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Minn. Stat. § 617.83 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 617 / Section 617.83
§ 617.83 INJUNCTION; ORDER OF ABATEMENT.
Status: in_force

Upon proof of a nuisance described in section 617.81, subdivision 2 , the court shall issue a permanent injunction and enter an order of abatement, except as otherwise provided by section 617.85 . The permanent injunction must describe the conduct permanently enjoined. The order of abatement must direct the closing of the building or a portion of it for one year, except as otherwise provided in section 617.84 or 617.85 , unless sooner released pursuant to section 617.87 . Before an abatement order is enforced against a building or portion of it, the owner must be served with the abatement order and a notice of the right to file a motion under section 617.85 in the same manner that a summons is served under the Rules of Civil Procedure. A copy of the abatement order shall also be posted in a conspicuous place on the building or affected portion.
Minn. Stat. § 325F.691 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.691
§ 325F.691 UNREASONABLE DELAY IN MORTGAGE LOAN CLOSING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Prohibited conduct. (a) A lender, as defined in section 47.206 , who causes unreasonable delay in processing a loan application beyond the expiration date of an interest rate or discount point agreement is liable to the borrower for a penalty in an amount not to exceed the borrower's actual out-of-pocket damages, including the present value of the increased interest costs over the normal life of the loan, or specific performance of the agreement. This paragraph applies to an agreement entered into after July 1, 2004. (b) For purposes of this section, evidence of unreasonable delay includes, but is not limited to: (1) failure of the lender to return telephone calls or otherwise respond to the borrower's inquiries concerning the status of the loan; (2) the addition by the lender of new requirements for processing or approving the loan that were not disclosed to the borrower under section 47.206, subdivision 2 , clause (3), unless the requirements result from governmental agency or secondary mortgage market changes, other than changes in interest rates, that occur after the date of the agreement; or (3) failure by the lender to take actions necessary to process or approve the loan within a reasonable period of time, if the borrower provided information requested by the lender in a timely manner.

§ Subd. 2. Additional penalty. In addition to the remedies in subdivision 1 of this section, a lender is liable to the borrower for $500 for each unreasonable delay in processing a loan application which causes an interest rate or discount point agreement to expire before closing.
Minn. Stat. § 325E.34 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325E / Section 325E.34
§ 325E.34 FREE NEWSPAPERS; EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO DISTRIBUTE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the terms in paragraphs (a) and (b) have the meanings given them. (a) "Newspaper" means a publication issued regularly by the same person or corporation, or a successor, whether the name of the publication is the same or different. (b) "Place of public accommodation" has the meaning given in section 363A.03, subdivision 34 .

§ Subd. 2. Prohibition. No contract may provide for an exclusive right to display free newspapers for distribution in any place of public accommodation.
Minn. Stat. § 144A.70 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144A / Section 144A.70
§ 144A.70 REGISTRATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL NURSING SERVICES AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 144A.70 to 144A.74 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health.

§ Subd. 3. Controlling person. "Controlling person" means a business entity or entities, officer, program administrator, or director, whose responsibilities include the management and decision-making authority to establish or control business policy and all other policies of a supplemental nursing services agency. Controlling person also means an individual who has a direct ownership interest or indirect ownership interest in a corporation, partnership, or other business association that is the registrant.

§ Subd. 3a. Direct ownership interest. "Direct ownership interest" means an individual or legal entity with at least five percent equity in capital, stock, or profits of the registrant or who is a member of a limited liability company of the registrant.

§ Subd. 4. Health care facility. "Health care facility" means a hospital, boarding care home, or outpatient surgical center licensed under sections 144.50 to 144.58 ; a nursing home or home care agency licensed under this chapter; an assisted living facility licensed under chapter 144G; or a board and lodging establishment that is registered to provide supportive or health supervision services under section 157.17 .

§ Subd. 4a. [Renumbered subd 4c]

§ Subd. 4b. Indirect ownership interest. "Indirect ownership interest" means an individual or legal entity with a direct ownership interest in an entity that has a direct or indirect ownership interest of at least five percent in an entity that is a registrant.

