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Minn. Stat. § 219.39 — MN Code / Part 218_222 / Chapter 219 / Section 219.39
§ 219.39 DANGEROUS CROSSING; COMPLAINT, HEARING.
Status: in_force

Upon written complaint authorized by the governing body of a city or county, by the board of supervisors of a town, or by authorized officers of a subject railroad, alleging that a railroad crossing a street, road, or highway in the city, town, or county is dangerous to life and property, and giving the reasons for the allegations, the commissioner shall investigate the matters contained in the complaint and, when necessary, initiate a hearing.
Minn. Stat. § 65B.285 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 65B / Section 65B.285
§ 65B.285 ANTITHEFT PROTECTION DEVICE PREMIUM REDUCTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section the term "authorized antitheft protection device" means a device provided by the manufacturer of a vehicle as original equipment or installed in a vehicle by the manufacturer of the vehicle or an authorized dealer of that manufacturer that does one or more of the following when activated unless the vehicle is entered and started by means of a lock system: (1) sound an alarm; (2) cause the vehicle horn to sound; (3) cause the vehicle lights to flash; or (4) cause the vehicle to be rendered inoperable. The device must be self-activating upon the locking of the passenger doors of the vehicle.

§ Subd. 2. Required reduction. An insurer must provide an appropriate premium reduction of at least five percent on the comprehensive coverage on a policy of private passenger vehicle insurance, as defined in section 65B.001, subdivision 2 , issued, delivered, or renewed in this state, to an insured whose vehicle is equipped with an authorized antitheft protection device. The premium reduction required by this subdivision applies to every vehicle of an insured that is equipped with an authorized antitheft protection device.
Minn. Stat. § 306.95 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 306 / Section 306.95
§ 306.95 DUTIES OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Notification. Any county auditor finding evidence of violations of this chapter when reviewing reports or bonds filed by any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation operating a cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium must notify the county attorney in a timely manner of such finding.

§ Subd. 2. Annual letter. Every county auditor must file an annual letter by May 31 with the county attorney disclosing whether the county auditor has detected any indications of violations of this chapter in the reports or bonds which were filed or should have been filed. If the county auditor has not detected from the information supplied to the county auditor any such indications, that fact must be reported to the county attorney in the annual letter.
Minn. Stat. § 45.39 — MN Code / Part 44A_45A / Chapter 45 / Section 45.39
§ 45.39 AUDITS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner reserves the right to audit subject offerings with or without notice to the education provider.
Minn. Stat. § 343.30 — MN Code / Part 343_348 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.30
§ 343.30 INJURY TO BIRDS.
Status: in_force

A person who in any manner maliciously maims, kills, or destroys any bird designated as unprotected by section 97A.015, subdivision 52 , or who maliciously destroys the nests or eggs of any such bird shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 326B.96 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 326B / Section 326B.96
§ 326B.96 INSPECTION.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 2010 c 287 s 19 ]

§ Subd. 2. Qualifying boiler. (a) "Qualifying boiler" means a boiler of 200,000 pounds per hour or more capacity which has an internal continuous water treatment program approved by the department and which the commissioner has determined to be in compliance with paragraph (c). (b) A qualifying boiler must be inspected at least once every 24 months internally and externally while not under pressure and at least once every 18 months externally while under pressure. If the inspector considers it necessary to conduct a hydrostatic test to determine the safety of a boiler, the test must be conducted under the direction of the owner, contractor, or user of the equipment under the supervision of an inspector. (c) The owner of a qualifying boiler must keep accurate records showing the date and actual time the boiler is out of service, the reason or reasons therefor, and the chemical physical laboratory analysis of samples of the boiler water taken at regular intervals of not more than 48 hours of operation which adequately show the condition of the water, and any elements or characteristics of the water capable of producing corrosion or other deterioration of the boiler or its parts. (d) If an inspector determines there are substantial deficiencies in equipment or in boiler water treatment operating procedures, inspections of a qualifying boiler may be required once every 12 months until the commissioner finds that the substantial deficiencies have been corrected.
Minn. Stat. § 253D.35 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 253D / Section 253D.35
§ 253D.35 AFTERCARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Provision. The Minnesota Sex Offender Program shall provide the supervision, aftercare, and case management services for a person under commitment as a sexually dangerous person or a person with a sexual psychopathic personality. The designated agency, as defined in section 253B.02, subdivision 5 , shall assist with eligibility for public welfare benefits and will provide those services that are available exclusively through county government.

