Minnesota Administrative Rules

7450.0300 FRAME-ATTACHED WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT.

Subpart 1.

Sufficient strength.

A frame-attached securement device must be of sufficient strength to prevent forward, backward, lateral, or vertical movement of the wheelchair when the device is engaged and the vehicle is in motion, accelerating, or braking.

Subp. 2.

Attached to frame.

A frame-attached wheelchair securement device must attach to the frame of the wheelchair without damaging the frame. "Damage" includes effects harmful to the strength, integrity, or serviceableness of the wheelchair, but does not include minor dents, scratches, or other cosmetic blemishes not materially affecting serviceableness.

Subp. 3.

Limitation.

A frame-attached wheelchair securement device must not be attached to a wheel of a wheelchair.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299A.01; 299A.12; 299A.18

History:

16 SR 2246

Published Electronically:

May 13, 1997