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Minn. Stat. § 72A.26 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A.26
§ 72A.26 INTERVENTION.
Status: in_force

If the report of the commissioner does not charge a violation of sections 72A.17 to 72A.32 , any intervenor in the proceedings may, within 20 days after the service of the report, cause a petition to be filed in the District Court of Ramsey County for a review of that report. Notice of the filing of the intervenor's petition shall be given to the commissioner and to the person upon whom the statement of charges was originally served. The commissioner shall, within 20 days after the service of the notice of filing the petition, file a transcript of the proceedings, including all evidence taken and the report and findings, and the person upon whom the statement of charges was originally served shall have 20 days after the service of notice of filing the petition in which to file an answer. The proceedings before the court shall conform to those provided for by section 72A.25 . Upon such a review the court shall have authority to issue appropriate orders and writs in connection therewith, including, if the court finds it is to the interest of the public, orders enjoining and restraining the continuance of any method of competition, act, or practice which it finds, notwithstanding the report of the commissioner, constitutes a violation of sections 72A.17 to 72A.32 .
Minn. Stat. § 524.5-706 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.5-706
§ 524.5-706 APPROPRIATE FORUM.
Status: in_force

(a) A court of this state having jurisdiction under section 524.5-703 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.

(b) If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction under paragraph (a), it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The court may impose any condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state.

(c) In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including:

(1) any expressed preference of the respondent;

(2) whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the respondent has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the respondent from the abuse, neglect, or exploitation;

(3) the length of time the respondent was physically present in or was a legal resident of this or another state;

(4) the distance of the respondent from the court in each state;

(5) the financial circumstances of the respondent's estate;

(6) the nature and location of the evidence;

(7) the ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence;

(8) the familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding; and

(9) if an appointment were made, the court's ability to monitor the conduct of the guardian or conservator.
Minn. Stat. § 5.01 — MN Code / Part 4_9 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.01
§ 5.01 CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS AND STATE SEAL.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall be the custodian of the state seal and of all records and documents of the state not expressly required by law to be kept by other state officials.
Minn. Stat. § 562.01 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 562 / Section 562.01
§ 562.01 PUBLIC BODY DEFINED.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the words "public body" whenever used herein, shall mean the state or any county, city, town, school district, or other public body of this state, or any board, commission, agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing.
Minn. Stat. § 240.071 — MN Code / Part 240_240A / Chapter 240 / Section 240.071
§ 240.071 PROHIBITED ACTS.
Status: in_force

A licensed racetrack shall only conduct horse racing and may be authorized to operate a card club in accordance with this chapter. A licensed racetrack shall not conduct or provide for play any of the following: historical horse racing; slot machines; video games of chance; or other gambling devices.
Minn. Stat. § 505.28 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 505 / Section 505.28
§ 505.28 LAST USE OF 1927 COORDINATE SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The Minnesota coordinate system of 1927 must not be used after December 31, 1992. The Minnesota coordinate system of 1983 is the sole coordinate system that may be used after that date.
Minn. Stat. § 41B.038 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 41B / Section 41B.038
§ 41B.038 PROGRAMS FOR COMMITMENTS TO OTHER ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

The authority may establish programs to make or purchase and enter into commitments to make or purchase qualified agricultural loans or portions of the loans issued to persons described in section 41B.03, subdivision 1 . The agricultural loans must be insured or guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration, Farm Credit System, a subdivision of the Farm Credit System, or any similar federal agency or federally chartered institution whose obligations are directly or indirectly guaranteed or insured by the United States. The commissioner of management and budget may not issue general obligation bonds pursuant to section 41B.19 or 41B.195 to finance any programs established under this section.
Minn. Stat. § 589.13 — MN Code / Part 585_590 / Chapter 589 / Section 589.13
§ 589.13 DISCHARGING PETITIONER.
Status: in_force

If the judge, under section 589.12 , finds no legal cause to support imprisonment or restraint of the petitioner, the judge shall discharge the petitioner.
Minn. Stat. § 60E.03 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60E / Section 60E.03
§ 60E.03 RISK RETENTION GROUPS CHARTERED IN THIS STATE.
Status: in_force

A risk retention group shall be chartered and licensed to write only liability insurance pursuant to sections 60E.01 to 60E.14 and, except as provided elsewhere in sections 60E.01 to 60E.14 , must comply with all of the laws, rules, and requirements applicable to insurers chartered and licensed in this state and with section 60E.04 to the extent those requirements are not a limitation on laws, rules, or requirements of this state.

