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Minn. Stat. § 558A.23 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 558A / Section 558A.23
§ 558A.23 ORDER CONFIRMING SALE.
Status: in_force

The order confirming the sale of the property, together with the deed executed by the referee or referees, shall be accepted for recording and act as a valid, final, and conclusive transfer of all interests under sections 558A.24 and 558A.27 as stated in the order. The registrar of titles may require certification of the award and transfer by the examiner of titles for lands registered under chapter 508 or 508A.
Minn. Stat. § 336.8-201 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.8-201
§ 336.8-201 ISSUER.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to an obligation on or a defense to a security, an "issuer" includes a person that:

(1) places or authorizes the placing of its name on a security certificate, other than as authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or the like, to evidence a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or to evidence its duty to perform an obligation represented by the certificate;

(2) creates a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or undertakes an obligation, that is an uncertificated security;

(3) directly or indirectly creates a fractional interest in its rights or property, if the fractional interest is represented by a security certificate; or

(4) becomes responsible for, or in place of, another person described as an issuer in this section.

(b) With respect to an obligation on or defense to a security, a guarantor is an issuer to the extent of its guaranty, whether or not its obligation is noted on a security certificate.

(c) With respect to a registration of a transfer, issuer means a person on whose behalf transfer books are maintained.
Minn. Stat. § 38.38 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 38 / Section 38.38
§ 38.38 EXTENSION COMMITTEE; DUTY, OFFICERS, PAY.
Status: in_force

The county extension committee shall encourage all individuals and organizations to cooperate to make profitable use of extension activities. It shall elect its own chair and vice-chair, who shall serve for one year. The county auditor, the auditor's designee, or the appointee from the county administration is the secretary of the county extension committee. The secretary shall keep a record of all its proceedings and shall forward copies of all resolutions of the county board appropriating funds to the director of extension. County commissioners who are members of the committee may receive a per diem under section 375.055, subdivision 1 , and may be reimbursed for their necessary expenses, including mileage under section 471.665 . Other committee members may be reimbursed for expenses or may receive a per diem allowance under section 375.47 .
Minn. Stat. § 570.061 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.061
§ 570.061 EXECUTION OF ORDER OF ATTACHMENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Time of execution. The sheriff shall execute an attachment order without delay after receiving it. If the sheriff does not attach property within 90 days after the order is issued by the court, or such further time as the court may order, the order shall automatically terminate. If property is attached within this time period, the attachment will remain effective until executed, satisfied, discharged, or vacated, as provided in this chapter.

§ Subd. 2. Execution on real estate. Real estate shall be attached by the recording of the sheriff's certified copy of the order and of a return of attachment containing a description of the real estate with the county recorder, or with the registrar of titles with respect to registered property, for the county in which the real estate is located, and serving a copy of the order and return upon the respondent in the manner provided for a service of a summons, if the respondent can be found in the county. If the respondent cannot be found in that county, the order and return shall be mailed by registered mail or certified mail to the respondent's last known address. The attachment shall be a lien on the interest of the respondent in the real estate from the time of recording with the recorder or registrar.

§ Subd. 3. Execution on personal property. Personal property shall be attached in the manner provided by law for levy of execution and, so far as practicable, the provisions relating to the levy shall govern the execution of the attachment order. When an attachment of personal property has been made, the sheriff shall affix to the order an inventory of the property attached, specifying any proposed sale of perishable property, and shall serve a copy of the order and inventory upon the respondent in the manner provided for the service of a summons if the respondent can be found in the county. If the respondent cannot be found in the county, the order and return shall be mailed by registered or certified mail to the respondent's last known address. Attachment of personal property shall be a lien on the interest of the respondent in the personal property from the time of seizure by the sheriff or subjection to the control of the sheriff.

§ Subd. 4. Perishable property. If any of the property attached is perishable, the sheriff shall sell the perishable property in the manner provided for the sale of personal property on execution. The sheriff shall also take such legal proceedings, either in the sheriff's own name or that of the respondent, as may be necessary for the recovery of credits and affects attached.

