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Minn. Stat. § 332B.10 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 332B / Section 332B.10
§ 332B.10 PROHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

No debt settlement services provider shall:

(1) engage in any activity, act, or omission prohibited under section 332A.14 ;

(2) promise, guarantee, or directly or indirectly imply, infer, or in any manner represent that any debt will be settled prior to the presentation to the debtor of an offer by the creditors participating in the debt settlement services plan to settle;

(3) misrepresent the timing of negotiations with creditors;

(4) imply, infer, or in any manner represent that:

(i) fees, interest, and other charges will not continue to accrue prior to the time debts are settled;

(ii) wages or bank accounts are not subject to garnishment;

(iii) creditors will not continue to contact the debtor;

(iv) the debtor is not subject to legal action; and

(v) the debtor will not be subject to tax consequences for the portion of any debts forgiven;

(5) execute a power of attorney or any other agreement, oral or written, express or implied, that extinguishes or limits the debtor's right at any time to contract or communicate with any creditor or the creditor's right at any time to communicate with the debtor;

(6) exercise or attempt to exercise a power of attorney after an individual has terminated an agreement;

(7) state, imply, infer, or, in any other manner, indicate that entering into a debt settlement services agreement or settling debts will either have no effect on, or improve, the debtor's credit, credit rating, and credit score;

(8) challenge a debt without the written consent of the debtor;

(9) make any false or misleading claim regarding a creditor's right to collect a debt;

(10) falsely represent that the debt settlement services provider can negotiate better settlement terms with a creditor than the debtor alone can negotiate;

(11) provide or offer to provide legal advice or legal services unless the person providing or offering to provide legal advice is licensed to practice law in the state;

(12) misrepresent that it is authorized or competent to furnish legal advice or perform legal services; and

(13) settle a debt or lead an individual to believe that a payment to a creditor is in settlement of a debt to the creditor unless, at the time of settlement, the individual receives a certification from the creditor that the payment is in full settlement of the debt.
Minn. Stat. § 273.0645 — MN Code / Part 272_289 / Chapter 273 / Section 273.0645
§ 273.0645 COMMISSIONER REVIEW OF ASSESSMENT PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Local assessment practices. The commissioner of revenue must review the assessment practices in a taxing jurisdiction if requested in writing by a qualifying number of property owners in that taxing jurisdiction. The request must be signed by the greater of: (1) ten percent of the registered voters who voted in the last general election; or (2) five property owners. The request must identify the city, town, or county and describe why a review is sought for that taxing jurisdiction. The commissioner must conduct the review in a reasonable amount of time and report the findings to the county board of the affected county, to the affected city council or town board, if the review is for a specific city or town, and to the property owner designated in the request as the person to receive the report on behalf of all the property owners who signed the request. The commissioner must also provide the report electronically to all property owners who signed the request and provided an email address in order to receive the report electronically.

§ Subd. 2. Nonfeasance, misfeasance, and malfeasance. County assessors may file a written complaint with the commissioner of revenue detailing allegations of nonfeasance, misfeasance, or malfeasance by a local assessor. After receiving a complaint from a county assessor, the commissioner must complete an investigation and recommend an appropriate action to the State Board of Assessors. The commissioner is not required to have a written complaint from a county assessor in order to conduct an investigation and recommend an action to the board. Active investigative data relating to the investigation of complaints against an assessor by the commissioner of revenue are subject to section 13.39 .
Minn. Stat. § 116.77 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 116 / Section 116.77
§ 116.77 COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

Sections 116.75 to 116.83 and 609.671, subdivision 11 , cover any person, including a veterinarian, who generates, treats, stores, transports, or disposes of infectious or pathological waste but not including infectious or pathological waste generated by households, farm operations, or agricultural businesses. Except as specifically provided, sections 116.75 to 116.83 do not limit or alter treatment or disposal methods for infectious or pathological waste.
Minn. Stat. § 70A.19 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 70A / Section 70A.19
§ 70A.19 INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED INSUREDS; HEARING AND APPEALS OF INSUREDS.
Status: in_force

