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Minn. Stat. § 458A.01 — MN Code / Part 451_459 / Chapter 458A / Section 458A.01
§ 458A.01 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Application. The definitions given in this section shall obtain for the purposes of sections 458A.01 to 458A.15 except as otherwise expressly provided or indicated by the context.

§ Subd. 2. Transit commissioner, commissioner. "Transit commissioner" or "commissioner" means a member of the commission.

§ Subd. 3. Municipality, municipal corporation. "Municipality" or "municipal corporation" means the municipalities comprising the transit area as defined in section 458A.02 .

§ Subd. 4. Person. "Person" means any human being, any municipality or other public corporation or other public agency, any private corporation, any copartnership, joint stock company or other company, association or other organization, or any receiver, trustee, assignee, agent, or other legal representative of any of the foregoing, but does not include the commission.

§ Subd. 5. Public transit. "Public transit" means transportation of passengers for hire by means, without limitation, of a street railway, elevated railway, subway, underground railroad, motor vehicles, buses, or other means of conveyance operating as a common carrier on a regular route or routes, or any combination thereof; provided, however, that "public transit" shall not include a common carrier railroad or common carrier railroads.

§ Subd. 6. Public transit system. "Public transit system" means, without limitation, a combination of property, structures, improvements, equipment, plants, parking or other facilities, and rights, or any thereof, used or useful for the purposes of public transit.

§ Subd. 7. Mass transit system. "Mass transit system" means a public transit system the primary function of which is to provide rapid public transit for large numbers of passengers.

§ Subd. 8. Operator. "Operator" means any person engaged or seeking to engage in the business of providing public transit, but does not include persons engaged primarily in the transportation of children to or from school, in operating taxicabs, in operating buses, limousines, or other means for the transportation of passengers between a common carrier terminal station and a hotel or motel, in operating a common carrier railroad or common carrier railroads, or a person furnishing transportation solely for the person's employees or customers.
Minn. Stat. § 401.09 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.09
§ 401.09 OTHER GRANT OR SUBSIDY PROGRAMS; PURCHASING STATE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Eligibility for other programs. A decision by a county or Tribal Nation to elect to not become a CCA jurisdiction does not affect its eligibility for any other state grant or subsidy for correctional purposes otherwise provided by law.

§ Subd. 2. Contracting for correctional services. A comprehensive plan submitted according to this chapter may allow for contracting with the state to provide certain correctional services, including the temporary detention and confinement of persons convicted of crime or adjudicated delinquent, with confinement in an appropriate state facility as otherwise provided by law.

§ Subd. 3. Determining cost of correctional services. The commissioner must annually determine the costs of the contracted services under subdivision 2 and deduct them from the subsidy due and payable to the county or Tribal Nation if a contract under subdivision 2 does not exceed in cost the amount of subsidy to which the participating county or Tribal Nation is eligible.
Minn. Stat. § 58.11 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 58 / Section 58.11
§ 58.11 LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Term. Licenses are renewable on January 1 of each year.

§ Subd. 2. Timely renewal. (a) A person whose application is properly and timely filed who has not received notice of denial of renewal is considered approved for renewal and the person may continue to transact business as a residential mortgage originator or servicer whether or not the renewed license has been received on or before January 1 of the renewal year. Application for renewal of a license is considered timely filed if received by the commissioner by, or mailed with proper postage and postmarked by, December 15 of the renewal year. An application for renewal is considered properly filed if made upon forms duly executed and sworn to, accompanied by fees prescribed by this chapter, and containing any information that the commissioner requires. (b) A person who fails to make a timely application for renewal of a license and who has not received the renewal license as of January 1 of the renewal year is unlicensed until the renewal license has been issued by the commissioner and is received by the person.

§ Subd. 3. Contents of renewal application. Application for the renewal of an existing license must contain the information specified in section 58.06, subdivision 2 ; however, only the requested information having changed from the most recent prior application need be submitted.

