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The t-lonorablc Stcvc Smith <br />Minnesota House of Representatives <br />October 2, 2003 <br />Page 14 <br />administrative penalties under their general police power. <br />while having the ability to regulate "livability" crimes, need <br />of the penalties in a constitutional manner. <br />Charter cities and counties, <br />to consider the enforceability <br />As I mentioned, my office is already questioning the autho 'ty of local governments who <br />are issuing their own local tickets and collecting all administrative fines for themselves <br />while circumventing the State's uniform traffic ticket. If yodt would like more information <br />on the number of local governments using this procedure, and! the amount of administrative <br />fines they are collecting, my office is willing to assist in collecting tmis data. <br />If you have any questions or concerns please contact me or Deputy State Auditor /General <br />Counsel Carla J. Hey! at 651- 297 -3673. <br />Sincerely <br />Patricia Awada <br />State Auditor <br />cc: David A.P. Anderson <br />Legislative Assistant <br />Rich Stanek <br />Commissioner of Public Safety <br />- 2 9 - <br />