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Minn. Stat. § 256M.41 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256M / Section 256M.41
§ 256M.41 CHILD WELFARE GRANT ALLOCATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Formula for county staffing funds. (a) The commissioner shall allocate state funds appropriated under this section to each county board on a calendar year basis in an amount determined according to the following formula: (1) 50 percent must be distributed on the basis of the child population residing in the county as determined by the most recent data of the state demographer; (2) 25 percent must be distributed on the basis of the number of screened-in reports of child maltreatment under chapter 260E, and in the county as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner; and (3) 25 percent must be distributed on the basis of the number of open child protection case management cases in the county as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner. (b) Notwithstanding this subdivision, no county shall be awarded an allocation of less than $75,000.

§ Subd. 2. Prohibition on supplanting existing funds. Funds received under this section must be used to address staffing for child protection or expand child protection services. Funds must not be used to supplant current county expenditures for these purposes.

§ Subd. 3. Payments. The commissioner shall make payments under this section to each county on or before July 10 of each year.

§ Subd. 4. County performance on child protection measures. The commissioner shall set child protection measures and standards. The commissioner shall require an underperforming county to demonstrate that the county designated sufficient funds and implemented a reasonable strategy to improve child protection performance, including the provision of a performance improvement plan and additional remedies identified by the commissioner. The commissioner may redirect up to 20 percent of a county's funds under this section toward the performance improvement plan. Sanctions under section 256M.20 , subdivision 3, related to noncompliance with federal performance standards also apply.
Minn. Stat. § 144G.11 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144G / Section 144G.11
§ 144G.11 APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

Assisted living facilities:

(1) are subject to and must comply with chapter 504B;

(2) must comply with section 325F.72 ; and

(3) are not required to obtain a lodging license under chapter 157 and related rules.
Minn. Stat. § 322C.0107 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 322C / Section 322C.0107
§ 322C.0107 SUPPLEMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW.
Status: in_force

Unless displaced by particular provisions of this chapter, the principles of law and equity supplement this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 62H.16 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.16
§ 62H.16 INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FILED AND KEPT CURRENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An agent, broker, third-party administrator, or insurer required to file under sections 62H.10 to 62H.17 shall file with the commissioner all of the following information on a form prescribed by the commissioner:

(1) a copy of the organizational documents of the reportable MEWA, employee leasing firm, or collectively bargained arrangement, including the articles of incorporation and bylaws, partnership agreement, or trust instrument;

(2) a copy of each insurance or reinsurance contract that purports to insure or guarantee all or any portion of benefits or coverage offered by the reportable MEWA, employee leasing firm, or collectively bargained arrangement to a person who resides in this state;

(3) copies of the benefit plan description and other materials intended to be distributed to potential purchasers; and

(4) the names and addresses of all persons performing or expected to perform the functions of a third-party administrator for the reportable MEWA, employee leasing firm, or collectively bargained arrangement.

(b) A filing under sections 62H.10 to 62H.17 is ineffective and is not in compliance with those sections if it is incomplete or inaccurate in a material respect.

(c) A person who has made a filing under sections 62H.10 to 62H.17 shall amend the filing within 30 days of the date the person becomes aware, or exercising due diligence should have become aware, of any material change to the information required to be filed. The amended filing must accurately reflect the material change to the information originally filed.
Minn. Stat. § 340A.602 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 340A / Section 340A.602
§ 340A.602 CONTINUATION.
Status: in_force

In any city in which the report of the operations of a municipal liquor store has shown a net loss prior to interfund transfer and without regard to costs related to pension obligations of store employees, as required by Statement 68 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, in any two of three consecutive years, the city council shall, not more than 45 days prior to the end of the fiscal year following the three-year period, hold a public hearing on the question of whether the city shall continue to operate a municipal liquor store. Two weeks' notice, written in clear and easily understandable language, of the hearing must be printed in the city's official newspaper. Following the hearing the city council may on its own motion or shall upon petition of five percent or more of the registered voters of the city, submit to the voters at a general or special municipal election the question of whether the city shall continue or discontinue municipal liquor store operations by a date which the city council shall designate. The date designated by the city council must not be more than 30 months following the date of the election. The form of the question shall be: "Shall the city of (name) discontinue operating the municipal liquor store on (Month xx, 2xxx)?".
Minn. Stat. § 475A.02 — MN Code / Part 474_477C / Chapter 475A / Section 475A.02
§ 475A.02 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Terms. Except as provided in this section the terms contained in sections 475A.01 to 475A.06 shall have the meanings given them by section 475.51 .