Every rate service organization and every insurer which makes its own rates shall, within a reasonable time after receiving written request therefor, furnish to any insured affected by a rate made by it, or to the authorized representative of that insured, all pertinent information as to that rate. Every rate service organization and every insurer which makes its own rates shall provide within this state reasonable means whereby any person aggrieved by the application of its rating system may be heard, in person or by an authorized representative, on a written request to review the manner in which that rating system has been applied in connection with the insurance afforded. If the rate service organization or insurer fails to grant or reject any such request within 30 days after it is made, the applicant may proceed in the same manner as if the application had been rejected. Any party affected by the action of a rate service organization or insurer on any such request may, within 30 days after written notice of such action, appeal to the commissioner who, after a hearing held upon not less than ten days' written notice to the appellant and to the rate service organization or insurer, may affirm or reverse its action.
Minn. Stat. § 70A.15 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 70A / Section 70A.15
§ 70A.15 BINDING AGREEMENTS BY INSURERS.
Status: in_force

No insurer shall assume any obligation to any person other than a policyholder or other companies under common control to use or adhere to certain rates or rules, and no other person shall impose any penalty or other adverse consequence for failure of an insurer to adhere to certain rates or rules.
Minn. Stat. § 572.35 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 572 / Section 572.35
§ 572.35 EFFECT OF MEDIATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. General. The effect of a mediated settlement agreement shall be determined under principles of law applicable to contract. A mediated settlement agreement is not binding unless: (1) it contains a provision stating that it is binding and a provision stating substantially that the parties were advised in writing that (a) the mediator has no duty to protect their interests or provide them with information about their legal rights; (b) signing a mediated settlement agreement may adversely affect their legal rights; and (c) they should consult an attorney before signing a mediated settlement agreement if they are uncertain of their rights; or (2) the parties were otherwise advised of the conditions in clause (1).

§ Subd. 2. Debtor and creditor mediation. In addition to the requirements of subdivision 1, a mediated settlement agreement between a debtor and creditor is not binding until 72 hours after it is signed by the debtor and creditor, during which time either party may withdraw consent to the binding character of the agreement.
Minn. Stat. § 124D.08 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 124D / Section 124D.08
§ 124D.08 SCHOOL BOARDS' APPROVAL TO ENROLL IN NONRESIDENT DISTRICT; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Enrollment exception. A pupil may enroll in a district of which the pupil is not a resident under this section.

§ Subd. 2. Board approval. The pupil's parent or guardian must receive the approval of the board of the nonresident district and the board of the resident district. The nonresident board shall notify the resident board of the approval.

§ Subd. 2a. Continued enrollment for homeless students. Notwithstanding subdivision 2, a pupil who has been enrolled in a district, who is identified as homeless, and whose parent or legal guardian moves to another district may continue to enroll in the nonresident district without the approval of the board of the nonresident district. The approval of the board of the pupil's resident district is not required.

§ Subd. 2b. Continued enrollment for students placed in foster care. Notwithstanding subdivision 2, a pupil who has been enrolled in a district who is placed in foster care in another district may continue to enroll in the prior district without the approval of the board of the prior district. The approval of the board where the pupil's foster home is located is not required.

§ Subd. 3. 11th and 12th grade students. Notwithstanding subdivision 2, an 11th or 12th grade pupil who has been enrolled in a district and whose parent or guardian moves to another district, may continue to enroll in the nonresident district upon the approval of the board of the nonresident district. The approval of the board of the pupil's resident district is not required.

§ Subd. 4. Aid payments. General education aid and transportation aid for pupils covered by programs under this section must be paid according to sections 123B.92, subdivision 3 , and 127A.47, subdivision 7 .
Minn. Stat. § 147E.30 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 147E / Section 147E.30
§ 147E.30 DISCIPLINE; REPORTING.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, registered naturopathic doctors and applicants are subject to sections 147.091 to 147.162 .
Minn. Stat. § 469.131 — MN Code / Part 466A_470 / Chapter 469 / Section 469.131
§ 469.131 ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a city may create a department or designate an existing department, office, or agency or city housing or redevelopment authority, to administer all districts authorized under sections 469.124 to 469.133 . The head of this department may, subject to rules and limitations adopted by the governing body, be granted the following powers:

(1) to acquire property or easements through negotiation;

(2) to enter into operating contracts on behalf of the city for operation of any of the facilities authorized to be constructed under the terms of sections 469.124 to 469.133 ;

(3) to lease space to private individuals or corporations within the buildings constructed under the terms of sections 469.124 to 469.133 ;

(4) to lease or sell land and to lease or sell air rights over structures constructed under the authority of sections 469.124 to 469.133 ;

(5) to enter into contracts for construction of the several facilities or portion thereof authorized under sections 469.124 to 469.133 ;

(6) to contract with the housing and redevelopment authority of the city for the administration of any or all of the provisions of sections 469.124 to 469.133 ;

