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Minn. Stat. § 363A.02 — MN Code / Part 363_363A / Chapter 363A / Section 363A.02
§ 363A.02 PUBLIC POLICY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Freedom from discrimination. (a) It is the public policy of this state to secure for persons in this state, freedom from discrimination: (1) in employment because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, familial status, and age; (2) in housing and real property because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, and familial status; (3) in public accommodations because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability; (4) in public services because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance; and (5) in education because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, and age. (b) Such discrimination threatens the rights and privileges of the inhabitants of this state and menaces the institutions and foundations of democracy. It is also the public policy of this state to protect all persons from wholly unfounded charges of discrimination. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as restricting the implementation of positive action programs to combat discrimination.

§ Subd. 2. Civil right. The opportunity to obtain employment, housing, and other real estate, and full and equal utilization of public accommodations, public services, and educational institutions without such discrimination as is prohibited by this chapter is hereby recognized as and declared to be a civil right.

§ Subd. 3. Severability. If any provision of Laws 1967, chapter 897, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect the other provisions or applications of Laws 1967, chapter 897, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of Laws 1967, chapter 897, are severable.
Minn. Stat. § 137.105 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 137 / Section 137.105
§ 137.105 UNDERGRADUATE TUITION GUARANTEE PLAN.
Status: in_force

The Board of Regents is encouraged to offer students a guaranteed tuition plan that can provide students a tuition option designed to meet the goals in this section. A Minnesota resident student who first enrolls in a degree program at the University of Minnesota beginning in the spring of 2012 or later may be offered guaranteed stable tuition for up to four consecutive academic years. Under the guaranteed plan, for an undergraduate student enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program, the tuition charged to the student for each semester of enrollment during a four-year period, beginning with the first semester of enrollment, must not exceed the amount of tuition that the student was charged for the first semester of enrollment. For a student who continues to be enrolled after four consecutive academic years, the tuition rate for each semester in excess of four years is equal to the tuition rate paid by new enrollees at the University of Minnesota. Time limits for the stable tuition plan under this section do not apply to a student in the military while the student is on active military duty.
Minn. Stat. § 192.66 — MN Code / Part 190_195 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.66
§ 192.66 DESERTION.
Status: in_force

Desertion in the military forces shall be as defined in the Minnesota Code of Military Justice. But if any enlisted member is known to have removed from the state, and, through ignorance or neglect, has failed to apply for discharge, a discharge may be requested by that enlisted member's immediate commanding officer.
Minn. Stat. § 609.53 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.53
§ 609.53 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Penalty. Except as otherwise provided in section 609.526 , any person who receives, possesses, transfers, buys or conceals any stolen property or property obtained by robbery, knowing or having reason to know the property was stolen or obtained by robbery, may be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of section 609.52, subdivision 3 .

§ Subd. 1a. [Repealed, 1989 c 290 art 7 s 14 ]

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1982 c 613 s 7 ]

§ Subd. 2a. [Repealed, 1982 c 613 s 7 ]

§ Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1989 c 290 art 7 s 14 ]

§ Subd. 3a. [Repealed, 1989 c 290 art 7 s 14 ]

§ Subd. 4. Civil action; treble damages. Any person who has been injured by a violation of subdivision 1 or section 609.526 may bring an action for three times the amount of actual damages sustained by the plaintiff or $1,500, whichever is greater, and the costs of suit and reasonable attorney's fees.

§ Subd. 5. Value. In this section, "value" has the meaning defined in section 609.52, subdivision 1 , clause (3).
Minn. Stat. § 308C.502 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308C / Section 308C.502
§ 308C.502 MEMBER RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Older persons. In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; United States Code, title 42, chapter 3607, section 807(a)(b)(1)(2), and the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development applicable with respect to housing for older persons contained in Code of Federal Regulations, title 24, subtitle B, chapter I, subpart E, section 100.300 -308, membership and housing in a cooperative governed by this chapter may be age restricted to older persons. As used in this section, "housing for older persons" means housing: (1) intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older, except that: (i) as to joint holders of a membership, only one person need be age 62 or older; and (ii) as to a trust that is the holder of a membership pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, only one beneficiary who intends to occupy the cooperative as a member need be age 62 or older; or (2) intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older, and: (i) at least 80 percent of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older; (ii) the housing facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate the intent required under this clause; and (iii) the housing facility or community complies with rules issued by the secretary of housing and urban development for verification of occupancy, which shall: (A) provide for verification by reliable surveys and affidavits; and (B) include examples of the types of policies and procedures relevant to a determination of compliance with the requirement of item (ii). Such surveys and affidavits shall be admissible in administrative and judicial proceedings for the purposes of such verification.

