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Minn. Stat. § 355.091 — MN Code / Part 352_356B / Chapter 355 / Section 355.091
§ 355.091 DIVISION OF RETIREMENT PLANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The public retirement plans enumerated in paragraph (b) must be divided into two parts in accordance with section 218(d)(6)(c) of the Social Security Act, with one part composed of plan members who did not elect Social Security coverage in the applicable referendum and the other part composed of plan members who did elect Social Security coverage in the applicable referendum.

(b) The applicable public retirement plans are:

(1) the elective state officers retirement plan;

(2) the judges retirement plan;

(3) the legislators retirement plan;

(4) the Minneapolis Teachers Retirement Fund Association;

(5) the general employees retirement plan of the Public Employees Retirement Association;

(6) the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association; and

(7) the Teachers Retirement Association.

(c) Plan participants and persons electing participation under section 354B.211 remain members of the Teachers Retirement Association for purposes of Social Security coverage only, and remain covered by the applicable agreement entered into under section 355.01 , but are not members of the Teachers Retirement Association for any other purpose while employed in covered employment.
Minn. Stat. § 570.02 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.02
§ 570.02 GROUNDS FOR ATTACHMENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Grounds. An order of attachment that is intended to provide security for the satisfaction of a judgment may be issued only in the following situations: (1) when the respondent has assigned, secreted, or disposed of, or is about to assign, secrete, or dispose of, any of the respondent's nonexempt property, with intent to delay or defraud the respondent's creditors; (2) when the respondent has removed, or is about to remove, any of the respondent's nonexempt property from this state, with intent to delay or defraud the respondent's creditors; (3) when the respondent has converted or is about to convert any of the respondent's nonexempt property into money or credits, for the purpose of placing the property beyond the reach of the respondent's creditors; (4) when the respondent has committed an intentional fraud giving rise to the claim upon which the civil action is brought; (5) when the respondent has committed any act or omission, for which the respondent has been convicted of a felony, giving rise to the claim upon which the civil action is brought; or (6) when the respondent has violated the law of this state respecting unfair, discriminatory, and other unlawful practices in business, commerce, or trade, including but not limited to any of the statutes specifically enumerated in section 8.31, subdivision 1 .

§ Subd. 2. Quasi-in-rem jurisdiction. Attachment may be used to obtain quasi-in-rem jurisdiction over a party to the extent consistent with due process of law.
Minn. Stat. § 6.475 — MN Code / Part 4_9 / Chapter 6 / Section 6.475
§ 6.475 CITY AND TOWN ACCOUNTING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
Status: in_force

(a) The state auditor may charge a onetime user fee to cities, towns, and other government entities for the development, maintenance, and distribution of the small city and town accounting system software. The amount of this fee shall be set by the state auditor in consultation with the Minnesota Association of Townships, the League of Minnesota Cities, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities.

(b) A city and town accounting systems (CTAS) account is established in the special revenue fund.

(c) Amounts received under paragraph (a) shall be credited to the CTAS account in the special revenue fund and are appropriated to the state auditor for all costs associated with the development, maintenance, and distribution of the small city and town accounting system software. If at any time the small city and town accounting system software ceases to be offered by the state auditor, any amount remaining in the CTAS account shall be equitably refunded to users. The amount of the refund shall be set by the state auditor in consultation with the Minnesota Association of Townships, the League of Minnesota Cities, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities, and the account shall be closed.
Minn. Stat. § 122A.17 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 122A / Section 122A.17
§ 122A.17 VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES.
Status: in_force

A rule adopted by the Board of Teaching or the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must not affect the validity of certificates or licenses to teach in effect on July 1, 1974, or the rights and privileges of the holders thereof, except that any such certificate or license may be suspended or revoked for any of the causes and by the procedures specified by law.
Minn. Stat. § 138.74 — MN Code / Part 138_140 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.74
§ 138.74 CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of the subdivisions of the state in which these historic districts are located shall have the power to create an historic district board or commission for the purpose of providing architectural control of these areas.

Said board or commission shall have the power to provide special zoning conditions for these historic districts, whether owned or controlled privately or by a public body, to impose regulations governing construction, alteration, demolition and use, and to adopt other measures appropriate for the preservation, protection and perpetuation of these historic districts designated by the state of Minnesota.