§ Subd. 2. Plan. Prior to the date of discharge or provisional discharge of any person committed as a sexually dangerous person or a person with a sexual psychopathic personality, the executive director shall establish a continuing plan of aftercare services for the committed person, including a plan for medical and behavioral health services, financial sustainability, housing, social supports, or other assistance the committed person needs. The Minnesota Sex Offender Program shall provide case management services and shall assist the committed person in finding employment, suitable shelter, and adequate medical and behavioral health services and otherwise assist in the committed person's readjustment to the community.
Minn. Stat. § 329.099 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.099
§ 329.099 DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

The term "transient merchant" includes any person, individual, copartnership, limited liability company, and corporation, both as principal and agent, who engage in, do, or transact any temporary and transient business in this state, either in one locality, or in traveling from place to place in this state, selling goods, wares, and merchandise; and who, for the purpose of carrying on such business, hire, lease, occupy, or use a building, structure, vacant lot, or railroad car for the exhibition and sale of such goods, wares, and merchandise. The term "transient merchant" does not include a seller or exhibitor in a firearms collector show involving two or more sellers or exhibitors.
Minn. Stat. § 103F.528 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103F / Section 103F.528
§ 103F.528 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Program delegation. With the consent of the Board of Water and Soil Resources, a district may enter into an agreement with others, as authorized under section 103C.231 , to delegate, in whole or in part, the responsibility for administering a conservation easement program.

§ Subd. 2. Land in more than one district. If an application involves land in more than one district, the districts or delegated parties may jointly agree for one of the districts or delegated parties to be the responsible party to review and prioritize the application and complete all tasks necessary to convey the conservation easement to the Board of Water and Soil Resources.

§ Subd. 3. Violations and enforcement. The district may take measures that are necessary to ensure landowner compliance with the conservation agreement, conservation easement, and conservation plan. If the district is unsuccessful in obtaining landowner compliance, the district must notify the Board of Water and Soil Resources of the violation and may recommend appropriate measures to be taken to correct the violation.
Minn. Stat. § 299C.01 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299C / Section 299C.01
§ 299C.01 CRIMINAL BUREAU.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 2014 c 212 art 4 s 3 ]

§ Subd. 2. Division of Department of Public Safety. A division in the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is hereby created, under the supervision and control of the superintendent of criminal apprehension, who shall be appointed by the commissioner and serve at the commissioner's pleasure in the unclassified service of the state civil service, to whom shall be assigned the duties and responsibilities described in this section.

§ Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1984 c 649 s 6 ]

§ Subd. 4. Duties generally. The Division of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shall perform such functions and duties as relate to statewide and nationwide crime information systems as the commissioner may direct.
Minn. Stat. § 103E.325 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103E / Section 103E.325
§ 103E.325 FINAL HEARING NOTICE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Time. Promptly after the filing of the viewers' report and the commissioner's final advisory report, the drainage authority after consulting with the auditor shall set a time and location for the final hearing on the petition, the detailed survey report, and the viewers' report. The hearing must be set 25 to 50 days after the date of the final hearing notice.

§ Subd. 2. Notice. (a) The final hearing notice must state: (1) that the petition is pending; (2) that the detailed survey report is filed; (3) that the viewers' report is filed; (4) the time and place set for the final hearing; (5) a brief description of the proposed drainage project and affected drainage system, giving in general terms the starting point, terminus, and general course of the main ditch and branches; (6) a description of property benefited and damaged, and the names of the owners of the property; and (7) the municipal and other corporations affected by the proposed drainage project as shown by the detailed survey report and viewers' report. (b) Names may be listed in a narrative form, and property affected may be separately listed in narrative form by governmental sections or otherwise. (c) For a joint county proceeding, separate notice may be prepared for each county affected, showing the portion of the proposed drainage project and the names and descriptions of affected property in the county.

§ Subd. 3. Method of notice. The auditor shall notify the drainage authority, auditors of affected counties, and all interested persons of the time and location of the final hearing by publication, posting, and mail. A printed copy of the final hearing notice for each affected county must be posted at least three weeks before the date of the final hearing at the front door of the courthouse in each county. Within one week after the first publication of the notice, the auditor shall give notice by mail of the time and location of the final hearing to the commissioner, all property owners, and others affected by the proposed drainage project and listed in the detailed survey report and the viewers' report.

