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Minn. Stat. § 527.34 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.34
§ 527.34 USE OF CUSTODIAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A custodian may deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor's benefit so much of the custodial property as the custodian considers advisable for the use and benefit of the minor, without court order and without regard to (i) the duty or ability of the custodian personally or of any other person to support the minor, or (ii) any other income or property of the minor which may be applicable or available for that purpose.

(b) On petition of an interested person or the minor if the minor has attained the age of 14 years, the court may order the custodian to deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor's benefit so much of the custodial property as the court considers advisable for the use and benefit of the minor.

(c) A delivery, payment, or expenditure under this section is in addition to, not in substitution for, and does not affect any obligation of a person to support the minor.
Minn. Stat. § 274.14 — MN Code / Part 272_289 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.14
§ 274.14 LENGTH OF SESSION; RECORD.
Status: in_force

The board must meet after the second Friday in June on at least one meeting day and may meet for up to ten consecutive meeting days. The actual meeting dates must be contained on the valuation notices mailed to each property owner in the county as provided in section 273.121 . For this purpose, "meeting days" is defined as any day of the week excluding Sunday. At the board's discretion, "meeting days" may include Saturday. No action taken by the county board of review after June 30 is valid, except for corrections permitted in sections 273.01 and 274.01 . The county auditor shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings and orders of the board. The record must be published like other proceedings of county commissioners. A copy of the published record must be sent to the commissioner of revenue within five days following final action of the county board of equalization.

For counties that conduct either regular board of review meetings or open book meetings, at least one of the meeting days must include a meeting that does not end before 7:00 p.m. For counties that require taxpayer appointments for the board of review, appointments must include some available times that extend until at least 7:00 p.m. The county may have a Saturday meeting in lieu of, or in addition to, the extended meeting times under this paragraph.
Minn. Stat. § 16B.284 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16B / Section 16B.284
§ 16B.284 QUITCLAIM DEED.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administration shall sign and cause to be issued a quitclaim deed on behalf of the state. The quitclaim deed shall be in a form prescribed by the attorney general and shall vest in the purchaser all of the state's interest in the subject property except as provided in section 16B.286 .
Minn. Stat. § 260C.307 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260C / Section 260C.307
§ 260C.307 PROCEDURES IN TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Who may petition. Any reputable person, including but not limited to any agent of the commissioner of children, youth, and families, having knowledge of circumstances which indicate that the rights of a parent to a child should be terminated, may petition the juvenile court in the manner provided in section 260C.141 , subdivisions 4 and 5.

§ Subd. 2. Hearing requirement. The termination of parental rights under the provisions of section 260C.301 , shall be made only after a hearing before the court, in the manner provided in section 260C.163 .

§ Subd. 3. Notice. The court shall have notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing served on the parents, as defined in sections 257.51 to 257.74 or 259.49, subdivision 1 , clause (2), and upon the child's grandparent if the child has lived with the grandparent within the two years immediately preceding the filing of the petition. Notice must be served in the manner provided in sections 260C.151 and 260C.152 , except that personal service shall be made at least ten days before the day of the hearing. Published notice shall be made for three weeks, the last publication to be at least ten days before the day of the hearing; and notice sent by certified mail shall be mailed at least 20 days before the day of the hearing. A parent who consents to the termination of parental rights under the provisions of section 260C.301, subdivision 1 , clause (a), may waive in writing the notice required by this subdivision; however, if the parent is a minor or incompetent the waiver shall be effective only if the parent's guardian ad litem concurs in writing.

§ Subd. 4. Consent. No parental rights of a minor or incompetent parent may be terminated on consent of the parents under the provisions of section 260C.301, subdivision 1 , clause (a), unless the guardian ad litem, in writing, joins in the written consent of the parent to the termination of parental rights.
Minn. Stat. § 148G.12 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148G / Section 148G.12
§ 148G.12 APPROVED MIDWIFERY EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Initial approval. A university or college desiring to conduct a certified midwifery education program must submit evidence to the board that the university or college is prepared to: (1) provide a program of theory and practice in certified midwifery leading to eligibility for certification in midwifery; (2) achieve preaccreditation and eventual full accreditation by the American Commission for Midwifery Education or any successor organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Instruction and required experience may be obtained in one or more institutions or agencies outside the applying university or college if the program retains accountability for all clinical and nonclinical teaching; and (3) meet other standards established by law and by the board.

