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Minn. Stat. § 8.025 — MN Code / Part 4_9 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.025
§ 8.025 PART-TIME SPECIAL ATTORNEYS, PAYMENT ON HOURLY BASIS.
Status: in_force

No part-time special attorney assigned to any professional or occupational licensing board of state government, after having received $10,000 for performing official duties in any fiscal year, regardless of the fund from which the payment is made, shall be paid an hourly amount exceeding the equivalent amount paid full-time special assistant attorneys general, plus reasonable office expenses, as approved by the attorney general.
Minn. Stat. § 340A.285 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 340A / Section 340A.285
§ 340A.285 GROWLERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Malt liquor authorized for off-sale pursuant to section 340A.24 or 340A.28 shall be packaged in 64-ounce containers commonly known as "growlers" or in 750 milliliter bottles. The containers or bottles shall bear a twist-type closure, cork, stopper, or plug. At the time of sale, a paper or plastic adhesive band, strip, or sleeve shall be applied to the container or bottle and extended over the top of the twist-type closure, cork, stopper, or plug forming a seal that must be broken upon opening the container or bottle. The adhesive band, strip, or sleeve shall bear the name and address of the brewer. The containers or bottles shall be identified as malt liquor, contain the name of the malt liquor, bear the name and address of the brew pub or brewer selling the malt liquor, and shall be considered intoxicating liquor unless the alcoholic content is labeled as otherwise in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Rules, part 7515.1100 .

(b) A brew pub or brewer may, but is not required to, refill any container or bottle with malt liquor for off-sale at the request of the customer. A brew pub or brewer refilling a container or bottle must do so at its licensed premises and the container or bottle must be filled at the tap at the time of sale. A container or bottle refilled under this paragraph must be sealed and labeled in the manner described in paragraph (a).
Minn. Stat. § 480.236 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 480 / Section 480.236
§ 480.236 SOFTWARE SALES.
Status: in_force

The supreme court may sell or license self-developed or vendor custom-developed computer software products or systems through whatever sales method the supreme court, in its discretion, deems appropriate, in order to offset its software development costs. Prices for the software products or systems may be based on market considerations. Proceeds of the sale or licensing of software products or systems by the supreme court must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the general fund.
Minn. Stat. § 61A.031 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 61A / Section 61A.031
§ 61A.031 SUICIDE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The mental competency of a person shall not be a factor in determining whether a person completed suicide within the terms of an individual or group life insurance policy regulating the payment of benefits in the event of the insured's suicide. This paragraph shall not be construed to alter present law but is intended to clarify present law.

(b) A life insurance policy or certificate issued or delivered in this state may exclude or restrict liability for any death benefit in the event the insured dies as a result of suicide within one year from the date of the issue of the policy or certificate. Any exclusion or restriction shall be clearly stated in the policy or certificate. Any life insurance policy or certificate which contains any exclusion or restriction under this paragraph shall also provide that in the event any death benefit is denied because the insured dies as a result of suicide within one year from the date of issue of the policy or certificate, the insurer shall refund all premiums paid for coverage providing the denied death benefit on the insured.
Minn. Stat. § 216G.12 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216G / Section 216G.12
§ 216G.12 SAVINGS PROVISION.
Status: in_force

Sections 216G.03 to 216G.05 shall not apply to a pipeline if, on or before May 26, 1979:

(1) an application for a certificate of need has been filed for the pipeline pursuant to section 216B.243 and easements have been acquired for at least 85 percent of the length of the proposed pipeline right-of-way; or

(2) an environmental impact statement has been prepared, pursuant to chapter 116D concerning the construction of the pipeline and the Public Utilities Commission has determined that the statement is adequate under that chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 360.69 — MN Code / Part 360_362 / Chapter 360 / Section 360.69
§ 360.69 INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

Any hangar, shop, or other building constructed or purchased with funds received from the sale of such revenue certificates shall be kept insured against loss by fire and windstorm in stock insurance companies licensed to write insurance in Minnesota to the amount of the outstanding revenue certificates if such amount is obtainable and if not obtainable then to the full amount obtainable. The premiums for such insurance and the cost of repairing and maintaining such hangar, shop, and other building may be paid from such fund and such fund shall be used to pay the interest on and the principal of such airport building revenue certificates and for no other purpose. In case of loss covered by such insurance the proceeds received from insurers named in the policies shall be paid into the airport building revenue certificate fund and may be used either to rebuild the building destroyed or to repair the same or to pay and retire such certificates and for no other purpose as long as there are any unpaid certificates.
Minn. Stat. § 216B.245 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.245
§ 216B.245 PUMP AND STORE HYDROPOWER FACILITY; PROHIBITION.
Status: in_force

