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Minn. Stat. § 136D.25 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 136D / Section 136D.25
§ 136D.25 AGREEMENT APPROVAL, NOTICE, PETITION, REFERENDUM.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Resolution. The agreement shall, before it becomes effective, be approved by a resolution adopted by the school board of each school district named therein.

§ Subd. 2. When effective. Each such resolution shall be published once in a newspaper published in such district, if there is one, or in a newspaper having general circulation in such district, and shall become effective 30 days after such publication, unless within such period a petition for referendum on the resolution shall be filed with the school board, signed by qualified voters of the school district equal in number to five percent of the number of voters voting at the last annual school district election. In such case the resolution shall not become effective until approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon at a regular or special election. The agreement may provide conditions under which it shall become effective even though not approved in all districts.
Minn. Stat. § 507.45 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 507 / Section 507.45
§ 507.45 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. By whom; fee authorized. Residential real estate closing services may be provided and a fee charged by a licensed attorney, real estate broker, real estate salesperson, and real estate closing agent.

§ Subd. 2. Notice of closing agent's fee. No charge for closing services, except a charge disclosed under Regulation Z, Code of Federal Regulations, title 12, part 226, and except a charge for which an estimate has been given pursuant to the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and regulations thereunder, may be made by a closing agent unless the party to be charged is informed of the charge in writing at least five business days before the closing by or on behalf of the party charging for the closing services.

§ Subd. 3. Requirements for real estate personnel. If the closing services are to be provided by a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or real estate closing agent, the following regulations shall apply. (a) The written contract for closing services shall state in at least 10-point type that the real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or real estate closing agent has not and, under applicable state law, may not express opinions regarding the legal effect of the closing documents or of the closing itself. (b) No closing fee may be charged in connection with the transfer of the legal or equitable ownership of a property if a closing is performed without either a mortgagee's or owner's title insurance commitment or a legal opinion regarding the status of title.

§ Subd. 4. Choice of closer; notice. (a) No real estate salesperson, broker, attorney, auctioneer, builder, title agent, financial institution, or other person making a mortgage loan may require a person to use any particular licensed attorney, real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or real estate closing agent in connection with a residential real estate closing. (b) All listing agreements must include a notice informing sellers of their rights under this subdivision. The notice must require the seller to indicate in writing whether it is acceptable to the seller to have the licensee arrange for closing services or whether the seller wishes to arrange for others to conduct the closing. The notice must also include the disclosure of any controlled business arrangement, as the term is defined in United States Code, title 12, section 1602, between the licensee and the real estate closing agent through which the licensee proposes to arrange closing services.
Minn. Stat. § 398A.02 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 398A / Section 398A.02
§ 398A.02 PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Regional Railroad Authorities Act is to provide a means whereby one or more municipalities, with state and federal aids as may be available, may provide for the preservation and improvement of local rail service for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and provide for the preservation of abandoned rail right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined to be practicable and necessary for the public welfare, particularly in the case of abandonment of local rail lines.
Minn. Stat. § 116J.556 — MN Code / Part 116J_116O / Chapter 116J / Section 116J.556
§ 116J.556 LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

In order to qualify for a grant under sections 116J.551 to 116J.557 , the municipality must pay for at least one-quarter of the project costs as a local match. The municipality shall pay an amount of the project costs equal to at least 12 percent of the cleanup costs from the municipality's general fund, a property tax levy for that purpose, or other unrestricted money available to the municipality (excluding tax increments). These unrestricted moneys may be spent for project costs, other than cleanup costs, and qualify for the local match payment equal to 12 percent of cleanup costs. The rest of the local match may be paid with tax increments, regional, state, or federal money available for the redevelopment of brownfields or any other money available to the municipality.
Minn. Stat. § 471.999 — MN Code / Part 471_472B / Chapter 471 / Section 471.999
§ 471.999 REPORT TO LEGISLATURE.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of management and budget shall report to the legislature by January 1 of each year on the status of compliance with section 471.992, subdivision 1 , by governmental subdivisions.

The report must include a list of the political subdivisions in compliance with section 471.992, subdivision 1 , and the estimated cost of compliance. The report must also include a list of political subdivisions found by the commissioner to be not in compliance, the basis for that finding, recommended changes to achieve compliance, estimated cost of compliance, and recommended penalties, if any. The commissioner's report must include a list of subdivisions that did not comply with the reporting requirements of this section. The commissioner may request, and a subdivision shall provide, any additional information needed for the preparation of a report under this subdivision.

Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, beginning in 2005, a political subdivision must report on its compliance with the requirements of sections 471.991 to 471.999 no more frequently than once every three years. No report from a political subdivision is required for 2003 and 2004.
Minn. Stat. § 216C.053 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216C / Section 216C.053
§ 216C.053 RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of commerce must engage in activities to encourage deployment of cost-effective renewable energy developments within the state. The commissioner shall compile and maintain information concerning existing and potential renewable energy developments and resources in the state. The commissioner shall provide, as appropriate, this information in proceedings for the determination of need for large energy facilities and for the review of a utility's integrated resource plan. To the extent practicable, and in addition to any other obligation of an electric utility to furnish information, an electric utility seeking to add generation to its supply portfolio to serve Minnesota consumers shall provide the commissioner with notice of its intention.
Minn. Stat. § 152.152 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 152 / Section 152.152
§ 152.152 STAYED SENTENCE LIMITED.
Status: in_force

If a person is convicted under section 152.021 , 152.022 , 152.023 , or 152.0262 , and the Sentencing Guidelines grid calls for a presumptive prison sentence for the offense, the court may stay imposition or execution of the sentence only as provided in this section. The sentence may be stayed based on amenability to probation only if the offender presents adequate evidence to the court that the offender has been accepted by, and can respond to, a treatment program that has been approved by the commissioner of human services. The court may impose a sentence that is a mitigated dispositional departure on any other ground only if the court includes as a condition of probation incarceration in a local jail or workhouse.
Minn. Stat. § 260.105 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260 / Section 260.105
§ 260.105 SALARIES.
Status: in_force

All salaries and expenses to be paid by the county under the provisions of sections 244.19 and 260.021 to 260.042 shall be paid upon certification of the judge of juvenile court or upon such other authorization provided by law.
Minn. Stat. § 518E.302 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 518E / Section 518E.302
§ 518E.302 PROCEEDING FOR CUSTODY ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After a deploying parent receives notice of deployment and until the deployment terminates, a court may issue an order granting custodial responsibility unless prohibited by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, United States Code, title 50, appendix sections 521 and 522. A court may not issue a permanent order granting custodial responsibility without the consent of the deploying parent.

(b) At any time after a deploying parent receives notice of deployment, either parent may file a motion regarding custodial responsibility of a child during deployment. The motion must be filed in a pending proceeding for custodial responsibility in a court with jurisdiction under section 518E.104 or, if there is no pending proceeding in a court with jurisdiction under section 518E.104 , in a new action for granting custodial responsibility during deployment.
Minn. Stat. § 327.75 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.75
§ 327.75 FRAUD; PROOF OF FRAUD.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Fraud. A person who obtains food, lodging or other accommodations at any hotel or restaurant without paying therefor, with intent to defraud the owner or manager, or who obtains credit for food, lodging, or other accommodations at any hotel or restaurant, with intent to defraud the owner or manager, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

§ Subd. 2. Proof of fraud. Prima facie evidence of the fraudulent intent referred to in subdivision 1 includes: (a) proof that the person obtained the services or credit for the services by false pretense, or by false or fictitious show or pretense of baggage or other property; (b) proof that the person refused or neglected to pay for the services upon demand; (c) proof that the person gave in payment of the services negotiable paper on which payment was refused; (d) proof that the person absconded without offering to pay for the services; or (e) proof that the person surreptitiously removed or attempted to remove baggage owned by that person.
Minn. Stat. § 177.22 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.22
§ 177.22 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act is (1) to establish minimum wage and overtime compensation standards that maintain workers' health, efficiency, and general well-being; (2) to safeguard existing minimum wage and overtime compensation standards that maintain workers' health, efficiency, and general well-being against the unfair competition of wage and hour standards that do not; and (3) to sustain purchasing power and increase employment opportunities.
Minn. Stat. § 336.2-713 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2-713
§ 336.2-713 BUYER'S DAMAGES FOR NONDELIVERY OR REPUDIATION.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of this article with respect to proof of market price (section 336.2-723 ), the measure of damages for nondelivery or repudiation by the seller is the difference between the market price at the time when the buyer learned of the breach and the contract price together with any incidental and consequential damages provided in this article (section 336.2-715 ), but less expenses saved in consequence of the seller's breach.

