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Minn. Stat. § 424A.095 — MN Code / Part 419_425 / Chapter 424A / Section 424A.095
§ 424A.095 INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Authorized investments. (a) The special fund assets of a relief association governed by sections 424A.091 to 424A.096 must be invested in securities that are authorized investments under section 356A.06, subdivision 6 or 7, whichever applies. (b) The governing board of the association may select and appoint a qualified private firm to measure management performance and return on investment, and the firm must use the formula or formulas developed by the state board under section 11A.04 , clause (11).

§ Subd. 2. Investment report. (a) Annually, the state auditor must provide an investment report to each relief association that has complied with the reporting requirements under section 356.219, subdivisions 1 and 3. The investment report must contain the following information: (1) the relief association's average annual rates of return for at least the previous one-, three-, five-, ten-, 15-, and 20-year periods for which the state auditor has investment information; (2) the relief association's asset allocation; (3) the average annual one-year and ten-year benchmark rates of return; (4) the average annual one-year and ten-year rates of return for the statewide volunteer firefighter plan; (5) the one-year and ten-year average annual rates of return for the State Board of Investment supplemental investment fund; and (6) a graphical comparison between: (i) the relief association's average annual rates of return for the previous year and for the previous multiyear periods provided under clause (1); and (ii) the average annual rates of return for the same periods for the supplemental investment fund's balanced fund or any successor fund. (b) The state auditor shall select the benchmark rates of return based on the best practice in the industry. (c) An officer of the relief association's board of trustees must certify to the state auditor that the board reviewed the investment report. The certification must accompany the audited financial statements or detailed financial statement under section 424A.014, subdivision 1 or 2, whichever applies. A copy of the report must be kept on file by the relief association and must be available for inspection by any member of the public.
Minn. Stat. § 518A.62 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 518A / Section 518A.62
§ 518A.62 CHILD SUPPORT DEBT AND ARREARAGE MANAGEMENT.
Status: in_force

In order to reduce and otherwise manage support debts and arrearages, the parties, including the public authority where arrearages have been assigned to the public authority, may compromise unpaid support debts or arrearages owed by one party to another, whether or not docketed as a judgment. A party may agree or disagree to compromise only those debts or arrearages owed to that party.
Minn. Stat. § 577.14 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.14
§ 577.14 DUTY OF COURT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

The court administrator shall endorse the day, hour, and minute of the filing of the assignment. The assignment shall be entered in the court administrator's register, and all papers filed and orders made in the matter of the assignment shall be noted therein as in the case of a civil action.
Minn. Stat. § 85.04 — MN Code / Part 85_87A / Chapter 85 / Section 85.04
§ 85.04 ENFORCEMENT DIVISION EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Peace officer employment. The commissioner of natural resources may employ peace officers as defined under section 626.84, subdivision 1 , paragraph (c), to enforce laws governing the use of state parks, state monuments, state recreation areas, and state waysides.

§ Subd. 2. Other employees. The commissioner of natural resources may designate certain employees according to section 84.0835 to enforce laws governing the use of state parks, state monuments, state recreation areas, state waysides, state forest lands when incidental to normal forestry duties, and state forest subareas.
Minn. Stat. § 317A.331 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 317A / Section 317A.331
§ 317A.331 CONTRACT RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The election or appointment of a person as an officer or agent does not, of itself, create contract rights. A corporation may enter into a contract with an officer or agent for a period if, in the board's judgment, the contract would be in the best interests of the corporation. The fact that the contract may be for a term longer than the terms of the directors who authorized or approved the contract does not make the contract void or voidable.
Minn. Stat. § 193.331 — MN Code / Part 190_195 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.331
§ 193.331 LIQUOR IN ARMORIES; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

Except with the express consent and in accordance with the rules of the adjutant general, every person who introduces a spirituous, vinous, or malt liquor into an armory or arsenal, unless under prescription of a medical officer of the guard and only for medical purposes is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 298.2214 — MN Code / Part 296_299 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.2214
§ 298.2214 IRON RANGE HIGHER EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Creation of committee; purpose. A committee is created to advise the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation on providing higher education programs in the taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341 . The committee is subject to section 15.059 .

§ Subd. 2. Iron Range Higher Education Committee; membership. The members of the committee shall consist of: (1) one member appointed by the governor; (2) one member appointed by the president of the University of Minnesota; (3) four members of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board appointed by the chair; (4) the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation; and (5) the president of the Northeast Higher Education District or its successor.

