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Minn. Stat. § 151.461 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.461
§ 151.461 GIFTS TO PRACTITIONERS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor, or any agent thereof, to offer or give any gift of value to a practitioner. A medical device manufacturer that distributes drugs as an incidental part of its device business shall not be considered a manufacturer, a wholesale drug distributor, or agent under this section. As used in this section, "gift" does not include:

(1) professional samples of a drug provided to a prescriber for free distribution to patients;

(2) items with a total combined retail value, in any calendar year, of not more than $50;

(3) a payment to the sponsor of a medical conference, professional meeting, or other educational program, provided the payment is not made directly to a practitioner and is used solely for bona fide educational purposes;

(4) reasonable honoraria and payment of the reasonable expenses of a practitioner who serves on the faculty at a professional or educational conference or meeting;

(5) compensation for the substantial professional or consulting services of a practitioner in connection with a genuine research project;

(6) publications and educational materials; or

(7) salaries or other benefits paid to employees.
Minn. Stat. § 556.09 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 556 / Section 556.09
§ 556.09 COSTS.
Status: in_force

If judgment be rendered in such action against a corporation, or against persons claiming to be such, the court may cause the costs therein to be collected by execution against such persons, or by process against the directors or other officers of such corporation.
Minn. Stat. § 383D.76 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383D / Section 383D.76
§ 383D.76 COUNTY MANAGER PLAN.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Adoption of county manager plan. Provided that it meets the requirements of section 375A.01, subdivision 2 , the county board of Dakota County may adopt by resolution the county manager plan described in section 375A.03, subdivisions 1 , 2, 3, and 4, paragraph (a), and 375A.04, subdivision 1 . Section 375A.12 does not apply to the adoption of the county manager plan under this subdivision.

§ Subd. 2. Effect on other laws. If Dakota County adopts the county manager plan as provided in subdivision 1, all references to the county administrator in chapter 383D shall be deemed to refer to the county manager, section 383D.153 shall be preempted, and sections 383D.09 and 383D.21 to 383D.35 shall not be preempted.
Minn. Stat. § 237.20 — MN Code / Part 237_238 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.20
§ 237.20 CONDEMNATION: NOTICE, COMPENSATION, APPEAL.
Status: in_force

When a municipality decides in the manner above provided to acquire an existing plant by condemnation, it shall give notice to the commission which shall determine the just compensation which the owner of the plant is entitled to receive from the municipality. Before deciding upon the compensation, the commission shall, at a public meeting which may be adjourned from time to time, hear all interested parties on the question involved. The commission shall by order fix the compensation and furnish a copy of its order to the municipality and to the telephone company concerned. An appeal may be taken to the district court of the county in which the plant is situated from that part of the order fixing the compensation to be paid, within 30 days, by either party. The appeal shall be tried the same as other appeals hereunder. If no appeal is taken, the order of the commission shall become final at the end of 30 days.
Minn. Stat. § 198.065 — MN Code / Part 196_198 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.065
§ 198.065 CHIROPRACTIC CARE AVAILABILITY.
Status: in_force

In addition to the other services now provided to residents of the Minnesota veterans homes, the commissioner shall provide chiropractic services. The services shall be provided, as appropriations permit, without charge to residents by a licensed chiropractor who is either employed by the commissioner for the purpose or who has contracted with the commissioner to provide the services.
Minn. Stat. § 462.394 — MN Code / Part 460_463 / Chapter 462 / Section 462.394
§ 462.394 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

The commission may appoint advisory committees of interested and affected citizens to assist in the review of plans, programs, and other matters referred for review by the commission. Whenever a special advisory committee is required by any federal or state regional program the commission shall, as far as practical, appoint such committees as advisory groups to the commission. Members of the advisory committees shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses as determined by the commission.
Minn. Stat. § 308C.627 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308C / Section 308C.627
§ 308C.627 OPERATING AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Authorization. A written agreement among persons who are then members, including a sole member, or who have signed subscription or contribution agreements, relating to the control of any phase of the business and affairs of the cooperative, its liquidation, dissolution and termination, or the relations among members or persons who have signed subscription or contribution agreements is valid as provided in subdivision 2. Wherever this chapter provides that a particular result may or must be obtained through a provision in the articles or bylaws, the same result can be accomplished through an operating agreement valid under this section or through a procedure established by an operating agreement valid under this section.

