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Minn. Stat. § 116U.24 — MN Code / Part 116R_116X / Chapter 116U / Section 116U.24
§ 116U.24 EXPLORE MINNESOTA COUNCILS.
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall be advised by the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council and Explore Minnesota for Business Council, each consisting of voting members appointed by the governor for four-year terms. The director of Explore Minnesota serves as the chair or cochair of each council. The director may assign employees of the office to participate in oversight of council operations.

(b) Each council shall act to serve the broader interests of the council's divisions by promoting activities and programs of the office that support, maintain, and expand the state's domestic and international travel and trade markets, thereby generating increased visitor expenditures, revenue, and employment.

(c) Filling of membership vacancies is as provided in section 15.059 . The terms of one-half of the members shall be coterminous with the governor, and the terms of the remaining one-half of the members shall end on the first Monday in January one year after the terms of the other members. Members may serve until their successors are appointed and qualify. Members are not compensated. A member may be reappointed.

(d) The council shall meet at least four times per year and at other times determined by each council.

(e) If compliance with section 13D.02 is impractical, the Explore Minnesota councils may conduct a meeting of their members by telephone or other electronic means so long as the following conditions are met:

(1) all members of each council participating in the meeting, wherever their physical location, can hear one another and can hear all discussion and testimony;

(2) members of the public present at the regular meeting location of the council can hear clearly all discussion and testimony and all votes of members of each council and, if needed, receive those services required by sections 15.44 and 15.441 ;

(3) at least one member of each council is physically present at the regular meeting location; and

(4) all votes are conducted by roll call, so each member's vote on each issue can be identified and recorded.

(f) Each member of each council participating in a meeting by telephone or other electronic means is considered present at the meeting for purposes of determining a quorum and participating in all proceedings.

(g) If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a meeting, each council, to the extent practicable, shall allow a person to monitor the meeting electronically from a remote location. Each council may require the person making such a connection to pay for documented marginal costs that each council incurs as a result of the additional connection.

(h) If telephone or other electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or emergency meeting, the council shall provide notice of the regular meeting location, of the fact that some members may participate by telephone or other electronic means, and whether a cost will be incurred under paragraph (f). The timing and method of providing notice is governed by section 13D.04 .
Minn. Stat. § 353F.05 — MN Code / Part 352_356B / Chapter 353F / Section 353F.05
§ 353F.05 AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL ALLOWABLE SERVICE FOR EARLY RETIREMENT PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of determining eligibility for early retirement benefits provided under section 353.30, subdivision 1a , of the edition of Minnesota Statutes published in the year before the year in which the privatization occurred, and notwithstanding any provision of chapter 353 to the contrary, the years of allowable service for a privatized employee who transfers employment on the effective date of privatization and does not apply for a refund of contributions under section 353.34, subdivision 1 , of the edition of Minnesota Statutes published in the year before the year in which the privatization occurred, or any similar provision, includes service with the privatized employer following the effective date. The privatized employer shall provide any reports that the executive director may reasonably request to permit calculation of benefits.

(b) To be eligible for early retirement benefits under this section, the privatized employee must separate from service with the privatized employer. The privatized employee, or an individual authorized to act on behalf of that employee, may apply for an annuity following application procedures under section 353.29, subdivision 4 .
Minn. Stat. § 257.02 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 257 / Section 257.02
§ 257.02 SURRENDER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

No person other than the parents or relatives may assume the permanent care and custody of a child under 14 years of age unless authorized so to do by an order or decree of court. However, if a parent of a child who is being cared for by a relative dies, or if the parent is not or cannot fulfill parental duties with respect to the child, the relative may bring a petition under section 260C.141 . Except in proceedings for adoption or by a consent decree entered under section 257C.07 , no parent may assign or otherwise transfer to another parental rights or duties with respect to the permanent care and custody of a child under 14 years of age. Any such transfer shall be void.
Minn. Stat. § 181.04 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 181 / Section 181.04
§ 181.04 ASSIGNMENT, SALE, OR TRANSFER OF WAGES; WHEN NOT EFFECTIVE.
Status: in_force

No assignment, sale, or transfer, however made or attempted to be made, of any wages or salary to be earned shall give any right of action either at law or in equity to the assignee or transferee of such wages or salary, nor shall any action lie for the recovery of such wages or salary, or any part thereof, by any other person than the person to whom such wages or salary are to become due unless a written notice, together with a true and complete copy of the instrument assigning or transferring such wages or salary, shall have been given within three days after the making of such instrument to the person, firm, or corporation from whom such wages or salary are accruing or may accrue.
Minn. Stat. § 260E.065 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260E / Section 260E.065
§ 260E.065 TRAINING FOR REPORTERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Required training. The local welfare agency must offer training to a person required to make a report under section 260E.055 or 260E.06 . The training may be offered online or in person and must provide an explanation of the legal obligations of a reporter, consequences for failure to report, and instruction on how to detect and report suspected maltreatment. A local welfare agency may fulfill the requirement under this section by directing reporters to trainings offered by the commissioner.