§ Subd. 3. Advisory function. The committee shall advise the commissioner regarding development of a contract with the state university system. The contract would require the system to provide courses within the taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341 .

§ Subd. 4. Contract. The commissioner shall prepare a contract as described in subdivision 3 and submit it to the committee for review and recommendations for approval, disapproval, or modifications. At the conclusion of the review process, the commissioner shall enter into a contract with the state university system to provide the services.

§ Subd. 5. System approval. A program may not be offered under a contract executed according to this section unless it is approved by the board of the system offering the program.

§ Subd. 6. Per diem. Members of the committee may be reimbursed for expenses by the state from funds raised pursuant to section 298.22 .
Minn. Stat. § 494.02 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 494 / Section 494.02
§ 494.02 CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMMUNICATIONS.
Status: in_force

Any communication relating to the subject matter of the dispute by any participant during dispute resolution shall not be used as evidence against a participant in a judicial or administrative proceeding. This shall not preclude the use of evidence obtained by other independent investigation.
Minn. Stat. § 270.82 — MN Code / Part 270_271 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.82
§ 270.82 REPORTS OF RAILROAD COMPANIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Annual report required. Every railroad company doing business in Minnesota shall annually file with the commissioner on or before March 31 a report under oath setting forth the information prescribed by the commissioner to enable the commissioner to make the valuation and equalization required by sections 270.80 to 270.87 . The commissioner shall prescribe the content, format, and manner of the report pursuant to section 270C.30 , except that a "law administered by the commissioner" includes the property tax laws. If a report is made by electronic means, the taxpayer's signature is defined pursuant to section 270C.304 , except that a "law administered by the commissioner" includes the property tax laws.

§ Subd. 2. Extension of time. The commissioner for good cause may extend for up to 15 days the time for filing the report required by subdivision 1.
Minn. Stat. § 103G.2364 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103G / Section 103G.2364
§ 103G.2364 PROPERTY OWNER'S USE OF WETLANDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A property owner may use the bed of wetlands for pasture or cropland during periods of drought if:

(1) dikes, ditches, tile lines, or buildings are not constructed; and

(2) the agricultural use does not result in the drainage of the wetlands.

(b) A landowner may fill a wetland to accommodate wheeled booms on irrigation devices if the fill does not impede normal drainage.
Minn. Stat. § 550.01 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 550 / Section 550.01
§ 550.01 ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT.
Status: in_force

The party in whose favor a judgment is given, or the assignee of such judgment, may proceed to enforce the same, at any time within ten years after the entry thereof, in the manner provided by law.
Minn. Stat. § 240.25 — MN Code / Part 240_240A / Chapter 240 / Section 240.25
§ 240.25 PROHIBITED ACTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Illegal bets. No person may place or accept a bet as defined in section 609.75 on or off the premises of a licensed racetrack other than a bet made with an approved pari-mutuel system authorized under this chapter.

§ Subd. 2. Off-track bets. No person shall: (1) for a fee, directly or indirectly, accept anything of value from another to be transmitted or delivered for wager in any licensed pari-mutuel system of wagering on horse races, or for a fee deliver anything of value which has been received outside of the enclosure of a licensed racetrack holding a race meet licensed under this chapter, to be placed as wagers in the pari-mutuel system of wagering on horse racing within the enclosure or facility; or (2) give anything of value to be transmitted or delivered for wager in any licensed pari-mutuel system of wagering on horse races to another who charges a fee, directly or indirectly, for the transmission or delivery.

§ Subd. 3. Influencing races. No person may influence or attempt to influence a horse race by: (1) making threats; (2) offering anything of value to a person involved in the conduct of a race in return for that person's committing an illegal act or failing to perform a duty; or (3) conniving with or seeking or having an understanding or agreement with a person involved in the conduct of a race to commit an illegal act or to fail to perform a duty.

§ Subd. 4. Tampering with horses. No person may: (1) on the premises of a licensed racetrack use, possess, or knowingly assist another person in using a battery or buzzer, electrical or mechanical, or other device or appliance, which can be used to affect a horse's racing condition or performance, other than an ordinary whip; (2) affect or attempt to affect the racing condition or performance of a horse at a race or workout through the use of a drug or medication in violation of the commission's rules; or (3) use any method, injurious or otherwise, to affect a horse's racing condition or performance at a race or workout in violation of the commission's rules.

§ Subd. 5. Reporting of information. A person licensed by the commission who has information regarding a violation of any provision of this section must report that information promptly to the commission or an agent of the commission.

