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Minn. Stat. § 270C.7102 — MN Code / Part 270_271 / Chapter 270C / Section 270C.7102
§ 270C.7102 SALE OF PERISHABLE GOODS.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner determines that any property seized is liable to perish or become greatly reduced in price or value by keeping, or that the property cannot be kept without great expense, the commissioner shall appraise the value of the property, and if the owner of the property can be readily found, the commissioner shall give the owner notice of the determination of the appraised value of the property. The property shall be returned to the owner if, within the time specified in the notice, the owner (a) pays to the commissioner an amount equal to the appraised value, or (b) gives bond in the form, with the sureties, and in the amount as the commissioner prescribes to pay the appraised amount at the time the commissioner determines to be appropriate in the circumstances. If the owner does not pay the amount or furnish the bond in accordance with this section, the commissioner shall as soon as practicable make public sale of the property in accordance with section 270C.7101 .
Minn. Stat. § 336.2-325 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2-325
§ 336.2-325 "LETTER OF CREDIT" TERM; "CONFIRMED CREDIT."
Status: in_force

(1) Failure of the buyer seasonably to furnish an agreed letter of credit is a breach of the contract for sale.

(2) The delivery to seller of a proper letter of credit suspends the buyer's obligation to pay. If the letter of credit is dishonored, the seller may on seasonable notification to the buyer require payment directly from the buyer.

(3) Unless otherwise agreed the term "letter of credit" or "banker's credit" in a contract for sale means an irrevocable credit issued by a financing agency of good repute and, where the shipment is overseas, of good international repute. The term "confirmed credit" means that the credit must also carry the direct obligation of such an agency which does business in the seller's financial market.
Minn. Stat. § 375.50 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375 / Section 375.50
§ 375.50 MAY RESCIND COUNTY COORDINATOR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Anytime. The board at any time may rescind the resolution establishing the office of county coordinator. Any duties and responsibilities previously assigned to the county coordinator, upon adoption of the rescinding resolution, shall be vested in the officer or department which had responsibility for the function before the transfer of the function to the county coordinator.

§ Subd. 2. Except Hennepin County. This section does not apply to Hennepin County.
Minn. Stat. § 297A.84 — MN Code / Part 296_299 / Chapter 297A / Section 297A.84
§ 297A.84 PERMITS ISSUED AND NOT ISSUED; CANCELLATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) The following definitions apply for the purposes of this section. (b) "Applicant" means an individual, corporation, or partnership. Applicant also includes any officer of a corporation or member of a partnership. (c) "Delinquent sales tax" means tax not paid by the date the tax was due and payable under section 289A.20, subdivision 4 , or an assessment not paid if the applicant has been issued an order assessing sales and use tax under section 270C.33, subdivision 4 .

§ Subd. 2. Permits issued. Except as provided in subdivision 3, the commissioner must issue a permit to each applicant who has complied with section 297A.83 , and with section 297A.92 if security is required. A person is considered to have a permit if the person has a Minnesota tax identification number issued by the commissioner that is currently active for taxes imposed by this chapter. A permit is valid until canceled or revoked. It is not assignable and is valid only for the person in whose name it is granted and for the transaction of business at the places designated on the permit.

§ Subd. 3. Permits not issued. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the commissioner must not issue a permit to an applicant if the applicant is liable for delinquent sales tax. (b) The commissioner must issue a permit to an applicant if an appeal period of an order assessing sales tax under section 270C.33, subdivision 5 , has not ended. The commissioner may cancel a permit issued under this paragraph in the manner provided in subdivision 4 if the applicant owes delinquent sales tax after the appeal period has ended.

§ Subd. 4. Nonconforming permits; cancellation; reissue. (a) If the commissioner issues a permit that does not conform with the requirements of this section or applicable rules, the commissioner may cancel the permit upon notice to the permit holder. The notice must be served by first class and certified mail at the permit holder's last known address. The cancellation is effective immediately. (b) If a permit holder shows that a canceled permit was issued in conformance with the requirements of this section and applicable rules, the commissioner must reissue the permit.
Minn. Stat. § 604.13 — MN Code / Part 604_605 / Chapter 604 / Section 604.13
§ 604.13 DESTRUCTION OF FIELD CROP PRODUCTS, ANIMALS, ORGANISMS, OR CELLS; CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Liability. No person other than the owner, designee, or agent may willfully and knowingly damage or destroy any field crop, animal, organism, or cell that is grown for testing or research purposes in conjunction or coordination with a private research facility or a university or a federal, state, or local government agency. A person who violates this subdivision is liable for three times the value of the crop, animal, organism, or cell damaged or destroyed, as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3. This section does not apply to crops, animals, organisms, or cells damaged or destroyed by emergency vehicles and personnel acting in a reasonable and prudent manner.

