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Minn. Stat. § 336.3-309 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.3-309
§ 336.3-309 ENFORCEMENT OF LOST, DESTROYED, OR STOLEN INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person not in possession of an instrument is entitled to enforce the instrument if

(1) the person seeking to enforce the instrument (A) was entitled to enforce the instrument when loss of possession occurred, or (B) has directly or indirectly acquired ownership of the instrument from a person who was entitled to enforce the instrument when loss of possession occurred;

(2) the loss of possession was not the result of a transfer by the person or a lawful seizure; and

(3) the person cannot reasonably obtain possession of the instrument because the instrument was destroyed, its whereabouts cannot be determined, or it is in the wrongful possession of an unknown person or a person that cannot be found or is not amenable to service of process.

(b) A person seeking enforcement of an instrument under subsection (a) must prove the terms of the instrument and the person's right to enforce the instrument. If that proof is made, section 336.3-308 applies to the case as if the person seeking enforcement had produced the instrument. The court may not enter judgment in favor of the person seeking enforcement unless it finds that the person required to pay the instrument is adequately protected against loss that might occur by reason of a claim by another person to enforce the instrument. Adequate protection may be provided by any reasonable means.
Minn. Stat. § 462C.08 — MN Code / Part 460_463 / Chapter 462C / Section 462C.08
§ 462C.08 OTHER HOUSING LEGISLATION.
Status: in_force

Sections 462C.01 to 462C.07 do not impair or otherwise affect the validity or provisions for the security of any obligations issued or agreements made pursuant to law before June 2, 1979. Sections 462C.01 to 462C.07 do not preclude or affect or limit the institution or financing or character of a housing program, project or development permitted for any city by any special law in effect on June 2, 1979, except that: (a) section 462C.03 is applicable to any program undertaken pursuant to a special law adopted after January 1, 1979, (b) no such city or agency thereof may issue obligations after January 1, 1980, for the purpose of financing a housing program or development of any kind referred to in sections 462C.01 to 462C.05 , unless its plan therefor has previously been reviewed by the appropriate reviewing body and its program has been reviewed and approved by the agency; and all such obligations issued by such cities after January 1, 1980, shall be subject to the limitations set forth in sections 462C.01 to 462C.07 .
Minn. Stat. § 148.996 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.996
§ 148.996 REGISTRY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Establishment. The commissioner of health shall maintain a registry of certified doulas who have met the requirements listed in subdivision 2.

§ Subd. 2. Qualifications. The commissioner shall include on the registry any individual who: (1) submits an application on a form provided by the commissioner. The form must include the applicant's name, address, and contact information; (2) submits evidence of maintaining a current certification from one of the organizations listed in section 148.995, subdivision 2 , or from an organization designated by the commissioner under section 148.9965 ; and (3) pays the fees required under section 148.997 .

§ Subd. 3. Criminal background check. The commissioner shall conduct a criminal background check by reviewing the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's website. If the review indicates that an applicant has been engaged in criminal behavior, the commissioner shall indicate this on the registry and provide a link to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's website.

§ Subd. 4. Renewal. Inclusion on the registry maintained by the commissioner is valid for three years, provided the doula meets the requirement in subdivision 2, clause (2), during the entire period. At the end of the three-year period, the certified doula may submit a new application to remain on the doula registry by meeting the requirements described in subdivision 2.

§ Subd. 5. Public access. The commissioner shall provide a link to the registry on the Department of Health's website.

§ Subd. 6. Removal from registry. (a) If the commissioner determines that a doula included on the registry does not meet the requirement in subdivision 2, clause (2), the commissioner shall notify the affected doula that the doula no longer meets the requirement in subdivision 2, clause (2), specify steps the doula must take to maintain inclusion on the registry, and specify the effect of failing to take such steps. The commissioner must provide this notice by first class mail to the address on file with the commissioner for the affected doula. (b) Following the provision of notice under paragraph (a), the commissioner shall remove from the registry any doula who no longer meets the requirement in subdivision 2, clause (2), and who does not take the steps specified by the commissioner to maintain inclusion on the registry.
Minn. Stat. § 227.51 — MN Code / Part 223_236A / Chapter 227 / Section 227.51
§ 227.51 RECEIPT CONTAINING FALSE STATEMENT; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Elements of crime. A warehouse operator, or an officer, agent, or employee of a warehouse operator, who fraudulently issues or helps to fraudulently issue a receipt for goods knowing that the receipt contains a false statement, is guilty of a crime.

