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Minn. Stat. § 256C.01 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256C / Section 256C.01
§ 256C.01 POSITION OF THE STATE WITH REGARD TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

The state of Minnesota shall encourage and enable people who are blind, or people with a visual or physical disability to participate fully in the social and economic life of the state and to engage in remunerative employment. People who are blind, or people with a visual or physical disability shall be employed by the state, its political subdivisions, the public schools, and in all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds on the same terms and conditions as the able-bodied, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.
Minn. Stat. § 336.2-718 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2-718
§ 336.2-718 LIQUIDATION OR LIMITATION OF DAMAGES; DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

(1) Damages for breach by either party may be liquidated in the agreement but only at an amount which is reasonable in the light of the anticipated or actual harm caused by the breach, the difficulties of proof of loss, and the inconvenience or nonfeasibility of otherwise obtaining an adequate remedy. A term fixing unreasonably large liquidated damages is void as a penalty.

(2) Where the seller justifiably withholds delivery of goods because of the buyer's breach, the buyer is entitled to restitution of any amount by which the sum of the buyer's payments exceeds

(a) the amount to which the seller is entitled by virtue of terms liquidating the seller's damages in accordance with subsection (1), or

(b) in the absence of such terms, 20 percent of the value of the total performance for which the buyer is obligated under the contract or $500, whichever is smaller.

(3) The buyer's right to restitution under subsection (2) is subject to offset to the extent that the seller establishes

(a) a right to recover damages under the provisions of this article other than subsection (1), and

(b) the amount or value of any benefits received by the buyer directly or indirectly by reason of the contract.

(4) Where a seller has received payment in goods their reasonable value or the proceeds of their resale shall be treated as payments for the purposes of subsection (2); but if the seller has notice of the buyer's breach before reselling goods received in part performance, the seller's resale is subject to the conditions laid down in this article on resale by an aggrieved seller (section 336.2-706 ).
Minn. Stat. § 524.6-202 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.6-202
§ 524.6-202 OWNERSHIP AS BETWEEN PARTIES, AND OTHERS; PROTECTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

The provisions of sections 524.6-203 to 524.6-205 concerning beneficial ownership as between parties, or as between parties and P.O.D. payees or beneficiaries of multiple-party accounts, are relevant only to controversies between these persons and their creditors and other successors, and have no bearing on the power of withdrawal of these persons as determined by the terms of account contracts. The provisions of sections 524.6-208 to 524.6-212 govern the liability of financial institutions who make payments pursuant thereto, and their setoff rights.
Minn. Stat. § 604.055 — MN Code / Part 604_605 / Chapter 604 / Section 604.055
§ 604.055 WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Certain agreements are void and unenforceable. An agreement between parties for a consumer service, including a recreational activity, that purports to release, limit, or waive the liability of one party for damage, injuries, or death resulting from conduct that constitutes greater than ordinary negligence is against public policy and void and unenforceable. The agreement, or portion thereof, is severable from a release, limitation, or waiver of liability for damage, injuries, or death resulting from conduct that constitutes ordinary negligence or for risks that are inherent in a particular activity.

§ Subd. 2. Party or parties. For the purposes of this section, "party" or "parties" includes a person, agent, servant, or employee of that party or parties, and includes a minor or another who is authorized to sign or accept the agreement on behalf of the minor.

§ Subd. 3. Other void and unenforceable agreements. This section does not prevent a court from finding that an agreement is void and unenforceable as against public policy on other grounds or under other law.

§ Subd. 4. Nonapplication to certain claims. This section does not apply to claims against the state pursuant to section 3.736 or a municipality pursuant to section 466.02 .
Minn. Stat. § 60A.42 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60A / Section 60A.42
§ 60A.42 DISABILITY INCOME COVERAGE; PROHIBITED PROVISION.
Status: in_force

No policy, contract, certificate, or agreement offered or issued in this state providing for disability income protection coverage may contain a provision purporting to reserve discretion to the insurer to interpret the terms of the contract or provide a standard of review that is inconsistent with the laws of this state, or less favorable to the enrollee when a claim is denied than a preponderance of the evidence standard.
Minn. Stat. § 252A.04 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 252A / Section 252A.04
§ 252A.04 COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Local agency. Upon receipt of a written nomination, the commissioner shall promptly order the local agency of the county in which the proposed person subject to public guardianship resides to coordinate or arrange for a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed person subject to public guardianship.