§ Subd. 2. Valid execution. Other than occupant member voting control under section 308C.545 and occupant member allocation and distribution provisions under sections 308C.721 and 308C.725 , a written agreement among persons described in subdivision 1 that relates to the control of or the liquidation, dissolution, and termination of the cooperative; the relations among them; or any phase of the business and affairs of the cooperative, including, without limitation, the management of its business; the declaration and payment of distributions; the sharing of profits and losses; the election of directors; the employment of members by the cooperative; or the arbitration of disputes, is valid, if the agreement is signed by all persons who are then the members of the cooperative, whether or not the members all have voting power, and all those who have signed contribution agreements, regardless of whether those signatories will, when members, have voting power.

§ Subd. 3. Other agreements not affected. This section does not apply to, limit, or restrict agreements otherwise valid, nor is the procedure set forth in this section the exclusive method of agreement among members or between the members and the cooperative with respect to any of the matters described.
Minn. Stat. § 70A.17 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 70A / Section 70A.17
§ 70A.17 RECORDING AND REPORTING OF EXPERIENCE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Rules and statistical plans. The commissioner shall promulgate and may modify reasonable rules and statistical plans, reasonably adapted to each of the rating systems used, and which shall thereafter be used by each insurer in the recording and reporting of its loss and countrywide expense experience, in order that the experience of all insurers may be made available at least annually in such form and detail as may be necessary to aid in determining whether rates comply with the applicable standards of this chapter. Such rules and plans may also provide for the recording and reporting of expense experience items which are specially applicable to this state and are not susceptible of determination by a prorating of countrywide expense practice.

§ Subd. 2. Uniformity of rules and plans. In promulgating such rules and plans the commissioner shall give due consideration to the rating systems in use in this state and, in order that such rules and plans may be as uniform as is practicable among the several states, to the rules and to the form of the plans used for such rating systems in other states. No insurer shall be required to record or report its loss experience on a classification basis that is inconsistent with the rating system used by it.

§ Subd. 3. Rating organization assistance. The commissioner may designate one or more rating organizations or other agencies to assist in gathering such experience and making compilations thereof, and such compilations shall be made available, subject to reasonable rules promulgated by the commissioner, to insurers and rating organizations.
Minn. Stat. § 60C.20 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60C / Section 60C.20
§ 60C.20 UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

It is an unfair trade practice, subject to regulation under sections 72A.17 through 72A.32 , for any insurer or agent to make use in any manner of the protection given policyholders by this chapter as a reason for buying insurance.
Minn. Stat. § 518C.103 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 518C / Section 518C.103
§ 518C.103 REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) Remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of remedies under other law or the recognition of a foreign support order on the basis of comity.

(b) This chapter does not:

(1) provide the exclusive method of establishing or enforcing a support order under the law of this state; or

(2) grant a tribunal of this state jurisdiction to render judgment or issue an order relating to child custody or parenting time in a proceeding under this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 323A.0903 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 323A / Section 323A.0903
§ 323A.0903 FILINGS REQUIRED FOR CONVERSION; EFFECTIVE DATE AND TIME.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Articles of conversion. After a plan of conversion is approved: (1) if the converting organization is a converting partnership, the converting partnership shall file articles of conversion with the secretary of state, which articles of conversion must be signed as provided in section 323A.0105 , and must include: (i) a statement that the partnership is converting into another organization; (ii) the name and form of the converted organization and the jurisdiction of its governing statute; (iii) the time the conversion is effective under the governing statute of the converted organization; (iv) a statement that the conversion was approved as required by this chapter; (v) a statement that the conversion was approved as required by the governing statute of the converted organization; and (vi) if the converted organization is a foreign organization not authorized to transact business in this state, the street address of an office that the secretary of state may use for the purposes of section 323A.0904, subdivision 3 ; and (2) if the converting organization is not a converting partnership, the converting organization shall file articles of conversion with the secretary of state, which articles of conversion must be signed as provided in section 323A.0105 , and must include: (i) a statement that the converting organization is converting into a partnership from another organization; (ii) the name and form of the converting organization and the jurisdiction of its governing statute; and (iii) a statement that the conversion was approved in a manner that complied with the converting organization's governing statute.

§ Subd. 2. Effective date and time of conversion. A conversion becomes effective: (1) if the converted organization is a partnership, when the articles of conversion are filed with the secretary of state or on a later date or later time specified in the articles of conversion; and (2) if the converted organization is not a partnership, as provided by the governing statute of the converted organization.