§ Subd. 2. Penalty. Whoever commits the crime described in subdivision 1 may be sentenced for each offense to imprisonment for not more than 364 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both.
Minn. Stat. § 144H.08 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144H / Section 144H.08
§ 144H.08 ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Duties of owner. (a) The owner of a PPEC center shall have full legal authority and responsibility for the operation of the center. A PPEC center must be organized according to a written table of organization, describing the lines of authority and communication to the child care level. The organizational structure must be designed to ensure an integrated continuum of services for the children served. (b) The owner must designate one person as a center administrator, who is responsible and accountable for overall management of the center.

§ Subd. 2. Duties of administrator. The center administrator is responsible and accountable for overall management of the center. The administrator must: (1) designate in writing a person to be responsible for the center when the administrator is absent from the center for more than 24 hours; (2) maintain the following written records, in a place and form and using a system that allows for inspection of the records by the commissioner during normal business hours: (i) a daily census record, which indicates the number of children currently receiving services at the center; (ii) a record of all accidents or unusual incidents involving any child or staff member that caused, or had the potential to cause, injury or harm to a person at the center or to center property; (iii) copies of all current agreements with providers of supportive services or contracted services; (iv) copies of all current agreements with consultants employed by the center, documentation of each consultant's visits, and written, dated reports; and (v) a personnel record for each employee, which must include an application for employment, references, employment history for the preceding five years, and copies of all performance evaluations; (3) develop and maintain a current job description for each employee; (4) provide necessary qualified personnel and ancillary services to ensure the health, safety, and proper care for each child; and (5) develop and implement infection control policies that comply with rules adopted by the commissioner regarding infection control.
Minn. Stat. § 346.05 — MN Code / Part 343_348 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.05
§ 346.05 SALE OF ESTRAY.
Status: in_force

If no claimant for such estray shall cause its return to the claimant as before provided, and if such estray shall not have been appraised at more than $10, the finder shall thereupon become the owner thereof; but, if such appraised value exceeds $10, the estray shall be sold at public auction by any peace officer of the county on the request of the finder. Notice thereof shall be given and the sale conducted and the same fees allowed as in case of sales upon justice's execution. The finder may bid at such sale, and at the time thereof shall deliver to such officer a statement, in writing, of the finder's charges. After deducting such charges, if reasonable, and the costs of sale, the officer shall deposit the remainder of the money, together with the written statement and a statement of the costs of sale, with the county treasurer, taking the treasurer's receipt therefor. If the finder of any such estray shall fail to cause the sale to be made, the finder shall pay to the town the value of the estray, to be recovered in an action by the town.
Minn. Stat. § 120A.40 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 120A / Section 120A.40
§ 120A.40 SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for learning programs during summer, flexible learning year programs authorized under sections 124D.12 to 124D.127 , and learning year programs under section 124D.128 , a district must not commence an elementary or secondary school year before Labor Day, except as provided under paragraph (b). Days devoted to teachers' workshops may be held before Labor Day. Districts that enter into cooperative agreements are encouraged to adopt similar school calendars.

(b) A district may begin the school year on any day before Labor Day:

(1) to accommodate a construction or remodeling project of $400,000 or more affecting a district school facility;

(2) if the district has an agreement under section 123A.30 , 123A.32 , or 123A.35 with a district that qualifies under clause (1); or

(3) if the district agrees to the same schedule with a school district in an adjoining state.
Minn. Stat. § 5.19 — MN Code / Part 4_9 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.19
§ 5.19 RETURN OF DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

Whenever the secretary of state is required to return a document filed with or submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State, that obligation is satisfied if:

(1) the secretary of state provides an image of the document to the person to whom the document is to be returned by electronic mail or facsimile transmission; or

(2) the person to whom the document is to be returned is given electronic access, including printing access, to an image of the document.
Minn. Stat. § 145.672 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.672
§ 145.672 HEALTHY CHILDREN THROUGH IMMUNIZATION.
Status: in_force

Pharmacies and pharmacists providing immunizations to children under private insurance or fee-for-service arrangements prior to June 1, 2009, that are not enrolled in the pediatric vaccine administration program under section 13631 of the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, Public Law 103-66, must discontinue immunization services to children under private insurance or fee-for-service arrangements after December 31, 2009.
Minn. Stat. § 442A.18 — MN Code / Part 440_446A / Chapter 442A / Section 442A.18
§ 442A.18 DISTRICT PROJECTS AND FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Public property. For the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating any system, works, or facilities designed or used for any purpose under section 442A.17 , a district, its officers, agents, employees, and contractors may enter, occupy, excavate, and otherwise operate in, upon, under, through, or along any public highway, including a state trunk highway, or any street, park, or other public grounds so far as necessary for such work, with the approval of the governing body or other authority in charge of the public property affected and on such terms as may be agreed upon with the governing body or authority respecting interference with public use, restoration of previous conditions, compensation for damages, and other pertinent matters. If an agreement cannot be reached after reasonable opportunity therefor, the district may acquire the necessary rights, easements, or other interests in the public property by condemnation, subject to all applicable provisions of law as in case of taking private property, upon condition that the court shall determine that there is paramount public necessity for the acquisition.