§ Subd. 2. Medication; treatment. A proposed person subject to public guardianship who, at the time the comprehensive evaluation is to be performed, has been under medical care shall not be so under the influence or so suffer the effects of drugs, medication, or other treatment as to be hampered in the testing or evaluation process. When in the opinion of the licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant attending the proposed person subject to public guardianship, the discontinuance of medication or other treatment is not in the best interest of the proposed person subject to public guardianship, the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall record a list of all drugs, medication, or other treatment that the proposed person subject to public guardianship received 48 hours immediately prior to any examination, test, or interview conducted in preparation for the comprehensive evaluation.

§ Subd. 3. Time. The local agency shall prepare and forward the comprehensive evaluation to the commissioner within 90 days of the date the commissioner orders the evaluation.

§ Subd. 4. File. The comprehensive evaluation shall be kept on file at the Department of Human Services and shall be open to the inspection of the proposed person subject to public guardianship and other persons permitted by the commissioner.
Minn. Stat. § 524.5-203 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.5-203
§ 524.5-203 OBJECTION BY MINOR OR OTHERS TO PARENTAL APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

Until the court has confirmed an appointee under section 524.5-202 , a minor who is the subject of an appointment by a parent and who has attained 14 years of age, the other parent, or a person other than a parent or guardian having custody or care of the minor may prevent or terminate the appointment at any time by filing in the court in which the appointing instrument is filed a written objection and by giving notice of the objection to the guardian and any other persons entitled to notice of the acceptance of the appointment. An objection may be withdrawn, and if withdrawn is of no effect. An objection does not preclude an appointment of the appointee by the court. The court may treat the filing of an objection as a petition for the appointment of an emergency or a temporary guardian under section 524.5-204 , and proceed accordingly.
Minn. Stat. § 142B.76 — MN Code / Part 142A_142G / Chapter 142B / Section 142B.76
§ 142B.76 FAMILY CHILD CARE DIAPERING AREA DISINFECTION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435 , a family child care provider may disinfect the diaper changing surface with chlorine bleach in a manner consistent with label directions for disinfection or with a surface disinfectant that meets the following criteria:

(1) the manufacturer's label or instructions state that the product is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency;

(2) the manufacturer's label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa;

(3) the manufacturer's label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective with a ten minute or less contact time;

(4) the disinfectant is clearly labeled by the manufacturer with directions for mixing and use;

(5) the disinfectant is used only in accordance with the manufacturer's directions; and

(6) the product does not include triclosan or derivatives of triclosan.
Minn. Stat. § 323A.0103 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 323A / Section 323A.0103
§ 323A.0103 EFFECT OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT; NONWAIVABLE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), relations among the partners and between the partners and the partnership are governed by the partnership agreement. To the extent the partnership agreement does not otherwise provide, this chapter governs relations among the partners and between the partners and the partnership.

(b) The partnership agreement may not:

(1) vary the rights and duties under section 323A.0105 except to eliminate the duty to provide copies of statements to all of the partners;

(2) unreasonably restrict the right of access to books and records under section 323A.0403(b);

(3) eliminate the duty of loyalty under section 323A.0404(b) or 323A.0603(b)(3), but:

(i) the partnership agreement may identify specific types or categories of activities that do not violate the duty of loyalty, if not manifestly unreasonable; or

(ii) all of the partners or a number or percentage specified in the partnership agreement may authorize or ratify, after full disclosure of all material facts, a specific act or transaction that otherwise would violate the duty of loyalty;

(4) unreasonably reduce the duty of care under section 323A.0404(c) or 323A.0603(b)(3);

(5) eliminate the obligation of good faith and fair dealing under section 323A.0404(d), but the partnership agreement may prescribe the standards by which the performance of the obligation is to be measured, if the standards are not manifestly unreasonable;

(6) vary the power to dissociate as a partner under section 323A.0602(a), except to require the notice under section 323A.0601(1), to be in writing;

(7) vary the right of a court to expel a partner in the events specified in section 323A.0601(5);

(8) vary the requirement to wind up the partnership business in cases specified in section 323A.0801(4), (5), or (6);

(9) vary the law applicable to a limited liability partnership under section 323A.0106(b); or