The governing body of the subdivision of the state in which these historic districts are located may amend zoning ordinances to encompass these historic districts in zoning legislation to insure the maintenance of the character of each historic district designated in sections 138.71 to 138.75 .

Said governing body shall have the authority to prevent the construction of buildings of a character not in conformity with that of the historic district.

Said governing body shall have the authority to remove blighting influences, including signs, unsightly structures and debris, incompatible with the maintenance of the physical well-being of the historic district.
Minn. Stat. § 51A.22 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 51A / Section 51A.22
§ 51A.22 SAVINGS LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Operation of savings liability. The savings liability of an association shall consist only of the aggregate amount of savings accounts, plus earnings credited to the accounts, less redemption and withdrawal payments. Except as limited by the board of directors from time to time, additions may be made to an account holder's savings accounts in the amounts and at times the account holder elects. Savings accounts may be opened for cash or property in which the association is authorized to invest, and, in the absence of fraud in the transaction, the value of the property taken in payment therefor as determined by the board of directors shall be conclusive. The account holders of an association shall not be responsible for any losses which its savings liability shall not be sufficient to satisfy, and savings accounts shall not be subject to assessment, nor shall the holders thereof be liable for any unpaid installments on their accounts. Earnings shall be declared in accordance with the provisions of sections 51A.01 to 51A.57 . Except as provided in section 51A.32 , no association shall prefer one of its savings accounts over any other savings account as to the right to participate in earnings. No preference between savings account holders shall be created with respect to the distribution of assets upon voluntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of an association. No association shall issue, sell, negotiate, or advertise for issuance or sale to savings account holders any type of savings or investment media other than savings accounts, nor shall it contract with respect to the savings liability in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of sections 51A.01 to 51A.57 .

§ Subd. 2. Amount of savings liability. The savings liability of a mutual association is not limited. The savings liability of a stock association shall not exceed a sum which is 30 times the amount of its capital stock and its actual surplus. For purposes of this subdivision capital certificates outstanding pursuant to section 51A.21, subdivision 20 , may be included in the definition of capital stock.
Minn. Stat. § 326.106 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.106
§ 326.106 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. The terms used in section 326.107 have the meanings given them in this section.

§ Subd. 2. Biennial renewal. "Biennial renewal" means a period of time consisting of two consecutive 12-month periods ending on June 30 of each even-numbered year.

§ Subd. 3. Dual license or certificate holder. "Dual license or certificate holder" means a person who is licensed or certified in two professions regulated by the board.

§ Subd. 4. Professional development hours. "Professional development hours" means contact hours consisting of not less than 50 minutes each of instruction or presentation meeting the requirements of section 326.107 .
Minn. Stat. § 609.504 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.504
§ 609.504 DISARMING PEACE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. As used in this section, "defensive device" includes a firearm; a dangerous weapon; an authorized tear gas compound, as defined in section 624.731, subdivision 1 ; an electronic incapacitation device, as defined in section 624.731 , subdivision 1; a club or baton; and any item issued by a peace officer's employer to the officer to assist in the officer's protection.

§ Subd. 2. Crime described. Whoever intentionally takes possession of a defensive device being carried by a peace officer or from the area within the officer's immediate control, without the officer's consent while the officer is engaged in the performance of official duties, is guilty of a crime and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 3.

§ Subd. 3. Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years, payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
Minn. Stat. § 629.366 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.366
§ 629.366 THEFT IN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS; DETAINING SUSPECTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Circumstances justifying detention. (a) A merchant or merchant's employee may detain a person if the merchant or employee has reasonable cause to believe: (1) that the person has taken, or is taking, an article of value without paying for it, from the possession of the merchant in the merchant's place of business or from a vehicle or premises under the merchant's control; (2) that the taking is done with the intent to wrongfully deprive the merchant of the property or the use or benefit of it; or (3) that the taking is done with the intent to appropriate the use of the property to the taker or any other person. (b) Subject to the limitations in paragraph (a), a merchant or merchant's employee may detain a person for any of the following purposes: (1) to require the person to provide identification or verify identification; (2) to inquire as to whether the person possesses unpurchased merchandise taken from the merchant and, if so, to receive the merchandise; (3) to inform a peace officer; or (4) to institute criminal proceedings against the person. (c) The person detained shall be informed promptly of the purpose of the detention and may not be subjected to unnecessary or unreasonable force, nor to interrogation against the person's will. A merchant or merchant's employee may not detain a person for more than one hour unless: (1) the merchant or employee is waiting to surrender the person to a peace officer, in which case the person may be detained until a peace officer has accepted custody of or released the person; or (2) the person is a minor, or claims to be, and the merchant or employee is waiting to surrender the minor to a peace officer or the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, in which case the minor may be detained until the peace officer, parent, guardian, or custodian has accepted custody of the minor. (d) If at any time the person detained requests that a peace officer be summoned, the merchant or merchant's employee must notify a peace officer immediately.