A state agency may not issue a permit for the construction of a facility for generating electricity if the facility would be located on top of the bluffs along the Mississippi River and would pump water from any portion of the river, store the water on top of the bluffs, and release the water at a later time to generate the electricity.
Minn. Stat. § 86B.840 — MN Code / Part 85_87A / Chapter 86B / Section 86B.840
§ 86B.840 TRANSFER BY OWNER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Voluntary transfer. (a) An owner who transfers a titled watercraft must execute the assignment and warranty of title to the person to whom the watercraft is transferred in the space provided on the certificate of title where the watercraft is delivered. (b) The person acquiring the watercraft must obtain a new certificate of title by applying to the commissioner or a deputy registrar on a form prescribed by the commissioner, and submitting the required fee. The application for certificate of title must be filed within 15 days after delivery of the watercraft to the person acquiring the watercraft. (c) Upon request of the owner or the person who acquired the watercraft, a secured party in possession of the certificate of title must deliver the certificate to the person acquiring the watercraft, the commissioner, or a deputy registrar, unless the transfer is a breach of the security agreement. The delivery of the certificate does not affect the rights of the secured party under the security agreement. (d) If a security interest or encumbrance is first created at the time of transfer of ownership, the certificate must be retained by or delivered to the secured party.

§ Subd. 2. Transfer by law. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, if the ownership of a titled watercraft is transferred by operation of law, including inheritance or bequest, order in bankruptcy, insolvency, replevin, execution, sale, or satisfaction of mechanic's lien, or repossession upon default in performance of the terms of a security agreement, the person acquiring the watercraft by operation of law must promptly submit the last certificate of title, if available, or the manufacturer's or importer's certificate or other satisfactory proof of the transfer of ownership to the commissioner or deputy registrar with the application for a new certificate of title and the required fee. (b) If a secured party acquires a titled watercraft under the terms of a security agreement or by operation of law, the secured party must promptly submit to the commissioner, a deputy registrar, or the person acquiring the watercraft from the secured party the last certificate of title, if available, an application for a new certificate of title with the required fee, and an affidavit by the secured party or an authorized representative stating the facts entitling the secured party to possession and ownership of the watercraft, including a copy of the journal entry, court order, or instrument upon which the claim of possession and ownership is founded. If the secured party cannot produce the required proof of ownership, the secured party may submit other evidence with the application and the commissioner may issue a new certificate of title if the evidence provides satisfactory proof of ownership.
Minn. Stat. § 374.30 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.30
§ 374.30 BOND LIMITATION NOT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

The amount of indebtedness authorized to be incurred by the county shall be in addition to any limits now fixed by law.
Minn. Stat. § 70A.05 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 70A / Section 70A.05
§ 70A.05 RATING METHODS.
Status: in_force

The compliance of rates with the standards of section 70A.04 shall be determined by considering the following matters:

(1) Factors in rates. Due consideration shall be given to past and prospective loss and expense experience within and outside this state, to a reasonable provision for catastrophe hazards and contingencies, to clearly discernible trends within and outside this state, to dividends or savings allowed or returned by insurers to their policyholders, members or subscribers, and to all other relevant factors, including the judgment of underwriters and raters.

(2) Classification. Risks may be classified by any reasonable method for the establishment of rates and minimum premiums. Classifications may not be based on race, color, creed or national origin. Rates thus produced may be modified for individual risks in accordance with rating plans or schedules which establish standards for measuring probable variations in hazards, expenses, or both.

(3) Profits. The rates may contain an allowance permitting a profit that is not unreasonable.
Minn. Stat. § 609.275 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.275
§ 609.275 ATTEMPT TO COERCE.
Status: in_force

Whoever makes a threat within the meaning of section 609.27, subdivision 1 , clauses (1) to (6), but fails to cause the intended act or forbearance, commits an attempt to coerce and may be punished as provided in section 609.17 .
Minn. Stat. § 308A.011 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308A / Section 308A.011
§ 308A.011 USE OF TERM COOPERATIVE RESTRICTED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Only business subject to this chapter may use term cooperative. (a) A corporation or association organized in this state may not use the term "cooperative" as part of its corporate or business name or title, or to represent itself as a cooperative, unless the corporation or association has complied with and is subject to this chapter or has incorporated under other laws of this state authorizing incorporation of business on a cooperative plan. (b) A cooperative formed pursuant to chapter 515B is subject to this chapter, except that in the event of a conflict between chapter 515B and this chapter, chapter 515B is controlling.