§ Subd. 2. Continuing approval. The board must, through the board's representative, annually survey all midwifery education programs in Minnesota for current accreditation status by the American Commission for Midwifery Education or any successor organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. If the results of the survey show that a certified midwifery education program meets all standards for continuing accreditation, the board must continue approval of the certified midwifery education program.

§ Subd. 3. Loss of approval. If the board determines that an accredited certified midwifery education program is not maintaining the standards required by the American Commission on Midwifery Education or any successor organization, the board must obtain the defect in writing from the accrediting body. If a program fails to correct the defect to the satisfaction of the accrediting body and the accrediting body revokes the program's accreditation, the board must remove the program from the list of approved certified midwifery education programs.

§ Subd. 4. Reinstatement of approval. The board must reinstate approval of a certified midwifery education program upon submission of satisfactory evidence that the certified midwifery education program of theory and practice meets the standards required by the accrediting body.
Minn. Stat. § 317A.753 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 317A / Section 317A.753
§ 317A.753 PROCEDURE IN INVOLUNTARY OR SUPERVISED VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Action before hearing. In dissolution proceedings the court may issue injunctions, appoint receivers with powers and duties the court directs, take other actions required to preserve the corporate assets wherever located, and carry on the business of the corporation until a full hearing can be held.

§ Subd. 2. Notice to attorney general; intervention. When a proceeding involving a corporation described in section 317A.811, subdivision 1 , is begun, the court shall order that a copy of the petition be served on the attorney general. In all proceedings under this section, the attorney general has a right to participate as a party.

§ Subd. 3. Action after hearing. After a full hearing has been held, upon whatever notice the court directs to be given to the parties to the proceedings and to other parties in interest designated by the court, the court may appoint a receiver to collect the corporate assets. In addition to the powers set forth in chapter 576, a receiver has authority, subject to the order of the court, to continue the business of the corporation and to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all or any of the assets of the corporation at a public or private sale.

§ Subd. 4. Discharge of obligations. The assets of the corporation or the proceeds resulting from a sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition must be applied in the order of priority set forth in section 576.51 .

§ Subd. 5. Remainder. After payment of the expenses of receivership and claims of creditors duly proved, the remaining assets, if any, must be distributed as provided in section 317A.735 .
Minn. Stat. § 116J.438 — MN Code / Part 116J_116O / Chapter 116J / Section 116J.438
§ 116J.438 MINNESOTA GREEN ENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of employment and economic development, in consultation with the commissioner of commerce, shall lead a multiagency project to advise, promote, market, and coordinate state agency collaboration on green enterprise and green economy projects, as defined in section 116J.437 . The multiagency project must include the commissioners of employment and economic development, natural resources, agriculture, transportation, and commerce and the Pollution Control Agency. The project must involve collaboration with the chairs and ranking minority members of legislative committees overseeing energy policy and energy finance, state agencies, local governments, representatives from business and agriculture, and other interested stakeholders. The objective of the project is to utilize existing state resources to expedite the delivery of grants, licenses, permits, and other state authorizations and approvals for green economy projects. The commissioner shall appoint a lead person to coordinate green enterprise assistance activities.

(b) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall seek out and may select persons from the business community to assist the commissioner in project activities.

(c) The commissioner may accept gifts, contributions, and in-kind services for the purposes of this section, under the authority provided in section 116J.035, subdivision 1 . Any funds received must be placed in a special revenue account for the purposes of this section.
Minn. Stat. § 124D.792 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 124D / Section 124D.792
§ 124D.792 GRADUATION CEREMONIES; TRIBAL REGALIA AND OBJECTS OF CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE; DRUMMING AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district or charter school must not prohibit an American Indian student from wearing American Indian regalia, Tribal regalia, or objects of cultural significance at a graduation ceremony.

(b) If requested by the school's American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, a school district or charter school is encouraged to work with the committee on incorporating American Indian drumming and other culturally appropriate activities during graduation activities, celebrations, or ceremonies.
Minn. Stat. § 122A.48 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 122A / Section 122A.48
§ 122A.48 TEACHER EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Teacher defined. For purposes of this section, "teacher" means a teacher as defined in section 122A.15, subdivision 1 , who: (a) is employed in a public elementary or secondary school in the state and (b) either (1)(i) has at least 15 total years of full-time teaching service in elementary, secondary, and technical colleges, or at least 15 years of allowable service as defined in sections 354.05, subdivision 13 ; 354.092 ; 354.093 ; 354.094 ; 354.53 ; 354.66 ; 354A.011, subdivision 4 ; 354A.091 ; 354A.092 ; 354A.093 ; 354A.094 ; or Laws 1982, chapter 578, article II, section 1 and (ii) has or will have attained the age of 55 years but less than 65 years as of the June 30 in the school year during which an application for an early retirement incentive is made, or (2) has at least 30 total years of full-time teaching service in elementary, secondary, and technical colleges, or at least 30 years of allowable service as defined in sections 354.05, subdivision 13 ; 354.092 ; 354.093 ; 354.094 ; 354.53 ; 354.66 ; 354A.011, subdivision 4 ; 354A.091 ; 354A.092 ; 354A.093 ; 354A.094 ; or Laws 1982, chapter 578, article II, section 1.

