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Minn. Stat. § 513.50 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 513 / Section 513.50
§ 513.50 SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

Unless displaced by the provisions of sections 513.41 to 513.51 , the principles of law and equity, including the law merchant and the law relating to principal and agent, estoppel, laches, fraud, misrepresentation, duress, coercion, mistake, insolvency, or other validating or invalidating cause, supplement its provisions.
Minn. Stat. § 375B.07 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375B / Section 375B.07
§ 375B.07 REFERENDUM.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Petition. Upon receipt of a petition signed by five percent of the qualified voters within the territory of the proposed district prior to the effective date of its creation as specified in section 375B.06 , the creation shall be held in abeyance pending referendum vote of all qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the proposed district.

§ Subd. 2. Election. The county board shall make arrangements for the holding of a special election on a date authorized by section 205.10, subdivision 3a , within the boundaries of the proposed district. The question to be submitted and voted upon by the qualified voters within the territory of the proposed district shall be phrased substantially as follows: "Shall a subordinate service district be established in order to provide (service or services to be provided) financed by (revenue sources)?" If a majority of those voting on the question favor creation of the proposed district, the district shall be deemed created upon certification of the vote by the county auditor. The county auditor shall administer the election.
Minn. Stat. § 116.93 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 116 / Section 116.93
§ 116.93 LAMP RECYCLING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "lamp recycling facility" means a facility operated to remove, recover, and recycle for reuse mercury or other hazardous materials from fluorescent or high-intensity discharge lamps.

§ Subd. 2. Lamp recycling facility; permits or licenses; reporting. (a) A person may not operate a lamp recycling facility without obtaining a permit or license for the facility from the agency. The permit or license must require: (1) a plan for response to releases, including emergency response; (2) proof of financial responsibility for closure and any necessary postclosure care at the facility which may include a performance bond or other insurance; (3) liability insurance or another financial mechanism that provides proof of financial responsibility for response actions required under chapter 115B; and (4) by March 1 each year, beginning in 2008, an annual report to the agency on the number and type of lamps received from businesses and households in the state and total number of lamps received from all generators outside of the state. The agency shall specify the format for the report under this clause and make the reported information available on the agency's website. (b) A lamp recycling facility that is licensed or permitted by a county under section 473.811, subdivision 5b , complies with this subdivision if the license or permit held by the facility contains at least all the terms and conditions required by the agency for a license or permit issued under this subdivision. (c) A lamp recycling facility with a demonstrated capability for recycling that is in operation prior to adoption of rules for a licensing or permitting process for the facility by the agency may continue to operate in accordance with a compliance agreement or other approval by the commissioner until a license or permit is issued by the agency under this subdivision.
Minn. Stat. § 216D.07 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216D / Section 216D.07
§ 216D.07 EFFECT ON LOCAL ORDINANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 216D.01 to 216D.07 do not affect or impair local ordinances, charters, or other provisions of law requiring permits to be obtained before excavating.

(b) A person with a permit for excavation from the state or a public agency is subject to sections 216D.01 to 216D.07 . The state or public agency that issued a permit for excavation is not liable for the actions of an excavator who fails to comply with sections 216D.01 to 216D.07 .
Minn. Stat. § 48.33 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 48 / Section 48.33
§ 48.33 EXECUTION OF TRUST.
Status: in_force

When any state bank shall reorganize as a national bank, this national bank shall be regarded as continuing the existence of the state bank, and any officer of the bank elected to a corresponding office in this national bank shall be regarded as holding over as such state bank officer, for the purpose of carrying out any duty or trust reposed in the person holding such office or a successor in the state bank as personal representative of a will or trustee of any trust; and successors in office in the national bank shall be regarded as that person's successors in office in such state bank for the purpose of executing such will or performing such trust; and the personal representative of any will, or any trustee thereunder, who by such will has been directed or recommended to deposit the money of such estate or trust in this state bank, may deposit the same in the national bank under the same conditions as that person might have deposited them in the state bank, and with the same immunity from responsibility for its safety.
Minn. Stat. § 524.1-403 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.1-403
§ 524.1-403 PLEADINGS; WHEN PARTIES BOUND BY OTHERS; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

In formal proceedings involving estates of decedents and in judicially supervised settlements, the following apply:

(1) Interests to be affected shall be described in pleadings which give reasonable information to owners by name or class, by reference to the instrument creating the interests, or in other appropriate manner.

(2) Persons are bound by orders binding others in the following cases:

(i) Orders binding the sole holder or all coholders of a power of revocation or a presently exercisable general power of appointment, including one in the form of a power of amendment, bind other persons to the extent their interests as objects, takers in default, or otherwise, are subject to the power.

