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Minn. Stat. § 62Q.097 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62Q / Section 62Q.097
§ 62Q.097 REQUIREMENTS FOR TIMELY PROVIDER CREDENTIALING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section. (b) "Clean application for provider credentialing" or "clean application" means an application for provider credentialing submitted by a health care provider to a health plan company that is complete, is in the format required by the health plan company, and includes all information and substantiation required by the health plan company and does not require evaluation of any identified potential quality or safety concern. (c) "Provider credentialing" means the process undertaken by a health plan company to evaluate and approve a health care provider's education, training, residency, licenses, certifications, and history of significant quality or safety concerns in order to approve the health care provider to provide health care services to patients at a clinic or facility.

§ Subd. 2. Time limit for credentialing determination. A health plan company that receives an application for provider credentialing must: (1) if the application is determined to be a clean application for provider credentialing and if the health care provider submitting the application or the clinic or facility at which the health care provider provides services requests the information, affirm that the health care provider's application is a clean application and notify the health care provider or clinic or facility of the date by which the health plan company will make a determination on the health care provider's application; (2) if the application is determined not to be a clean application, inform the health care provider of the application's deficiencies or missing information or substantiation within three business days after the health plan company determines the application is not a clean application; and (3) make a determination on the health care provider's clean application within 45 days after receiving the clean application unless the health plan company identifies a substantive quality or safety concern in the course of provider credentialing that requires further investigation. Upon notice to the health care provider, clinic, or facility, the health plan company is allowed 30 additional days to investigate any quality or safety concerns.

§ Subd. 3. Prohibited application questions. An application for provider credentialing must not: (1) require the provider to disclose past health conditions; (2) require the provider to disclose current health conditions, if the provider is being treated so that the condition does not affect the provider's ability to practice medicine; or (3) require the disclosure of any health conditions that would not affect the provider's ability to practice medicine in a competent, safe, and ethical manner.
Minn. Stat. § 383B.159 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383B / Section 383B.159
§ 383B.159 REAL PROPERTY LEASES.
Status: in_force

The County Board of Commissioners of Hennepin County may contract for the leasing of real property from individuals, private or public corporations, or other governmental agencies.
Minn. Stat. § 58B.10 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 58B / Section 58B.10
§ 58B.10 DATA PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Classification of data. Data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated by the Department of Commerce under this chapter are governed by section 46.07 .

§ Subd. 2. Data sharing. To the extent data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated under this chapter are not public data as defined by section 13.02, subdivision 8a, the data may, when necessary to accomplish the purpose of this chapter, be shared between: (1) the United States Department of Education; (2) the Office of Higher Education; (3) the Department of Commerce; (4) the Office of the Attorney General; and (5) any other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Minn. Stat. § 116J.571 — MN Code / Part 116J_116O / Chapter 116J / Section 116J.571
§ 116J.571 CREATION OF ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

Two redevelopment accounts are created, one in the general fund and one in the bond proceeds fund. Money for the program: (1) may be used to make grants as provided in section 116J.575 and loans as provided in section 116J.5761 ; (2) may be used to pay for the commissioner's costs in reviewing applications and making grants and loans; and (3) is available until spent. The repayment of principal and interest on loans and investment income earned on money in the account is deposited in the special revenue fund and may be used for making grants and loans and for administrative costs and are appropriated for such purposes.
Minn. Stat. § 325K.16 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325K / Section 325K.16
§ 325K.16 CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Expiration date. A certificate must indicate the date on which it expires.

§ Subd. 2. Effect of expiration. When a certificate expires, the subscriber and certification authority cease to certify as provided in this chapter and the certification authority is discharged of its duties based on issuance, in relation to the expired certificate.
Minn. Stat. § 412.531 — MN Code / Part 410_414 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.531
§ 412.531 PARK FUNDS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Establishment, transfer; tax levies. For the purpose of carrying out the powers of the park board there shall be established in the city treasury a special fund to be called a park fund. The council may transfer to the park fund the money it deems necessary for park purposes. No later than September 1 of each year the park board shall present to the council in the detail the council requires its estimate of the financial needs of the board for the ensuing fiscal year. In any county having a population of more than 200,000 the council of any city, whether having a park board or not, may annually levy a tax on all taxable property in the city for park purposes. The proceeds of this tax shall be placed in the park fund.