§ Subd. 4c. Nurse. "Nurse" means a licensed practical nurse as defined in section 148.171 , subdivision 8, or a registered nurse as defined in section 148.171, subdivision 20 .

§ Subd. 5. Person. "Person" includes an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association.

§ Subd. 6. Supplemental nursing services agency. "Supplemental nursing services agency" means a person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association engaged for hire in the business of providing or procuring temporary employment in health care facilities for nurses, nursing assistants, nurse aides, and orderlies. Supplemental nursing services agency does not include an individual who only engages in providing the individual's services on a temporary basis to health care facilities. Supplemental nursing services agency does not include a professional home care agency licensed under section 144A.471 that only provides staff to other home care providers.

§ Subd. 7. [Renumbered 144A.714 ]
Minn. Stat. § 122A.58 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 122A / Section 122A.58
§ 122A.58 COACHES, TERMINATION OF DUTIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Termination; hearing. Before a district terminates the coaching duties of an employee who is required to hold a license as an athletic coach from the commissioner of education, the district must notify the employee in writing and state its reason for the proposed termination. Within 14 days of receiving this notification, the employee may request in writing a hearing on the termination before the board. If a hearing is requested, the board must hold a hearing within 25 days according to the hearing procedures specified in section 122A.40, subdivision 14 , and the termination is final upon the order of the board after the hearing.

§ Subd. 2. Final decision. Within ten days after the hearing, the board must issue a written decision regarding the termination. If the board decides to terminate the employee's coaching duties, the decision must state the reason on which it is based and include findings of fact based upon competent evidence in the record. The board may terminate the employee's duties or not, as it sees fit, for any reason which is found to be true based on substantial and competent evidence in the record.

§ Subd. 3. Nonapplication of section. This section shall not apply to the termination of coaching duties pursuant to a district transfer policy or as a result of the nonrenewal or termination of the employee's contract or the employee's discharge, demotion or suspension pursuant to section 122A.40 or 122A.41 . This section shall not apply to the termination of an employee's coaching duties before completing the probationary period of employment.
Minn. Stat. § 306.11 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 306 / Section 306.11
§ 306.11 VACANCIES; ANNUAL MEETING; REPORT OF TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

The certificate of incorporation may provide that vacancies among the associates must be filled by the remaining associates and that at all elections after the first the trustees shall be chosen from the associates or it may provide that they shall be chosen by and from the lot owners. When there are two or more owners of a lot they shall select one to represent them and to vote at an election. The trustees may fill any vacancy occurring in their own number for the unexpired term. Public notice of every annual election must be given in the manner prescribed in the bylaws. If for any reason the annual election is not held on the day fixed in the certificate of incorporation, the trustees may set another time, not more than 60 days after the date provided in the certificate, and must give public notice of that date. However, the term of office shall be the same as if the person were elected at the regularly scheduled annual election.

At each annual meeting the trustees shall make a written report of their official acts and of the affairs of the association, with an account of all receipts and expenditures during the preceding year.
Minn. Stat. § 144A.478 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144A / Section 144A.478
§ 144A.478 INNOVATION VARIANCE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "innovation variance" means a specified alternative to a requirement of this chapter. An innovation variance may be granted to allow a home care provider to offer home care services of a type or in a manner that is innovative, will not impair the services provided, will not adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the clients, and is likely to improve the services provided. The innovative variance cannot change any of the client's rights under section 144A.44 , home care bill of rights.

§ Subd. 2. Conditions. The commissioner may impose conditions on the granting of an innovation variance that the commissioner considers necessary.

§ Subd. 3. Duration and renewal. The commissioner may limit the duration of any innovation variance and may renew a limited innovation variance.

§ Subd. 4. Applications; innovation variance. An application for innovation variance from the requirements of this chapter may be made at any time, must be made in writing to the commissioner, and must specify the following: (1) the statute or law from which the innovation variance is requested; (2) the time period for which the innovation variance is requested; (3) the specific alternative action that the licensee proposes; (4) the reasons for the request; and (5) justification that an innovation variance will not impair the services provided, will not adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of clients, and is likely to improve the services provided. The commissioner may require additional information from the home care provider before acting on the request.