§ Subd. 3. Certificate. The secretary of state shall issue to the converted organization or its legal representative a certificate of conversion.
Minn. Stat. § 374.36 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.36
§ 374.36 SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

The work of constructing, equipping and furnishing the building shall be conducted and completed under the direction and supervision of the commission. The commission members are charged with the duty of requiring the work to be done in accordance with the plans and specifications. The commission may employ architects, engineers, supervisors, inspectors, clerks and other employees to supervise and inspect the work and assist in the performance of the duties of the commission.
Minn. Stat. § 451.13 — MN Code / Part 451_459 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.13
§ 451.13 PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. After notice and hearing. A program may be adopted by resolution of the city council of a city after reasonable notice and hearing provided for by the city council.

§ Subd. 2. Elements. The program must contain at least the following elements: (1) a description of the kinds of property eligible for assistance with heating replacement improvements and energy conservation improvements; (2) procedures for accomplishing the improvements by the city or private contractors; (3) methods of financing the installation of the heating replacement and energy conservation improvements; and (4) the administrative agency of the city responsible for conducting the program.

§ Subd. 3. Delegation. The city council may by resolution delegate the responsibility for the conduct of the program to a public utilities commission or public utilities board of the city.
Minn. Stat. § 222.29 — MN Code / Part 218_222 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.29
§ 222.29 CONTRACTOR'S BOND; LIABILITY OF COMPANY.
Status: in_force

Any railway contracting for the construction or repair of its road shall take from the contractor a sufficient bond, conditioned that the contractor will pay all laborers, mechanics, and other persons performing any part of the work, all just debts due them or incurred in carrying on such work, which bond or a certified copy thereof shall be recorded with the county recorder of each county where any part of the work is done. All persons to whom such contractor shall be indebted for any such work, and such railway company in case it shall have paid any debt, claim, or demand as hereinafter provided, may bring an action on such bond for the price of such work or amount of such payment. If the contractor giving the bond shall fail to pay any indebtedness for such work or services; or, if any railway company shall fail to take and file such bond, such company shall be liable for the amount of all such debts incurred by such contractor under or pursuant to such contract. Such laborers, mechanics, or other persons shall give the notice and take the action prescribed in section 222.30 .
Minn. Stat. § 16A.462 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16A / Section 16A.462
§ 16A.462 EXECUTION OF DUPLICATES.
Status: in_force

Such duplicate obligation shall be prepared by the commissioner of management and budget and shall be an exact and complete copy of the original, including the signatures, but need not be a facsimile. Each duplicate obligation shall have written or printed thereon a certificate, the form of which shall be approved by the attorney general, stating, in substance, that the obligation is a duplicate issued pursuant to sections 16A.461 to 16A.464 with like force and effect as the original. The certificate shall be signed by the commissioner of management and budget, attested by the secretary of state, and sealed with the great seal of the state, and bear the approval of the attorney general as to the issuance of the duplicate and the form of the certificate. Each duplicate shall have plainly written or printed thereon across the face or upon the margin the word "duplicate." Each coupon attached to the duplicate obligation shall have plainly written or printed thereon in like manner the word "duplicate," followed by the date of issue and the signature or facsimile signature of the commissioner of management and budget.
Minn. Stat. § 383B.1583 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383B / Section 383B.1583
§ 383B.1583 REPLACING TEAM MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

An individual or a design-build firm identified in a response to an RFQ or RFP may not be replaced without the written approval of the county board. The county board may revoke an awarded contract if an individual or a design-build firm identified in a response to an RFQ or RFP is replaced without the county board's written approval. To qualify for the approval, the written request must document that the proposed replacement individual or design-build firm will be equal to or better than that described in the response to the RFQ or RFP. The county board shall use the criteria specified in the RFQ or RFP to evaluate the request.
Minn. Stat. § 62A.01 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.01
§ 62A.01 REQUIREMENTS; CERTIFICATES OF COVERAGE UNDER POLICY OF ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. The term "policy of accident and sickness insurance" as used herein includes any policy covering the kind of insurance described in section 60A.06, subdivision 1 , clause (5)(a), or the paid family and medical leave benefits as described in section 268B.10 .