§ Subd. 2. Municipality. "Municipality" means any city, town, county, school district or any political subdivision of the state which has the authority to issue general obligations.

§ Subd. 3. Guaranteed bond. "Guaranteed bond" means a general obligation bond of a municipality including a statement approved by the commissioner of management and budget as provided in section 475A.03 .
Minn. Stat. § 145.856 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.856
§ 145.856 FALSIFYING IDENTIFICATION OR MISREPRESENTING CONDITION; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person who with intent to deceive provides, wears, uses, or possesses a false identifying device or identification card of the type described in section 145.852, subdivision 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 62J.823 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62J / Section 62J.823
§ 62J.823 HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Short title. This section may be cited as the "Hospital Pricing Transparency Act."

§ Subd. 2. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "estimate" means the actual price expected to be billed to the individual or to the individual's health plan company based on the specific diagnostic-related group code or specific procedure code or codes, reflecting any known discounts the individual would receive.

§ Subd. 3. Applicability and scope. Any hospital, as defined in section 144.696 , subdivision 3, and outpatient surgical center, as defined in section 144.696 , subdivision 4, shall provide a written estimate of the cost of a specific service or stay upon the request of a patient, a doctor, an advanced practice registered nurse, a physician assistant, or the patient's representative. The request must include: (1) the health coverage status of the patient, including the specific health plan or other health coverage under which the patient is enrolled, if any; and (2) at least one of the following: (i) the specific diagnostic-related group code; (ii) the name of the procedure or procedures to be performed; (iii) the type of treatment to be received; or (iv) any other information that will allow the hospital or outpatient surgical center to determine the specific diagnostic-related group or procedure code or codes.

§ Subd. 4. Estimate. (a) An estimate provided by the hospital or outpatient surgical center must contain: (1) the method used to calculate the estimate; (2) the specific diagnostic-related group or procedure code or codes used to calculate the estimate, and a description of the diagnostic-related group or procedure code or codes that is reasonably understandable to a patient; and (3) a statement indicating that the estimate, while accurate, may not reflect the actual billed charges and that the final bill may be higher or lower depending on the patient's specific circumstances. (b) The estimate may be provided in any method that meets the needs of the patient and the hospital or outpatient surgical center, including electronically; however, a paper copy must be provided if specifically requested.
Minn. Stat. § 123B.84 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 123B / Section 123B.84
§ 123B.84 POLICY.
Status: in_force

In districts where the state provides aids for transportation it is in the public interest to provide equality of treatment in transporting school children of the state who are required to attend elementary and secondary schools pursuant to chapter 120A, so that the health, welfare and safety of the children, while using the public highways of the state, shall be protected.

School children attending any schools, complying with section 120A.22 , are therefore entitled to the same rights and privileges relating to transportation.
Minn. Stat. § 66A.28 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 66A / Section 66A.28
§ 66A.28 REPORTS; DELINQUENCY; POWERS OF COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall demand a report of any such company when in the commissioner's judgment the interest of the public or policyholders so require; and the proper officers of the company shall make prompt reply to the demand and answer fully all interrogations regarding its business methods, financial condition, and other matters pertaining to its business. The provisions of chapter 60B shall apply to such companies.
Minn. Stat. § 642.11 — MN Code / Part 636_643 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.11
§ 642.11 CONDEMNATION; HOW ENFORCED.
Status: in_force

If any lockup condemned by the commissioner of corrections shall thereafter be used while the order of condemnation is in force, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to bring an action in the district court in the county where the lockup is, for the purpose of enforcing the order of condemnation, and upon the trial of the action a copy of such order, certified in the usual form by the commissioner, shall be conclusive evidence that such lockup has been condemned by the commissioner and shall be prima facie evidence that the lockup does not comply with the requirements of sections 642.02 , 642.10 and 642.11 and is unfit for use as a lockup, and that its future use should be enjoined by the court. Evidence to sustain the order of condemnation may be received in rebuttal.
Minn. Stat. § 135A.1368 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 135A / Section 135A.1368
§ 135A.1368 OPIATE ANTAGONISTS; TRIBAL COLLEGES.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, "opiate antagonist" has the meaning given in section 604A.04, subdivision 1 .

(b) The commissioner of health shall distribute money to Leech Lake Tribal College, White Earth Tribal College, and Red Lake Nation Tribal College to make opiate antagonists available according to paragraph (c). The commissioner may determine an appropriate method to equitably allocate the amounts appropriated under this section among the colleges.