§ Subd. 2. Penalty for misuse of term cooperative. A corporation or association is guilty of a misdemeanor that violates subdivision 1.
Minn. Stat. § 206.88 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.88
§ 206.88 PARTIAL RECOUNTS ON ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may conduct a recount to verify the accuracy of vote counting and recording in one or more precincts in which an electronic voting system was used in the election. The results of the recount must be reported to the appropriate canvassing board. Time for notice of nomination, election, or contest for an office recounted pursuant to this section must begin upon certification of the results of the recount by the canvassing board.
Minn. Stat. § 192A.02 — MN Code / Part 190_195 / Chapter 192A / Section 192A.02
§ 192A.02 PERSONS SUBJECT TO THIS CODE; JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Applicability. (a) This code applies to all members of the state military forces as defined by section 190.05 . (b) Subject matter jurisdiction is established if a nexus exists between an offense, either military or nonmilitary, and the state military force.

§ Subd. 2. Military service. This code applies to a member of the military when the member is in a status provided for by United States Code, title 32, a regulation adopted pursuant to United States Code, title 32, or in state active service. This military service includes: (1) travel to and from the inactive duty training site of the member, pursuant to orders or regulations; (2) intervals between consecutive periods of inactive duty training on the same day, pursuant to orders or regulations; and (3) intervals between inactive duty training on consecutive days, pursuant to orders or regulations.

§ Subd. 3. Primary and concurrent military jurisdiction. (a) Courts-martial have primary jurisdiction of purely military offenses listed in section 192A.021 . Except for crimes designated as purely military offenses in section 192A.021 , a proper civilian tribunal has primary jurisdiction over an act or omission that violates both this code and local criminal law, foreign or domestic. In such cases a court-martial may be initiated only after the civilian authority has declined or dismissed charges, provided jeopardy has not attached. Jurisdiction over attempted crimes, conspiracy crimes, and accessory crimes must be determined by the underlying offense pursuant to section 192A.021 . (b) If an act or omission is subject to trial by court-martial and prosecution by one or more civil tribunals, foreign or domestic, the determination of which nation, state, or agency will exercise jurisdiction is a matter for the nations, states, and agencies concerned, and is not a right of the suspect or accused. (c) The provisions of this chapter conferring jurisdiction over persons shall not be construed as depriving military commissions or other military tribunals of concurrent jurisdiction in respect to offenders or offenses that by statute or by law of war may be tried by such military commissions or other military tribunals.

§ Subd. 4. Presumption of jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the military courts and boards established by this code are presumed and the burden of proof rests on any person seeking to challenge those courts or boards of jurisdiction in any action or proceeding.
Minn. Stat. § 197.988 — MN Code / Part 196_198 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.988
§ 197.988 PURPLE HEART COUNTY; PURPLE HEART CITY.
Status: reserved

A county or statutory or home rule charter city may by resolution designate the county or city as a Purple Heart County or Purple Heart City to honor United States military personnel who have received the Purple Heart. A Purple Heart city or county may designate a prominent parking space at city hall or the county government center as a "Reserved for a Purple Heart Recipient" parking space. A Purple Heart city or county may accept donations to pay for a sign that states that the city or county is a Purple Heart city or county, and to pay for a plaque to be displayed on public property. A Purple Heart city or county may honor Purple Heart recipients by resolution proclaiming August 7 as Purple Heart Day.
Minn. Stat. § 124D.71 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 124D / Section 124D.71
§ 124D.71 CITATION; AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION ACT.
Status: in_force

Sections 124D.71 to 124D.82 may be cited as the "American Indian Education Act of 1988."
Minn. Stat. § 97A.245 — MN Code / Part 97_102 / Chapter 97A / Section 97A.245
§ 97A.245 REWARDS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may pay rewards for information leading to the conviction of a person that has violated a provision of laws relating to wild animals or threatened or endangered species of wildlife. A reward may not exceed $500, except a reward for information relating to big game or threatened or endangered species of wildlife, may be up to $1,000 and a reward for information relating to wolves may be up to $2,500. The rewards may only be paid from funds donated to the commissioner for these purposes and may not be paid to salaried conservation officers or peace officers.
Minn. Stat. § 60C.18 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60C / Section 60C.18
§ 60C.18 RECOGNITION OF ASSESSMENTS IN RATES.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Recognition required. The rates and premiums charged for insurance policies and fidelity and surety bonds to which this chapter applies may include amounts sufficient to recoup a sum equal to the amounts paid to the association by the member insurer less any amounts returned to the member insurer by the association. The rates shall not be deemed excessive because they contain an amount reasonably calculated to recoup assessments paid by the member insurer.

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2003 c 74 s 11 ]
Minn. Stat. § 245C.25 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 245C / Section 245C.25
§ 245C.25 CONSOLIDATED RECONSIDERATION OF MALTREATMENT DETERMINATION AND DISQUALIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If an individual is disqualified on the basis of a determination of maltreatment under section 626.557 or chapter 260E, which was serious or recurring, and the individual requests reconsideration of the maltreatment determination under section 260E.33 or 626.557, subdivision 9d , and also requests reconsideration of the disqualification under section 245C.21 , the commissioner shall consolidate the reconsideration of the maltreatment determination and the disqualification into a single reconsideration.