(ii) To the extent there is no conflict of interest between them or among persons represented, orders binding a conservator bind the person whose estate the conservator controls; orders binding a guardian bind the ward if no conservator of the estate has been appointed; orders binding a trustee bind beneficiaries of the trust in proceedings to probate a will establishing or adding to a trust, to review the acts or accounts of a prior fiduciary and in proceedings involving creditors or other third parties; and orders binding a personal representative bind persons interested in the undistributed assets of a decedent's estate in actions or proceedings by or against the estate. If there is no conflict of interest and no conservator or guardian has been appointed, a parent may represent the parent's minor child.

(iii) An unborn or unascertained person who is not otherwise represented is bound by an order to the extent that person's interest is adequately represented by another party having a substantially identical interest in the proceeding.

(3) Notice is required as follows:

(i) Notice as prescribed by section 524.1-401 shall be given to every interested person or to one who can bind an interested person as described in (2)(i) or (2)(ii). Notice may be given both to a person and to another who may bind the person.

(ii) Notice is given to unborn or unascertained persons, who are not represented under (2)(i) or (2)(ii), by giving notice to all known persons whose interests in the proceedings are substantially identical to those of the unborn or unascertained persons.

(4) At any point in a proceeding, a court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of a minor, an incapacitated, unborn, or unascertained person, or a person whose identity or address is unknown, if the court determines that representation of the interest otherwise would be inadequate. If not precluded by conflict of interests, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. The court shall set out its reasons for appointing a guardian ad litem as a part of the record of the proceeding.
Minn. Stat. § 84.777 — MN Code / Part 83A_84 / Chapter 84 / Section 84.777
§ 84.777 OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES; USE OF STATE LANDS RESTRICTED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Designated trails. (a) Except as otherwise allowed by law or rules adopted by the commissioner, effective June 1, 2003, notwithstanding sections 84.787 to 84.804 and 84.92 to 84.928 , the use of off-highway vehicles is prohibited on state land administered by the commissioner of natural resources, and on county-administered forest land within the boundaries of a state forest, except on roads and trails specifically designated and posted by the commissioner for use by off-highway vehicles. (b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to county-administered land within a state forest if the county board adopts a resolution that modifies restrictions on the use of off-highway vehicles on county-administered land within the forest.

§ Subd. 2. Seasonal restrictions. (a) Except for designated forest roads, a person must not operate an off-highway vehicle or snowmobile on state forest lands during the firearms deer-hunting season in areas of the state where deer may be taken by rifle. This paragraph does not apply to a person in possession of a valid deer-hunting license operating an off-highway vehicle or snowmobile before or after legal shooting hours or from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (b) The commissioner may designate and post winter trails on state forest lands for use by off-highway vehicles. (c) For the purposes of this subdivision, "state forest lands" means forest lands under the authority of the commissioner as defined in section 89.001 , subdivision 13, and lands managed by the commissioner under section 282.011 .

§ Subd. 3. Mapped trails. (a) Except as provided in sections 84.926 and 84.928 , after completion of official department off-highway vehicle maps for the area, a person must not operate an off-highway vehicle on state land that is not mapped for the type of off-highway vehicle. This paragraph does not apply to state forest land north of U.S. Highway 2 until after June 30, 2009. (b) This subdivision does not apply to a forest access route in a managed forest north of U.S. Highway 2 that the commissioner has not designated as a road or trail. Forest access routes will not be signed or maintained and will not be included on published user maps of the forest. Off-highway vehicle operation on forest access routes is subject to the prohibitions on causing erosion, rutting, damage to trees or crops, and construction of unauthorized trails contained in Minnesota Rules. Damaged routes are subject to closure to off-highway vehicle use.

§ Subd. 4. Rulemaking exemption. Determinations of the commissioner under this section may be by written order published in the State Register and are exempt from the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14. Section 14.386 does not apply.
Minn. Stat. § 103G.555 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103G / Section 103G.555
§ 103G.555 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
Status: in_force

An action or proceeding against the state, the commissioner, a county, or political subdivision or their officers or agents, relating to the taking over, construction, reconstruction, repair, improvement, maintenance, operation, or control of a dam subject to section 103G.551 and this section or the effects of water levels regulated, controlled, or maintained by a dam is barred unless the action is started within one year after the taking over or after the completion of the construction, reconstruction, repair, or improvement.
Minn. Stat. § 115A.5502 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 115A / Section 115A.5502
§ 115A.5502 PACKAGING PRACTICES; PREFERENCES; GOALS.
Status: in_force