§ Subd. 6. False statement. No person may knowingly make a false statement in a document or application required to be submitted to the commission or in a sworn statement to or testimony before the commission.

§ Subd. 7. Altered tickets. No person may knowingly offer for payment any pari-mutuel ticket which has been altered or any counterfeit or forged pari-mutuel ticket.

§ Subd. 8. Age under 18. A person under the age of 18 may not place a bet or present a pari-mutuel ticket for payment with an approved pari-mutuel system or participate in card playing at a card club at a licensed racetrack.
Minn. Stat. § 201.056 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.056
§ 201.056 SIGNATURE OF REGISTERED VOTER; MARKS ALLOWED.
Status: in_force

An individual who is unable to write the individual's name must sign a registration application in the manner provided by section 645.44, subdivision 14 . If the individual registers in person and signs by making a mark, the clerk or election judge accepting the registration or update must certify the mark by signing the individual's name. If the individual registers or updates a registration by mail and signs by making a mark, the mark must be certified by having a voter registered in the individual's precinct sign the individual's name and the voter's own name and give the voter's own address.
Minn. Stat. § 204C.02 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 204C / Section 204C.02
§ 204C.02 CHAPTER APPLICATION; INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO WRITE.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to all elections held in this state except as otherwise provided by law.

An individual who is unable to write the individual's name must sign election-related documents in the manner provided by section 645.44, subdivision 14 . An individual who has power of attorney for another person may not sign election-related documents for that person, except as provided by this section.
Minn. Stat. § 325M.20 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325M / Section 325M.20
§ 325M.20 ATTORNEY GENERAL ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that a controller or processor violates sections 325M.10 to 325M.21 , the attorney general, prior to filing an enforcement action under paragraph (b), must provide the controller or processor with a warning letter identifying the specific provisions of sections 325M.10 to 325M.21 the attorney general alleges have been or are being violated. If, after 30 days of issuance of the warning letter, the attorney general believes the controller or processor has failed to cure any alleged violation, the attorney general may bring an enforcement action under paragraph (b). This paragraph expires January 31, 2026.

(b) The attorney general may bring a civil action against a controller or processor to enforce a provision of sections 325M.10 to 325M.21 in accordance with section 8.31 . If the state prevails in an action to enforce sections 325M.10 to 325M.21 , the state may, in addition to penalties provided by paragraph (c) or other remedies provided by law, be allowed an amount determined by the court to be the reasonable value of all or part of the state's litigation expenses incurred.

(c) Any controller or processor that violates sections 325M.10 to 325M.21 is subject to an injunction and liable for a civil penalty of not more than $7,500 for each violation.

(d) Nothing in sections 325M.10 to 325M.21 establishes a private right of action, including under section 8.31, subdivision 3a , for a violation of sections 325M.10 to 325M.21 or any other law.
Minn. Stat. § 256S.204 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256S / Section 256S.204
§ 256S.204 ALTERNATIVE RATE SYSTEM FOR 24-HOUR CUSTOMIZED LIVING SERVICES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the customized living monthly service rate limits under section 256S.202, subdivision 1 , the 24-hour customized living monthly service rate limits under section 256S.202, subdivision 2 , and the component service rates established under section 256S.201, subdivision 4 , the commissioner may establish alternative rate systems for 24-hour customized living services in housing with services establishments that are freestanding buildings with a capacity of 16 or fewer, by applying a single hourly rate for covered component services provided in either:

(1) licensed corporate adult foster homes; or

(2) specialized dementia care units that meet the requirements of section 144D.065 and in which:

(i) participants are offered the option of having their own apartments; or

(ii) the units are licensed as board and lodge establishments with a maximum capacity of eight residents and meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 9555.6205 , subparts 1, 2, 3, and 4, item A.
Minn. Stat. § 13.463 — MN Code / Part 13_13C / Chapter 13 / Section 13.463
§ 13.463 EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES DATA.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. As used in this section, "education support services data" means data on individuals collected, created, maintained, used, or disseminated relating to programs administered by a government entity or entity under contract with a government entity designed to eliminate disparities and advance equities in educational achievement for youth by coordinating services available to participants, regardless of the youth's involvement with other government services. Education support services data does not include welfare data under section 13.46 .