§ Subd. 4. Cancellation. A licensee ceasing an activity or activities regulated by this chapter and desiring to no longer be licensed shall so inform the commissioner in writing and, at the same time, surrender the license and all other symbols or indicia of licensure. The licensee shall include a plan for the withdrawal from regulated business, including a timetable for the disposition of the business.
Minn. Stat. § 168D.18 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 168D / Section 168D.18
§ 168D.18 RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules relating to the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 97B.903 — MN Code / Part 97_102 / Chapter 97B / Section 97B.903
§ 97B.903 USE OF BODY-GRIPPING TRAPS.
Status: in_force

A person may not set, place, or operate, except as a water set, a body-gripping or conibear-type trap on public lands and waters that has a maximum jaw opening when set greater than 6-1/2 inches and less than 7-1/2 inches measured from the inside edges of the body-gripping portions of the jaws, unless:

(1) the trap is in a baited or unbaited enclosure and the trap trigger is recessed seven inches or more from the top and frontmost portion of the open end of the enclosure;

(2) no bait, lure, or other attractant is placed within 20 feet of the trap; or

(3) the trap is elevated at least three feet above the surface of the ground or snowpack.
Minn. Stat. § 110A.09 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 110A / Section 110A.09
§ 110A.09 PETITION; SIGNATURES.
Status: in_force

The petition must be signed by 50 percent of the landowners, except the holders of easements for electric or telephone transmission and distribution lines, within the area outside the limits of any city constituting the proposed district. If the proposed district includes any area within a city, the petition must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the city requesting a specific area within the city be included within the proposed district. On each petition, set opposite the signature of each petitioner, shall be stated the petitioner's name and post office address and the location of land of which the petitioner is the owner.
Minn. Stat. § 161.53 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 161 / Section 161.53
§ 161.53 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may set aside in each fiscal year up to two percent of the total amount of all funds appropriated to the commissioner other than county state-aid and municipal state-aid highway funds for transportation research including public and private research partnerships. The commissioner shall spend this money for (1) research to improve the design, construction, maintenance, management, and environmental compatibility of transportation systems, including research into and implementation of innovations in bridge-monitoring technology and bridge inspection technology; bridge inspection techniques and best practices; and the cost-effectiveness of deferred or lower cost highway and bridge design and maintenance activities and their impacts on long-term trunk highway costs and maintenance needs; (2) research on transportation policies that enhance energy efficiency and economic development; (3) programs for implementing and monitoring research results; and (4) development of transportation education and outreach activities.

(b) Of all funds appropriated to the commissioner other than state-aid funds, the commissioner shall spend at least 0.1 percent for research and related activities performed by the Center for Transportation Studies of the University of Minnesota. The center shall establish a technology transfer and training center for Minnesota transportation professionals.
Minn. Stat. § 177.251 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.251
§ 177.251 RIDE SHARING NOT OVERTIME.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter relating to compensation for overtime and payment of a minimum wage do not apply to employees' time spent in ride-sharing arrangements as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 65 .
Minn. Stat. § 346.38 — MN Code / Part 343_348 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.38
§ 346.38 EQUINES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. "Equines" are horses, ponies, mules, and burros.

§ Subd. 2. Food. Equines must be provided with food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth or the maintenance of body weight. Feed standards shall be those recommended by the National Research Council.

§ Subd. 3. Water. Equines must be provided with clean, potable water in sufficient quantity to satisfy the animal's needs or supplied by free choice. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source.

§ Subd. 4. Shelter. Equines must be provided a minimum of free choice protection or constructed shelter from adverse weather conditions, including direct rays of the sun in extreme heat or cold, wind, or precipitation. Natural or constructed shelters must be of sufficient size to provide the necessary protection. Constructed shelters must be structurally sound, free of injurious matter, maintained in good repair, and ventilated. Outside exercise paddocks for equines do not require separate constructed shelter where a shelter is accessible to the equine on adjacent or other accessible areas of the property provided that equines are not kept in outdoor exercise paddocks during adverse weather conditions.

§ Subd. 5. Space and cleanliness requirements. Constructed shelters except for tie stalls must provide space for the animal to: (1) roll with a minimum danger of being cast; or (2) easily stand, lie down, and turn around. Stalls must be cleaned and kept dry to the extent the animal is not required to lie or stand in fluids. Bedding must be provided in all stalls, kept reasonably clean, and periodically changed. The nature of the bedding must not pose a health hazard to the animal.