§ Subd. 2. Arrest. Upon a charge being made by a merchant or merchant's employee, a peace officer may arrest a person without a warrant, if the officer has reasonable cause for believing that the person has committed or attempted to commit the offense described in subdivision 1.

§ Subd. 3. Immunity. No merchant, merchant's employee, or peace officer is criminally or civilly liable for any action authorized under subdivision 1 or 2 if the arresting person's action is based upon reasonable cause.
Minn. Stat. § 144.54 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.54
§ 144.54 INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

Every building, institution, or establishment for which a license has been issued shall be periodically inspected by a duly appointed representative of the state commissioner of health under the rules to be established by the state commissioner of health. No institution of any kind licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 144.50 to 144.56 shall be required to be licensed or inspected under the laws of this state relating to hotels, restaurants, lodging houses, boarding houses, and places of refreshment.
Minn. Stat. § 510.06 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 510 / Section 510.06
§ 510.06 EXEMPTION NOT LOST BY DEATH OR DESERTION.
Status: in_force

If the owner dies leaving a spouse or minor children constituting the owner's family surviving, the homestead exemption shall not be affected by the death. If the owner shall abscond, or otherwise desert the family, the spouse and the minor children comprising the family may retain the homestead, with all the rights of owners therein. They shall not have power to sell or mortgage it, except in cases expressly provided for by law.
Minn. Stat. § 144.14 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.14
§ 144.14 QUARANTINE OF INTERSTATE CARRIERS.
Status: in_force

When necessary the commissioner may establish and enforce a system of quarantine against the introduction into the state of any plague or other communicable disease by common carriers doing business across its borders. Its members, officers, and agents may board any conveyance used by such carriers to inspect the same and, if such conveyance be found infected, may detain the same and isolate and quarantine any or all persons found thereon, with their luggage, until all danger of communication of disease therefrom is removed.
Minn. Stat. § 259.73 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 259 / Section 259.73
§ 259.73 REIMBURSEMENT OF NONRECURRING ADOPTION EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

An individual may apply for reimbursement for costs incurred in an adoption of a child with special needs under section 142A.608, subdivision 2 .
Minn. Stat. § 134.09 — MN Code / Part 134_135 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.09
§ 134.09 LIBRARY BOARDS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Appointment. When public library service is established, except in any city of the first class operating under a home rule charter, the mayor of the city with the approval of the council for a city library or the board of commissioners for a county library, shall appoint a board of five, seven or nine members from among the residents of the city or county. If the city library is a branch or a member of a regional public library system, as defined in section 134.001 , the mayor, with the approval of the city council, may appoint to the city library board, residents of the county, provided that the county is participating in the regional public library system and that the majority of the members of the city library board are residents of the city. The number of members on the board shall be determined by resolution or ordinance adopted by the council or the board of commissioners. Not more than one council member or county commissioner shall at any time be a member of the library board. The appointments shall be made before the first meeting of the library board after the end of the fiscal year.

§ Subd. 2. Term of office. If nine board members are appointed, three shall hold office for one year, three for two years and three for three years. If seven members are appointed, three shall hold office for one year, two for two years, and two for three years; if five are appointed, two shall hold office for one year, two for two years, and one for three years. All terms shall end with the fiscal year. Annually the mayor with the approval of the council, or the board of county commissioners shall appoint board members for the term of three years until their successors qualify a sufficient number of members to fill the places of those whose term or terms expire. A library board member shall not be eligible to serve more than three consecutive three-year terms.

§ Subd. 3. Removal of members. The mayor with the approval of the council, or the board of county commissioners may remove any member for misconduct or neglect.

