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Minn. Stat. § 508A.53 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 508A / Section 508A.53
§ 508A.53 TRANSFER AND PAYMENT OF TAXES.
Status: in_force

All laws requiring deeds, plats, or other instruments affecting unregistered land to bear the endorsement of the proper city or county officials showing that all taxes or assessments upon the same have been paid, shall be operative as to land registered under sections 508A.01 to 508A.85 , and all laws shall be complied with before any deed, plat, or other instrument affecting the registered land shall be filed with the registrar.
Minn. Stat. § 412.611 — MN Code / Part 410_414 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.611
§ 412.611 COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN.
Status: in_force

The form of government provided in Optional Plan B shall be known as the council-manager plan. The council shall exercise the legislative power of the city and determine all matters of policy. The city manager shall be the head of the administrative branch of the government and shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all affairs relating to the city.
Minn. Stat. § 138.666 — MN Code / Part 138_140 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.666
§ 138.666 COOPERATION.
Status: in_force

The state, state departments and agencies, political subdivisions, and the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota shall cooperate with the Minnesota Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office in safeguarding state historic sites and in the preservation of historic and archaeological properties.
Minn. Stat. § 303.09 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 303 / Section 303.09
§ 303.09 POWERS SAME AS DOMESTIC CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

After the issuance of a certificate of authority by the secretary of state and until cancellation or revocation thereof or issuance of a certificate of withdrawal, the corporation shall possess within this state the same rights and privileges that a domestic corporation would possess if organized for the purposes set forth in the articles of incorporation of such foreign corporation pursuant to which its certificate of authority is issued, and shall be subject to the laws of this state.
Minn. Stat. § 103A.209 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103A / Section 103A.209
§ 103A.209 MARGINAL, ERODIBLE LAND RETIREMENT POLICY.
Status: in_force

It is state policy to encourage the retirement of marginal, highly erodible land, particularly land adjacent to public waters and drainage systems, from crop production and to reestablish a cover of perennial vegetation.
Minn. Stat. § 163.035 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 163 / Section 163.035
§ 163.035 BICYCLE PATHS.
Status: in_force

The county board may in the interests of public safety expend road and bridge funds for the construction and maintenance of bicycle paths on road rights-of-way under county jurisdiction.
Minn. Stat. § 65B.11 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 65B / Section 65B.11
§ 65B.11 USE OF FACILITY BY PUBLIC.
Status: in_force

If, upon a formal hearing, the commissioner finds that a large proportion of qualified and eligible persons are failing to gain the benefits of the facility, the facility shall provide service to assist the public in making application to the facility for placement.
Minn. Stat. § 609.175 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.175
§ 609.175 CONSPIRACY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. To cause arrest or prosecution. Whoever conspires with another to cause a third person to be arrested or prosecuted on a criminal charge knowing the charge to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor.

§ Subd. 2. To commit crime. Whoever conspires with another to commit a crime and in furtherance of the conspiracy one or more of the parties does some overt act in furtherance of such conspiracy may be sentenced as follows: (1) if the crime intended is a misdemeanor, by a sentence to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $300, or both; or (2) if the crime intended is murder in the first degree or treason, to imprisonment for not more than 20 years; or (3) if the crime intended is any other felony or a gross misdemeanor, to imprisonment or to payment of a fine of not more than one-half the imprisonment or fine provided for that felony or gross misdemeanor or both.

§ Subd. 3. Application of section jurisdiction. This section applies if: (1) the defendant in this state conspires with another outside of this state; or (2) the defendant outside of this state conspires with another in this state; or (3) the defendant outside of this state conspires with another outside of this state and an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy is committed within this state by either of them; or (4) the defendant in this state conspires with another in this state.
Minn. Stat. § 325A.07 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325A / Section 325A.07
§ 325A.07 RESTRICTION ON USE OF NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

In connection with a contract for invention development services, the invention developer shall not take from a customer a negotiable instrument other than a check as evidence of the obligation of the customer. A holder is not a holder in due course if the holder takes a negotiable instrument taken from a customer in violation of this section.
Minn. Stat. § 13.7932 — MN Code / Part 13_13C / Chapter 13 / Section 13.7932
§ 13.7932 LOGGER SAFETY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM DATA.
Status: in_force

The following data collected from persons who attend safety and education programs or seminars for loggers established or approved by the commissioner under section 176.130, subdivision 11 , are public data:

(1) the names of the individuals attending the program or seminar;

(2) the names of each attendee's employer;

(3) the city where the employer is located;

(4) the date the program or seminar was held; and

(5) a description of the seminar or program.
Minn. Stat. § 17.90 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17.90
§ 17.90 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to sections 17.90 to 17.98 .

