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Minn. Stat. § 270C.86 — MN Code / Part 270_271 / Chapter 270C / Section 270C.86
§ 270C.86 POWER TO ABATE; CORRECTION OF ERRORS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Powers of commissioner; application for abatement; orders. (a) Except for matters delegated to the various boards of county commissioners under section 375.192 , and except as otherwise provided by law, the commissioner shall have power to grant such reduction or abatement of net tax capacities, taxes imposed by the property tax laws, or special assessments, and of any costs, penalties, or interest thereon as the commissioner may deem just and equitable, and to order the refundment, in whole or in part, of any taxes or special assessments, and costs, penalties, or interest thereon which have been erroneously or unjustly paid. Application therefor shall be submitted with a statement of facts in the case and the favorable recommendation of the county board or of the board of abatement of any city where any such board exists, and the county auditor of the county wherein such tax was levied or paid. No reduction, abatement, or refundment of any special assessments made or levied by any municipality for local improvements shall be made unless it is also approved by the board of review or similar taxing authority of such municipality. (b) The commissioner shall forward to the county auditor a copy of the order made by the commissioner in all cases in which the approval of the county board is required. (c) An appeal may not be taken to the Tax Court from any order of the commissioner made in the exercise of the discretionary authority granted in paragraph (a) with respect to the reduction or abatement of real or personal property taxes in response to an application for an abatement, reduction, or refund of taxes, net tax capacities, costs, penalties, or interest.

§ Subd. 2. Examination of application; reductions; appeals. (a) The commissioner shall examine all applications submitted by a county board pursuant to section 375.192, subdivision 3 . If the applicant has previously submitted a claim for property tax relief pursuant to chapter 290A based on the property taxes payable prior to receiving the abatement, the commissioner may approve the application in an amount reduced by the relief provided pursuant to chapter 290A. (b) An appeal may be taken to the Tax Court from an order of the commissioner made pursuant to this subdivision.

§ Subd. 3. Correction of errors. On application of the county auditor with the approval of the county board, the commissioner may order the correction of any administrative and clerical errors in the assessment, levy, and extension of taxes under the property tax laws, other than valuation.
Minn. Stat. § 154.20 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 154 / Section 154.20
§ 154.20 RECEPTACLES FOR TOWELS.
Status: in_force

In each barber shop there shall be provided a receptacle or receptacles for soiled towels. Each barber shall, immediately after the completion of the service to the customer, place the towels used on the customer in the receptacles and no towel shall be withdrawn from the receptacle and used on any customer until the towel has been laundered. A violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 192A.14 — MN Code / Part 190_195 / Chapter 192A / Section 192A.14
§ 192A.14 WHO MAY CONVENE SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL.
Status: in_force

In the state military forces not in federal active service, the commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, air base, auxiliary air base, or other place where troops are on duty, or of a battalion, regiment, wing, group, detached battalion, detached squadron, detached company, or other detachment, may convene a summary court-martial consisting of a military judge. Summary courts-martial may also be convened by superior authority. When any such officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority.
Minn. Stat. § 322.25 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 322 / Section 322.25
§ 322.25 REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDMENT AND FOR CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Contents. The writing to amend a certificate shall: (1) conform to the requirements of section 322.02 , clause (1)(a), as far as necessary to set forth clearly the change in the certificate which it is desired to make; and (2) be signed and acknowledged or sworn to by all members, and an amendment substituting a limited partner or adding a limited or general partner shall be signed also by the member to be substituted or added, and when a limited partner is to be substituted the amendment shall also be signed by the assigning limited partner.

§ Subd. 2. All members sign. The writing to cancel a certificate shall be signed by all members.

§ Subd. 3. Petition to court. A person desiring the cancellation or amendment of a certificate, if any person designated in subdivisions 1 and 2 as a person who must execute the writing refuses to do so, may petition the district court to direct a cancellation or amendment thereof.

§ Subd. 4. Decree of court. If the court finds that the petitioner has a right to have the writing executed by a person who refuses to do so, it shall order the county recorder in the office where the certificate is recorded to record the cancellation or amendment of the certificate; and where the certificate is to be amended, the court shall also cause to be recorded in that office a certified copy of its decree setting forth the amendment.

§ Subd. 5. When effective. A certificate is amended or canceled when there is filed for record in the registry of deeds where the certificate is recorded: (1) a writing in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 1 or subdivision 2; or (2) a certified copy of the order of the court in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 4.