Packaging forms a substantial portion of solid waste and contributes to environmental degradation and the costs of managing solid waste. It is imperative to reduce the amount and toxicity of packaging that must be managed as solid waste. In order to achieve significant reduction of packaging in solid waste, the goal of the state is that items be distributed without any packaging where feasible and, only when necessary to protect health and safety or product integrity, with the minimal amount of packaging possible. The following categories of packaging are listed in order of preference for use by all persons who find it necessary to package items for distribution or use in the state:

(1) minimal packaging that contains no intentionally introduced toxic materials and that is designed to be and actually is reused for its original purpose at least five times;

(2) minimal packaging that contains no intentionally introduced toxic materials and consists of a significant percentage of postconsumer material;

(3) minimal packaging that contains no intentionally introduced toxic materials, that is recyclable, and is regularly collected through recycling collection programs available to at least 75 percent of the residents of the state;

(4) minimal packaging that does not comply with clause (1), (2), or (3) because it is required under federal or state law and for which there does not exist a commercially feasible alternative that does comply with clause (1), (2), or (3);

(5) packaging that contains no intentionally introduced toxic materials but does not comply with clauses (1) to (4); and

(6) all other packaging.
Minn. Stat. § 473.705 — MN Code / Part 473_473J / Chapter 473 / Section 473.705
§ 473.705 CONTRACTS FOR MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

Contracts for the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment must comply with and be governed by the Minnesota Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, section 471.345 . A sealed bid solicitation must not be done by the commission without publishing the notice once in the official newspaper of each of the counties in the district that bids or proposals will be received. The notice shall be published at least ten days before bids are opened. Such notice shall state the nature of the work or purchase and the terms and conditions upon which the contract is to be awarded, naming therein a time and place where such bids will be received, opened, and read publicly. After such bids have been duly received, opened, read publicly, and recorded, the commission shall award such contract to the lowest responsible bidder or it may reject all bids. Each contract shall be duly executed in writing and the party to whom the contract is awarded may be required to give sufficient bond to the commission for the faithful performance of the contract. If no satisfactory bid is received the commission may readvertise. The commission shall have the right to set qualifications and specifications and to require bids to meet such qualifications and specifications before bids are accepted. All contracts involving employment of labor shall stipulate terms thereof and such conditions as the commission deems reasonable as to hours and wages.
Minn. Stat. § 609.496 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.496
§ 609.496 CONCEALING CRIMINAL PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Crime. A person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced under subdivision 2 if the person: (1) conducts a transaction involving a monetary instrument or instruments with a value exceeding $5,000; and (2) knows or has reason to know that the monetary instrument or instruments represent the proceeds of, or are derived from the proceeds of, the commission of a felony under this chapter or chapter 152 or an offense in another jurisdiction that would be a felony under this chapter or chapter 152 if committed in Minnesota.

§ Subd. 2. Penalty. A person convicted under subdivision 1 may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ten years, or to payment of a fine of not more than $100,000, or both.

§ Subd. 3. Monetary instrument. For purposes of this section, "monetary instrument" means United States currency and coin; the currency and coin of a foreign country; a bank check, cashier's check, traveler's check, money order, stock, investment security, or negotiable instrument in bearer form or otherwise in the form by which title to the instrument passes upon delivery; gold, silver, or platinum bullion or coins; and diamonds, emeralds, rubies, or sapphires.

§ Subd. 4. Payment of reasonable attorney fees. Subdivision 1 does not preclude the payment or receipt of reasonable attorney fees.
Minn. Stat. § 420.01 — MN Code / Part 419_425 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.01
§ 420.01 CREATION.
Status: in_force

There may be created in every city, except cities of the first class, and in statutory cities having a population of 2,000 or more, and having a fire department consisting of two or more regularly employed and paid firefighters, a firefighter's civil service commission with powers and duties as hereinafter provided.
Minn. Stat. § 302A.711 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 302A / Section 302A.711
§ 302A.711 VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION BEFORE ISSUANCE OF SHARES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Manner. A corporation that has not issued shares may be dissolved by the incorporators or directors in the manner set forth in this section.

§ Subd. 2. Articles of dissolution. (a) A majority of the incorporators or directors shall sign articles of dissolution containing: (1) the name of the corporation; (2) the date of incorporation; (3) a statement that shares have not been issued; (4) a statement that all consideration received from subscribers for shares to be issued, less expenses incurred in the organization of the corporation, has been returned to the subscribers; and (5) a statement that no debts remain unpaid. (b) The articles of dissolution shall be filed with the secretary of state.