(c) A Tribal college receiving money under this section must:

(1) maintain a supply of opiate antagonists at each campus site to be administered in compliance with section 151.37, subdivision 12 ; and

(2) have at least two doses of a nasal opiate antagonist available on site at each campus residential building.
Minn. Stat. § 53B.49 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 53B / Section 53B.49
§ 53B.49 BANK SECRECY ACT REPORTS.
Status: in_force

A licensee and an authorized delegate must file all reports required by federal currency reporting, record keeping, and suspicious activity reporting requirements as set forth in the Bank Secrecy Act and other federal and state laws pertaining to money laundering. A licensee and authorized delegate that timely files with the appropriate federal agency a complete and accurate report required under this section is deemed to comply with the requirements of this section.
Minn. Stat. § 524.5-307 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.5-307
§ 524.5-307 GUARDIAN PROCEEDINGS; PRESENCE AND RIGHTS AT HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless excused by the court for good cause, the petitioner and the proposed guardian shall attend the hearing. The respondent shall attend and participate in the hearing, unless excused by the court for good cause. The petitioner and respondent may present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents; examine witnesses, including the visitor; and otherwise participate in the hearing. The hearing may be held in a location convenient to the respondent and may be closed upon the request of the respondent and a showing of good cause.

(b) Any person may request permission to participate in the proceeding. The court may grant the request, with or without hearing, upon a showing of good cause and after determining that the best interest of the respondent will be served. The court may attach appropriate conditions to the participation.

(c) A respondent to any guardianship petition and any person subject to guardianship in any other guardianship proceeding has not placed his or her health, physical, or mental condition in controversy. Any denials, allegations or affirmative assertions by the respondent or person subject to guardianship regarding capacity do not place these matters in controversy.
Minn. Stat. § 507.01 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 507 / Section 507.01
§ 507.01 CONVEYANCE AND PURCHASER.
Status: in_force

The word "purchaser," as used in this chapter, embraces every person to whom any estate or interest in real estate is conveyed for a valuable consideration and every assignee of a mortgage, lease, or other conditional estate. The word "conveyance," as so used, includes every instrument in writing whereby any interest in real estate is created, aliened, mortgaged, or assigned or by which the title thereto may be affected in law or in equity, except wills, leases for a term not exceeding three years, and powers of attorney.
Minn. Stat. § 325L.01 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325L / Section 325L.01
§ 325L.01 SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act."
Minn. Stat. § 491A.03 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 491A / Section 491A.03
§ 491A.03 JUDGES; ADMINISTRATOR; REPORTER; SUPPLIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Judges; referees. The judges of district court may serve as judges of conciliation court. The chief judge of the district may appoint one or more suitable persons to act as referees in conciliation court; the chief judge of the district shall establish qualifications for the office, specify the duties and length of service of referees, and fix their compensation.

§ Subd. 2. Administrator. The court administrator of the district court shall serve as the court administrator of conciliation court. The court administrator shall account for and pay over to the appropriate official all fees received by the court administrator.

§ Subd. 3. Court reporter. Each court reporter appointed by a judge of district court shall, at the request of the judge, assist that judge in performing the judge's duties as conciliation court judge. A court reporter may not take official notes of any trial or proceedings in conciliation court.

§ Subd. 4. Quarters; supplies. The county in which the court is established shall provide suitable quarters for the court. Except as otherwise provided by law, all expenses for necessary blanks, stationery, books, furniture, furnishings, and other supplies for the use of the court and the officers of the court shall be included in the budget for the court administrator's office provided by the county board pursuant to section 485.018, subdivision 6 .
Minn. Stat. § 246C.08 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 246C / Section 246C.08
§ 246C.08 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; SERVICE; DUTIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Service. (a) The Direct Care and Treatment chief executive officer is appointed by the executive board, in consultation with the governor, and serves at the pleasure of the executive board, with the advice and consent of the senate. (b) The chief executive officer shall serve in the unclassified service in accordance with section 43A.08 . The Compensation Council under section 15A.082 shall establish the salary of the chief executive officer.