§ Subd. 1a. Agricultural contract. "Agricultural contract" means any written contract between a contractor and a producer, but does not include a contract between a grain buyer licensed under section 223.17, subdivision 1 , who purchases grain from a producer as a merchant or seller of grain and does not contract with the producer to grow or raise the crops producing the grain.

§ Subd. 2. Agricultural commodity. "Agricultural commodity" means a material produced for use in or as food, feed, seed, or fiber and includes crops for fiber, food, oilseeds, seeds, livestock, livestock products, poultry, poultry products, and other products or by-products of the farm produced for the same or similar use.

§ Subd. 3. Contractor. "Contractor" means a person who in the ordinary course of business buys agricultural commodities grown or raised in this state or who contracts with a producer to grow or raise agricultural commodities in this state.

§ Subd. 3a. [Renumbered subd 3c]

§ Subd. 3b. Grain. "Grain" has the meaning given in section 223.16, subdivision 4 .

§ Subd. 3c. Legible type. "Legible type" means a typeface at least as large as ten-point modern type, one-point leaded.

§ Subd. 4. Producer. "Producer" means a person who produces or causes to be produced an agricultural commodity in a quantity beyond the person's own family use and: (1) is able to transfer title to another; or (2) provides management, labor, machinery, facilities, or any other production input for the production of an agricultural commodity.
Minn. Stat. § 169A.285 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 169A / Section 169A.285
§ 169A.285 PENALTY ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Authority; amount. When a court sentences a person who violates section 169A.20 (driving while impaired) while having an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more as measured at the time, or within two hours of the time, of the violation, the court may impose a penalty assessment of up to $1,000. The court may impose this assessment in addition to any other penalties or charges authorized under law.

§ Subd. 2. Assessment distribution. Money collected under this section must be distributed as follows: (1) if the arresting officer is an employee of a political subdivision, the assessment must be forwarded to the treasury of the political subdivision for use in enforcement, training, and education activities related to driving while impaired; or (2) if the arresting officer is an employee of the state, the assessment must be forwarded to the state treasury and credited to the general fund.
Minn. Stat. § 116J.83 — MN Code / Part 116J_116O / Chapter 116J / Section 116J.83
§ 116J.83 LICENSE AUTHORITY RETAINED.
Status: in_force

Each agency having jurisdiction to approve or deny a license shall have the continuing power vested in it to make such determinations. The provisions of sections 116J.73 to 116J.86 shall not lessen or reduce these powers and shall modify the procedures followed in carrying out these powers only to the extent provided in sections 116J.73 to 116J.86 .
Minn. Stat. § 256R.16 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256R / Section 256R.16
§ 256R.16 QUALITY OF CARE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Calculation of a quality score. (a) The commissioner shall determine a quality score for each nursing facility using quality measures established in section 256B.439 , according to methods determined by the commissioner in consultation with stakeholders and experts, and using the most recently available data as provided in the Minnesota Nursing Home Report Card. These methods must be exempt from the rulemaking requirements under chapter 14. (b) For each quality measure, a score must be determined with the number of points assigned as determined by the commissioner using the methodology established according to this subdivision. The determination of the quality measures to be used and the methods of calculating scores may be revised annually by the commissioner. (c) The quality score must include up to 50 points related to the Minnesota quality indicators score derived from the minimum data set, up to 40 points related to the resident quality of life score derived from the consumer survey conducted under section 256B.439 , subdivision 3, and up to ten points related to the state inspection results score. (d) The commissioner, in cooperation with the commissioner of health, may adjust the formula in paragraph (c), or the methodology for computing the total quality score, with five months advance public notice. In changing the formula, the commissioner shall consider quality measure priorities registered by report card users, advice of stakeholders, and available research.