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, all risk retention groups chartered in this state shall file with the department and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), an annual statement in a form prescribed by the NAIC, and in diskette form if required by the commissioner, and completed in accordance with its instructions and the NAIC accounting practices and procedures manual.

Before it may offer insurance in a state, each risk retention group shall also submit for approval to the commissioner of commerce a plan of operation or feasibility study. The risk retention group shall submit an appropriate revision in the event of any subsequent material change in any item of the plan of operation or feasibility study, within ten days of a change. The group shall not offer any additional kinds of liability insurance, in this state or in any other state, until a revision of the plan or study is approved by the commissioner.

At the time of filing its application for charter, the risk retention group shall provide to the commissioner in summary form the following information: the identity of the initial members of the group, the identity of those individuals who organized the group or who will provide administrative services or otherwise influence or control the activities of the group, the amount and nature of initial capitalization, the coverages to be afforded, and the states in which the group intends to operate. Upon receipt of this information, the commissioner shall forward the information to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Providing notification to the NAIC is in addition to and shall not be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of section 60E.04 or any other sections of this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 103D.305 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103D / Section 103D.305
§ 103D.305 INCREASING NUMBER OF MANAGERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Initiation. A proceeding to increase the number of managers of a watershed district must be initiated by filing a petition with the board.

§ Subd. 2. Petition signatures. The petition to increase the number of managers must request the increase and be signed by one or more of the following groups: (1) one-half or more of the counties within the watershed district; (2) counties with 50 percent or more of the area within the watershed district; (3) a majority or greater number of the cities within the watershed district; (4) 50 or more resident owners residing in the watershed district, excluding resident owners within the corporate limits of a city if the city has signed the petition; or (5) the managers of the watershed district, by resolution adopted by a majority of the managers of the watershed district.

§ Subd. 3. Hearing order. When the board receives a petition to increase the number of managers of a watershed district, the board must order a hearing on the petition.

§ Subd. 4. Hearing notice. (a) The board must give notice of the hearing to increase the number of managers by publication in a legal newspaper published in counties affected by the watershed district. The last publication must occur at least ten days before the hearing. (b) The board must give notice of the hearing by mail to the auditors of counties and to the chief executive officials of municipalities affected by the watershed district. (c) The notice must include: (1) a statement that a petition to increase the number of managers of the watershed district has been filed with the board; (2) a general description of the purpose of the watershed district; (3) a general description of the property in the watershed district; (4) the date, time, and location of the hearing; and (5) a statement that all persons affected or interested in the watershed district may attend and give statements at the hearing.

§ Subd. 5. Hearing. (a) If the board determines at the hearing that an increase in the number of managers would benefit the public welfare, public interest, and the purpose of this chapter, the board must increase the number of managers. The board must make findings and an order accordingly and file a certified copy of the findings and order with the secretary of state, the auditor of each county affected by the watershed district, the director, and the watershed district. The board's order must prescribe the terms for the new managers to be appointed by the designated county board or boards. (b) If the watershed district affects more than one county, the board, by order, must direct the distribution of the managers among the affected counties.
Minn. Stat. § 62N.35 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62N / Section 62N.35
§ 62N.35 BORDER ISSUES.
Status: in_force

To the extent feasible and appropriate, community networks that also operate under the health maintenance organization or similar prepaid health care law of another state must be licensed and regulated by this state in a manner that avoids unnecessary duplication and expense for the community network. The commissioner shall communicate with regulatory authorities in neighboring states to explore the feasibility of cooperative approaches to streamline regulation of border community networks, such as joint financial audits, and shall report to the legislature on any changes to Minnesota law that may be needed to implement appropriate collaborative approaches to regulation.
Minn. Stat. § 260B.008 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260B / Section 260B.008
§ 260B.008 USE OF RESTRAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "restraints" means a mechanical or other device that constrains the movement of a person's body or limbs.

(b) Restraints may not be used on a child appearing in court in a proceeding under this chapter unless the court finds that:

(1) the use of restraints is necessary:

(i) to prevent physical harm to the child or another; or

(ii) to prevent the child from fleeing in situations in which the child presents a substantial risk of flight from the courtroom; and

(2) there are no less restrictive alternatives to restraints that will prevent flight or physical harm to the child or another, including but not limited to the presence of court personnel, law enforcement officers, or bailiffs.