§ Subd. 2. Damages; factors to consider. In awarding damages under this section, the court shall consider the market and research value of the crop, animal, organism, or cell prior to damage or destruction, and production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, organism, or cell that has been damaged or destroyed as part of the value.

§ Subd. 3. Damages; limit. Damages available under this section are limited to: (1) three times the market and research value of the crop, animal, organism, or cell prior to damage or destruction plus three times the actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, organism, or cell that has been damaged or destroyed; and (2) an amount up to $100,000 to compensate for delays in completing testing or research resulting from a violation of subdivision 1.
Minn. Stat. § 252A.111 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 252A / Section 252A.111
§ 252A.111 POWERS AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC GUARDIAN.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. General. Except as otherwise provided in this section, sections 524.5-207 and 524.5-313 , apply to the powers and duties of a public guardian.

§ Subd. 2. Additional powers. In addition to the powers contained in sections 524.5-207 and 524.5-313 , the powers of a public guardian that the court may grant include: (1) the power to permit or withhold permission for the person subject to public guardianship to marry; (2) the power to begin legal action or defend against legal action in the name of the person subject to public guardianship; and (3) the power to consent to the adoption of the person subject to public guardianship as provided in section 259.24 .

§ Subd. 3. MS 2000 [Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 9 art 13 s 29 ]

§ Subd. 4. Appointment of conservator. If the person subject to public guardianship has a personal estate beyond that which is necessary for the personal and immediate needs of the person subject to public guardianship, the commissioner shall determine whether a conservator should be appointed. The commissioner shall consult with the parents, spouse, or nearest relative of the person subject to public guardianship. The commissioner may petition the court for the appointment of a private conservator of the person subject to public guardianship. The commissioner cannot act as conservator for public persons subject to public guardianship or public protected persons.

§ Subd. 5. Local agencies. The commissioner may carry out the powers and duties prescribed by this chapter directly or through local agencies.

§ Subd. 6. Special duties. In exercising powers and duties under this chapter, the commissioner shall: (1) maintain close contact with the person subject to public guardianship, visiting at least twice a year; (2) protect and exercise the legal rights of the person subject to public guardianship; (3) take actions and make decisions on behalf of the person subject to public guardianship that encourage and allow the maximum level of independent functioning in a manner least restrictive of the personal freedom of the person subject to public guardianship consistent with the need for supervision and protection; and (4) permit and encourage maximum self-reliance on the part of the person subject to public guardianship and permit and encourage input by the nearest relative of the person subject to public guardianship in planning and decision making on behalf of the person subject to public guardianship.
Minn. Stat. § 370.10 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.10
§ 370.10 COMMISSIONER VACANCIES DUE TO BOUNDARY CHANGES.
Status: in_force

If a change in the boundaries of a county abolishes a commissioner district or districts in the county, by the removal of all the territory of the district or districts from the original county, or otherwise, or creates a vacancy or vacancies in the board of county commissioners of the original county, and the board of county commissioners is left with less than five members, with an even number of members, or with more than five members, to complete a board consisting of an odd number of members, or at least five members, a special election shall be held as provided by section 375.101 , except that the person shall be elected at large within the changed boundaries of the original county.
Minn. Stat. § 116J.85 — MN Code / Part 116J_116O / Chapter 116J / Section 116J.85
§ 116J.85 FEDERAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Encouragement. Federal and local government license agencies shall be encouraged to participate in the business license information, coordination, and assistance services of the bureau and to make information available to applicants through the bureau with respect to any business undertaking, project, or activity which is referred to the bureau under the provisions of sections 116J.73 to 116J.86 .

§ Subd. 2. Assistance to federal and local agency license applicants. The bureau shall, so far as is practicable, advise applicants of federal and local agency license requirements and shall maintain an information file on licenses for which the state has delegated issuance authority to local government agencies.

§ Subd. 3. Coordination of license review procedures. The director shall consult with local government officials with respect to cooperation in coordinating state and local license application and review procedures and shall recommend to the governor and the legislature any actions which would facilitate this coordination.
Minn. Stat. § 221.037 — MN Code / Part 218_222 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.037
§ 221.037 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; INFORMATION, INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Required to provide information. A person who generates, stores, treats, transports, disposes of, or otherwise handles or has handled hazardous materials, hazardous substances, or hazardous waste shall (1) give to transportation representatives and hazardous material specialists of the department information relating to the materials, substances, or waste, or (2) permit them access to and copying of records and safety permits relating to any or all of the materials, substances, or waste.