§ Subd. 4. Defective notice. If the final hearing notice is not given or is not legally given, the auditor shall properly publish, post, and mail the notice or provide the notice under the provisions to cure defective notice in section 103E.035 .
Minn. Stat. § 524.2-1101 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.2-1101
§ 524.2-1101 SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

Sections 524.2-1101 to 524.2-1116 may be cited as the "Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act."
Minn. Stat. § 50.18 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 50 / Section 50.18
§ 50.18 METHOD OF DETERMINING SURPLUS.
Status: in_force

In determining the percent of surplus held by any such bank, its interest paying stock, notes, and bonds shall be estimated at their market value; notes and bonds having not more than six months' unpaid interest at their face, and real estate not above cost. As to stocks, bonds, and notes having more than six months accrued and unpaid interest, and all other investments not herein enumerated, their value shall be determined by the commissioner of commerce, who may change their valuation from time to time.
Minn. Stat. § 16B.055 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16B / Section 16B.055
§ 16B.055 LEAD AGENCY.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Federal Assistive Technology Act. (a) The Department of Administration is designated as the lead agency to carry out all the responsibilities under the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, as provided by Public Law 117-263. The Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council is established to fulfill the responsibilities required by the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, as provided by Public Law 117-263. Because the existence of this council is required by federal law, this council does not expire. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), the governor shall appoint the membership of the council as required by the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, as provided by Public Law 117-263. After the governor has completed the appointments required by this subdivision, the commissioner of administration, or the commissioner's designee, shall convene the first meeting of the council following the appointments. Members shall serve two-year terms commencing July 1 of each odd-numbered year, and receive the compensation specified by the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, as provided by Public Law 117-263. The members of the council shall select their chair at the first meeting following their appointment. (c) After consulting with the appropriate commissioner, the commissioner of administration shall appoint a representative from: (1) State Services for the Blind who has assistive technology expertise; (2) vocational rehabilitation services who has assistive technology expertise; (3) the Workforce Development Board; (4) the Department of Education who has assistive technology expertise; and (5) the Board on Aging.

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2007 c 133 art 2 s 13 ]

§ Subd. 3. [Repealed, 2007 c 133 art 2 s 13 ]
Minn. Stat. § 508.43 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 508 / Section 508.43
§ 508.43 CERTIFICATE, EFFECTIVE DATE.
Status: in_force

The certificate of title, when entered in the register of titles, shall relate back to and take effect as of the date of the decree of registration.
Minn. Stat. § 257.01 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 257 / Section 257.01
§ 257.01 RECORDS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Each person or authorized child-placing agency permitted by law to receive children, secure homes for children, or care for children, shall keep a record containing the name, age, former residence, legal status, health records, sex, race, and accumulated length of time in foster care, if applicable, of each child received; the name, former residence, occupation, health history, and character, of each birth parent; the date of reception, placing out, and adoption of each child, and the name, race, occupation, and residence of the person with whom a child is placed; the date of the removal of any child to another home and the reason for removal; the date of termination of the guardianship; the history of each child until the child reaches the age of 21 years, is legally adopted, or is discharged according to law; and further demographic and other information as is required by the commissioner of children, youth, and families.
Minn. Stat. § 5A.02 — MN Code / Part 4_9 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A.02
§ 5A.02 ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) All international student exchange visitor placement organizations that place students in schools in the state shall register with the secretary of state.

(b) Information provided to the secretary of state under this chapter is a public record.

(c) Registration must not be considered or be represented as an endorsement of the organization by the secretary of state or the state of Minnesota.
Minn. Stat. § 110A.26 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 110A / Section 110A.26
§ 110A.26 OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; SURETY BOND.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Electing officers; appointing executive committee. The board of directors shall elect the officers of the district who shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary and a treasurer. The board shall appoint an executive committee and other officers, agents, and employees as necessary to transact the business of the district. The president, vice-president, and treasurer shall be elected from the membership of the board of directors.