§ Subd. 6. Exercise. Equines must be provided opportunity for periodic exercise, either through free choice or through a forced work program, unless exercise is restricted by a licensed veterinarian.

§ Subd. 7. Hoof care. All equines must have their hooves properly trimmed periodically to prevent lameness.

§ Subd. 8. Transportation. A vehicle used to transport an equine must have a floor capable of supporting the animal's weight safely. Floors must be of nonskid construction or of nonskid material sufficient to provide the animal with traction while in transport. A minimum of 12 inches must be allowed between the withers of the largest equine and the structure above the animal while it is in a natural standing position. Sturdy partitions must be provided at a minimum of approximately every ten feet inside the vehicle. Interior compartments of transporting vehicles must be of smooth construction with no protruding or sharp objects and must provide ventilation. Food and water must be provided in sufficient quantities to minimize stress and maintain hydration.
Minn. Stat. § 192A.01 — MN Code / Part 190_195 / Chapter 192A / Section 192A.01
§ 192A.01 SHORT TITLE.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Citation. This chapter may be cited as the Minnesota Code of Military Justice.

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1978 c 552 s 48 ]
Minn. Stat. § 383B.152 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383B / Section 383B.152
§ 383B.152 BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE FUND.
Status: in_force

The county board may by resolution levy a tax to provide money which shall be kept in a fund known as the county reserve building and maintenance fund. Money in the fund shall be used solely for the construction, maintenance, and equipping of county buildings that are constructed or maintained by the board. The levy shall not be subject to any limit fixed by any other law or by any board of tax levy or other corresponding body, but shall not exceed 0.02215 percent of estimated market value, less the amount required by chapter 475 to be levied in the year for the payment of the principal of and interest on all bonds issued pursuant to Extra Session Laws 1967, chapter 47, section 1.
Minn. Stat. § 347.50 — MN Code / Part 343_348 / Chapter 347 / Section 347.50
§ 347.50 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Terms. For the purpose of sections 347.50 to 347.56 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Dangerous dog. "Dangerous dog" means any dog that has: (1) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; (2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property; or (3) been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has notice that the dog is potentially dangerous, the dog aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.

§ Subd. 3. Potentially dangerous dog. "Potentially dangerous dog" means any dog that: (1) when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public or private property; (2) when unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person on a bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property, other than the dog owner's property, in an apparent attitude of attack; or (3) has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals.

§ Subd. 4. Proper enclosure. "Proper enclosure" means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from the elements for the dog. A proper enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage, or other structure that would allow the dog to exit of its own volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting.

§ Subd. 5. Owner. "Owner" means any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having care, custody, or control of a dog.

§ Subd. 6. Substantial bodily harm. "Substantial bodily harm" has the meaning given it under section 609.02, subdivision 7a .

§ Subd. 6a. Great bodily harm. "Great bodily harm" has the meaning given it under section 609.02, subdivision 8 .

§ Subd. 7. Animal control authority. "Animal control authority" means an agency of the state, county, municipality, or other governmental subdivision of the state which is responsible for animal control operations in its jurisdiction.

§ Subd. 8. Provocation. "Provocation" means an act that an adult could reasonably expect may cause a dog to attack or bite.
Minn. Stat. § 430.15 — MN Code / Part 426_435 / Chapter 430 / Section 430.15
§ 430.15 PAYMENT BY CITY; GIFTS.
Status: in_force

A city may, if it has funds available from other sources, pay part of the cost of an improvement and raise the rest by the methods provided in this chapter. The city may also accept gifts to be used to pay for an improvement.
Minn. Stat. § 372.09 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.09
§ 372.09 ELECTIONS HELD ONLY ONCE IN FIVE YEARS.
Status: in_force

When an election for a change of county seat has been held in any county, a subsequent election for the removal of the county seat shall not be held, notice of intention to circulate a petition for a change shall not be published or posted, and a petition shall not be circulated, for the next five years. A subsequent election shall not be ordered unless the petition for the change is signed by 60 percent of those voting in the county at the last preceding general election.
Minn. Stat. § 626A.13 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 626A / Section 626A.13
§ 626A.13 CIVIL REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. In general. Except as provided in section 2511 (2)(a)(ii) of title 18 of the United States Code, a person whose wire, oral, or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed, or intentionally used in violation of this chapter may in a civil action recover from the person or entity that engaged in that violation relief as may be appropriate.