§ Subd. 2. Persons of low or moderate income. In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; United States Code, title 42, chapter 3607, section 807(a)(b)(1)(2), membership and housing in a cooperative governed by this chapter may be restricted to persons of low or moderate income.

§ Subd. 3. Persons by activity. Membership and housing in a cooperative governed by this chapter may be restricted to persons engaged in a specific activity or persons who meet a specified characteristic based on past activity provided such restriction does not violate any provision of the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; United States Code, title 42, chapter 3607, section 807(a)(b)(1)(2).

§ Subd. 4. Additional restrictions. Cooperatives governed by this chapter may impose the same age or income restrictions on any nonmember occupants the board may permit to reside at the housing cooperative.
Minn. Stat. § 43A.431 — MN Code / Part 43A / Chapter 43A / Section 43A.431
§ 43A.431 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COORDINATORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency shall designate at least one ADA coordinator who is responsible for implementation of Title I of the ADA, to advance the prohibition on discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. The ADA coordinator must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in:

(1) the recruitment, selection, development, and retention of people with disabilities;

(2) workforce data analysis;

(3) disability employment laws and regulations; and

(4) strategy development for universal and inclusive workplaces.

(b) The ADA coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of effective strategies to attract, engage, and advance people with disabilities. This includes assisting employees with identifying, acquiring, and maintaining effective accommodations and submitting reimbursement requests to the statewide accommodation fund under section 16B.4805 .

(c) The ADA coordinator is responsible for collecting data and preparing reports to ensure transparency and accountability and must serve as a key liaison for disability employment and training initiatives.
Minn. Stat. § 176.161 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.161
§ 176.161 ALIEN DEPENDENTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Residing outside United States. In case a deceased employee for whose injury or death compensation is payable leaves surviving an alien dependent residing outside the United States the commissioner shall direct the payment of all compensation due the dependent to be made to the duly accredited consular officer of the country of which the beneficiary is a citizen residing within the state, or to a designated representative residing within the state; or, if the commissioner believes that the interests of the dependent will be better served and at any time prior to the final settlement the dependent files with the commissioner a power of attorney designating any other suitable person residing in this state to act as attorney in fact in such proceedings, the commissioner may appoint such person. If it appears necessary to institute proceedings to enforce payment of compensation due the dependent, the commissioner may permit the consular officer to institute these proceedings. If during the pendency of these proceedings, such power of attorney is filed by the alien dependent, the commissioner shall then determine whether such attorney in fact be substituted to represent such dependent or if the consular officer or a representative continue therein. The person so appointed may carry on proceedings to settle all claims for compensation and receive for distribution to such dependent all compensation arising under this chapter. The settlement and distribution of the funds shall be made only on the written order of the commissioner. The person so appointed shall furnish a bond satisfactory to the commissioner, conditioned upon the proper application of the money received. Before the bond is discharged, the person so appointed shall file with the commissioner a verified account of receipts and disbursements of such compensation.

§ Subd. 2. List of dependents. Before receiving the first payment of such compensation and thereafter when ordered so to do by the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, the person so appointed shall furnish to the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry a sworn statement containing a list of the dependents showing the name, age, residence, extent of dependency, and relationship to the deceased of each dependent.

§ Subd. 3. Certain proceedings legalized. In any proceedings heretofore taken to recover compensation for any alien dependent carried on for at least five years in the name of a person as petitioner, designated by power of attorney from the alien dependent, the right of this designated petitioner to conclude the proceedings or final settlement and to fully bind all parties thereby is hereby legalized in all respects.
Minn. Stat. § 153B.40 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 153B / Section 153B.40
§ 153B.40 CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Requirement. Each licensee shall obtain the number of continuing education hours required by the certifying board to maintain certification status pursuant to the specific license category.