§ Subd. 2. Monitoring quality of care. If an annual cost report or field audit indicates that expenditures for direct resident care have been reduced in amounts large enough to indicate a possible detrimental effect on the quality of care, the commissioner shall notify the commissioner of health.
Minn. Stat. § 211B.07 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 211B / Section 211B.07
§ 211B.07 UNDUE INFLUENCE ON VOTERS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A person may not directly or indirectly use or threaten force, coercion, violence, restraint, damage, harm, loss, including loss of employment or economic reprisal, undue influence, or temporal or spiritual injury against an individual to compel the individual to vote for or against a candidate or ballot question. Abduction, duress, or fraud may not be used to obstruct or prevent the free exercise of the right to vote of a voter at a primary or election, or compel a voter to vote at a primary or election. Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 18B.36 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.36
§ 18B.36 PRIVATE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Requirement. (a) Except for a licensed commercial or noncommercial applicator, only a certified private applicator may use a restricted use pesticide to produce an agricultural commodity: (1) as a traditional exchange of services without financial compensation; (2) on a site owned, rented, or managed by the person or the person's employees; or (3) when the private applicator is one of two or fewer employees and the owner or operator is a certified private applicator or is licensed as a noncommercial applicator. (b) A person may not purchase a restricted use pesticide without presenting a license card, certified private applicator card, or the card number. (c) A person certified under this section is considered qualified and is not required to verify, document, or otherwise prove a particular need prior to use, except as required by the federal label. (d) A person certified under this section must be 18 years of age or older.

§ Subd. 2. Certification. (a) The commissioner shall prescribe certification requirements and provide training that meets or exceeds United States Environmental Protection Agency standards to certify private applicators and provide information relating to changing technology to help ensure a continuing level of competency and ability to use pesticides properly and safely. Private applicator certification requirements and training must meet or exceed the competency standards in Code of Federal Regulations, title 40, part 171. Competency standards for private applicator certification and training must be published on the Department of Agriculture website. The training may be done through cooperation with other government agencies and must be a minimum of three hours in duration. (b) A person must apply to the commissioner for certification as a private applicator. After completing the certification requirements, which must include a proctored examination as determined by the commissioner, an applicant must be certified as a private applicator to use restricted use pesticides. The certification shall expire March 1 of the third calendar year after the initial year of certification. (c) The commissioner shall issue a private applicator card to a private applicator.

§ Subd. 3. Fees. (a) A person applying to be certified as a private applicator must pay a nonrefundable $10 application fee for the certification period. (b) A $5 fee must be paid for the issuance of a duplicate private applicator card.
Minn. Stat. § 53B.63 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 53B / Section 53B.63
§ 53B.63 SUSPENSION; REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may suspend or revoke a license or order a licensee to revoke the designation of an authorized delegate if:

(1) the licensee violates this chapter, or an administrative rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter;

(2) the licensee does not cooperate with an examination or investigation conducted by the commissioner;

(3) the licensee engages in fraud, intentional misrepresentation, or gross negligence;

(4) an authorized delegate is convicted of a violation of a state or federal statute prohibiting money laundering, or violates an administrative rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter, as a result of the licensee's willful misconduct or willful blindness;

(5) the competence, experience, character, or general fitness of the licensee, authorized delegate, person in control of a licensee, key individual, or responsible person of the authorized delegate indicates that it is not in the public interest to permit the person to provide money transmission;

(6) the licensee engages in an unsafe or unsound practice;

(7) the licensee is insolvent, suspends payment of the licensee's obligations, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of the licensee's creditors; or

(8) the licensee does not remove an authorized delegate after the commissioner issues and serves upon the licensee a final order that includes a finding that the authorized delegate has violated this chapter.

(b) When determining whether a licensee is engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice, the commissioner may consider the size and condition of the licensee's money transmission, the magnitude of the loss, the gravity of the violation of this chapter, and the previous conduct of the person involved.
Minn. Stat. § 336.2-506 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2-506
§ 336.2-506 RIGHTS OF FINANCING AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(1) A financing agency by paying or purchasing for value a draft which relates to a shipment of goods acquires to the extent of the payment or purchase and in addition to its own rights under the draft and any document of title securing it any rights of the shipper in the goods including the right to stop delivery and the shipper's right to have the draft honored by the buyer.