§ Subd. 2. Training content. For a training under this section, at least half of the training time must be spent on how to identify signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse, as defined in section 260E.055, subdivision 1 , paragraph (b). The training must cover the definition of each maltreatment type as defined in section 260E.03, subdivision 12 .

§ Subd. 3. Expert input. The commissioner must create trainings with input from professionals with specialized knowledge related to maltreatment, including but not limited to medical professionals, attorneys, mental health professionals, and social workers.
Minn. Stat. § 3.749 — MN Code / Part 3_3E / Chapter 3 / Section 3.749
§ 3.749 LEGISLATIVE CLAIMS; FILING FEE.
Status: in_force

A person filing a claim with the joint senate-house of representatives Subcommittee on Claims must pay a filing fee of $8. The money must be deposited by the clerk of the subcommittee in the state treasury and credited to the general fund. A claimant who is successful in obtaining an award from the subcommittee shall be reimbursed for the fee paid.
Minn. Stat. § 116R.14 — MN Code / Part 116R_116X / Chapter 116R / Section 116R.14
§ 116R.14 CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

Sections 116R.01 to 116R.15 are necessary for the welfare of the state of Minnesota and its inhabitants; therefore, they shall be liberally construed to effect their purpose.
Minn. Stat. § 367.02 — MN Code / Part 365_368 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.02
§ 367.02 WHEN BOARD IS TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS, NOTIFY CLERK.
Status: in_force

(a) The town board, for sufficient cause shown to it, shall accept the resignation of any town officer.

(b) The board shall promptly give notice of the resignation to the town clerk.
Minn. Stat. § 144.58 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.58
§ 144.58 INFORMATION, CONFIDENTIAL.
Status: in_force

Information of a confidential nature received by the state commissioner of health through inspections and authorized under sections 144.50 to 144.56 shall not be disclosed except in a proceeding involving the question of licensure.
Minn. Stat. § 176.651 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.651
§ 176.651 SEVERABILITY.
Status: in_force

In case for any reason any paragraph or any provision of this chapter shall be questioned in any court of last resort, and shall be held by such court to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not be held to affect any other paragraph or provision thereof.
Minn. Stat. § 471.44 — MN Code / Part 471_472B / Chapter 471 / Section 471.44
§ 471.44 MUNICIPALITY TO SUPPLY COUNSEL FOR POLICE, PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Costs in defense of legal action. On and after the passage of Laws 1937, chapter 442, every city, town, or county of this state employing sheriffs, police officers, or peace officers shall be required to furnish legal counsel to defend any sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, or peace officer employed by any such governmental subdivision in all actions brought against such officer to recover damages for alleged false arrest or alleged injury to person, property or character, when such alleged false arrest or alleged injury to person, property or character was the result of an arrest made by such officer in good faith and in the performance of official duties and pay the reasonable costs and expenses of defending such suit, including witness fees and reasonable counsel fees, notwithstanding any contrary provisions in the laws of this state or in the charter of any such governmental subdivision.

§ Subd. 2. Costs in defense of civilian complaints. A home rule charter or statutory city, town, or county that establishes a peace officer civilian review authority to review civilian complaints about alleged peace officer misconduct shall pay the reasonable costs of legal counsel and reasonable fees incurred by the officer in defending against a complaint after a finding that the complaint is sustained by the authority, and if the complaint is subsequently not upheld. If a complaint against a peace officer is sustained, no payment may be made under this subdivision.
Minn. Stat. § 394.29 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 394 / Section 394.29
§ 394.29 MAY EMPLOY DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
Status: in_force

To carry out the purposes of sections 394.21 to 394.37 , the board may employ a planning director and such staff as it deems necessary to assist the planning director in carrying out assigned responsibilities, including but not limited to a zoning administrator, sanitary inspector and a building official. If no planning director is appointed, the board shall designate a chief administrative officer who shall administer the official controls. The board may employ or contract with a planning authority or commission, any agency of the state or federal government, a regional development commission or with planning consultants, or other specialists for such services as it requires.
Minn. Stat. § 123B.69 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 123B / Section 123B.69
§ 123B.69 GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Qualification. A school district that meets the criteria required under subdivision 2 may apply for a grant in an amount up to 50 percent of the approved costs of removing architectural barriers from a building or site. A grant may not exceed $150,000 to a recipient district in any fiscal year.