§ Subd. 2. Retirement. For purposes of this section, "retirement" means termination of services in the employing district and withdrawal from active teaching service.

§ Subd. 3. Employment exemptions for retired teachers. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 2, a teacher who has entered into an agreement for termination of services and withdrawal from active teaching service with an early retirement incentive may be employed as a substitute teacher, behind-the-wheel instructor, or coach after retirement.

§ Subd. 4. Unemployment benefits. Any amount of unemployment benefits that the teacher receives and for which the district is required to pay into the unemployment insurance program trust fund pursuant to section 268.052, subdivision 1 , may be deducted by the district from the amount of the teacher's early retirement incentive or recovered by the district from the teacher up to the amount of the early retirement incentive.

§ Subd. 5. Applications. A teacher meeting the requirements of subdivision 1 may apply to the school board of the employing district for a contract for termination of services, withdrawal from active teaching service, and payment of an early retirement incentive. This application must be submitted on or before February 1 of the school year at the end of which the teacher wishes to retire. A school board must approve or deny the application within 30 days after it is received by the board. The amount of the early retirement incentive shall be agreed upon between the teacher and the school board. The early retirement incentive shall be paid by the employing district at the time and in the manner mutually agreed upon by a teacher and the board.
Minn. Stat. § 641.21 — MN Code / Part 636_643 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.21
§ 641.21 JAIL; ADVICE ON CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

When any county board determines to purchase, lease or erect a new jail, or to repair an existing one at an expense of more than $15,000, it shall pass a resolution to that effect, and transmit a copy thereof to the commissioner of corrections, who, within 30 days thereafter, shall transmit to that county board the advice and suggestions in reference to the purchase, lease or construction thereof as the commissioner deems proper.
Minn. Stat. § 386.65 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 386 / Section 386.65
§ 386.65 EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS FOR LICENSE.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Procedure; conditions. Applications for a license shall be made to the commissioner and shall be upon a form to be prepared by the commissioner and contain such information as may be required by it. Each applicant must pass an examination approved for use by the commissioner. The examination must be of sufficient scope to establish the applicant as capable of performing the duties of an abstracter whose work will be for the use and protection of the public. If application is made by a firm or corporation, one of the members or managing officials thereof shall take such examination. If the applicant successfully passes the examination and complies with all the provisions of sections 386.62 to 386.76 , the commissioner shall issue a license to the applicant.

§ Subd. 2. MS 1974 [Repealed, 1976 c 222 s 209 ]

§ Subd. 3. MS 1990 [Repealed, 1991 c 100 s 3 ]
Minn. Stat. § 60A.59 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60A / Section 60A.59
§ 60A.59 FOREIGN HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. RBC report. (a) A foreign health organization shall, upon the written request of the commissioner, submit to the commissioner an RBC report as of the end of the calendar year just ended the later of: (1) the date an RBC report would be required to be filed by a domestic health organization under sections 60A.50 to 60A.592 ; or (2) 15 days after the request is received by the foreign health organization. (b) A foreign health organization shall, at the written request of the commissioner, promptly submit to the commissioner a copy of any RBC plan that is filed with the insurance commissioner of any other state.

§ Subd. 2. RBC plan. In the event of a company action level event, regulatory action level event, or authorized control level event with respect to a foreign health organization as determined under the RBC statute applicable in the state of domicile of the health organization or, if no RBC statute is in force in that state, under sections 60A.50 to 60A.592 , if the insurance commissioner of the state of domicile of the foreign health organization fails to require the foreign health organization to file an RBC plan in the manner specified under that state's RBC statute or, if no RBC statute is in force in that state, under section 60A.52 , the commissioner may require the foreign health organization to file an RBC plan with the commissioner. In such event, the failure of the foreign health organization to file an RBC plan with the commissioner shall be grounds to order the health organization to cease and desist from writing new insurance business in this state. This section does not limit the commissioner's authority to require a foreign insurer to file a copy of the risk-based capital plan submitted to the commissioner in the state of domicile.