§ Subd. 2. Proof of attendance. A licensee must submit to the board proof of attendance at approved continuing education programs during the license renewal period in which it was attended in the form of a certificate, statement of continuing education credits from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics or the Board of Certification/Accreditation, descriptive receipt, or affidavit. The board may conduct random audits.

§ Subd. 3. Extension of continuing education requirements. For good cause, a licensee may apply to the board for a six-month extension of the deadline for obtaining the required number of continuing education credits. No more than two consecutive extensions may be granted. For purposes of this subdivision, "good cause" includes unforeseen hardships such as illness, family emergency, or military call-up.
Minn. Stat. § 325F.7821 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.7821
§ 325F.7821 PROHIBITION ON DECEPTIVE VAPOR PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

A person or entity must not market, promote, label, brand, advertise, distribute, offer for sale, or sell a vapor product by:

(1) imitating a product that is not a vapor product, including but not limited to:

(i) a food or brand of food commonly marketed to minors, including but not limited to candy, desserts, and beverages;

(ii) school supplies commonly used by minors, including but not limited to erasers, highlighters, pens, and pencils; and

(iii) a product based on or depicting a character, personality, or symbol known to appeal to minors, including but not limited to a celebrity; a character in a comic book, movie, television show, or video game; and a mythical creature;

(2) attempting to conceal the nature of the vapor product from parents, teachers, or other adults; or

(3) using terms for, describing, or depicting any product described in clause (1).
Minn. Stat. § 169A.73 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 169A / Section 169A.73
§ 169A.73 REMOTE ELECTRONIC ALCOHOL-MONITORING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. As used in this section: (1) "breath analyzer unit" means a device that performs breath alcohol testing and is connected to a remote electronic alcohol-monitoring system; and (2) "remote electronic alcohol-monitoring system" means a system that electronically monitors the alcohol concentration of individuals in their homes or other locations to ensure compliance with conditions of pretrial release, supervised release, or probation.

§ Subd. 2. Program established. In cooperation with the Conference of Chief Judges, the state court administrator, and the commissioner of public safety, the commissioner of corrections shall establish a program to use breath analyzer units to monitor impaired driving offenders who are ordered to abstain from alcohol use as a condition of pretrial release, supervised release, or probation. The program must include procedures to ensure that violators of this condition of release receive swift consequences for the violation.

§ Subd. 3. Cost of program. Offenders who are ordered to participate in the program shall also be ordered to pay the per diem cost of the monitoring unless the offender is indigent. The commissioner of corrections shall reimburse the judicial districts in a manner proportional to their use of remote electronic alcohol monitoring for any costs the districts incur in participating in the program.

§ Subd. 4. Report required. By January 1, 2004, the commissioner of corrections shall evaluate the effectiveness of the program and report the results of this evaluation to the Conference of Chief Judges, the state court administrator, the commissioner of public safety, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees and divisions having jurisdiction over criminal justice policy and funding.
Minn. Stat. § 50.13 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 50 / Section 50.13
§ 50.13 REAL ESTATE.
Status: in_force

A savings bank may purchase, hold, or convey land sold upon foreclosure of mortgages owned by it, or upon judgments or decrees in its favor, or in settlement of debts, or received in exchange as part of the consideration of real estate sold by it. Real estate so received in exchange shall not be carried on the books of the bank at a price exceeding the cost of that exchanged, less the cash payment, and all real estate so acquired shall be sold within ten years after its acquirement, unless the time is extended by the commissioner of commerce on application of the board of directors.
Minn. Stat. § 548.23 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 548 / Section 548.23
§ 548.23 PLEA OF CONFESSION.
Status: in_force

