Minnesota Administrative Rules

7522.0600 VESTS; REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY.

Subpart 1.

Vest types eligible for reimbursement.

A.

Vest types that meet the requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.38, subdivision 3, are eligible for reimbursement. Eligible vests must:

(1)

meet or exceed the standard of the National Institute of Justice for the Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor in effect on the date of purchase; or

(2)

be included on the National Institute of Justice's 2024 Compliant Products List: Ballistic Resistant Body Armor in effect on the date of purchase.

B.

The National Institute of Justice's 2024 Compliant Products List: Ballistic Resistant Body Armor, and as subsequently amended, is incorporated by reference. The list is not subject to frequent change and is available on the department's website.

Subp. 2.

Items ineligible for reimbursement.

The following vest-related items are ineligible for reimbursement:

A.

tactical ballistic items;

B.

unauthorized carriers;

C.

vest alterations;

D.

shipping costs; and

E.

sales tax.

Subp. 3.

Federal grants.

Nothing in this chapter prohibits an applicant from applying to a federal grant program for vest reimbursement.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299A.38; L 2023 c 52 art 5 s 77

History:

49 SR 496

Published Electronically:

December 5, 2024