§ Subd. 2. Powers and duties. (a) The chief executive officer's primary duty is to assist the executive board. The chief executive officer is responsible for the administrative and operational management of the agency. (b) The chief executive officer shall have all the powers of the executive board unless the executive board directs otherwise. The chief executive officer shall have the authority to speak for the executive board and Direct Care and Treatment within and outside the agency. (c) In the event that a vacancy occurs for any reason within the chief executive officer position, the executive medical director appointed under section 246C.09 shall immediately become the temporary chief executive officer until the executive board appoints a new chief executive officer. During this period, the executive medical director shall have all the powers and authority delegated to the chief executive officer by the board and specified in this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 558A.16 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 558A / Section 558A.16
§ 558A.16 REPORT OF SALE.
Status: in_force

The referee or referees shall report the sale to the court, describing the different parcels sold to each purchaser, and specifying the name of the purchaser, the price paid or secured, and the terms and conditions of the sale, which report shall be filed with the court administrator. The court may confirm or reject the sale under section 558A.13 after notice to all interested persons and a hearing. If rejected the court shall state its reason for rejection.
Minn. Stat. § 204D.16 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 204D / Section 204D.16
§ 204D.16 SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS; POSTING; PUBLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 46 days before the state general election, the county auditor must post sample ballots for each precinct in the auditor's office for public inspection and transmit an electronic copy of these sample ballots to the secretary of state.

(b) No earlier than 20 days and no later than ten days before the state general election the county auditor must cause a notice to voters to be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county. The secretary of state, in collaboration with stakeholders, must design the notice to be published, including the format and content to be used. The secretary of state, in collaboration with stakeholders, may modify the content or format of the notice to be used by metropolitan counties, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4 . When published, the notice must be sized so that it comprises a minimum of one full newspaper page.

(c) The notice required by paragraph (b) must, at minimum, include the following:

(1) a statement that the voter's official ballot will have the names of all candidates for the voter's precinct;

(2) the web address where a voter may view the voter's sample ballot based on the voter's address;

(3) the county's website where a list of sample ballots for each county precinct may be viewed;

(4) how a voter may obtain a free copy of a sample ballot specific to the voter's address; and

(5) contact information for the appropriate local election official, including a phone number and email address.

The notice may include information about contests on the ballot; names, offices, and party affiliation, if any, of candidates; polling place locations; poll hours; and absentee voting information.

(d) For purposes of this section, "stakeholder" means local government election officials and representatives of the Minnesota Newspaper Association.
Minn. Stat. § 383C.074 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383C / Section 383C.074
§ 383C.074 EXTENSION COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

The extension committee appointed under section 38.36 for St. Louis County shall consist of 11 members, of which eight shall be appointed at large by the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners.
Minn. Stat. § 469.0725 — MN Code / Part 466A_470 / Chapter 469 / Section 469.0725
§ 469.0725 NAME.
Status: in_force

The city of Cannon Falls or Redwood Falls may choose the name of its port authority commission.
Minn. Stat. § 10A.03 — MN Code / Part 10_12B / Chapter 10A / Section 10A.03
§ 10A.03 LOBBYIST REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. First registration. A lobbyist must file a registration form with the board within five days after becoming a lobbyist or being engaged by a new individual, association, political subdivision, or public higher education system.

§ Subd. 2. Form. The board must prescribe a registration form, which must include: (1) the name, address, and email address of the lobbyist; (2) the principal place of business of the lobbyist; (3) the name and address of each individual, association, political subdivision, or public higher education system, if any, by whom the lobbyist is retained or employed or on whose behalf the lobbyist appears; (4) the website address of each association, political subdivision, or public higher education system identified under clause (3), if the entity maintains a website; (5) the general lobbying categories on which the lobbyist expects to lobby on behalf of a represented entity; and (6) if the lobbyist lobbies on behalf of an association, the name and address of the officers and directors of the association.

§ Subd. 3. Failure to file. If a lobbyist fails to file a registration form by the date that the form was due, the board may impose a late filing fee of $25 per day, not to exceed $1,000, starting on the day after the form was due. The board must send notice by certified mail to a lobbyist who fails to file a form within ten business days after the form was due that the lobbyist may be subject to a civil penalty for failure to file the form. A lobbyist who fails to file a form within seven days after the certified mail notice was sent by the board is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the board of up to $1,000.

§ Subd. 4. Publication. The restrictions of section 10.60 notwithstanding, the board may publish the information required in subdivision 2 on its website.

§ Subd. 5. Exemptions. For good cause shown, the board must grant exemptions to the requirement that email addresses be provided.

§ Subd. 6. General lobbying categories and specific subjects of interest. A list of general lobbying categories and specific subjects of interest must be specified by the board and updated periodically based on public comment and information provided by lobbyists. The board must publish on its website the current list of general lobbying categories and specific subjects of interest. Chapter 14 and section 14.386 do not apply to the specification, publication, or periodic updates of the list of general lobbying categories and specific subjects of interest.