§ Subd. 5. Grants and denials. The commissioner shall grant or deny each request for an innovation variance in writing within 45 days of receipt of a complete request. Notice of a denial shall contain the reasons for the denial. The terms of a requested innovation variance may be modified upon agreement between the commissioner and the home care provider.

§ Subd. 6. Violation of innovation variances. A failure to comply with the terms of an innovation variance shall be deemed to be a violation of this chapter.

§ Subd. 7. Revocation or denial of renewal. The commissioner shall revoke or deny renewal of an innovation variance if: (1) it is determined that the innovation variance is adversely affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the licensee's clients; (2) the home care provider has failed to comply with the terms of the innovation variance; (3) the home care provider notifies the commissioner in writing that it wishes to relinquish the innovation variance and be subject to the statute previously varied; or (4) the revocation or denial is required by a change in law.
Minn. Stat. § 123A.07 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 123A / Section 123A.07
§ 123A.07 RESOURCE CENTER FOR OTHER PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

An area learning center must serve as a resource for other districts, educational, community, and business organizations. The center may charge a fee for these services. The following services shall be provided for a region or the state:

(1) information and research for alternative programs;

(2) regional or state workshops on awareness, identification, programs, and support for these pupils;

(3) recommendations for staff qualifications to ensure the most qualified staff can be selected for the programs; and

(4) recommendations for successful learning programs for special education students placed in an alternative setting.
Minn. Stat. § 49.42 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 49 / Section 49.42
§ 49.42 STATE BANK.
Status: in_force

As used in sections 49.42 to 49.46 :

"State bank" means any bank, savings bank, trust company, or bank and trust company which is now or may hereafter be organized under the laws of this state.

"National banking association" means a bank, savings bank, bank and trust company, or bank exclusively exercising trust powers organized under the laws of the United States.
Minn. Stat. § 245A.05 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 245A / Section 245A.05
§ 245A.05 DENIAL OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may deny a license if an applicant or controlling individual:

(1) fails to submit a substantially complete application after receiving notice from the commissioner under section 245A.04, subdivision 1 ;

(2) fails to comply with applicable laws or rules;

(3) knowingly withholds relevant information from or gives false or misleading information to the commissioner in connection with an application for a license or during an investigation;

(4) has a disqualification that has not been set aside under section 245C.22 and no variance has been granted;

(5) has an individual living in the household who received a background study under section 245C.03, subdivision 1 , paragraph (a), clause (2), who has a disqualification that has not been set aside under section 245C.22 , and no variance has been granted;

(6) is associated with an individual who received a background study under section 245C.03, subdivision 1 , paragraph (a), clause (6), who may have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults, and who has a disqualification that has not been set aside under section 245C.22 , and no variance has been granted;

(7) fails to comply with section 245A.04, subdivision 1 , paragraph (f) or (g);

(8) fails to demonstrate competent knowledge as required by section 245A.04, subdivision 6;

(9) has a history of noncompliance as a license holder or controlling individual with applicable laws or rules, including but not limited to this chapter and chapters 142E and 245C;

(10) is prohibited from holding a license according to section 245.095 ; or

(11) is the subject of a pending administrative, civil, or criminal investigation.

(b) An applicant whose application has been denied by the commissioner must be given notice of the denial, which must state the reasons for the denial in plain language. Notice must be given by certified mail, by personal service, or through the provider licensing and reporting hub. The notice must state the reasons the application was denied and must inform the applicant of the right to a contested case hearing under chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612 . The applicant may appeal the denial by notifying the commissioner in writing by certified mail, by personal service, or through the provider licensing and reporting hub. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to the commissioner within 20 calendar days after the applicant received the notice of denial. If an appeal request is made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within 20 calendar days after the applicant received the notice of denial. If the order is issued through the provider hub, the appeal must be received by the commissioner within 20 calendar days from the date the commissioner issued the order through the hub. Section 245A.08 applies to hearings held to appeal the commissioner's denial of an application.
Minn. Stat. § 150A.31 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 150A / Section 150A.31
§ 150A.31 FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The initial biennial registration fee is $50.

(b) The biennial renewal registration fee is not to exceed $80.