§ Subd. 6. Amended certificate. After the certificate is duly amended in accordance with this section, the amended certificate shall thereafter be, for all purposes, the certificate provided for by this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 260.031 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260 / Section 260.031
§ 260.031 REFEREE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Appointment. The chief judge of the judicial district may appoint one or more suitable persons to act as referees. All referees are subject to the administrative authority and assignment power of the chief judge of the district as provided in section 484.69, subdivision 3 , and are not limited to assignment to juvenile court. Referees shall hold office at the pleasure of the judges of the district court and shall be learned in the law, except that persons holding the office of referee on January 1, 1983, may continue to serve under the terms and conditions of their appointment. The compensation of a referee shall be fixed by the judge, approved by the county board and payable from the general revenue funds of the county not otherwise appropriated. Part time referees holding office in the Second Judicial District pursuant to this subdivision shall cease to hold office on July 31, 1984.

§ Subd. 2. Referee hears case. The judge may direct that any case or class of cases shall be heard in the first instance by the referee in the manner provided for the hearing of cases by the court.

§ Subd. 3. Findings transmitted. Upon the conclusion of the hearing in each case, the referee shall transmit to the judge all papers relating to the case, together with findings and recommendations in writing. Notice of the findings of the referee together with a statement relative to the right of rehearing shall be given to the minor, parents, guardian, or custodian of the minor whose case has been heard by the referee, and to any other person that the court may direct. This notice may be given at the hearing, or by certified mail or other service directed by the court.

§ Subd. 4. Hearing request. The minor and the minor's parents, guardians, or custodians are entitled to a hearing by the judge of the juvenile court if, within three days after receiving notice of the findings of the referee, they file a request with the court for a hearing. The court may allow such a hearing at any time.

§ Subd. 5. Referee findings; decree of court. In case no hearing before the judge is requested, or when the right to a hearing is waived, the findings and recommendations of the referee become the decree of the court when confirmed by an order of the judge. The final order of the court shall, in any event, be proof of such confirmation, and also of the fact that the matter was duly referred to the referee.
Minn. Stat. § 138.94 — MN Code / Part 138_140 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.94
§ 138.94 MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Designation. The building at 345 Kellogg Boulevard West and the land housing the building, parking lot, and any other related facilities is designated as the Minnesota History Center, and is to be used for such purposes notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. Authority for administration and control of the Minnesota History Center is conferred on the Minnesota Historical Society. The society is not exempt from rental or lease costs by the state. The Department of Administration will maintain and provide custodial, security, and climate control services for the history center in accordance with standards established by the society.

§ Subd. 2. User fees. The society may charge fees it deems reasonable for uses relating to the Minnesota History Center including parking and special exhibits.

§ Subd. 3. Contractual services. The society may contract with existing state departments and agencies or other entities for materials and services as may be necessary for the history center.
Minn. Stat. § 525.91 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 525 / Section 525.91
§ 525.91 LETTERS, CONTENTS.
Status: in_force

All letters issued by the courts to representatives of estates of deceased persons shall state the date of death of the deceased.
Minn. Stat. § 62K.04 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62K / Section 62K.04
§ 62K.04 MARKET RULES; VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Compliance. (a) A health carrier issuing an individual health plan to a Minnesota resident or a small group health plan to provide coverage to a small employer that is actively engaged in business in Minnesota shall meet all of the requirements set forth in this chapter. The failure to meet any of the requirements under this chapter constitutes a violation of section 72A.20 . (b) The requirements of this chapter do not apply to short-term coverage as defined in section 62A.65, subdivision 7 , or grandfathered plan coverage as defined in section 62A.011, subdivision 1c .

§ Subd. 2. Penalties. In addition to any other penalties provided by the laws of this state or by federal law, a health carrier or any other person found to have violated any requirement of this chapter may be subject to the administrative procedures, enforcement actions, and penalties provided under section 45.027 and chapters 62D and 72A.
Minn. Stat. § 299C.57 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299C / Section 299C.57
§ 299C.57 CITATION.
Status: in_force

Sections 299C.58 and 299C.582 may be cited as the "National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact."
Minn. Stat. § 260.805 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260 / Section 260.805
§ 260.805 CONTINUED LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

The legal responsibility of child-placing agencies to provide Indian child welfare services continues, and existing services must not be reduced because of the availability of these funds.
Minn. Stat. § 336.2A-106 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2A-106
§ 336.2A-106 LIMITATION ON POWER OF PARTIES TO CONSUMER LEASE TO CHOOSE APPLICABLE LAW AND JUDICIAL FORUM.
Status: in_force

(1) If the law chosen by the parties to a consumer lease is that of a jurisdiction other than a jurisdiction in which the lessee signed the lease or in which the lessee resides at the time the lease agreement becomes enforceable or within 30 days after that or in which the goods are to be used, the choice is not enforceable.