§ Subd. 4. Abolishment. Upon recommendation of a majority of any library board created under the provisions of subdivision 1, the governing body of the city or county may abolish the library board at the end of any fiscal year provided that the governing body shall simultaneously establish a successor library board of either five, seven or nine members by resolution or ordinance. The appointment of successor board members shall be made as provided in subdivision 1. The terms of successor board members shall be as provided in subdivision 2.
Minn. Stat. § 60A.75 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 60A / Section 60A.75
§ 60A.75 VIOLATIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Administrative and civil penalties and liabilities. A reinsurance intermediary, insurer, or reinsurer found by the commissioner, after a hearing conducted in accordance with chapter 14, to be in violation of any provision of sections 60A.70 to 60A.756 , shall: (1) for each separate violation, pay a penalty in an amount not exceeding $5,000; and (2) be subject to revocation or suspension of its license.

§ Subd. 2. Civil remedies. (a) If it was found that because of the violation the insurer or reinsurer has suffered loss or damage, the commissioner may maintain a civil action for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the reinsurer or insurer and its policyholders and creditors or seek other appropriate relief. (b) If an order of rehabilitation or liquidation of the insurer has been entered pursuant to chapter 60B, and the receiver appointed under that order determines that the reinsurance intermediary or any other person has violated sections 60A.70 to 60A.756 , or any rule or order adopted under those sections, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.

§ Subd. 3. Judicial review. The decision, determination, or order of the commissioner pursuant to subdivision 1 is subject to judicial review pursuant to chapter 14.

§ Subd. 4. Other penalties. Nothing contained in this section affects the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided in the insurance laws.
Minn. Stat. § 546.24 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 546 / Section 546.24
§ 546.24 RECEIVING VERDICT.
Status: in_force

When the verdict is given, and is such as the court may receive, the court administrator shall immediately file said verdict in open court, and read it to the jury, and inquire of them whether it is their verdict. If any juror disagrees, the fact shall be entered in the minutes, and the jury again sent out; but if no disagreement is expressed, the verdict is complete, and the jury shall be discharged from the case. The court administrator shall forthwith record such verdict in full in the court minutes.
Minn. Stat. § 541.115 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 541 / Section 541.115
§ 541.115 ACTIONS RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF WATER LEVELS.
Status: in_force

No action or proceeding against the state of Minnesota or its officers or agents shall be maintained on account of the construction, reconstruction, operation, or maintenance of any dam or appurtenant structures designed to maintain water levels above natural ordinary high or on account of the maintenance of such levels, where such levels have been maintained for a period of 15 years or more prior to January 1, 1941.
Minn. Stat. § 325F.79 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.79
§ 325F.79 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

For purposes of sections 325F.79 to 325F.792 , the following definitions apply:

(a) "Animal" means a dog, wholly or in part of the species Canis familiaris, or a cat, wholly or in part of the species Felis domesticus.

(b) "Pet dealer" means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association, including breeders, that is required to collect sales tax for the sale of animals to the public. Pet dealer does not include humane societies, nonprofit organizations performing the functions of humane societies, or animal control agencies.

(c) "Breeder" means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association that breeds animals for direct or indirect sale to the public.

(d) "Broker" means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association that purchases animals for resale to other brokers or pet dealers.

(e) "Health problem" means any disease, illness, or congenital or hereditary condition which would impair the health or function of the animal that is apparent at the time of sale, or which should have been apparent to the seller from the veterinary history of the animal.

(f) "Veterinarian" means a licensed veterinarian in the state of Minnesota.
Minn. Stat. § 548.11 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 548 / Section 548.11
§ 548.11 FEDERAL COURT JUDGMENT; DOCKETING.
Status: in_force

Every judgment requiring the payment of money rendered in a circuit or district court of the United States within this state shall be, from the docketing thereof in said court, a lien upon the real property of the judgment debtor situated in the county in which it is so docketed, the same as a judgment of the state court. A transcript of such docket may be filed with the court administrator of the district court of any other county, and shall be docketed in the court administrator's office as in the case of judgments of the state courts, and with like effect.
Minn. Stat. § 241.05 — MN Code / Part 241_244 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.05
§ 241.05 RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of corrections shall allow inmates of all prisons and reformatories under the commissioner's control to participate in religious activities, during which members of the clergy of good standing in any church or denomination may freely administer and impart religious rites and instruction to those desiring them. No officer or employee of the institution shall attempt to influence the religious belief of any inmate, and no inmate shall be required to attend religious services against the inmate's will.