§ Subd. 2. Use of other systems. A district may, upon such terms as may be agreed upon with the respective governing bodies or authorities concerned, provide for connecting with or using; lease; or acquire and take over any system, works, or facilities for any purpose under section 442A.17 belonging to any other governmental subdivision or other public agency.

§ Subd. 3. Use by other governmental bodies. A district may, upon such terms as may be agreed upon with the respective governing bodies or authorities concerned, authorize the use by any other governmental subdivision or other public agency of any system, works, or facilities of the district constructed for any purpose under section 442A.17 so far as the capacity thereof is sufficient beyond the needs of the district. A district may extend any such system, works, or facilities and permit the use thereof by persons outside the district, so far as the capacity thereof is sufficient beyond the needs of the district, upon such terms as the board may prescribe.

§ Subd. 4. Joint projects. A district may be a party to a joint cooperative project, undertaking, or enterprise with one or more other governmental subdivisions or other public agencies for any purpose under section 442A.17 upon such terms as may be agreed upon between the governing bodies or authorities concerned. Without limiting the effect of the foregoing provision or any other provision of this chapter, a district, with respect to any of said purposes, may act under and be subject to section 471.59 , or any other appropriate law providing for joint or cooperative action between governmental subdivisions or other public agencies.
Minn. Stat. § 120B.122 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 120B / Section 120B.122
§ 120B.122 DYSLEXIA SPECIALIST.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Purpose. The department must employ a dyslexia specialist to provide technical assistance for dyslexia and related disorders and to serve as the primary source of information and support for schools in addressing the needs of students with dyslexia and related disorders. The dyslexia specialist shall also act to increase professional awareness and instructional competencies to meet the educational needs of students with dyslexia or identified with risk characteristics associated with dyslexia and shall develop implementation guidance and make recommendations to the commissioner consistent with sections 120B.118 to 120B.124 , to be used to assist general education teachers and special education teachers to recognize educational needs and to improve literacy outcomes for students with dyslexia or identified with risk characteristics associated with dyslexia, including recommendations related to increasing the availability of online and asynchronous professional development programs and materials.

§ Subd. 2. Definition. For purposes of this section, a "dyslexia specialist" means a dyslexia therapist, licensed psychologist, licensed speech-language pathologist, or certified dyslexia training specialist who has a minimum of three years of field experience in screening, identifying, and treating dyslexia and related disorders.

§ Subd. 3. Requirements. A dyslexia specialist shall be highly trained in dyslexia and related disorders and in using interventions and treatments that are evidence-based, multisensory, direct, explicit, structured, and sequential in the areas of phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Minn. Stat. § 572A.01 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 572A / Section 572A.01
§ 572A.01 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING DISPUTES; MEDIATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Filing. In the event of a dispute between a county and a city under section 462.3535 , regarding the development, content, or approval of a community-based comprehensive land use plan, an aggrieved party may file a written request for mediation, as provided in subdivision 2, with the Bureau of Mediation Services at any time prior to a final action on a community-based comprehensive plan or within 30 days of a final action on a community-based comprehensive plan.

§ Subd. 2. Mediation. Within ten days of receiving a request for mediation in subdivision 1, the Bureau of Mediation Services shall provide written notice of the request for mediation to the parties and provide a list of neutrals experienced in land use planning or local government issues obtained from the supreme court, chief administrative law judge of the state Office of Administrative Hearings, Bureau of Mediation Services, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Office of Dispute Resolution, and others. Within 30 days thereafter, the affected parties shall select a mediator from the list of neutrals or someone else acceptable to the parties and submit to mediation for a period of 30 days facilitated by the bureau. If the dispute remains unresolved after the close of the 30-day mediation period, the bureau shall prepare a report of its recommendations and transmit the report within 30 days to the parties. Within 60 days after the date of issuance of the mediator's report, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration as provided in this chapter. The mediator's report submitted to the parties is informational only and is not admissible in arbitration.
Minn. Stat. § 638.011 — MN Code / Part 636_643 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.011
§ 638.011 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given.

§ Subd. 2. Board. "Board" means the Board of Pardons under section 638.01 .

§ Subd. 3. Clemency. Unless otherwise provided, "clemency" includes a pardon, commutation, and reprieve after conviction for a crime against the state except in cases of impeachment.

§ Subd. 4. Commission. "Commission" means the Clemency Review Commission under section 638.09 .

