public safety; extending immunity for underage possession or 
1.3 	consumption of alcohol to persons assisting another who remains on the scene;
1.4 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 340A.503, subdivision 8.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 340A.503, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subd. 8.Prosecution; immunity. (a) A person is not subject to prosecution under 
1.8 	subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), or subdivision 3, if the person contacts a 911 operator 
1.9 	to report that the person or another person is in need of medical assistance for an immediate 
1.10 	health or safety concern, provided that the person who initiates contact is the first person 
1.11 	to make such a report, provides a name and contact information, remains on the scene until 
1.12 	assistance arrives, and cooperates with the authorities at the scene.
1.13 	(b) The person who receives medical assistance shall also be immune from prosecution 
1.14 	under paragraph (a).
1.15 	(c) Paragraph (a) also applies toRegardless of whether the person initiating contact 
1.16 	remains on the scene, one or two persons acting in concert with the person initiating contact 
1.17 	shall also be immune from prosecution provided that all they otherwise meet the requirements 
1.18 	of paragraph (a) are met.

1.19 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.