(b) In cases where an individual seeks reconsideration of license denial or sanction by the commissioners of children, youth, and families and human services based on the same disqualification under chapter 245C or maltreatment determination under chapter 260E or 626, the individual shall send their reconsideration request to the commissioner of human services. The commissioner of human services shall consolidate the requests pursuant to this subdivision and review the decision of the commissioner of children, youth, and families pursuant to chapter 142B.
Minn. Stat. § 86B.815 — MN Code / Part 85_87A / Chapter 86B / Section 86B.815
§ 86B.815 VIOLATION AS EVIDENCE IN CIVIL ACTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Prima facie evidence of negligence. In all civil actions, a violation of this chapter by a party is not negligence per se but is prima facie evidence of negligence.

§ Subd. 2. Conviction record not admissible. The record of the conviction of a person for a violation of this chapter is not admissible as evidence in a court in a civil action.
Minn. Stat. § 469.038 — MN Code / Part 466A_470 / Chapter 469 / Section 469.038
§ 469.038 BONDS, A LEGAL INVESTMENT.
Status: in_force

When bonds issued by an authority or bonds issued by any public housing authority or agency in the United States are secured by a pledge of annual contributions to be paid by the United States government or any agency thereof, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, investment companies, savings associations, insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on a banking or insurance business may legally invest any sinking funds, money, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in the bonds, and the bonds shall be authorized security for all public deposits.
Minn. Stat. § 152.0271 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0271
§ 152.0271 NOTICE OF DRUG CONVICTIONS; DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

When a person is convicted of violating a provision of sections 152.021 to 152.027 and 152.0262 , the sentencing court shall determine whether the person unlawfully sold or possessed the controlled substance while driving a motor vehicle. If so, the court shall notify the commissioner of public safety of its determination and order the commissioner to revoke the person's driver's license for 30 days. If the person does not have a driver's license or if the person's driver's license is suspended or revoked at the time of the conviction, the commissioner shall delay the issuance or reinstatement of the person's driver's license for 30 days after the person applies for the issuance or reinstatement of the license. Upon receipt of the court's order, the commissioner is authorized to take the licensing action without a hearing.
Minn. Stat. § 638.16 — MN Code / Part 636_643 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.16
§ 638.16 BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Frequency. (a) The board must meet at least two times each year to consider and vote on clemency applications. (b) If the commission recommends that an application receive a hearing, the board must hold a hearing on the application unless all the board members decline a hearing. (c) If the commission recommends that an application not receive a hearing, the board must not hold a hearing on the application unless at least one board member requests a hearing.

§ Subd. 2. When open to the public. All board meetings are open to the public as provided under chapter 13D, but the board may hold closed meetings: (1) as provided under chapter 13D; or (2) as necessary to protect sensitive or confidential information, including (i) a victim's identity, and (ii) sensitive or confidential victim testimony.

§ Subd. 3. Executive director; attendance required. Unless excused by the board, the executive director and the commission's chair or vice-chair must attend all board meetings.

§ Subd. 4. Considering statements. (a) Applicants, victims, law enforcement agencies, and the public may submit oral or written statements at a board meeting only if the application is subject to a hearing under subdivision 1. (b) The board must take into account any statements provided to the commission when considering a clemency application.
Minn. Stat. § 31.171 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 31 / Section 31.171
§ 31.171 EMPLOYMENT OF DISEASED PERSON.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to work in or about any place where any fruit or any food products are manufactured, packed, stored, deposited, collected, prepared, produced or sold, whose condition is such that disease may be spread to associates direct, or through the medium of milk, cream, butter, other food or food products, likely to be eaten without being cooked after handling, whether such condition be due to a contagious or infectious disease, in its active or convalescent stage, or to the presence of disease germs, whether accompanied by, or without, any symptoms of the disease itself.

It shall be the duty of the commissioner, or the commissioner's assistant, inspector, or agent, to report to the state commissioner of health for investigation, any person suspected to be dangerous to the public health, as provided for in this section, and immediately to exclude such person from such employment pending investigation and during the period of infectiousness, if such person is certified by the state commissioner of health, or an authorized agent, to be dangerous to the public health.
Minn. Stat. § 142A.25 — MN Code / Part 142A_142G / Chapter 142A / Section 142A.25
§ 142A.25 WRONGFULLY OBTAINING ASSISTANCE; DISQUALIFICATION.
Status: in_force

Section 256.98 applies to:

(1) all applicants for and recipients of benefits administered by the commissioner; and

(2) child care providers receiving child care assistance under chapter 142E.