§ Subd. 5. Department. "Department" means the Department of Corrections.

§ Subd. 6. Waiver request. "Waiver request" means a request to waive a time restriction under sections 638.12, subdivisions 2 and 3, and 638.19, subdivision 1 .
Minn. Stat. § 43A.047 — MN Code / Part 43A / Chapter 43A / Section 43A.047
§ 43A.047 CONTRACTED SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) Executive agencies, including the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, must demonstrate that they cannot use available staff before hiring outside consultants or services. If use of consultants is necessary, agencies are encouraged to negotiate contracts that will involve permanent staff, so as to upgrade and maximize training of state employees.

(b) If agencies reduce operating budgets, agencies must give priority to reducing spending on professional and technical service contracts before laying off permanent employees.

(c) This section does not apply to an agency's use of inmates pursuant to sections 241.20 to 241.23 or to an agency's use of persons required by a court to provide:

(1) community service; or

(2) conservation or maintenance services on lands under the jurisdiction and control of the state.
Minn. Stat. § 465.036 — MN Code / Part 465_466 / Chapter 465 / Section 465.036
§ 465.036 GIFTS, HOSPITALS.
Status: in_force

Counties or cities, however organized, may accept gifts to aid in building, acquiring, equipping or maintaining public hospitals whether such hospital is maintained by a county or a city, or by any combination thereof.
Minn. Stat. § 308A.605 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308A / Section 308A.605
§ 308A.605 MEMBER AND STOCKHOLDER VIOLATIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Stockholder violations. (a) A stockholder who knowingly, intentionally, or repeatedly violates a provision of the bylaws may be required by the board to surrender stock of any class owned by the stockholder. (b) The cooperative shall refund to the stockholder for the surrendered stock the lesser of the par value or the book value of the stock. (c) Stock required to be surrendered shall be retired and canceled by the board.

§ Subd. 2. Member violations. A member who knowingly, intentionally, or repeatedly violates a provision of the bylaws may be required by the board to surrender membership in the cooperative.
Minn. Stat. § 400.03 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 400 / Section 400.03
§ 400.03 DEFINITIONS IN CHAPTER 116, SECTION 115A.03 APPLY.
Status: in_force

The terms defined in chapter 116 and section 115A.03 also apply to the terms used in sections 400.01 to 400.17 .
Minn. Stat. § 290A.15 — MN Code / Part 289A_295 / Chapter 290A / Section 290A.15
§ 290A.15 CLAIM APPLIED AGAINST OUTSTANDING LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

The amount of any claim otherwise payable under this chapter may be applied by the commissioner against any delinquent tax liability of any member of the household. If there are two members of the household, the commissioner may apply only one-half of a refund to the separate liability of either member of the household.
Minn. Stat. § 171.23 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 171 / Section 171.23
§ 171.23 RENTING VEHICLE TO UNLICENSED DRIVER.
Status: in_force

No person shall rent or lease a motor vehicle to any other person unless the latter person is then duly licensed hereunder, or, in the case of a nonresident, then duly licensed under the law of the state or country of residence, except a nonresident whose home state or country does not require that a driver be licensed.
Minn. Stat. § 272.192 — MN Code / Part 272_289 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.192
§ 272.192 RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The county auditor shall keep a record of all parcels of land which have been coded under this system. In such record the auditor shall enter the description of the land as described in the instrument of conveyance of record in the office of the county recorder or registrar of titles, or the description of the land as then carried on the assessment and tax rolls of the county, and immediately following such description shall enter the code number assigned to said parcel of land.
Minn. Stat. § 144.494 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.494
§ 144.494 DESIGNATING STROKE CENTERS AND STROKE HOSPITALS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Naming privileges. Unless it has been designated as a stroke center or stroke hospital pursuant to section 144.493 , no hospital shall use the term "stroke center" or "stroke hospital" in its name or its advertising or shall otherwise indicate it has stroke treatment capabilities.

§ Subd. 2. Designation. A hospital that voluntarily meets the criteria for a comprehensive stroke center, thrombectomy-capable stroke center, primary stroke center, or acute stroke ready hospital may apply to the commissioner for designation, and upon the commissioner's review and approval of the application, shall be designated as a comprehensive stroke center, a thrombectomy-capable stroke center, a primary stroke center, or an acute stroke ready hospital for a three-year period. If a hospital loses its certification as a comprehensive stroke center or primary stroke center from the joint commission or other nationally recognized accreditation entity, or no longer participates in the Minnesota stroke registry program, its Minnesota designation shall be immediately withdrawn. Prior to the expiration of the designation period, a hospital seeking to remain part of the voluntary acute stroke system may reapply to the commissioner for designation.