§ Subd. 2. Treasurer's bond. The treasurer shall furnish and maintain a corporate surety bond in an amount sufficient to cover all moneys coming into the treasurer's possession or control, which shall be satisfactory in form and with sureties approved by the board. The bond, as approved, shall be filed with the secretary of state, and copies filed with the auditors of counties within the district and the premium upon the bond paid by the district.
Minn. Stat. § 17.80 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17.80
§ 17.80 STATE AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION POLICY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Policy. It is the policy of the state to preserve agricultural land and conserve its long-term use for the production of food and other agricultural products by: (a) Protection of agricultural land and certain parcels of open space land from conversion to other uses; (b) Conservation and enhancement of soil and water resources to ensure their long-term quality and productivity; (c) Encouragement of planned growth and development of urban and rural areas to ensure the most effective use of agricultural land, resources and capital; and (d) Fostering of ownership and operation of agricultural land by resident farmers.

§ Subd. 2. Methods. The legislature finds that the policy in subdivision 1 will be best met by: (a) Defining and locating lands well suited for the production of agricultural and forest products, and the use of that information as part of any local planning and zoning decision; (b) Providing local units of government with coordinating guidelines, tools and incentives to prevent the unplanned and unscheduled conversion of agricultural and open space land to other uses; (c) Providing relief from escalating property taxes and special assessments and protection of normal farm operations in agricultural areas subject to development pressures; (d) Development of state policy to increase implementation of soil and water conservation by farmers; (e) Assuring that state agencies act to maximize the preservation and conservation of agricultural land and minimize the disruption of agricultural production, in accordance with local social, economic and environmental considerations of the agricultural community; (f) Assuring that public agencies employ and promote the use of management procedures which maintain or enhance the productivity of lands well suited to the production of food and other agricultural products; (g) Guiding the orderly development and maintenance of transportation systems in rural Minnesota while preserving agricultural land to the greatest possible extent; (h) Guiding the orderly construction and development of energy generation and transmission systems and enhancing the development of alternative energy to meet the needs of rural and urban communities and preserve agricultural land to the greatest possible extent by reducing energy costs and minimizing the use of agricultural land for energy production facilities; and (i) Guiding the orderly development of solid and hazardous waste management sites to meet the needs and safety of rural and urban communities and preserve agricultural land to the greatest possible extent by minimizing the use of agricultural land for waste management sites.
Minn. Stat. § 241.332 — MN Code / Part 241_244 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.332
§ 241.332 INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Information to inmate. (a) Before seeking any consent required by the procedures under sections 241.33 to 241.342 , a correctional facility shall inform the inmate that the inmate's blood-borne pathogen test results, without the inmate's name or other uniquely identifying information, shall be reported to the corrections employee if requested and that test results collected under sections 241.33 to 241.342 are for medical purposes as set forth in section 241.338 and may not be used as evidence in any criminal proceedings or civil proceedings, except for procedures under sections 144.4171 to 144.4186 . (b) The correctional facility shall inform the inmate of the insurance protections in section 72A.20, subdivision 29 . (c) The correctional facility shall inform the inmate that the inmate may refuse to provide a blood sample and that the inmate's refusal may result in a request for a court order to require the inmate to provide a blood sample. (d) The correctional facility shall inform the inmate that the correctional facility will advise the corrections employee of the confidentiality requirements and penalties before the employee's health care provider discloses any test results.

§ Subd. 2. Information to corrections employee. (a) Before disclosing any information about the inmate, the correctional facility shall inform the corrections employee of the confidentiality requirements of section 241.339 . (b) The correctional facility shall inform the corrections employee of the insurance protections in section 72A.20, subdivision 29 .
Minn. Stat. § 103I.103 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103I / Section 103I.103
§ 103I.103 WASTE PREVENTION MAY BE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of natural resources may require the owners of wells, especially flowing artesian wells, to prevent waste to conserve the groundwater water supply of the state.
Minn. Stat. § 556.01 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 556 / Section 556.01
§ 556.01 USURPATION OF OFFICE, ILLEGAL ACT.
Status: in_force

When the attorney general has reason to believe that a cause of action can be proved, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state, upon the complaint of a private person, or upon other information, against the person offending, in the following cases:

(1) when any person usurps, intrudes into, or unlawfully holds or exercises any public office or any franchise, or any office in a corporation created by authority of the state;

(2) when any public officer does or suffers an act which by law causes a forfeiture of office; or

(3) when an association or number of persons acts as a corporation without being duly incorporated.