§ Subd. 3. Effective date. When the articles of dissolution have been filed with the secretary of state, the corporation is dissolved.

§ Subd. 4. Certificate. The secretary of state shall issue to the dissolved corporation or its legal representative a certificate of dissolution that contains: (a) the name of the corporation; (b) the date the articles of dissolution were filed with the secretary of state; and (c) a statement that the corporation is dissolved.
Minn. Stat. § 142E.13 — MN Code / Part 142A_142G / Chapter 142E / Section 142E.13
§ 142E.13 EXTENDED ELIGIBILITY AND AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Three-month extended eligibility period. (a) A family in a situation under paragraph (b) continues to be eligible for up to three months or until the family's redetermination, whichever occurs first, rather than losing eligibility or having the family's eligibility suspended. During extended eligibility, the amount of child care authorized shall continue at the same number or more hours. The family must continue to meet all other eligibility requirements under this chapter. (b) The family's three-month extended eligibility period applies when: (1) a participant's employment or education program ends permanently; (2) the other parent moves in and does not participate in an authorized activity; (3) a participant's MFIP assistance ends and the participant is not participating in an authorized activity or the participant's participation in an authorized activity is unknown; (4) a student parent under section 142E.01, subdivision 26 , stops attending school; or (5) a participant receiving basic sliding fee child care assistance or transition year child care assistance applied for MFIP assistance and is not participating in an authorized activity or the participant's participation in an authorized activity is unknown.

§ Subd. 2. Extended eligibility and redetermination. (a) If the family received three months of extended eligibility and redetermination is not due, to continue receiving child care assistance the participant must be employed or have an education plan that meets the requirements of section 142E.12, subdivision 3 , or have an MFIP employment plan. Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 3400.0110 , if child care assistance continues, the amount of child care authorized shall continue at the same number or more hours until redetermination, unless a condition in section 142E.11, subdivision 2 , paragraph (c), applies. (b) If the family's redetermination occurs before the end of the three-month extended eligibility period to continue receiving child care assistance, the participant must verify that the participant meets eligibility and activity requirements for child care assistance under this chapter. Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 3400.0110 , if child care assistance continues, the amount of child care authorized is based on section 142E.12 . [See Note.]
Minn. Stat. § 86B.706 — MN Code / Part 85_87A / Chapter 86B / Section 86B.706
§ 86B.706 WATER RECREATION ACCOUNT; RECEIPTS AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Creation. The water recreation account is created in the state treasury in the natural resources fund.

§ Subd. 2. Money deposited in account. The following shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the water recreation account: (1) fees from titling and licensing of watercraft under this chapter; (2) fines, installment payments, and forfeited bail according to section 86B.705, subdivision 2 ; (3) mooring fees and receipts from the sale of marine gas at state-operated or state-assisted small craft harbors and mooring facilities according to section 86A.21 ; (4) the unrefunded gasoline tax attributable to watercraft use under section 296A.18 ; and (5) fees for permits issued to control or harvest aquatic plants other than wild rice under section 103G.615, subdivision 2 .

§ Subd. 3. Purposes. The money in the account may be expended only as appropriated by law for the following purposes: (1) as directed under section 296A.18, subdivision 2 , for acquisition, development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of public water access and boating facilities on public waters; lake and river improvements; and boat and water safety; (2) from the fees collected at state-operated or state-assisted small craft harbors and mooring facilities from daily and seasonal moorings and the sale of marine gas, for maintenance, operation, replacement, and expansion of these facilities and for the debt service on state bonds sold to finance these facilities; (3) for administration and enforcement of this chapter as it pertains to titling and licensing of watercraft and use and safe operation of watercraft; grants for county-sponsored and administered boat and water safety programs; and state boat and water safety efforts; (4) for management of aquatic invasive species and the implementation of chapter 84D as it pertains to aquatic invasive species, including control, public awareness, law enforcement, assessment and monitoring, management planning, and research; and (5) for management of aquatic plants and the implementation of section 103G.615 as it pertains to aquatic plants, including plant removal permitting, control, public awareness, law enforcement, assessment and monitoring, management planning, and research.
Minn. Stat. § 204D.195 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 204D / Section 204D.195
§ 204D.195 DATE OF SPECIAL ELECTION; CERTAIN TIMES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a special primary and special general election may not be held:

(1) for a period beginning the day following the date of the state primary election and ending the day prior to the date of the state general election; or

(2) on a holiday, or during the two days before or after a holiday, as defined in section 645.44, subdivision 5 .