§ Subd. 5. Record of execution of order. When any attachment order is fully executed or discharged, the sheriff shall return the order to the court administrator, with an attached record of the sheriff's actions in executing or discharging the order of the court.
Minn. Stat. § 60H.06 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60H / Section 60H.06
§ 60H.06 EXAMINATION AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A managing general agent may be examined as if it were the insurer.
Minn. Stat. § 462C.10 — MN Code / Part 460_463 / Chapter 462C / Section 462C.10
§ 462C.10 OFFICIAL ACTION EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

Bonds or other obligations which were approved by official action of a city before April 25, 1979, and exempted from the provisions of the Mortgage Subsidy Bond Tax Act of 1980, Public Law 96-499, pursuant to section 1104(b) may be issued without regard to the restrictions of section 462C.07, subdivision 2 , except that for the purpose of subsequent bond issues, the exempted issues shall count against the cap provided in section 462C.07, subdivision 2 .
Minn. Stat. § 383B.101 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383B / Section 383B.101
§ 383B.101 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE; ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

The office of the Hennepin County administrator is created. The Hennepin County administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the county government and shall be responsible to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners for the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of county government which, by law, are subject to the authority of the board. The county administrator shall exercise all authority and shall perform all duties, which, by resolution, are delegated to the office of administrator by the board. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all of the business of the county acted upon by the board shall be referred to the administrator, who shall implement such action as the board directs or authorizes.
Minn. Stat. § 216D.05 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216D / Section 216D.05
§ 216D.05 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID DAMAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An excavator must:

(1) plan the excavation to avoid damage to and minimize interference with underground facilities in and near the construction area;

(2) for proposed excavations, use (i) white markings or black markings in wintery conditions, or (ii) electronic marking as provided in paragraph (b);

(3) maintain a clearance between an underground facility and the cutting edge or point of any mechanized equipment, considering the known limit of control of the cutting edge or point to avoid damage to the facility;

(4) provide support for underground facilities in and near the construction area, including during backfill operations, to protect the facilities; and

(5) conduct the excavation in a careful and prudent manner.

(b) An excavator may use electronic marking under paragraph (a), clause (2), if:

(1) the marking provides at least as much proposed excavation information as equivalent physical markings; and

(2) electronic marking used prior to January 1, 2026, is accompanied by equivalent physical markings as provided under paragraph (a), clause (2).

(c) Following submission of electronic marking, an operator may require the excavator to use physical markings.
Minn. Stat. § 629.60 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.60
§ 629.60 ACTIONS TO RECOVER UNDER RECOGNIZANCE EVEN IF TECHNICAL NONCOMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

If a recognizance shows that the court before whom it was entered into had authority to take it, and at what court the party or witness was bound to appear, an action brought to recover a penalty under the recognizance may not be barred, nor may judgment on it be stopped because either:

(1) the court failed to record the default of the principal or surety at the term of court when the default occurred; or

(2) the recognizance is defective in form.

In an action to recover a penalty under a recognizance entered into pending an appeal, the court may award part or all of the penalty amount to the person entitled to it under the recognizance if the court determines the amount is forfeited, or when by permission of the court the penalty has been paid to the county treasurer or court administrator without suit or before judgment in a manner provided by law.
Minn. Stat. § 334.16 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.16
§ 334.16 FINANCE CHARGES FOR OPEN END CREDIT SALES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Limitation of rates. The imposition, charge or collection of a finance charge upon an account balance by a seller of goods, services or both shall be lawful, provided that: (a) The sale is a consumer credit sale pursuant to an open end credit plan, agreement or arrangement between the buyer and seller under which (1) the seller may permit the buyer to make purchases from time to time from the seller or other sellers, (2) the buyer has the privilege of paying the balance in full or in installments, and (3) a finance charge may be computed by the seller from time to time on an outstanding unpaid balance. (b) The terms of the plan, agreement or arrangement provide for a periodic rate of finance charge which does not exceed 1-1/2 percent per month computed on an amount no greater than the average daily balance of the account during each monthly billing cycle; provided a minimum finance charge not in excess of 50 cents per month may be imposed, charged or collected. (c) No finance charge in excess of 1-1/3 percent per month shall be imposed on an open end and consumer credit account by any issuer whose credit card is issued primarily for the purpose of purchasing motor fuels and related products and whose gross annual national sales exceed $10 billion. Retailers must give adequate notice to open end consumer credit customers before any higher interest rate is applied. Accompanying credit statements must not suggest that the Minnesota legislature required retailers to raise interest rates. The accompanying material must make clear that the increase affects only the maximum allowable interest rate.