§ Subd. 3. Liquidation of property. In the event of a mandatory control level event with respect to a foreign health organization, if no domiciliary receiver has been appointed with respect to the foreign health organization under the rehabilitation and liquidation statute applicable in the state of domicile of the foreign health organization, the commissioner may make application to the district court permitted under chapter 60B with respect to the liquidation of property of foreign health organizations found in this state, and the occurrence of the mandatory control level event shall be considered adequate grounds for the application.
Minn. Stat. § 299M.04 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299M / Section 299M.04
§ 299M.04 RULES, FEES, ORDERS, PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt permanent rules for operation of the council; regulation by municipalities; qualifications, examination, and licensing of fire protection contractors; licensing of multipurpose potable water piping system contractors; certification of multipurpose potable water piping system installers; certification of journeyman sprinkler fitters; registration of apprentices; and the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Permit fees must be a percentage of the total cost of the fire protection work.

The commissioner may issue a cease and desist order to cease an activity considered an immediate risk to public health or public safety. The commissioner shall adopt permanent rules governing when an order may be issued; how long the order is effective; notice requirements; and other procedures and requirements necessary to implement, administer, and enforce the provisions of this chapter.

The commissioner, in place of or in addition to licensing sanctions allowed under this chapter, may impose a civil penalty not greater than $1,000 for each violation of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter, for each day of violation. The commissioner shall adopt permanent rules governing and establishing procedures for implementation, administration, and enforcement of this paragraph.
Minn. Stat. § 97A.471 — MN Code / Part 97_102 / Chapter 97A / Section 97A.471
§ 97A.471 NONRESIDENT COURTESY LICENSES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Game and fish officers of other jurisdictions. The commissioner may issue a courtesy nonresident license to take game or fish without charge to a game and fish or conservation employee of another state or of the United States that is in the state to assist or cooperate with the commissioner.

§ Subd. 2. Guests of governor or commissioner. The commissioner may issue a nonresident courtesy license to take game or fish without charge to an official of another state, the United States, or foreign country and to a representative of a conservation organization or publication that is in the state as a guest of the governor or commissioner.

§ Subd. 3. Nonapplicability to moose or elk hunting. This section does not apply to taking moose or elk.
Minn. Stat. § 462.361 — MN Code / Part 460_463 / Chapter 462 / Section 462.361
§ 462.361 JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Review of action. Any person aggrieved by an ordinance, rule, regulation, decision or order of a governing body or board of adjustments and appeals acting pursuant to sections 462.351 to 462.364 may have such ordinance, rule, regulation, decision or order, reviewed by an appropriate remedy in the district court, subject to the provisions of this section.

§ Subd. 2. Exhaustion of remedies. In actions brought under this section, a municipality may raise as a defense the fact that the complaining party has not attempted to remedy the grievance by use of procedures available for that purpose under ordinance or charter, or under sections 462.351 to 462.364 . If the court finds that such remedies have not been exhausted, it shall require the complaining party to pursue those remedies unless it finds that the use of such remedies would serve no useful purpose under the circumstances of the case.
Minn. Stat. § 321.0203 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 321 / Section 321.0203
§ 321.0203 STATEMENT OF TERMINATION.
Status: in_force

A dissolved limited partnership that has completed winding up may deliver to the secretary of state for filing a statement of termination that states:

(1) the name of the limited partnership;

(2) the date of filing of its initial certificate of limited partnership; and

(3) any other information as determined by the general partners filing the statement or by a person appointed pursuant to section 321.0803(c) or (d).
Minn. Stat. § 469.311 — MN Code / Part 466A_470 / Chapter 469 / Section 469.311
§ 469.311 DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for designation of a job opportunity building zone must adopt a written development plan for the zone before submitting the application to the commissioner.

(b) The development plan must contain, at least, the following:

(1) a map of the proposed zone that indicates the geographic boundaries of the zone, the total area, and present use and conditions generally of the land and structures within those boundaries;

(2) evidence of community support and commitment from local government, local workforce investment boards, school districts, and other education institutions, business groups, and the public;

(3) a description of the methods proposed to increase economic opportunity and expansion, facilitate infrastructure improvement, reduce the local regulatory burden, and identify job-training opportunities;

(4) current social, economic, and demographic characteristics of the proposed zone and anticipated improvements in education, health, human services, and employment if the zone is created;

(5) a description of anticipated activity in the zone and each subzone, including, but not limited to, industrial use, industrial site reuse, commercial or retail use, and residential use; and

(6) any other information required by the commissioner.