The finding in clause (1), item (i), may be based, among other things, on the child having a history of disruptive courtroom behavior or behavior while in custody for any current or prior offense that has placed others in potentially harmful situations, or presenting a substantial risk of inflicting physical harm on the child or others as evidenced by past behavior. The court may take into account the physical structure of the courthouse in assessing the applicability of the above factors to the individual child.

(c) The court shall be provided the child's behavior history and shall provide the child an opportunity to be heard in person or through counsel before ordering the use of restraints. If restraints are ordered, the court shall make findings of fact in support of the order.

(d) By April 1, 2022, each judicial district shall develop a protocol to address how to implement and comply with this section. In developing the protocol, a district shall consult with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, public defenders within the district, and any other entity deemed necessary by the district's chief judge.
Minn. Stat. § 326B.191 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 326B / Section 326B.191
§ 326B.191 CONFLICT OF LAWS.
Status: in_force

Nothing in sections 326B.163 to 326B.191 supersedes the Minnesota Electrical Act in this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 583.32 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 583 / Section 583.32
§ 583.32 INCONSISTENT LAWS.
Status: in_force

The Farmer-Lender Mediation Act has precedence over any inconsistent or conflicting laws and statutes including chapters 336 , 580 , and 581 , and section 559.21 .
Minn. Stat. § 336.4A-107 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.4A-107
§ 336.4A-107 FEDERAL RESERVE REGULATIONS AND OPERATING CIRCULARS.
Status: in_force

Regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and operating circulars of the Federal Reserve Banks supersede any inconsistent provision of this article to the extent of the inconsistency.
Minn. Stat. § 181.53 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 181 / Section 181.53
§ 181.53 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EMPLOYMENT NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

No person, whether acting directly or through an agent, or as the agent or employee of another, shall require as a condition precedent to employment any written statement as to the participation of the applicant in a strike, or as to a personal record, for more than one year immediately preceding the date of application; nor shall any person, acting in any of these capacities, use or require blanks or forms of application for employment in contravention of this section. Nothing in this section precludes an employer from requesting or considering an applicant's criminal history pursuant to section 364.021 or other applicable law.
Minn. Stat. § 599.11 — MN Code / Part 595_603 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.11
§ 599.11 RECORDS OF FOREIGN COURTS.
Status: in_force

The records and judicial proceedings of a court of any other state, or of the United States, or of any foreign country shall be admissible in evidence in all cases when authenticated by the attestation of the court administrator or other officer having charge of the records of such court, under its seal.
Minn. Stat. § 103B.555 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103B / Section 103B.555
§ 103B.555 FINANCING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Revenue. The county board or joint county authority may undertake projects of improvement consistent with purposes of the district. To finance projects and services of the district, the county board or joint county authority may, only after seeking other sources of funding: (1) assess the costs of the projects upon benefited property within the district in the manner provided under chapter 429; (2) impose service charges on the users of lake improvement district services within the district; (3) issue obligations as provided in section 429.091 ; (4) levy an ad valorem tax solely on property within the lake improvement district, to be appropriated and expended solely on projects of special benefit to the district; or (5) impose or issue any combination of service charges, special assessments, obligations, and taxes.

§ Subd. 2. Tax additional to other levies. A tax under subdivision 1 may be in addition to amounts levied on all taxable property in the county for the same or similar purposes.

§ Subd. 3. Budgeting for operations. The county board or county boards forming the joint county authority shall include appropriate provisions in their budget for the operation of a lake improvement district.

§ Subd. 4. District obligations. The district, with approval of the county board or joint county authority, expressed in a resolution identifying each specific improvement to which the approval applies, may exercise the powers of a city under chapter 429 and section 444.075 , including, but not limited to: (1) the levy of special assessments; (2) the imposition of rates and charges; and (3) the issuance of bonds to finance improvements that the district may undertake.
Minn. Stat. § 181.216 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 181 / Section 181.216
§ 181.216 RETALIATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A nursing home employer shall not discharge, discipline, penalize, interfere with, threaten, restrain, coerce, or otherwise retaliate or discriminate against a nursing home worker because the person has exercised or attempted to exercise rights protected under sections 181.211 to 181.217, including but not limited to:

(1) exercising any right afforded to the nursing home worker under sections 181.211 to 181.217 ;

(2) participating in any process or proceeding under sections 181.211 to 181.217 , including but not limited to board hearings, board or department investigations, or other related proceedings; or

(3) attending or participating in the training required by section 181.214 .