§ Subd. 2. Audit; withdrawals. The park board shall, in the same manner as the council under section 412.271, subdivision 1 , and to the same extent, audit claims to be paid from the park fund. The secretary of the board shall draw an order upon the treasurer for the proper amount allowed by the board. Upon counter signature by the president of the commission and presentation, orders shall be paid by the treasurer.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.172 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 504B / Section 504B.172
§ 504B.172 RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY FEES.
Status: in_force

If a residential lease specifies an action, circumstances, or an extent to which a landlord, directly, or through additional rent, may recover attorney fees in an action between the landlord and tenant, the tenant is entitled to attorney fees if the tenant prevails in the same type of action, under the same circumstances, or is entitled to costs under section 549.02 , and to the same extent as specified in the lease for the landlord.
Minn. Stat. § 617.245 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 617 / Section 617.245
§ 617.245 CIVIL ACTION; USE OF MINOR IN SEXUAL PERFORMANCE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section. (b) "Minor" means any person who, at the time of use in a sexual performance, is under the age of 16. (c) "Promote" means to produce, direct, publish, manufacture, issue, or advertise. (d) "Sexual performance" means any play, dance, or other exhibition presented before an audience or for purposes of visual or mechanical reproduction which depicts sexual conduct as defined by paragraph (e). (e) "Sexual conduct" means any of the following if the depiction involves a minor: (1) an act of sexual intercourse, actual or simulated, including genital-genital, anal-genital, or oral-genital intercourse, whether between human beings or between a human being and an animal; (2) sadomasochistic abuse, meaning flagellation, torture, or similar demeaning acts inflicted by or upon a minor who is nude, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise physically restrained on the part of one so unclothed; (3) masturbation or lewd exhibitions of the genitals; and (4) physical contact or simulated physical contact with the unclothed pubic areas or buttocks of a human male or female, or the breasts of the female, whether alone or between members of the same or opposite sex or between humans and animals in an act of apparent sexual stimulation or gratification.

§ Subd. 2. Cause of action. A cause of action exists for injury caused by the use of a minor in a sexual performance. The cause of action exists against a person who promotes, employs, uses, or permits a minor to engage or assist others to engage in posing or modeling alone or with others in a sexual performance, if the person knows or has reason to know that the conduct intended is a sexual performance. A person found liable for injuries under this section is liable to the minor for damages. Neither consent to sexual performance by the minor or by the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, or mistake as to the minor's age is a defense to the action.

§ Subd. 3. Limitation period. An action for damages under this section must be commenced within six years of the time the plaintiff knew or had reason to know injury was caused by plaintiff's use as a minor in a sexual performance. The knowledge of a parent, guardian, or custodian may not be imputed to the minor. This section does not affect the suspension of the statute of limitations during a period of disability under section 541.15 .
Minn. Stat. § 182.6521 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.6521
§ 182.6521 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
Status: in_force

An independent contractor doing building construction or improvements in the public or private sector must comply with the occupational safety and health standards that apply under this chapter to an employer and its employees. This section applies to an independent contractor however organized including, without limitation, those organized as a partnership, sole proprietorship, or corporation.
Minn. Stat. § 336.8-116 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.8-116
§ 336.8-116 SECURITIES INTERMEDIARY AS PURCHASER FOR VALUE.
Status: in_force

A securities intermediary that receives a financial asset and establishes a security entitlement to the financial asset in favor of an entitlement holder is a purchaser for value of the financial asset. A securities intermediary that acquires a security entitlement to a financial asset from another securities intermediary acquires the security entitlement for value if the securities intermediary acquiring the security entitlement establishes a security entitlement to the financial asset in favor of an entitlement holder.
Minn. Stat. § 60C.02 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60C / Section 60C.02
§ 60C.02 SCOPE, PURPOSES, AND CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. This chapter applies to all kinds of direct insurance, except: (1) life; (2) annuity; (3) title; (4) accident and sickness; (5) credit; (6) vendor's single interest or collateral protection or any similar insurance protecting the interests of a creditor arising out of a creditor debtor transaction; (7) mortgage guaranty; (8) financial guaranty or other forms of insurance offering protection against investment risks; (9) ocean marine; (10) a transaction or combination of transactions between a person, including affiliates of the person, and an insurer, including affiliates of the insurer, that involves the transfer of investment or credit risk unaccompanied by transfer of insurance risk; (11) insurance provided by or guaranteed by government; or (12) insurance of warranties or service contracts, including insurance that provides for the repair, replacement, or services of goods or property, or indemnification for repair, replacement or service, for the operation or structural failure of the goods or property due to a defect in materials, workmanship or normal wear and tear, or provides reimbursement for the liability insured by the user of agreement or service contracts that provide these benefits.