(2) Market price is to be determined as of the place for tender or, in cases of rejection after arrival or revocation of acceptance, as of the place of arrival.
Minn. Stat. § 204B.15 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 204B / Section 204B.15
§ 204B.15 UNORGANIZED TERRITORY; ELECTION PRECINCTS.
Status: in_force

A county board may establish new election precincts to serve the residents of unorganized territories. The board shall designate a polling place for the new precinct that is convenient for the individuals residing in it.
Minn. Stat. § 336.9-314A — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.9-314A
§ 336.9-314A PERFECTION BY POSSESSION AND CONTROL OF CHATTEL PAPER.
Status: in_force

(a) Perfection by possession and control. A secured party may perfect a security interest in chattel paper by taking possession of each authoritative tangible copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper and obtaining control of each authoritative electronic copy of the electronic record evidencing the chattel paper.

(b) Time of perfection; continuation of perfection. A security interest is perfected under subsection (a) not earlier than the time the secured party takes possession and obtains control and remains perfected under subsection (a) only while the secured party retains possession and control.

(c) Application of section 336.9-313 to perfection by possession of chattel paper. Section 336.9-313 (c) and (f) through (i) applies to perfection by possession of an authoritative tangible copy of a record evidencing chattel paper.
Minn. Stat. § 360.0427 — MN Code / Part 360_362 / Chapter 360 / Section 360.0427
§ 360.0427 TAX LEVY MAY BE CERTIFIED BY AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

Imposition of a property tax levy under sections 275.065 to 275.07 requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the authority.
Minn. Stat. § 3C.01 — MN Code / Part 3_3E / Chapter 3C / Section 3C.01
§ 3C.01 APPOINTMENT OF REVISOR.
Status: in_force

The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall appoint a qualified person to the position of revisor of statutes. The revisor shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The commission shall fix the revisor's salary.
Minn. Stat. § 383B.15 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383B / Section 383B.15
§ 383B.15 BONDS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Employees. All persons authorized to make purchases and agreements on behalf of the county shall be bonded in an amount fixed by the county board for the protection of the county. The bonds shall be approved and filed in the manner as are official bonds of county officers.

§ Subd. 2. Contractors. The successful bidder under the competitive bidding provisions shall at the time of execution of the contract provide the county with a bond or bonds conditioned as required by law. The county administrator may waive a bond or bonds, at discretion, on deciding that the bond or bonds are not reasonable or necessary for the protection of the county.
Minn. Stat. § 53B.56 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 53B / Section 53B.56
§ 53B.56 RECEIPTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "receipt" means a paper receipt, electronic record, or other written confirmation.

§ Subd. 2. Exemption. This section does not apply to: (1) money received for transmission that is subject to the federal remittance rule under Code of Federal Regulations, title 12, part 1005, subpart B, as amended or recodified from time to time; (2) money received for transmission that is not primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; (3) money received for transmission pursuant to a written agreement between the licensee and payee to process payments for goods or services provided by the payee; or (4) payroll processing services.

§ Subd. 3. Transaction types; receipts form. For a transaction conducted in person, the receipt may be provided electronically if the sender requests or agrees to receive an electronic receipt. For a transaction conducted electronically or by telephone, a receipt may be provided electronically. All electronic receipts must be provided in a retainable form.

§ Subd. 4. Receipts required. (a) Every licensee or the licensee's authorized delegate must provide the sender a receipt for money received for transmission. (b) The receipt must contain, as applicable: (1) the name of the sender; (2) the name of the designated recipient; (3) the date of the transaction; (4) the unique transaction or identification number; (5) the name of the licensee, NMLS Unique ID, the licensee's business address, and the licensee's customer service telephone number; (6) the transaction amount, expressed in United States dollars; (7) any fee the licensee charges the sender for the transaction; and (8) any taxes the licensee collects from the sender for the transaction. (c) The receipt required by this section must be provided in (1) English, and (2) the language principally used by the licensee or authorized delegate to advertise, solicit, or negotiate, either orally or in writing, for a transaction conducted in person, electronically, or by telephone, if the language principally used is a language other than English.
Minn. Stat. § 325C.04 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325C / Section 325C.04
§ 325C.04 ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Status: in_force

If (i) a claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith, (ii) a motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith, or (iii) willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.
Minn. Stat. § 197.06 — MN Code / Part 196_198 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.06
§ 197.06 SOLDIERS' ASSISTANCE AGENT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of veterans affairs shall have charge of activities as provided in this section, and may employ assistants and incur other expenses as may be necessary for the administration of the state soldiers' assistance fund and carrying out the provisions of sections 197.03 to 197.07 . No expense shall be incurred under the provisions of sections 197.03 to 197.07 in excess of the moneys available to the state soldiers' assistance fund.