(2) If the judicial forum chosen by the parties to a consumer lease is a forum that would not otherwise have jurisdiction over the lessee, the choice is not enforceable.
Minn. Stat. § 216B.0975 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.0975
§ 216B.0975 DISCONNECTION DURING EXTREME HEAT CONDITIONS.
Status: in_force

A utility may not effect an involuntary disconnection of residential services in affected counties when an excessive heat watch, heat advisory, or excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect. For purposes of this section, "utility" means a public utility providing electric service, municipal utility, or cooperative electric association.
Minn. Stat. § 272.021 — MN Code / Part 272_289 / Chapter 272 / Section 272.021
§ 272.021 PROPERTY OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The property of any volunteer fire department used exclusively for the prevention of and protection from fire to the property of the community is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes, and such property of the volunteer fire department shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the city, the county, the state, or any political subdivision thereof.
Minn. Stat. § 484.08 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 484 / Section 484.08
§ 484.08 DISTRICT COURTS TO BE OPEN AT ALL TIMES; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The district courts of the state shall be deemed open at all times, except on legal holidays and Sundays. The terms of the district courts shall be continuous.
Minn. Stat. § 115C.112 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 115C / Section 115C.112
§ 115C.112 CONSULTANT AND CONTRACTOR SANCTIONS; ACTIONS BASED ON CONDUCT OCCURRING ON AND AFTER MARCH 14, 1996.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of commerce may by order deny a registration, censure, suspend, or revoke a registrant and require payment of all costs of proceedings resulting in an action instituted under this section and impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 if the commissioner of commerce finds: (i) that the order is in the public interest; and (ii) that the registrant or, in the case of a registrant that is not a natural person, any partner, officer, or director, any person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the registrant:

(1) has engaged in conduct that departs from or fails to conform to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing engineering, hydrogeological, or other technical practices within the reasonable control of the consultant or contractor;

(2) has participated in a kickback scheme prohibited under section 115C.045 ;

(3) has engaged in conduct likely to deceive or defraud, or demonstrating a willful or careless disregard for public health or the environment;

(4) has committed fraud, embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsified or destroyed records, made false statements, received stolen property, made false claims, or obstructed justice;

(5) is the subject of an order revoking, suspending, restricting, limiting, or imposing other disciplinary action against the contractor's or consultant's license or certification in another state or jurisdiction;

(6) if the person is a consultant, has failed to comply with any of the ongoing obligations for registration as a consultant in section 115C.11, subdivision 1 ;

(7) has failed to comply with any provision or any rule or order under this chapter or chapter 45;

(8) has engaged in anticompetitive activity;

(9) has performed corrective action without having an accurate and complete registration on file with the board or has allowed another to perform corrective action when that party does not have a complete registration on file with the board;

(10) has been shown to be incompetent, untrustworthy, or financially irresponsible;

(11) has made or assisted another in making any material misrepresentation or omission to the board, commissioner, commissioner of commerce, or upon reasonable request has withheld or concealed information from, or refused to furnish information to, the board, commissioner, or commissioner of commerce; or

(12) has failed to reasonably supervise its employees or representatives to assure their compliance with this chapter and Minnesota Rules, chapter 2890.
Minn. Stat. § 38.01 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 38 / Section 38.01
§ 38.01 COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES; FORMATION, POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) An agricultural society or association may be incorporated by citizens of any county, or two or more counties jointly, but only one agricultural society shall be organized in any county. An agricultural society may sue and be sued in its corporate name; may adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations, alter and amend the same; may purchase and hold, lease and control any real or personal property deemed to promote the objects of the society, and may rent, lease, sell, exchange, and convey the same. Any income from the rental or lease of the property may be used for any or all of the following purposes: (1) Acquisition of additional real property; (2) Construction of additional buildings; or (3) Maintenance and care of the society's property. This section shall not be construed to preclude the continuance of any agricultural society now existing or the granting of aid to the society.

(b) An agricultural society shall have jurisdiction and control of the grounds upon which its fairs are held and of the streets and adjacent grounds during the fair, so far as may be necessary for fair purposes, and are exempt from local zoning ordinances throughout the year as provided in section 38.16 .