(10) restrict rights of third parties under this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 84.162 — MN Code / Part 83A_84 / Chapter 84 / Section 84.162
§ 84.162 POWERS OF COMMISSIONER; FLOWAGE RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of natural resources is hereby authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with the United States and any authorized agency thereof for the use by the state of any flowage rights and other interests in land held by the United States needed for the flowage of land for this project and the commissioner of natural resources may acquire such property in fee and may further contract and cooperate with the United States for the operation and control of the levels of said water and the construction and maintenance of any of the structures needed therefor upon such terms and conditions as the commissioner may deem necessary and proper not otherwise inconsistent with law.
Minn. Stat. § 386.07 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 386 / Section 386.07
§ 386.07 TRACT INDEX FOR TORRENS TITLES; HENNEPIN, RAMSEY COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

The county recorder in any county now having, or which may hereafter have, a population of 400,000 or over, and in which the business of the registrar of titles is conducted in a separate place from that of the county recorder, shall provide a tract index of all lands registered under what is known as the Torrens System of land titles, and the same shall be kept in the office of the county recorder in any such county for the use of receiving clerks in checking the properties listed therein with the properties described in the instruments presented for record.
Minn. Stat. § 484.94 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 484 / Section 484.94
§ 484.94 ATTORNEY ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

An attorney who is admitted and licensed to practice law in the state may apply for a Minnesota Government Access account to access electronic court records and documents stored in the Minnesota Court Information System for cases in state district courts. An attorney shall be able to view and print case documents and information without cost to the attorney.
Minn. Stat. § 144E.42 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144E / Section 144E.42
§ 144E.42 COOPER/SAMS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE TRUST; TRUST ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Trust. There is established the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance trust.

§ Subd. 2. Trust account. (a) There is established in the general fund the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance trust account and the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance award and account. (b) The trust account must be credited with: (1) general fund appropriations for that purpose; (2) transfers from the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance award and account; and (3) investment earnings on those accumulated proceeds. The assets and income of the trust account must be held and managed by the commissioner of management and budget and the State Board of Investment for the benefit of the state of Minnesota and its general creditors. (c) The Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance account must be credited with transfers from the excess police state-aid holding account established in section 477C.03, subdivision 4 , any per-year-of-service allocation under section 144E.45, subdivision 2 , paragraph (c), that was not made for an individual, and investment earnings on those accumulated proceeds. The Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance account must be managed by the commissioner of management and budget and the State Board of Investment. From the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance account to the trust account there must be transferred to the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance trust account, as the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance account balance permits, the following amounts: (1) an amount equal to any general fund appropriation to the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance trust account for that fiscal year; and (2) an amount equal to the percentage of the remaining balance in the account after the deduction of the amount under clause (1), as specified for the applicable fiscal year: Fiscal year Percentage 1995 20 1996 40 1997 50 1998 60 1999 70 2000 80 2001 90 2002 and thereafter 100

§ Subd. 3. Priority of claims. The state of Minnesota intends that this program, trust, and trust account not constitute a separate fund for any legal purpose, including the federal Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. Qualified ambulance service personnel have only an unsecured promise of the state of Minnesota to pay a longevity award upon meeting entitlement requirements set forth in section 144E.46 , and qualified ambulance service personnel meeting those entitlement requirements have the status of general unsecured creditors with respect to the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance award, if and when awarded.
Minn. Stat. § 3.302 — MN Code / Part 3_3E / Chapter 3 / Section 3.302
§ 3.302 LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Establishment. A Legislative Reference Library is established under the control of the Legislative Coordinating Commission.

§ Subd. 2. Collection; purpose. The library shall collect, index, and make available in suitable form information relative to governmental and legislative subjects which will aid members of the legislature to perform their duties in an efficient and economical manner. It shall maintain an adequate collection of public documents of Minnesota and other states. It may enter into loan agreements with other libraries.

§ Subd. 3. State documents. The library is a depository of all documents published by the state and shall receive them automatically without cost to the legislature or library. As used in this chapter, "document" includes any publication issued by the state, constitutional officers, departments, commissions, councils, bureaus, research centers, societies, task forces, including advisory task forces created under section 15.014 or 15.0593 , or other agencies supported by state funds, or any publication prepared for the state by private individuals or organizations considered to be of interest or value to the library. Intraoffice or interoffice memos and forms and information concerning only the internal operation of an agency are not included.