§ Subd. 2. Definitions and computations. The definitions and the provisions on computation of percentage rates in the Truth-in-Lending Act, Title I of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, Public Law 90-321, and in Regulation Z of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System adopted pursuant thereto, Code of Federal Regulations, title 12, part 226, as in effect on June 5, 1971, shall apply to the terms used in sections 334.16 to 334.18 , and computations thereunder.

§ Subd. 3. Computation of average daily balance. The calculation of the average daily balance for the purpose of the limitation on rates imposed by subdivision 1, paragraph (b), shall be made by excluding from the daily balances the amount of each sale from the date of sale until the last day of the regular billing cycle during which the sale was made. The portion of any balance arising from the sale of goods which are returned shall be excluded from the unpaid balance as of the date the goods are returned.
Minn. Stat. § 53A.13 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 53A / Section 53A.13
§ 53A.13 FEE NOTICE; FALSE ADVERTISING; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Fee notice. The fees charged by currency exchanges for rendering any service authorized by sections 53A.01 to 53A.13 must be prominently displayed on the premises of the currency exchange in the fashion required by the commissioner.

§ Subd. 2. False advertising. A licensee may not advertise, print, display, publish, distribute, or broadcast any statement or representation that is false, misleading, or deceptive, or that omits material information.

§ Subd. 3. Civil liability; penalty. A person who violates any subdivision of this chapter is liable to the person damaged by the violation for actual damages. The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Minn. Stat. § 60A.90 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60A / Section 60A.90
§ 60A.90 SCOPE.
Status: in_force

Sections 60A.90 to 60A.94 apply to all domestic, foreign, and alien insurers who are authorized to transact business in this state.
Minn. Stat. § 153B.50 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 153B / Section 153B.50
§ 153B.50 NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee who has changed names must notify the board in writing within 90 days and request a revised license. The board may require official documentation of the legal name change.

(b) A licensee must maintain with the board a correct mailing address to receive board communications and notices. A licensee who has changed addresses must notify the board in writing within 90 days. Mailing a notice by United States mail to a licensee's last known mailing address constitutes valid mailing.
Minn. Stat. § 103B.001 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103B / Section 103B.001
§ 103B.001 CITATION; WATER LAW.
Status: in_force

Chapters 103A, 103B, 103C, 103D, 103E, 103F, and 103G constitute the water law of this state and may be cited as the "Water Law."
Minn. Stat. § 116J.658 — MN Code / Part 116J_116O / Chapter 116J / Section 116J.658
§ 116J.658 MINNESOTA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall lead a public-private project with science and technology experts from public, academic, and private sectors to advise state agency collaboration to design, coordinate, and administer a strategic science and technology program for the state designed to promote the welfare of the people of the state, maximize the economic growth of the state, and create and retain jobs in the state's industrial base through enhancement of Minnesota's:

(1) high technology research and development capabilities;

(2) product and process innovation and commercialization;

(3) high technology manufacturing capabilities;

(4) science and technology business environment; and

(5) science and technology workforce preparation.

(b) Project membership shall consist of science and technology experts from public, academic, and private sectors. A member must have a background in science or technology in order to serve on the project. The project members shall consist of at least 13 members as follows:

(1) a representative of the University of Minnesota;

(2) a representative of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities;

(3) the chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic or a designee; and

(4) six chief executive officers or designees from science- or technology-oriented companies and four representatives from science- and technology-oriented trade organizations.