§ Subd. 2. Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are to provide a mechanism for the payment of covered claims under certain insurance policies and surety bonds, to the extent provided in this chapter, minimize excessive delay in payment and to avoid financial loss to claimants or policyholders because of the liquidation of an insurer, and to provide an association to assess the cost of the protection among insurers.

§ Subd. 3. Construction. This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes stated in subdivision 2.
Minn. Stat. § 442A.25 — MN Code / Part 440_446A / Chapter 442A / Section 442A.25
§ 442A.25 BORROWING POWERS; BONDS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Borrowing power. The board may authorize the borrowing of money for any district purpose and provide for the repayment thereof, subject to chapter 475. The taxes initially levied by any district according to section 475.61 for the payment of district bonds, upon property within each municipality included in the district, shall be included in computing the levy of the municipality.

§ Subd. 2. Bond issuance. The board may authorize the issuance of bonds or obligations of the district to provide funds for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of any system, works, or facilities for any district purpose or for refunding any prior bonds or obligations issued for any such purpose and may pledge the full faith and credit of the district; the proceeds of tax levies or assessments; service, use, or rental charges; or any combination thereof to the payment of such bonds or obligations and interest thereon or expenses incident thereto. An election or vote of the people of the district is required to authorize the issuance of any bonds or obligations. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the forms and procedures for issuing and selling bonds and provisions for payment thereof must comply with chapter 475.
Minn. Stat. § 270B.161 — MN Code / Part 270_271 / Chapter 270B / Section 270B.161
§ 270B.161 DATA AND INFORMATION ON MINE VALUE OF ORE.
Status: in_force

Data collected from taxpayers and maintained by the commissioner for the purpose of determining the mine value of ore under section 298.01 are nonpublic data as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 9 .
Minn. Stat. § 346.55 — MN Code / Part 343_348 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.55
§ 346.55 CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Penalty. The transfer by a person other than the owner of a dog or cat to a dealer, the possession of a dog or cat by a dealer without the permission of the owner, or the transfer of a dog or cat by a dealer to an institution without the permission of the owner is prohibited. Nothing in this section prohibits the transfer of a dog or cat to a dealer if the dog or cat is removed from a property by or at the request of a person in possession of the property. For the purpose of this subdivision, "dealer" and "institution" have the meanings given them in section 347.31 . A person who transfers or possesses a dog or cat without claim of right with intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession of the dog or cat violates this section and is liable for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per dog or cat for each violation. In bringing a civil action under this section the charging attorney shall consider, and in imposing a fine the court shall consider: (1) the history of previous violations; (2) the number of violations; (3) the degree of willfulness of the violation; (4) the good faith of the dealer; (5) the good faith of the person delivering the dog or cat to the dealer; and (6) the gravity of the violation. A fine paid by the defendant in a criminal action that arose from the same violation may not be applied toward payment of the civil penalty under this subdivision.

§ Subd. 2. Jurisdiction. The district court may hear, try, and determine actions started under this section. Trials under this section must be to the court, sitting without a jury.

§ Subd. 3. Appearances. Notwithstanding section 8.01 , county or city attorneys may appear for the board of animal health in civil actions started under this section at the request of the attorney general. Actions under this section may be brought in the name of the state of Minnesota with the consent of the Board of Animal Health or directly by a city or county attorney at the request of a person filing a complaint.

§ Subd. 4. Venue. Civil actions under this section may be started in any county in which the animal in question was transferred or possessed, or from which the dog or cat was removed without the permission of the lawful owner.

§ Subd. 5. Fines. Fines collected under this section must be disposed of as follows: (a) If the violation occurs in the county, and the county attorney appears in the action, 50 percent to the county and 50 percent to the state. (b) If the violation occurs within the municipality, and the city attorney appears in the action, 50 percent to the city and 50 percent to the state. (c) If the attorney general appears in the action, all penalties imposed and fines collected must be credited to the general fund in the state treasury.
Minn. Stat. § 473.399 — MN Code / Part 473_473J / Chapter 473 / Section 473.399
§ 473.399 TRANSIT WAYS; LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT AND COMMUTER RAIL IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. General requirements. (a) The council must identify in its transportation policy plan those heavily traveled corridors where development of a transitway may be feasible and cost-effective. Modes of providing service in a transitway may include bus rapid transit, light rail transit, commuter rail, or other available systems or technologies that improve transit service. (b) After the completion of environmental studies and receipt of input from the governing body of each statutory and home rule charter city, county, and town in which a transitway is proposed to be constructed, the council must designate the locally preferred alternative transit mode with respect to the corridor. (c) The council shall ensure that any light rail transit facilities that are designated as the locally preferred alternative and that are to be constructed in the metropolitan area will be acquired, developed, owned, and capable of operation in an efficient, cost-effective, and coordinated manner in coordination with buses and other transportation modes and facilities. (d) Construction of light rail transit facilities in a particular transit corridor may not commence unless and until that mode is designated as the locally preferred alternative for that corridor by the council.

