Sign Ordnance Minneapolis 319.230

(e)   All parking lots that engage in towing of unauthorized vehicles shall post such practice on a sign at each lot entrance. The sign shall be a minimum of two (2) feet by three (3) feet. In addition, the sign shall include the license number, name and telephone number of Class A tower used, and the current fee charged for towing. No tower shall charge more than the amount indicated on the sign posted at the parking lot at the time of towing of the vehicle. Letters on such signs shall be at least two (2) inches in height. Such signs shall be clearly worded to explain the rules and procedure under which a vehicle may be parked and left on the open air parking lot. The language and placement of the entrance signs shall be subject to approval by the director of the department of licenses and consumer services or the director's duly authorized representative. Compliance with this section shall occur within sixty (60) days of the effective date of the amendment.

Signer Requirements Minneapolis 319.225

(b)   Licensees authorizing the removal or immobilization of a vehicle on a licensed parking lot for reasons of non-payment of a parking fee or a trespass violation must sign the required authorization form and be present when the service is performed. Said person authorizing this service must be an owner of the property from which the vehicle is to be removed, or the license holder of the parking lot license for the property, or a bona fide employee of the owner or parking lot license holder, or a duly authorized protective agent, licensed under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 326, hired by the owner or parking lot license holder authorized in writing by the owner of this property to authorize towing. The person authorizing the towing service and signing the order form shall not be a motor vehicle service or immobilization service licensee, nor an employee or agent of a motor vehicle service or immobilization service licensee. (2001-Or-105, § 7, 9-14-01)

Remuneration prohibited, Minneapolis 349.100

Class A. (a) It is unlawful for a licensee to pay or offer to pay any remuneration to a person for providing Class A motor vehicle service pursuant to that person's authorization.  (Defined this applies to lot security / patrolling and signs other then the required entrance signs.)

(b)   It is unlawful for any person authorizing Class A motor vehicle service to receive or to solicit remuneration from a licensee for providing that service pursuant to that person's authorization. (78-Or-018, § 2, 2-10-78; 86-Or-013, § 1, 1-31-86)