§ Subd. 2. Equal protection. A certificate of insurance or similar evidence of coverage issued to a Minnesota resident shall provide coverage for all benefits required to be covered in group policies in Minnesota by this chapter and chapter 62E. This subdivision supersedes any inconsistent provision of this chapter and chapter 62E. A policy of accident and sickness insurance that is issued or delivered in this state and that covers a person residing in another state may provide coverage or contain provisions that are less favorable to that person than required by this chapter and chapter 62E. Less favorable coverages or provisions must meet the requirements that the state in which the person resides would have required had the policy been issued or delivered in that state.

§ Subd. 3. Exclusions. Subdivision 2 does not apply to certificates issued in regard to a master policy issued outside the state of Minnesota if all of the following are true: (1) the policyholder or certificate holder exists primarily for purposes other than to obtain insurance; (2) the policyholder or certificate holder is not a Minnesota corporation and does not have its principal office in Minnesota; (3) the policy or certificate covers fewer than 25 employees who are residents of Minnesota and the Minnesota employees represent less than 25 percent of all covered employees; and (4) on request of the commissioner, the issuer files with the commissioner a copy of the policy and a copy of each form of certificate. This subdivision applies to employers who are not corporations if they are policyholders or certificate holders providing coverage to employees through the certificate or policy.

§ Subd. 4. Application of other laws. Section 60A.08, subdivision 4 , shall not be construed as requiring a certificate of insurance or similar evidence of insurance that meets the conditions of subdivision 3 to comply with this chapter or chapter 62E.
Minn. Stat. § 609.5632 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.5632
§ 609.5632 ARSON IN THE FIFTH DEGREE.
Status: in_force

Whoever intentionally by means of fire or explosives sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned any real or personal property of value is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
Minn. Stat. § 256.9656 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256 / Section 256.9656
§ 256.9656 DEPOSITS INTO THE GENERAL FUND.
Status: in_force

All money collected under section 256.9657 shall be deposited in the general fund. Deposits do not cancel and are available until expended.
Minn. Stat. § 115D.04 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 115D / Section 115D.04
§ 115D.04 POLLUTION PREVENTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Establishment. The commissioner shall establish a pollution prevention assistance program to assist eligible recipients in preventing pollution. The program must emphasize techniques and processes that minimize the transfer of pollutants from one environmental medium to another and must focus primarily on toxic pollutants.

§ Subd. 2. Assistance. The pollution prevention assistance program must include at least the following: (1) a program to assemble, catalog, and disseminate information on pollution prevention; (2) a program to provide technical research and assistance, including on-site consultations to identify alternative methods that may be applied to prevent pollution and to provide assistance for planning under section 115D.07 , excluding design engineering services; and (3) outreach programs including seminars, workshops, training programs, and other similar activities designed to provide pollution prevention information and assistance to eligible recipients and other interested persons.

§ Subd. 3. Administration. (a) The pollution prevention assistance program must be coordinated with other public and private programs that provide management and technical assistance to eligible recipients. (b) The commissioner may make grants to public or private entities to operate elements of the program. Grantees shall provide periodic reports on their efforts to assist eligible recipients to reduce pollution. (c) A person, when operating or participating in elements of the technical assistance program pursuant to a grant or contract with the office under this section or other law, is an employee of the state, certified to be acting within the scope of employment, for purposes of the indemnification provisions of section 3.736, subdivision 9 , for claims that arise out of the information, assistance, and recommendations covered by the grant or contract. The state is not obligated to defend or indemnify a grantee or contractor under this subdivision to the extent of the grantee's or contractor's liability insurance. The grantee's or contractor's right to indemnity is not a waiver of limitations, defenses, and immunities available to either the grantee or contractor or the state by law.
Minn. Stat. § 256B.0955 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256B / Section 256B.0955
§ 256B.0955 DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) Effective July 1, 1998, the commissioner of human services shall delegate authority to perform licensing functions and activities, in accordance with section 245A.16 , to counties participating in the alternative quality assurance licensing system. The commissioner shall not license or reimburse a facility, program, or service for persons with disabilities in a county that participates in the alternative quality assurance licensing system if the commissioner has received from the appropriate county notification that the facility, program, or service has been reviewed by a quality assurance team and has failed to qualify for licensure.

(b) The commissioner may conduct random licensing inspections based on outcomes adopted under section 256B.0951 at facilities, programs, and services governed by the alternative quality assurance licensing system. The role of such random inspections shall be to verify that the alternative quality assurance licensing system protects the safety and well-being of consumers and maintains the availability of high-quality services for persons with developmental disabilities.