§ Subd. 2. Classification. Unless otherwise provided by law, all education support services data are private data on individuals and must not be disclosed except according to section 13.05 or a court order.
Minn. Stat. § 524.2-207 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.2-207
§ 524.2-207 SURVIVING SPOUSE'S PROPERTY AND NONPROBATE TRANSFERS TO OTHERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Included property. Except to the extent included in the augmented estate under section 524.2-204 or 524.2-206 , the value of the augmented estate includes the value of:

(1) property, other than the homestead, that was owned by the surviving spouse at the decedent's death, including the surviving spouse's interest in property held with right of survivorship; and

(2) property that would have been included in the surviving spouse's nonprobate transfers to others, other than the spouse's interest in property held with right of survivorship included under clause (1), had the spouse been the decedent.

(b) Time of valuation. Property included under this section is valued at the decedent's death, taking the fact that the decedent predeceased the spouse into account, but, for purposes of the surviving spouse's interest in property held with right of survivorship included under paragraph (a), clause (1), the value of the spouse's interest is determined immediately before the decedent's death if the decedent was then a joint tenant or a co-owner of the property or accounts. For purposes of paragraph (a), clause (2), proceeds of insurance that would have been included in the spouse's nonprobate transfers to others under section 524.2-205, paragraph (1) , clause (iii), are not valued as if the spouse were deceased.

(c) Reduction for enforceable claims. The value of property included under this section is reduced by mortgages, liens, and enforceable claims against the property or against the surviving spouse.
Minn. Stat. § 256B.038 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256B / Section 256B.038
§ 256B.038 PROVIDER RATE INCREASES AFTER JUNE 30, 1999.
Status: in_force

(a) For fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 1999, the commissioner of management and budget shall include an annual inflationary adjustment in payment rates for the services listed in paragraph (b) as a budget change request in each biennial detailed expenditure budget submitted to the legislature under section 16A.11 . The adjustment shall be accomplished by indexing the rates in effect for inflation based on the change in the Consumer Price Index-All Items (United States city average)(CPI-U) as forecasted by Data Resources, Inc., in the fourth quarter of the prior year for the calendar year during which the rate increase occurs.

(b) Within the limits of appropriations specifically for this purpose, the commissioner shall apply the rate increases in paragraph (a) to home and community-based waiver services for persons with developmental disabilities under section 256B.501 ; home and community-based waiver services for the elderly under chapter 256S; waivered services under community access for disability inclusion under section 256B.49 ; community alternative care waivered services under section 256B.49 ; brain injury waivered services under section 256B.49 ; nursing services and home health services under section 256B.0625, subdivision 6a ; personal care services and nursing supervision of personal care services under section 256B.0625, subdivision 19a ; home care nursing services under section 256B.0625, subdivision 7 ; day training and habilitation services for adults with developmental disabilities under sections 252.41 to 252.46 ; physical therapy services under section 256B.0625, subdivision 8 ; occupational therapy services under section 256B.0625, subdivision 8a ; speech-language therapy services under Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0390 ; respiratory therapy services under Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0295 ; physician services under section 256B.0625, subdivision 3 ; dental services under section 256B.0625, subdivision 9 ; alternative care services under section 256B.0913 ; adult residential program grants under section 245.73 ; adult and family community support grants under Minnesota Rules, parts 9535.1700 to 9535.1760 ; and semi-independent living services under section 252.275 , including SILS funding under county social services grants formerly funded under chapter 256I.

(c) The commissioner shall increase prepaid medical assistance program capitation rates as appropriate to reflect the rate increases in this section.

(d) In implementing this section, the commissioner shall consider proposing a schedule to equalize rates paid by different programs for the same service.
Minn. Stat. § 342.08 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.08
§ 342.08 ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Water standards. In consultation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, the office by rule must establish appropriate water standards for cannabis businesses.

§ Subd. 2. Energy use. In consultation with the commissioner of commerce, the office by rule must establish appropriate energy standards for cannabis businesses.

§ Subd. 3. Solid waste. In consultation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, the office by rule must establish appropriate solid waste standards for the disposal of: (1) cannabis flower and cannabis products; (2) packaging; (3) recyclable materials, including minimum requirements for the use of recyclable materials; and (4) other solid waste.

§ Subd. 4. Odor. The office by rule must establish appropriate standards and requirements to limit odors produced by cannabis businesses.

§ Subd. 5. Applicability; federal, state, and local laws. A cannabis business must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to the subjects of subdivisions 1 to 4.

§ Subd. 6. Rulemaking. (a) The office may only adopt a rule under this section if the rule is consistent with and at least as stringent as applicable state and federal laws related to the subjects of subdivisions 1 to 4. (b) The office must coordinate and consult with a department or agency of the state regarding the development and implementation of a rule under this section if the department or agency has expertise or a regulatory interest in the subject matter of the rule.