§ Subd. 1a. Integrated transportation system. The commissioner of transportation and the Metropolitan Council shall ensure that light rail transit and commuter rail facilities are planned, designed, and implemented: (1) to move commuters and transit users into and out of, as well as within, the metropolitan area, and (2) to ensure that rail transit lines will interface with each other and other transportation facilities and services so as to provide a unified, integrated, and efficient multimodal transportation system.

§ Subd. 2. MS 1992 [Repealed, 1993 c 353 s 20 ]

§ Subd. 3. MS 1992 [Repealed, 1993 c 353 s 20 ]

§ Subd. 4. MS 2008 [Repealed, 2009 c 93 art 1 s 47 ]

§ Subd. 5. Availability of light rail transit information. The Metropolitan Council shall maintain in a centralized location on an Internet website, for each light rail transit line operated by the council and for each year of operation of the line: (1) financial data, including revenue by source and operating and capital expenses; and (2) ridership information, including ridership and passenger miles.
Minn. Stat. § 299F.62 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299F / Section 299F.62
§ 299F.62 PLAN TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN GAS PIPELINE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates gas pipeline facilities subject to sections 299F.56 to 299F.641 shall prepare, maintain, carry out, and file with the commissioner a plan for operation and maintenance of each such pipeline facility owned or operated by such person, and any changes in such plan, in accordance with the rules prescribed by the commissioner. On finding that such plan is inadequate to achieve safe operation, the commissioner shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, require such plan to be revised. The plan required by the commissioner shall be practicable and designed to meet the need for pipeline safety.

(b) In determining the adequacy of any such plan, the commissioner shall consider the following:

(1) relevant available pipeline safety data;

(2) whether the plan is appropriate for the particular type of pipeline transportation;

(3) the reasonableness of the plan; and

(4) the extent to which such plan will contribute to public safety.
Minn. Stat. § 572B.07 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 572B / Section 572B.07
§ 572B.07 MOTION TO COMPEL OR STAY ARBITRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On motion of a person showing an agreement to arbitrate and alleging another person's refusal to arbitrate pursuant to the agreement, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate if the refusing party does not appear or does not oppose the motion. If the refusing party opposes the motion, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue. Unless the court finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it shall order the parties to arbitrate. If the court finds that there is no enforceable agreement, it may not order the parties to arbitrate.

(b) On motion of a person alleging that an arbitration proceeding has been initiated or threatened but that there is no agreement to arbitrate, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue. If the court finds that there is an enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it shall order the parties to arbitrate. If the court finds that there is no enforceable agreement, it may not order the parties to arbitrate.

(c) The court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim subject to arbitration lacks merit or grounds for the claim have not been established.

(d) If a proceeding involving a claim referable to arbitration under an alleged agreement to arbitrate is pending in court, a motion under this section must be filed in that court. Otherwise, a motion under this section may be filed in any court as required by section 572B.27 .

(e) If a party files a motion with the court to order arbitration under this section, the court shall on just terms stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim alleged to be subject to the arbitration until the court renders a final decision under this section.

(f) If the court orders arbitration, the court shall on just terms stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim subject to the arbitration. If a claim subject to the arbitration is severable, the court may sever it and limit the stay to that claim.
Minn. Stat. § 322C.0906 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 322C / Section 322C.0906
§ 322C.0906 PROCEEDS AND EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Ownership of proceeds. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision 2: (1) any proceeds or other benefits of a derivative action under section 322C.0902 , whether by judgment, compromise, or settlement, belong to the limited liability company and not to the plaintiff; and (2) if the plaintiff receives any proceeds, the plaintiff shall remit them immediately to the company.

§ Subd. 2. Expenses awarded. If a derivative action under section 322C.0902 is successful in whole or in part, the court may award the plaintiff reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, from the recovery of the limited liability company.