§ Subd. 2. Relief. In an action under this section, appropriate relief includes: (1) temporary and other equitable or declaratory relief as may be appropriate; (2) damages under subdivision 3 and punitive damages in appropriate cases; and (3) a reasonable attorney's fee and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.

§ Subd. 3. Computation of damages. (a) In an action under this section, if the conduct in violation of this chapter is the private viewing of a private satellite video communication that is not scrambled or encrypted or if the communication is a radio communication that is transmitted on frequencies allocated under subpart D of part 74 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations that is not scrambled or encrypted and the conduct is not for a tortious or illegal purpose or for purposes of direct or indirect commercial advantage or private commercial gain, then the court shall assess damages as follows: (1) If the person who engaged in that conduct has not previously been enjoined under section 626A.02, subdivision 5 , and has not been found liable in a prior civil action under this section, the court shall assess the greater of the sum of actual damages suffered by the plaintiff, or statutory damages of not less than $50 and not more than $500. (2) If, on one prior occasion, the person who engaged in that conduct has been enjoined under section 626A.02, subdivision 5 , or has been found liable in a civil action under this section, the court shall assess the greater of the sum of actual damages suffered by the plaintiff, or statutory damages of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000. (b) In any other action under this section, the court may assess as damages whichever is the greater of: (1) the sum of three times the actual damages suffered by the plaintiff and any profits made by the violator as a result of the violation; or (2) statutory damages of whichever is the greater of $100 a day for each day of violation or $10,000.

§ Subd. 4. Defense. A good faith reliance on: (1) a court warrant or order, a grand jury subpoena, a legislative authorization, or a statutory authorization; (2) a request of an investigative or law enforcement officer under United States Code, title 18, section 2518(7); or (3) a good faith determination that section 626A.02, subdivision 3 , permitted the conduct complained of; is a complete defense against any civil or criminal action brought under this chapter or any other law.

§ Subd. 5. Limitation. A civil action under this section may not be begun later than two years after the date upon which the claimant first has a reasonable opportunity to discover the violation.
Minn. Stat. § 176.201 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.201
§ 176.201 DISCRIMINATORY RATES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Physically disabled persons. An insurer, or an agent or employee of an insurer, shall not make or charge a rate which discriminates against the employment of a person who is physically disabled through the loss or loss of use of a member whether due to accident or other cause.

§ Subd. 2. Violation a misdemeanor. A person who violates subdivision 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

§ Subd. 3. Conviction of violation, cancellation of license. Where an insurer, or an agent or employee of an insurer, has been convicted under this section, the fact of conviction is sufficient cause for the commissioner of commerce to cancel the license of the insurer to write workers' compensation insurance.
Minn. Stat. § 148G.06 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148G / Section 148G.06
§ 148G.06 FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Notification requirement. An individual licensed as a certified midwife must notify the board when the individual renews their certification. If a licensee fails to provide notification, the licensee is prohibited from practicing as a certified midwife.

§ Subd. 2. Denial of license. Refusal of an applicant to supply information necessary to determine the applicant's qualifications, failure to demonstrate qualifications, or failure to satisfy the requirements for a license contained in this chapter or rules of the board may result in denial of a license. The burden of proof is upon the applicant to demonstrate the qualifications and satisfaction of the requirements.
Minn. Stat. § 550.206 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 550 / Section 550.206
§ 550.206 REPORT OF SALE OF HOMESTEAD ON EXECUTION; CONFIRMATION; RESALE.
Status: in_force

Upon sale of a homestead on execution, the sheriff shall file a report of the sale with the court. Upon the filing of the report of sale, the court shall grant an order confirming the sale, or, if it appears upon due examination that justice has not been done, the court may order a resale on terms the court determines are just. Upon confirmation of the sale and execution of the certificate of sale, the sheriff shall hold the amount of the homestead exemption in trust for the judgment debtor until the debtor vacates the property, or the redemption period expires, whichever occurs first. The balance of the proceeds of the sale shall be applied to the execution. The sheriff shall pay any surplus thereafter in the manner provided in section 580.09 .