§ Subd. 3a. Identification of documents. For all documents deposited under subdivision 3, the library shall require that the issuing agency supply proper bibliographic identification. The identification shall appear on the title page of each volume and include a complete title, a statement of authorship, the name of the publisher, and the date and place of publication. If possible the document shall be consecutively paged. The issuing agency shall include a statement citing the statute or session law with which the report complies, if there is one.

§ Subd. 4. Studies and reports. The library may use its collection to prepare studies and reports to provide pertinent information about subjects of concern to members of the legislature. It may publish the studies and reports.
Minn. Stat. § 149A.03 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 149A / Section 149A.03
§ 149A.03 DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall:

(1) enforce all laws and adopt and enforce rules relating to the:

(i) removal, preparation, transportation, arrangements for disposition, and final disposition of dead human bodies;

(ii) licensure, registration, and professional conduct of funeral directors, morticians, interns, practicum students, clinical students, and transfer care specialists;

(iii) licensing and operation of a funeral establishment;

(iv) licensing and operation of an alkaline hydrolysis facility;

(v) licensing and operation of a crematory; and

(vi) effective July 1, 2025, licensing and operation of a natural organic reduction facility;

(2) provide copies of the requirements for licensure, registration, and permits to all applicants;

(3) administer examinations and issue licenses, registrations, and permits to qualified persons and other legal entities;

(4) maintain a record of the name and location of all current licensees, interns, and transfer care specialists;

(5) perform periodic compliance reviews and premise inspections of licensees;

(6) accept and investigate complaints relating to conduct governed by this chapter;

(7) maintain a record of all current preneed arrangement trust accounts;

(8) maintain a schedule of application, examination, permit, registration, and licensure fees, initial and renewal, sufficient to cover all necessary operating expenses;

(9) educate the public about the existence and content of the laws and rules for mortuary science licensing and the removal, preparation, transportation, arrangements for disposition, and final disposition of dead human bodies to enable consumers to file complaints against licensees and others who may have violated those laws or rules;

(10) evaluate the laws, rules, and procedures regulating the practice of mortuary science in order to refine the standards for licensing and to improve the regulatory and enforcement methods used; and

(11) initiate proceedings to address and remedy deficiencies and inconsistencies in the laws, rules, or procedures governing the practice of mortuary science and the removal, preparation, transportation, arrangements for disposition, and final disposition of dead human bodies.
Minn. Stat. § 325F.6651 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.6651
§ 325F.6651 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Application. For the purpose of sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658 , the following terms have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Farm tractor. "Farm tractor" means any self-propelled vehicle which is designed primarily for pulling or propelling agricultural machinery and implements and is used principally in the occupation or business of farming, including an implement of husbandry, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 35 , that is self-propelled.

§ Subd. 3. Consumer. "Consumer" means a purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a new farm tractor, a person to whom the new farm tractor is transferred for the same purposes during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the farm tractor and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the terms of the warranty. In the case of an agricultural vehicle within the warranty period, the sale must be made through an authorized farm equipment dealer.

§ Subd. 4. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, or distributing farm tractors, who under normal business conditions during the year, manufactures, assembles, or distributes to dealers at least ten new farm tractors.

§ Subd. 5. Manufacturer's express warranty; warranty. "Manufacturer's express warranty" and "warranty" mean the written warranty of the manufacturer of a new farm tractor of its condition and fitness for use, including any terms or conditions precedent to the enforcement of obligations under that warranty.

§ Subd. 6. Fair rental value. "Fair rental value" means the rental value calculated in accordance with the "Tractor and Farm Equipment Trade-In Guide" published by the National Farm and Power Equipment Dealers Association.

§ Subd. 7. Nonconformity. "Nonconformity" means any condition of the farm tractor that makes it impossible to use for the purpose for which it was intended.

§ Subd. 8. Reasonable allowance for prior use. "Reasonable allowance for prior use" shall mean no less than the fair rental value of the farm tractor and shall be the sum of: (1) that amount attributable to use by the consumer prior to the consumer's first report of the nonconformity to the manufacturer or its authorized dealers; (2) that amount attributable to use by the consumer during any period subsequent to such report of the reported nonconformity; and (3) that amount attributable to use by the consumer of the farm tractor provided by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers while the farm tractor is out of service by reason of repair of the reported nonconformity.