(2) The right to reimbursement of a financing agency which has in good faith honored or purchased the draft under commitment to or authority from the buyer is not impaired by subsequent discovery of defects with reference to any relevant document which was apparently regular.
Minn. Stat. § 216B.32 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.32
§ 216B.32 CERTIFIED COPY OF DOCUMENT AS EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

Copies of official documents and orders filed or deposited according to law in the office of the commission, certified by a commissioner or by the secretary under the official seal of the commission to be true copies of the original shall be evidence in like manner as the originals, in all matters before the commission and in the courts of this state.
Minn. Stat. § 51A.55 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 51A / Section 51A.55
§ 51A.55 CONFORMITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Thrift and home financing organizations. All persons accepting moneys from the public and engaged in home financing, whether or not incorporated, and every corporation heretofore incorporated under the statutes of this state which has for its purpose the promotion of thrift and the financing of homes, except those regulated under other Minnesota statutes or federal laws, by whatever name known, shall at the time sections 51A.01 to 51A.58 become effective be subject to the provisions of sections 51A.01 to 51A.58 and shall be deemed to exist hereunder.

§ Subd. 2. Existing corporations. The name, rights, powers, privileges, and immunities of every such corporation heretofore incorporated in this state shall be governed, controlled, construed, extended, limited, and determined by the provisions of sections 51A.01 to 51A.58 to the same extent and effect as if such corporation had been incorporated pursuant hereto, and the articles of association, certificate of incorporation, or charter, however entitled, bylaws and constitution, or other rules of every such corporation heretofore made or existing are hereby modified, altered, and amended to conform to the provisions of sections 51A.01 to 51A.58 , with or without the issuance or approval by the commissioner of conformed copies of such documents, and the same are declared void to the extent that the same are inconsistent with the provisions of sections 51A.01 to 51A.58 ; except that the obligations of any such existing corporation, whether between such corporation and its members, or any of them, or any other person or persons, or any valid contract between the members of any such corporation, or between such corporation and any other person or persons, existing on July 1, 1969, shall not be in any way impaired by the provisions of sections 51A.01 to 51A.58 , and, with such exceptions, every such corporation shall possess the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities and shall be subject to the duties, liabilities, disabilities, and restrictions conferred and imposed by sections 51A.01 to 51A.58 , notwithstanding anything to the contrary in its certificate of incorporation, bylaws, constitution, or rules.

§ Subd. 3. All obligations heretofore contracted may be enforced. All obligations to any such corporation heretofore contracted shall be enforceable by it and in its name, and demands, claims, and rights of action against any such corporation may be enforced against it as fully and completely as they could have been enforced heretofore.
Minn. Stat. § 325F.6654 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.6654
§ 325F.6654 MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO REFUND OR REPLACE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Duty. (a) If the manufacturer or its authorized dealers are unable to make the farm tractor conform to any applicable express written warranty by repairing or correcting any condition which substantially impairs the use or market value of the farm tractor to the consumer within the time periods and after the number of attempts specified in subdivision 2, the manufacturer, through its authorized dealer who sold the farm tractor, shall, at the option of the consumer, replace the farm tractor with a comparable one, charging the consumer only a reasonable allowance for the consumer's use of the farm tractor, or accept the return of the farm tractor from the consumer and refund to the consumer the cash purchase price, including sales tax, license fees, registration fees, and any similar governmental charges, less a reasonable allowance for prior use. Refunds shall be made to the consumer and lienholder, if any, as their interests may appear in the county recorder's office. If no replacement or refund is made, the consumer may bring a civil action to enforce the obligation. No action may be brought unless the manufacturer has received prior direct written notification from or on behalf of the consumer and has been offered an opportunity to cure the condition alleged within a reasonable time that is not to exceed 60 business days. (b) For a self-propelled vehicle, this section is limited to warranties on the engine and power train.

§ Subd. 2. When duty arises. The replacement or refund obligation specified in subdivision 1 shall arise if the manufacturer or its authorized dealers are unable to make the farm tractor conform to applicable express written warranties within the express written warranty term or during the period of one year following the date of the original physical delivery of the farm tractor to the consumer, whichever is the earlier date, and (1) the same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers, but such nonconformity continues to exist; or (2) the farm tractor is out of service by reason of repair of the same nonconformity for a cumulative total of 60 or more business days when the service department of the authorized dealer in possession of the farm tractor is open for purposes of repair, provided that days when the consumer has been provided by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers with the use of another farm tractor which performs the same function shall not be counted.
Minn. Stat. § 103D.801 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103D / Section 103D.801
§ 103D.801 PROCEDURE WHEN CONTRACT IS NOT LET.
Status: in_force

If all of the bids received are for a price more than 30 percent greater than the engineer's estimate in the engineer's report, or for a price in excess of the benefits less damages and other costs, the managers shall follow the procedure described in section 103E.511 .