(c) The fees specified in this section are nonrefundable and shall be deposited in the state government special revenue fund.
Minn. Stat. § 58A.14 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 58A / Section 58A.14
§ 58A.14 CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Protections. Except as otherwise provided in Public Law 110-289, section 1512, the requirements under chapter 13 or any federal law regarding the privacy or confidentiality of any information or material provided to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, and any privilege arising under federal or state law, including the rules of any federal or state court, with respect to the information or material, continue to apply to the information or material after the information or material has been disclosed to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry. The information and material may be shared with all state and federal regulatory officials with mortgage industry oversight authority without the loss of privilege or the loss of confidentiality protections provided by chapter 13 or federal law.

§ Subd. 2. Agreements and sharing arrangements. For purposes of this section, the commissioner is authorized to enter agreements or sharing arrangements with other governmental agencies, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators, or other associations representing governmental agencies as established by rule or order of the commissioner.

§ Subd. 3. Nonapplicability of certain requirements. Information or material that is subject to a privilege or confidentiality under subdivision 1 is not subject to: (1) disclosure under any federal or state law governing the disclosure to the public of information held by an officer or an agency of the federal government or the respective state; or (2) subpoena or discovery, or admission into evidence, in any private civil action or administrative process, unless with respect to any privilege held by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry with respect to the information or material, the person to whom the information or material pertains waives, in whole or in part, in the discretion of the person, that privilege.

§ Subd. 4. Coordination with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Chapter 13 relating to the disclosure of confidential supervisory information or any information or material described in subdivision 1 that is inconsistent with subdivision 1 is superseded by the requirements of this section.

§ Subd. 5. Public access to information. This section does not apply with respect to the information or material relating to the employment history of, and publicly adjudicated disciplinary and enforcement actions against, mortgage loan originators that are included in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry for access by the public.
Minn. Stat. § 322C.0304 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 322C / Section 322C.0304
§ 322C.0304 LIABILITY OF MEMBERS, MANAGERS, AND GOVERNORS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Liability shield for members, managers, and governors. The debts, obligations, or other liabilities of a limited liability company, whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise: (1) are solely the debts, obligations, or other liabilities of the company; and (2) do not become the debts, obligations, or other liabilities of a member, manager, or governor solely by reason of the member acting as a member, manager acting as a manager, or governor acting as a governor.

§ Subd. 2. Effect of lack of formalities. The failure of a limited liability company to observe formalities relating exclusively to the management of its internal affairs is not a ground for imposing liability on the members, managers, or governors for the debts, obligations, or other liabilities of the company.

§ Subd. 3. Piercing the veil. Except as relates to the failure of a limited liability company to observe any formalities relating exclusively to the management of its internal affairs, the case law that states the conditions and circumstances under which the corporate veil of a corporation may be pierced under Minnesota law also applies to limited liability companies.
Minn. Stat. § 137.22 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 137 / Section 137.22
§ 137.22 HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965; RECEIPTS.
Status: in_force

In order to enable the state to match the cost of any program under Title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965, any receipts accruing to any state department or agency by reason of service performed for the University of Minnesota in connection with the program shall be deposited in the state treasury. The receipts are appropriated to the department or agency making the deposit, to be used as part of the state's 25 percent share of the cost of the programs. The balance of the state's share of the cost of the programs is payable by the participating departments or agencies from any moneys appropriated for salaries, supplies and expenses.
Minn. Stat. § 375.273 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375 / Section 375.273
§ 375.273 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR CARE OF CEMETERIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Acceptance of donations. The board of county commissioners may accept money from private sources or from any person, firm, or corporation, including fiduciaries, donated for the perpetual care of cemeteries located either wholly or partly in the county, and use the funds for the purposes provided in subdivision 2.

§ Subd. 2. Use of public money for cemeteries. The board may expend public funds under its control to maintain and improve, and otherwise permanently care for cemeteries located either wholly or partly in the county. The expenditures shall be included in, and shall not be in excess of, limitations on expenditures fixed by law.

§ Subd. 3. Donations deposited with county treasurer. The money donated or made available for use by the board to permanently care for cemeteries, shall be paid into the county treasury, and kept in a separate fund and disbursed only as authorized by the county board.