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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF CLAY, MINNESOTA HEREBY ORDAINS: Prohibited Conduct. It shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to intentionally use compression release engine brakes on a public road, highway, street, parking lot or alley located within the limits of the County of Clay, Minnesota, except in an emergency. Appropriate signage shall be erected locations throughout Clay County as deemed necessary by the Clay County Sheriff. This prohibition is effective county-wide, in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Clay County Definition. Compression release engine brakes, for the purpose of this ordinance, shall include any engine retarding brake system which alters the normal compression of the engine thereby converting the engine into an air compressor for the purposes of braking without the use of wheel brakes. Penalty. Any person who engages in the prohibited conduct set forth in subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor. A fee schedule will be adopted by the County Board of Commissioners relative to violations hereunder. Each time a person engages in the prohibited conduct shall be considered a separate offense. Effective Date. This prohibition shall be effective as of the date enacted. Adopted by the Clay County Board of Commissioners this 30th day of March, 2004. Jerry Waller Chairman, Clay County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Clay County Administrator Clay County Auditor