§ Subd. 2. Authority to inspect. Transportation representatives and hazardous material specialists of the department have the authority to enter, at a reasonable time and place, any vehicle, cargo tank, or other container used to transport hazardous materials, hazardous substances, or hazardous waste and any treatment, storage, or disposal facility or other place where the materials, substances, or waste are or have been generated, stored, treated, disposed of, or transported from. They may inspect the vehicle, cargo tank, or container and obtain from any person samples of the materials, substances, or waste and samples of the containers or labeling of the materials, substances, or waste for enforcing sections 221.033 to 221.036 . The authority granted under this subdivision includes the right to break and replace seals.
Minn. Stat. § 609.755 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.755
§ 609.755 GAMBLING; MISDEMEANOR.
Status: in_force

Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor:

(1) makes a bet;

(2) sells or transfers a chance to participate in a lottery;

(3) disseminates information about a lottery, except a lottery conducted by an adjoining state, with intent to encourage participation therein;

(4) permits a structure or location owned or occupied by the actor or under the actor's control to be used as a gambling place; or

(5) except where authorized by statute, possesses a gambling device.

Clause (5) does not prohibit possession of a gambling device in a person's dwelling for amusement purposes in a manner that does not afford players an opportunity to obtain anything of value.
Minn. Stat. § 554.12 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 554 / Section 554.12
§ 554.12 PROOF.
Status: in_force

In ruling on a motion under section 554.09 , the court shall consider the pleadings, the motion, any reply or response to the motion, and any evidence that could be considered in ruling on a motion for summary judgment under Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure 56.03 .
Minn. Stat. § 182.675 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.675
§ 182.675 RELATIONSHIP TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Status: in_force

Although not required, an employee or employer may seek to resolve any dispute arising under this chapter through resolution procedures provided by any applicable labor agreement or, if there is no applicable provision of a labor agreement, through a dispute resolution procedure to be developed by the commissioner. The employee is not deemed to have waived or lost any substantive or procedural rights under this chapter due to resort to the resolution methods and may pursue all legal remedies under this chapter without any prejudice due to the results of these resolution methods. Nothing in this chapter is deemed to prevent the creation of additional rights or remedies for employees pursuant to a labor agreement or personnel rule.
Minn. Stat. § 240.22 — MN Code / Part 240_240A / Chapter 240 / Section 240.22
§ 240.22 FINES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall by rule establish a schedule of civil fines of up to $50,000 for a class C licensee and up to $200,000 for a class A, B, or D licensee for violations of laws related to horse racing or of the commission's rules. The schedule must be based on and reflect the culpability, frequency and severity of the violator's actions. The commission may impose a fine from this schedule on a licensee for a violation of those rules or laws relating to horse racing. The fine is in addition to any criminal penalty imposed for the same violation. Except as provided in paragraph (b), fines may be appealed to the commission according to its rules. Fines imposed by the commission must be paid to the commission and except as provided in paragraph (c), forwarded to the commissioner of management and budget for deposit in the state treasury and credited to a racing and card-playing regulation account in the special revenue fund and appropriated to the commission to distribute in the form of grants, contracts, or expenditures to support racehorse adoption, retirement, and repurposing.

(b) If the commission issues a fine in excess of $10,000, the license holder has the right to request a contested case hearing under chapter 14, to be held as set forth in Minnesota Rules, chapter 1400. The appeal of a fine must be made in writing to the commission by certified mail or personal service. An appeal sent by certified mail must be postmarked within ten days after the license holder receives the fine order from the commission. An appeal sent by personal service must be received by the commission within ten days after the license holder receives the fine order from the commission.

(c) If the commission is the prevailing party in a contested case proceeding, the commission may recover, from amounts to be forwarded under paragraph (a), reasonable attorney fees and costs associated with the contested case.
Minn. Stat. § 16A.44 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16A / Section 16A.44
§ 16A.44 COMMISSIONER MAY COMPEL TESTIMONY.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may subpoena, administer oaths to, and examine under oath, the parties and witnesses to any transaction between the state and a person, partnership, or corporation.
Minn. Stat. § 62T.02 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62T / Section 62T.02
§ 62T.02 PURCHASING ALLIANCES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Registration. Purchasing alliances must register prior to offering coverage, and annually on July 1 thereafter, with the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner.

§ Subd. 2. Common factors. All participants in a purchasing alliance must live within a common geographic region, be employed in a similar occupation, or share some other common factor as approved by the commissioner. The membership criteria must not be designed to include disproportionately employers, groups, or individuals likely to have low costs of health coverage, or to exclude disproportionately employers, groups, or individuals likely to have high costs of health coverage.