(c) The commissioner of employment and economic development must report by January 15, 2010, to the legislative committees having jurisdiction over science and technology and economic development policy and finance on the activities of the project and must recommend changes or additions to its organization, including specific recommendations for necessary legislation.
Minn. Stat. § 290.22 — MN Code / Part 289A_295 / Chapter 290 / Section 290.22
§ 290.22 ESTATES AND TRUSTS, IMPOSITION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

The taxes imposed by this chapter upon individuals shall apply to the income of estates or of any kind of property held in trust, including:

(1) income accumulated in trust for the benefit of unborn or unascertained person or persons with contingent interests, and income accumulated or held for future distribution under the terms of the will or trust;

(2) income which is to be distributed currently by the fiduciary to the beneficiaries, and income collected by a guardian of an infant which is to be held or distributed as the court may direct;

(3) income received by estates of deceased persons during the period of administration or settlement of the estate; and

(4) income which, in the discretion of the fiduciary, may be either distributed to the beneficiaries or accumulated.
Minn. Stat. § 471.476 — MN Code / Part 471_472B / Chapter 471 / Section 471.476
§ 471.476 AMBULANCE SERVICES, HENNEPIN COUNTY EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. In or out of boundaries, also to nonresidents. Any county, except Hennepin County, city, however organized, town or hospital district, either singly or jointly in accordance with an agreement made pursuant to section 471.59 , may provide general ambulance services. In providing such service the political subdivision may purchase, rent or lease ambulances and related equipment and supplies; may contract for such service with any person, firm, corporation or other political subdivision upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon and may employ and train personnel for such service. Ambulance service authorized by this section may be provided both inside and outside the boundaries of the political subdivision and may be furnished to nonresidents as well as residents.

§ Subd. 2. Tax levy. Any such political subdivision providing a general ambulance service pursuant to this section may levy an annual tax over and above any statutory or charter limitation and may also impose reasonable charges for ambulance services in order to finance the cost of such service. Any governing body may appropriate money as necessary from funds received for the purposes of Laws 1969, chapter 333, or from any surplus in general revenue funds of the political subdivision.

§ Subd. 3. City bonds for equipment. Any city, however organized, may issue bonds for the acquisition of ambulances and related equipment notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute or charter.

§ Subd. 4. Town tax; conditions. Any organized town may in the manner hereinafter provided provide general ambulance service for a portion or portions of the territory within the town outside the boundaries of any incorporated municipality, and may levy the tax authorized by this section on the portion or portions so served. To establish such service, the town board shall adopt a resolution describing with particularity the territory to be served and shall transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the county auditor. The territory described in the resolution shall be compact and contiguous in nature. The town board may thereafter annually levy such tax on the territory described as may be necessary to provide the ambulance service. Upon the certification of such tax by the town board to the county auditor, the auditor shall thereupon spread the tax upon the property described in the resolution and the same shall be collected and distributed as other taxes for use by the town board for ambulance service within the territory described in the resolution.
Minn. Stat. § 129D.15 — MN Code / Part 129D_133 / Chapter 129D / Section 129D.15
§ 129D.15 EQUIPMENT GRANTS.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for an equipment grant under sections 129D.11 to 129D.14 , a public broadcasting station must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in sections 129D.13 and 129D.14 . Before receiving an equipment grant, a station must submit to the commissioner a list of the equipment the station plans to purchase with the equipment grant. The commissioner may not require the station to purchase equipment before receiving the grant funds. A station must report to the commissioner a list of the equipment purchased with the grant.
Minn. Stat. § 550.33 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 550 / Section 550.33
§ 550.33 CREDITOR MAY REDEEM WHEN.
Status: in_force

If no redemption is made by the personal representative of the deceased debtor, or by the assigns of such decedent, within one year after the date of such sale, or within one year after the date of the confirmation of such sale, as the case may be, the senior creditor having a lien, legal or equitable, upon the premises sold upon the foreclosure of a mortgage or upon execution, and subsequent to the mortgage or judgment lien under or by reason of which the premises were sold, including the creditors of a deceased debtor whose claims have been perfected and recorded as herein provided, may redeem within five days after the expiration of said 12 months by payment of the amount required by law for that purpose; and each subsequent creditor having a lien in succession, according to priority of liens, within five days after the time allowed the prior lienholder, respectively, may redeem by paying the amount aforesaid and all liens prior to the creditor's own held by the person from whom redemption is made.