§ Subd. 2. Project review. The commissioner, in consultation with the Minnesota State Council on Disability, shall review applications for grants. A school district must apply by July 1 of each year in order to be considered for a grant.

§ Subd. 3. Award of grants. The commissioner shall examine and consider all applications for grants, and if a district is found not qualified, the commissioner shall promptly notify the district board. The commissioner shall give first priority to districts that have entered into the cooperation and combination process under sections 123A.35 to 123A.43 , or that have consolidated since January 1, 1987. The commissioner shall further prioritize grants on the basis of the following: the district's tax burden, the long-term feasibility of the project, the suitability of the project, and the district's need for the project. If the total amount of the applications exceeds the amount that is or can be made available, the commissioner shall award grants according to the commissioner's judgment and discretion and based upon a ranking of the projects according to the factors listed in this paragraph. The commissioner shall promptly certify to each district the amount, if any, of the grant awarded to it.

§ Subd. 4. Matching revenue. Upon being awarded a grant under subdivision 3, the board shall determine the need for additional revenue. If the board determines that the local match cannot be made from existing revenue, the board may levy according to section 123B.58 .

§ Subd. 5. Project budget. A district that receives a grant must provide the commissioner with the project budget and any other information the commissioner requests.
Minn. Stat. § 343.29 — MN Code / Part 343_348 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.29
§ 343.29 EXPOSURE OF ANIMALS; DUTY OF OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Delivery to shelter. Any peace officer, animal control officer, or agent of the federation or county or district societies for the prevention of cruelty, may remove, shelter, and care for any animal which is not properly sheltered from cold, hot, or inclement weather or any animal not properly fed and watered, or provided with suitable food and drink in circumstances that threaten the life of the animal. When necessary, a peace officer, animal control officer, or agent may deliver the animal to another person to be sheltered and cared for, and furnished with suitable food and drink. In all cases, the owner, if known, shall be immediately notified as provided in section 343.235, subdivision 3 , and the person having possession of the animal, shall have a lien thereon for its actual costs of care and keeping and the expenses of the notice. If the owner or custodian is unknown and cannot by reasonable effort be ascertained, or does not, within ten days after notice, redeem the animal by paying the expenses authorized by this subdivision, the animal may be disposed of as provided in section 343.235 .

§ Subd. 2. Disposal of animals. Upon a proper determination by a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine, any animal taken into custody pursuant to subdivision 1 may be immediately disposed of when the animal is suffering and is beyond cure through reasonable care and treatment. The expenses of disposal shall be subject to the provisions of section 343.23 .
Minn. Stat. § 60B.12 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60B / Section 60B.12
§ 60B.12 COURT'S SEIZURE ORDER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Issuance. Upon the filing by the commissioner in any district court in this state of a verified petition establishing to the satisfaction of the court that sufficient grounds exist for a formal delinquency proceeding against an insurer under sections 60B.01 to 60B.61 and that the interests of policyholders, creditors, or the public will be endangered by delay, and setting out the order deemed necessary by the commissioner, the court shall issue forthwith, ex parte and without a hearing, an order which may (a) authorize the commissioner to take possession and control of all or a part of the property, books, accounts, documents, and other records of an insurer and of the premises occupied by it for the transaction of its business, and (b) until further order of the court, enjoin the insurer and its officers, managers, agents, and employees from disposition of its property and from transaction of its business except with the written consent of the commissioner, and (c) provide such other terms as the court deems appropriate for the protection of the insurer, its policyholders, its creditors, and the public during the duration of the order. The order shall also direct the service of a copy of the order forthwith upon the insurer and all persons in possession of any property seized under the order.

§ Subd. 2. Duration. The court shall specify in the order what its duration shall be and order the insurer to appear at a specified time within the duration of the order and show cause why the order should not be continued in effect. The duration of the order may be such time as the court deems necessary for the commissioner to ascertain the condition of the insurer. On motion of either party or on its own motion, the court may hold such hearings as it deems desirable after such notice as it deems appropriate, and may set aside, extend, shorten, or modify the terms of the seizure order. The court shall vacate the seizure order if the commissioner fails to commence a formal proceeding under sections 60B.01 to 60B.61 after having had a reasonable opportunity to do so. The issuance of an order of the court pursuant to a formal proceeding under sections 60B.01 to 60B.61 vacates the seizure order.