(b) It shall be unlawful for an employer to:

(1) inform another employer that a nursing home worker or former nursing home worker has engaged in activities protected under sections 181.211 to 181.217 ; or

(2) report or threaten to report the actual or suspected citizenship or immigration status of a nursing home worker, former nursing home worker, or family member of a nursing home worker to a federal, state, or local agency for exercising or attempting to exercise any right protected under sections 181.211 to 181.217.

(c) A person found to have experienced retaliation in violation of this section shall be entitled to back pay and reinstatement to the person's previous position, wages, benefits, hours, and other conditions of employment.
Minn. Stat. § 317A.441 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 317A / Section 317A.441
§ 317A.441 RIGHT TO VOTE.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, each member with voting rights is entitled to one vote on each matter voted on by the members. If a membership stands of record in the names of two or more persons, their acts with respect to voting have the following effect:

(1) if only one votes, the act binds all; and

(2) if more than one votes, the vote must be divided on a pro rata basis.

(b) In the case of a neighborhood organization, members with voting rights are, at a minimum, individuals who are on a preexisting membership list or who, at a meeting of the neighborhood organization, can produce:

(1) a Minnesota driver's license, Minnesota identification card, or some form of residency verification that indicates the individual resides within the geographic boundaries of the neighborhood organization; or

(2) proof of ownership or lease of a business or property or proof of being employed by a nonprofit organization, business, or government entity located within the geographic boundaries of the neighborhood, if such members are authorized by the bylaws of the neighborhood organization.

(c) An individual who resides within the geographic boundaries of a neighborhood organization or meets membership criteria under paragraph (b), clause (2), but lacks the documentation required by paragraph (b), clause (1), may vote at a meeting of the neighborhood organization if a member who has the required documentation vouches for the individual.

(d) A neighborhood organization through its articles or bylaws may permit voting at its meetings by individuals in addition to those described in paragraph (b) or (c).

(e) For purposes of this section, "neighborhood organization" has the meaning given in section 317A.435, subdivision 4 . A neighborhood organization may choose to be governed by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) by so providing in its articles or bylaws.
Minn. Stat. § 260D.03 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260D / Section 260D.03
§ 260D.03 VOLUNTARY FOSTER CARE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Voluntary foster care. When the agency's screening team, based upon the diagnostic and functional assessment under section 245.4885 or medical necessity screenings under section 256B.092 , subdivision 7, determines the child's need for treatment due to a mental illness, developmental disability, or related condition requires foster care placement of the child, a voluntary foster care agreement between the child's parent and the agency gives the agency legal authority to place the child in foster care.

§ Subd. 2. Voluntary foster care agreement. A voluntary foster care agreement shall be used to provide the agency the legal authority to place a child in foster care for treatment due to the child's disability. The agreement must be in writing and signed by both the child's parent and the agency. The agreement must be in a form approved by the commissioner of children, youth, and families, and shall contain notice to parents of the consequences to the parent and to the child of being in voluntary foster care.
Minn. Stat. § 490A.01 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 490A / Section 490A.01
§ 490A.01 BOARD ON JUDICIAL STANDARDS; ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Establishment; composition. The Board on Judicial Standards is established. The board is a continuation of the board established by Laws 1971, chapter 909, sections 1 and 2, as amended.

§ Subd. 2. Composition; appointment. (a) The board consists of one judge of the court of appeals, three trial court judges, two lawyers who have practiced law in the state for at least ten years, and four citizens who are not judges, retired judges, or lawyers. (b) All members must be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Senate confirmation is not required for judicial members.

§ Subd. 3. Term maximum; membership termination. No member may serve more than two full four-year terms or their equivalent. Membership terminates if a member ceases to hold the position that qualified the member for appointment.

§ Subd. 4. Member terms; compensation; removal. The membership terms, compensation, removal of members, and filling of vacancies on the board are as provided in section 15.0575 .

§ Subd. 5. Executive secretary appointment; salary. (a) The board shall appoint the executive secretary. (b) The salary of the executive secretary of the board is 85 percent of the maximum salary provided for an administrative law judge under section 15A.083, subdivision 6a .
Minn. Stat. § 11A.01 — MN Code / Part 10_12B / Chapter 11A / Section 11A.01
§ 11A.01 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards, in addition to the applicable standards of chapter 356A, to ensure that state and pension assets subject to this legislation will be responsibly invested to maximize the total rate of return without incurring undue risk.