(7) to certify to the governing body for acquisition through eminent domain property that cannot be acquired by negotiation but is required for implementation of the development program;

(8) to certify to the governing body the amount of funds, if any, which must be raised through sale of bonds to finance the program for development districts; and

(9) to apply for grants from the United States of America and from other sources.
Minn. Stat. § 389.03 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 389 / Section 389.03
§ 389.03 COMPENSATION; RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the county board shall fix the compensation of county surveyors or their deputies, including their necessary expenses. All records of surveys are public records and must be made available by the county surveyor at all reasonable times to inspection by any person. The county board shall, at the expense of the county, provide to the county surveyor all proper and necessary files for keeping these records. The county survey records must be kept in the office of the county surveyor or of the county recorder of the county. If an office for the county surveyor is maintained in a building maintained by the county for county purposes on a full-time basis, then the records shall be kept in the office of the county surveyor.

(b) If a county closes an office of the county surveyor that the county maintained in a building maintained by the county for county purposes on a full-time basis, the county shall transfer all certificates of location of corners filed with that office under section 381.12 , subdivisions 1 and 3, to be recorded in the office of the county recorder.
Minn. Stat. § 473.861 — MN Code / Part 473_473J / Chapter 473 / Section 473.861
§ 473.861 TOWNS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. As in section 473.859 . Except as provided in the metropolitan system statement, comprehensive plans of towns shall include the matters specified in section 473.859 .

§ Subd. 2. Plan preparation. Each town within the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington, authorized to plan under sections 462.351 to 462.364 , or under special law, shall by resolution determine whether it will prepare the comprehensive plan for its jurisdiction. Each such town also shall specify, pursuant to agreement with the county within which it is situated, any parts of its plan and official controls, if any, the preparation of which it delegates to the county.

§ Subd. 3. Use county. Towns within counties which have adopted comprehensive plans applicable to the town shall, to the maximum extent, use county preparation of their comprehensive plans.
Minn. Stat. § 375.75 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375 / Section 375.75
§ 375.75 RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

The county board shall adopt rules and regulations as necessary to carry out sections 375.72 to 375.76 and file them with the county auditor. The board may authorize any county office, department or agency designated by it to purchase supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services in the open market for immediate delivery in emergencies. It shall define emergencies and designate the manner in which these purchases shall be made and reported to the director of purchasing.
Minn. Stat. § 336.3-301 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.3-301
§ 336.3-301 PERSON ENTITLED TO ENFORCE INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

"Person entitled to enforce" an instrument means (i) the holder of the instrument, (ii) a nonholder in possession of the instrument who has the rights of a holder, or (iii) a person not in possession of the instrument who is entitled to enforce the instrument pursuant to section 336.3-309 or 336.3-418 (d). A person may be a person entitled to enforce the instrument even though the person is not the owner of the instrument or is in wrongful possession of the instrument.
Minn. Stat. § 237.076 — MN Code / Part 237_238 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.076
§ 237.076 SETTLEMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Settlement. In proceedings before the commission, interested parties are encouraged to enter into settlements of their disputes. If a settlement is reached before a contested case hearing has been ordered and the commission rejects the settlement, the commission shall order a contested case hearing if a significant issue has not been resolved to the commission's satisfaction. When a contested case hearing has been ordered under this chapter, the Office of Administrative Hearings, before conducting the hearing, shall convene a settlement conference including all the parties to encourage settlement of issues in the contested case. If a stipulated settlement is not reached before the contested case hearing, the Office of Administrative Hearings may, at its discretion or a party's request, reconvene the settlement conference during the hearing or after its completion. If all parties agree to a stipulated settlement of the case or a part of the case, the settlement must be submitted to the commission.

§ Subd. 2. Procedures. The commission may accept a settlement upon finding that to do so is in the public interest and is supported by substantial evidence. If the commission does not accept a settlement, it may issue an order modifying the settlement, subject to the approval of the parties. A party has ten days after entry of the order, or of an order disposing of a petition for reconsideration, in which to reject the proposed modification. If no party rejects the proposed modification, the commission's order becomes final. If the commission rejects a settlement or if a party rejects the commission's proposed modification of a settlement, the matter must be referred to the administrative law judge assigned to the case for further proceedings.
Minn. Stat. § 331A.08 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 331A / Section 331A.08
§ 331A.08 COMPUTATION OF TIME.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Time for publication. The time for publication of public notices shall be computed to exclude the first day of publication and include the day on which the act or event, of which notice is given, is to happen or which completes the full period required for publication.