Judgment in the cases mentioned in section 548.22 may also be entered in the district court in the manner therein provided, and with like effect, upon filing with the court administrator a plea of confession signed by an attorney of such court, together with an instrument signed by the debtor authorizing such confession; but such instrument must be distinct from that containing the bond, contract, or other evidence of the demand for which judgment is confessed. Any person filing a plea of confession and an instrument under this section shall pay the same fee as provided for filing a civil action in district court; except that if the amount of the judgment confessed is not greater than the jurisdictional limit of the conciliation court, the fee shall be in the amount of the filing fee for an action in conciliation court.
Minn. Stat. § 586.04 — MN Code / Part 585_590 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.04
§ 586.04 PEREMPTORY WRIT.
Status: in_force

When the right to require the performance of the act is clear, and it is apparent that no valid excuse for nonperformance can be given, a peremptory writ may be allowed in the first instance. In all other cases the alternative writ shall first issue.
Minn. Stat. § 145.714 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.714
§ 145.714 ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

Failure to comply with sections 145.711 to 145.713 shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Optometry or the Board of Medical Practice.
Minn. Stat. § 458A.21 — MN Code / Part 451_459 / Chapter 458A / Section 458A.21
§ 458A.21 CREATION.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a Duluth Transit Authority for the city of Duluth, hereinafter referred to as the authority, which shall consist of nine directors, who shall be appointed to membership on such authority, and who shall have and exercise the powers, perform the duties, and be subject to the obligations hereinafter set forth in sections 458A.21 to 458A.37 . Each of the five council districts within the city shall be represented at all times on the authority, and the director representing such district shall be a resident thereof.
Minn. Stat. § 471.98 — MN Code / Part 471_472B / Chapter 471 / Section 471.98
§ 471.98 SELF-INSURANCE; DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. Unless the context indicates otherwise, as used in sections 471.981 and 471.982 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Political subdivision. "Political subdivision" includes a statutory or home rule charter city, a county, a school district, a town, a watershed management organization as defined in section 103B.205, subdivision 13 , or an instrumentality thereof, including but not limited to instrumentalities incorporated under chapter 317A, having independent policy-making and appropriating authority. For the purposes of this section and section 471.981 , the governing body of a town is the town board. The term also includes the Nonprofit Insurance Trust incorporated under chapter 317A and its members incorporated under chapter 317A.

§ Subd. 3. Pool. "Pool" means any self-insurance fund or agreement for the reciprocal assumption of risk established by or among two or more political subdivisions for coverage of their respective risks including, but not limited to, the pools described in section 471.982, subdivision 3 . Except in connection with provisions in sections 471.981 and 471.982 that relate to bonding, "pool" does not include a self-insurance pool for employee health benefits under section 471.617 .
Minn. Stat. § 79.40 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 79 / Section 79.40
§ 79.40 PREMIUM INCLUSION IN RATEMAKING.
Status: in_force

Premiums charged members by the reinsurance association shall be recognized in the ratemaking procedures for insurance rates.
Minn. Stat. § 243.21 — MN Code / Part 241_244 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.21
§ 243.21 TRESPASSING UPON INSTITUTION GROUNDS; DETENTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Prohibition. No person shall trespass or loiter upon the grounds of any state correctional facility, upon any farm or camp or other establishments belonging to a state correctional facility, or upon the grounds of any other institution or facility under the control of the commissioner of corrections without the consent of the chief executive officer thereof; nor shall any person communicate or in any way assist in establishing communication with any inmate of a state correctional facility or other institution or facility except as permitted by law or authorized by the chief executive officer thereof. Whoever violates any of the provisions hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

§ Subd. 2. Custody; arrest. Any person found to be trespassing or loitering upon the grounds of a state correctional facility in violation of subdivision 1 or who, being lawfully upon the grounds, introduces or attempts to introduce contraband prohibited by section 243.55 or anything usable in making an escape, or assaults or attempts to assault an officer or employee of the facility, may be taken into custody by the chief executive officer or a designated agent and detained for no more than two hours, pending surrender to any peace officer having the power of arrest.
Minn. Stat. § 216B.19 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.19
§ 216B.19 JOINT HEARING AND INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

In the discharge of its duties under Laws 1974, chapter 429, the commission or the department may cooperate with similar commissions of other states and any federal agency and may hold joint hearings and make joint investigations with other commissions.