The duties and powers of the commissioner of veterans affairs, in addition to those provided elsewhere by law, shall be to:

(1) administer the state soldiers' assistance fund;

(2) cooperate with national, state, county, municipal and private social agencies in securing to former soldiers and their dependents the benefits provided by national, state, and county laws, municipal ordinances, or public and private social agencies;

(3) establish and provide assistance to former soldiers and their dependents who are in need of assistance with optical, dental, or other emergency medical needs; and

(4) cooperate with United States government agencies providing compensation, pensions, insurance or other benefits provided by federal law, by supplementing the benefits prescribed by federal law, when exceptional conditions in an individual case make it necessary.
Minn. Stat. § 270B.19 — MN Code / Part 270_271 / Chapter 270B / Section 270B.19
§ 270B.19 RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules necessary for the enforcement and administration of this chapter consistent with its provisions.
Minn. Stat. § 260B.050 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260B / Section 260B.050
§ 260B.050 EXPERT ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

In any county the court may provide for the physical and mental diagnosis of cases of minors who are believed to be persons who have a physical disability, mental illness, or developmental disability and for such purpose may appoint professionally qualified persons, whose compensation shall be fixed by the judge with the approval of the county board.
Minn. Stat. § 327.731 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.731
§ 327.731 LIABILITY; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Liability. (a) A person who negligently or intentionally causes damage to the hotel or any furniture or furnishings within the hotel, is liable for damages sustained by the innkeeper, including the hotel's loss of revenue resulting from the inability to rent or lease rooms while the damage is being repaired. (b) A person who negligently or intentionally causes injury to any person or damage to any personal property of the person on the hotel premises is liable for the injury or damage. (c) A parent or guardian of a minor also is liable for acts of the minor described in paragraphs (a) and (b), if the parent or guardian provides a credit card or an advance cash deposit under section 327.73, subdivision 2 , paragraph (b).

§ Subd. 2. Notice required. An innkeeper shall keep a copy of section 327.73 and this section clearly and conspicuously posted at or near the front desk and on the inside of the entrance door of every guest room.
Minn. Stat. § 151.16 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.16
§ 151.16 VIOLATION A GROSS MISDEMEANOR.
Status: in_force

Every person who violates any of the provisions of section 151.15 , when the death of a human being results from such violation shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. This section is supplementary to existing laws relating to homicide and not a repeal thereof.
Minn. Stat. § 546.32 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 546 / Section 546.32
§ 546.32 TRIAL IN VACATION BY CONSENT.
Status: in_force

With consent of parties the court may try and decide issues of law or fact in vacation, and thereupon judgment may be rendered at any time with the same effect as upon issues tried in term time.
Minn. Stat. § 60K.39 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60K / Section 60K.39
§ 60K.39 NONRESIDENT LICENSING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Issuance. Unless denied a license under section 60K.43 , a nonresident person shall receive a nonresident producer license if: (1) the person is currently licensed as a resident and in good standing in the person's home state; (2) the person has submitted the proper request for licensure and has paid the fees required by section 60K.55 ; (3) the person has submitted or transmitted to the commissioner the application for licensure that the person submitted to the person's home state, or in lieu of the same, a completed Uniform Application; and (4) the person's home state awards nonresident producer licenses to residents of this state on the same basis.

§ Subd. 2. Verification of licensing status. The commissioner may verify the producer's licensing status through the producer database maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, its affiliates, or subsidiaries.

§ Subd. 3. Change of address. A nonresident producer who moves from one state to another state shall file a change of address and provide certification from the new resident state within ten days of the change of legal residence. No fee or license application is required.

§ Subd. 4. Termination; resident license. A nonresident producer license terminates automatically when the person's resident license is terminated for any reason.

§ Subd. 5. Surplus lines producers. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of sections 60K.30 to 60K.56 , a person licensed as a surplus lines producer in the person's home state shall receive a nonresident surplus lines producer license under subdivision 1. Except as to subdivision 1, nothing in this section otherwise amends or supersedes any provision of sections 60A.195 to 60A.209 . (b) No surplus lines agent or broker licensed under sections 60A.195 to 60A.209 may do business in this state unless the agent or broker has complied with the requirements set forth in section 60A.198, subdivision 3 , paragraphs (b) to (d).

§ Subd. 6. Limited lines producer. Notwithstanding any other provision of sections 60K.30 to 60K.56 , a person licensed as a limited line credit insurance or other type of limited lines producer in the person's home state shall receive a nonresident limited lines producer license, under subdivision 1, granting the same scope of authority as granted under the license issued by the producer's home state. For the purposes of this subdivision, limited line insurance is any authority granted by the home state that restricts the authority of the license to less than the total authority prescribed in the associated major lines pursuant to section 60K.38, subdivision 1 , clauses (1) to (6).