§ Subd. 3. Seasonal employees. A purchasing alliance may define eligible employees to include seasonal employees. For purposes of this chapter, "seasonal employee" means an employee who is employed on a full-time basis for at least six months during the calendar year and is unemployed for no longer than four months during the calendar year. If seasonal employees are included: (1) the alliance must not show bias in the selection of members based on the percentage of seasonal employees employed by an employer member; (2) prior to issuance or renewal, the employer must inform the alliance that it will include seasonal employees; (3) the employer must cover seasonal employees for the entire term of its plan year; and (4) the purchasing alliance may require an employer-member contribution of at least 50 percent of the cost of employee coverage during the months the seasonal employee is unemployed.
Minn. Stat. § 548.45 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 548 / Section 548.45
§ 548.45 ASSERTING AND DEFENDING FOREIGN-MONEY CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may assert a claim in a specified foreign money. If a foreign-money claim is not asserted, the claimant makes the claim in United States dollars.

(b) An opposing party may allege and prove that a claim, in whole or in part, is in a different money than that asserted by the claimant.

(c) A person may assert a defense, setoff, recoupment, or counterclaim in any money without regard to the money of other claims.

(d) The determination of the proper money of the claim is a question of law.
Minn. Stat. § 221.022 — MN Code / Part 218_222 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.022
§ 221.022 EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

The powers granted to the commissioner under sections 221.012 to 221.293 do not include the power to regulate any service or vehicles operated by the Metropolitan Council or to register passenger transportation service provided under contract to the department or the Metropolitan Council. A provider of passenger transportation service under contract to the department or the Metropolitan Council may not also provide service as a motor carrier of passengers without first having registered under section 221.0252 .
Minn. Stat. § 375.85 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375 / Section 375.85
§ 375.85 COUNTIES MAY MARKET SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county or group of counties acting jointly under section 471.59 may sell or license self-developed or vendor custom-developed computer software products or systems either on competitive bids or in the open market, in the discretion of the county or joint powers board. Prices for the software products or systems may be based on market considerations. A county or group of counties may make agreements with private persons or entities to assist with marketing software products or systems.
Minn. Stat. § 241.0222 — MN Code / Part 241_244 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.0222
§ 241.0222 CONTRACTS WITH NEWLY CONSTRUCTED JAIL FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 16C.05 , subdivision 2, the commissioner may enter into contracts, up to five years in duration, with a county or group of counties to house inmates committed to the custody of the commissioner in newly constructed county or regional jail facilities that provide inmates access to substance use disorder treatment programs licensed by the Department of Human Services. A contract entered into under this section may contain an option to renew the contract for a term of up to five years.
Minn. Stat. § 116L.56 — MN Code / Part 116J_116O / Chapter 116L / Section 116L.56
§ 116L.56 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of this section and section 116L.561 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Eligible applicant. "Eligible applicant" means an individual who is between the ages of 14 and 24 and economically disadvantaged. An at-risk youth who is classified as a family of one is deemed economically disadvantaged. For purposes of eligibility determination the following individuals are considered at risk: (1) a pregnant or parenting youth; (2) a youth with limited English proficiency; (3) a potential or actual school dropout; (4) a youth in an offender or diversion program; (5) a public assistance recipient or a recipient of group home services; (6) a youth with disabilities including learning disabilities; (7) a child of drug or alcohol abusers or a youth with substance use disorder; (8) a homeless or runaway youth; (9) a youth with basic skills deficiency; (10) a youth with an educational attainment of one or more levels below grade level appropriate to age; or (11) a foster child.

§ Subd. 3. Employer. "Employer" means a private or public employer.
Minn. Stat. § 10.565 — MN Code / Part 10_12B / Chapter 10 / Section 10.565
§ 10.565 HIRE A VETERAN MONTH.
Status: in_force

The month of July is designated "Hire a Veteran Month" in honor of the more than 48,000,000 citizen soldiers who as of January 1, 2005, have served in the United States armed forces, of whom over 1,500,000 have been wounded and over 1,000,000 more have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for their country. Whenever called upon to defend our national security at home or abroad, these men and women serving in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard have always responded immediately and effectively, placing the national interests above their own. Each year, the governor shall issue a proclamation honoring this observance, urging Minnesota state and local government departments, agencies, and boards, as well as private employers, to give fair and appropriate consideration to hiring military veterans.
Minn. Stat. § 135A.13 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 135A / Section 135A.13
§ 135A.13 STUDENT SERVICES PRICES.
Status: in_force

The governing board of each public postsecondary system is requested to establish prices for goods and services sold through student services that approximate as nearly as possible the cost of providing quality goods and services.