§ Subd. 3. Anticipatory breach. Entry of a seizure order under this section shall not constitute an anticipatory breach of any contract of the insurer.
Minn. Stat. § 447.33 — MN Code / Part 447_450 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.33
§ 447.33 POWERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Broad powers of district. Each hospital district created or reorganized under sections 447.31 to 447.37 has the powers necessary and convenient to acquire, improve, and run the hospital, nursing home facilities, and facilities described in section 447.45, subdivision 2 , paragraph (b), as the hospital board finds expedient. The list of powers in this section does not restrict the power of the board. It may take any action reasonably necessary or convenient to further the purpose for which the district exists which is not otherwise prohibited by law.

§ Subd. 2. Specific powers. Specifically, every district, acting through its hospital board, may: (1) employ nursing, administrative, and other personnel, legal counsel, engineers, architects, accountants, and other qualified persons, who may be paid for their services by monthly salaries, hourly wages, and pension benefits, or by any fees agreed on; (2) have reports, plans, studies, and recommendations prepared; (3) lease, purchase, and contract for the purchase of real and personal property by option, contract for deed, conditional sales contract, or otherwise, and acquire real or personal property by gift; (4) lease or construct, equip, furnish, and maintain necessary buildings and grounds; (5) adopt, by resolution, rules for the operation and administration of the hospital and nursing home facilities under its control, and for the admission of patients; (6) impose by resolution, and collect, charges for services and facilities provided and made available by it; (7) levy taxes as prescribed in section 447.34 ; (8) borrow money and issue bonds as prescribed in sections 447.345 and 447.35 ; (9) buy liability insurance for the district or its officers and employees or both, for torts committed within the scope of their official duties, whether governmental or proprietary, and against damage to or destruction of any of its facilities, equipment, or other property; (10) sell or lease its facilities or equipment as it finds expedient; (11) have its accounts, books, vouchers, and funds audited by competent public accountants; and (12) enter into agreements with a city or county with respect to the facilities described in section 447.45, subdivision 2 , that are attached or related to a nursing home, are providing supportive services to elderly persons who are not yet in need of nursing home care, including congregate housing, adult day care, and respite care services, and are owned or operated by the city or county.
Minn. Stat. § 447.13 — MN Code / Part 447_450 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.13
§ 447.13 POWER GRANTED ADDITIONAL TO EXISTING POWERS.
Status: in_force

The power to levy the tax in sections 447.10 to 447.13 is in addition to all existing powers and taxes that the cities may now levy.
Minn. Stat. § 327C.16 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 327C / Section 327C.16
§ 327C.16 CLASS I MANUFACTURED HOME PARK.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Qualifications. (a) To qualify as a class I manufactured home park, as defined in section 327C.015, subdivision 2 , a park owner, or on-site attendant as an employee of the manufactured home park, must satisfy 12 hours of qualifying education courses every three years, as prescribed in this subdivision. Park owners or on-site attendants may begin accumulating qualifying hours to qualify as a class I manufactured home park beginning in 2017. (b) The qualifying education courses required for classification under this subdivision must be continuing education courses approved by the Department of Labor and Industry or the Department of Commerce for: (1) continuing education in real estate; or (2) continuing education for residential contractors and manufactured home installers. (c) The qualifying education courses must include: (1) two hours on fair housing, approved for real estate licensure or residential contractor licensure; (2) one hour on the Americans with Disabilities Act, approved for real estate licensure or residential contractor licensure; (3) four hours on legal compliance related to any of the following: landlord/tenant, licensing requirements, or home financing under chapters 58, 327, 327B, 327C, and 504B, and Minnesota Rules, chapter 1350 or 4630; (4) three hours of general education approved for real estate, residential contractors, or manufactured home installers; and (5) two hours of HUD-specific manufactured home installer courses as required under section 327B.041 . (d) If the qualifying owner or employee attendant is no longer the person meeting the requirements under this subdivision, but did qualify during the current assessment year, then the manufactured home park shall still qualify for the class rate provided for class 4c property classified under section 273.13, subdivision 25 , paragraph (d), clause (5), item (iii).

§ Subd. 2. Proof of compliance. (a) A park owner that has met the requirements of subdivision 1 shall provide an affidavit to the park owner's county assessor certifying that the park owner, corporate officer, or on-site attendant has complied with subdivision 1 and that the park meets the definition of a class I manufactured home park as defined in this section, and is entitled to the property tax classification rate for class I manufactured home parks in section 273.13, subdivision 25 . The park owner shall retain the original course completion certificates issued by the course sponsor under this section for three years and, upon written request for verification, provide these to the county assessor within 30 days. (b) A park owner must provide the county assessor written notice of any change in compliance status of the manufactured home park no later than December 15 of the assessment year.