§ Subd. 2. Time for act or proceeding. The time within which an act is to be done or proceeding had or taken, as prescribed by the rules of procedure, shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last. If the last day is Sunday or a legal holiday the party shall have the next secular day in which to do the act or take the proceeding.

§ Subd. 3. Publication of proceedings. Notwithstanding other statutory publication requirements, if the governing body of a political subdivision conducts regular meetings not more than once every 30 days, the governing body need not publish the meeting minutes in the official newspaper until ten days after the proceedings have been approved by the governing body.
Minn. Stat. § 171.171 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 171 / Section 171.171
§ 171.171 SUSPENSION; ILLEGAL PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall suspend for a period of 90 days the license of a person who:

(1) is under the age of 21 years and is convicted of purchasing or attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage in violation of section 340A.503 if the person used a license, Minnesota identification card, or any type of false identification to purchase or attempt to purchase the alcoholic beverage;

(2) is convicted under section 171.22, subdivision 1 , clause (2), or 340A.503, subdivision 2 , clause (3), of lending or knowingly permitting a person under the age of 21 years to use the person's license, Minnesota identification card, or other type of identification to purchase or attempt to purchase an alcoholic beverage; or

(3) is convicted under section 171.22, subdivision 1 , clause (2), of lending or knowingly permitting a person under the age of 21 years to use the person's license, Minnesota identification card, or other type of identification to purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco, a tobacco-related device, or an electronic delivery device, as defined in section 609.685, subdivision 1 ; or a nicotine or lobelia delivery product, as described in section 609.6855, subdivision 1 .
Minn. Stat. § 473J.19 — MN Code / Part 473_473J / Chapter 473J / Section 473J.19
§ 473J.19 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

Any real or personal property acquired, owned, leased, controlled, used, or occupied by the authority for any of the purposes of this chapter, is acquired, owned, leased, controlled, used, and occupied for public, governmental, and municipal purposes. The stadium and stadium infrastructure are exempt from ad valorem taxation by the state or any political subdivision of the state provided that the properties are subject to special assessments levied by a political subdivision for a local improvement in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the special benefit received by the properties from the improvement. No possible use of any of the properties in any manner different from their use under this chapter may be considered in determining the special benefit received by the properties. Notwithstanding section 272.01, subdivision 2 , or 273.19 , real or personal property which is subject to a lease or use agreement between the authority and another person for uses related to the purposes of this chapter, including the operation of the stadium and related parking facilities, is exempt from taxation regardless of the length of the lease or use agreement or the characteristics of the entity leasing or using the property. This section, insofar as it provides an exemption or special treatment, does not apply to any real property that is leased for residential, business, or commercial development or to a restaurant that is open for general business more than 200 days a year, or other purposes different from those contemplated in this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 628.27 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.27
§ 628.27 THEFT BY CLERKS, AGENTS; EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

In any prosecution for the theft of money, bank notes, checks, drafts, bills of exchange, or other security for money, of any person, by a clerk, agent, or servant of such person, it shall be sufficient to allege generally in the indictment a theft of money to a certain amount, without specifying any particulars of such theft, and on the trial evidence may be given of any such theft committed within six months next after the time stated in the indictment; and it shall be sufficient to maintain the charge in the indictment, and not be deemed a variance, if it is proved that any money, bank note, check, draft, bill of exchange, or other security for money of such person, of whatever amount, was stolen by such clerk, agent, or servant within such period of six months.
Minn. Stat. § 290.30 — MN Code / Part 289A_295 / Chapter 290 / Section 290.30
§ 290.30 FIDUCIARIES, DUTY TO PAY TAX.
Status: in_force

Upon notice to the commissioner that any person is acting in a fiduciary capacity, such fiduciary shall assume the powers, rights, duties, and privileges of the taxpayer in respect of a tax imposed by this chapter, except as otherwise specifically provided and except that the tax shall be collected from the estate of the taxpayer, until notice is given that the fiduciary capacity has terminated.

Upon notice to the commissioner that any person is acting in a fiduciary capacity for a person subject to the liability specified in section 270C.58, subdivision 1 , the fiduciary shall assume, on behalf of such person, the powers, rights, duties, and privileges of such person under such section, except that the liability shall be collected from the estate of such person, until notice is given that the fiduciary capacity has terminated.

Notice under this section shall be given in accordance with rules prescribed by the commissioner.