(c) The society may contract with the sheriff, local municipality, or security guard as defined in section 626.88 to provide the society with police service. A person providing police service pursuant to a contract is not, by reason of the contract, classified as an employee of the agricultural society for any purpose other than the discharge of powers and duties under the contract.

(d) Any person who shall willfully violate any rule or regulation made by agricultural societies during the days of a fair shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

The provisions of this section supersede all special laws on the same subject.
Minn. Stat. § 299A.795 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299A / Section 299A.795
§ 299A.795 TRAFFICKING VICTIM ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may review the existing services and facilities to meet trafficking victims' needs and recommend a plan that would coordinate the services including, but not limited to:

(1) medical and mental health services;

(2) housing;

(3) education and job training;

(4) English as a second language;

(5) interpreting services;

(6) legal and immigration services; and

(7) victim compensation.
Minn. Stat. § 103D.231 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103D / Section 103D.231
§ 103D.231 DISMISSING ESTABLISHMENT PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

If the board determines that establishment of a proposed watershed district in an establishment petition would not benefit the public welfare and public interest, or would not serve the purpose of this chapter, the board must, by order, dismiss the establishment proceedings. A copy of the order dismissing the establishment proceeding must be mailed immediately to the auditors of counties affected by the proposed watershed district, the commissioner, and the director.
Minn. Stat. § 148.9993 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.9993
§ 148.9993 INFORMED CONSENT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Obtaining informed consent for services. A behavior analyst must obtain informed consent from the client or the client's legal guardian before initiating services. The informed consent must be in writing, signed by the client, and include, at a minimum, the following: (1) consent for the behavior analyst to engage in activities that directly affect the client; (2) the goals, purposes, and procedures of the proposed services; (3) the factors that may impact the duration of the proposed services; (4) the applicable fee schedule for the proposed services; (5) the significant risks and benefits of the proposed services; (6) the behavior analyst's limits under section 148.9991 , including, if applicable, information that the behavior analyst is developing competence in the proposed service, method, or procedure, and alternatives to the proposed service, if any; and (7) the behavior analyst's responsibilities if the client terminates the service.

§ Subd. 2. Updating informed consent. If there is a substantial change in the nature or purpose of a service, the behavior analyst must obtain a new informed consent from the client.

§ Subd. 3. Emergency or crisis services. Informed consent is not required when a behavior analyst is providing emergency or crisis services. If services continue after the emergency or crisis has abated, informed consent must be obtained.
Minn. Stat. § 127A.40 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 127A / Section 127A.40
§ 127A.40 MANNER OF PAYMENT OF STATE AIDS.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the commissioner to deliver to the commissioner of management and budget a certificate for each district entitled to receive state aid under the provisions of this chapter. Upon the receipt of such certificate, it shall be the duty of the commissioner of management and budget to issue a payment to the district for the amount shown by each certificate to be due to the district. The commissioner of management and budget shall transmit such payments to the district together with a copy of the certificate prepared by the commissioner.
Minn. Stat. § 84.975 — MN Code / Part 83A_84 / Chapter 84 / Section 84.975
§ 84.975 SHORELAND MANAGEMENT GRANTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Purposes. The commissioner of natural resources may make grants to local governments: (1) to administer, monitor, and enforce state approved shoreland management ordinances; (2) to adopt shoreland management ordinances consistent with statewide standards; (3) to develop comprehensive lake by lake or river shoreland management strategies that provide a unique plan to guide activities on and adjacent to a lake or river; and (4) to implement elements of a comprehensive lake or river management strategy.

§ Subd. 2. Action on grant applications. Upon receipt of a request for a shoreland management grant, the commissioner of natural resources must confer with the local government requesting the grant and may make a grant based on the following considerations: (1) the number and classification of lakes and rivers in the jurisdiction of the local government; (2) the extent of current shoreland development; (3) the development trends for the lakes and rivers; (4) the miles of lake and river shoreline; (5) whether the shoreland management ordinance or regulation adopted by the local government meets the minimum standards established by the commissioner; (6) the degree and effectiveness of administration, enforcement, and monitoring of the existing shoreland ordinances; (7) the ability of the local government to finance the program or project; and (8) the degree to which the program considers a comprehensive approach to lake or river management including land use, recreation, water levels, surface water use, fish, wildlife, and water quality that may be secondary to the other elements.

§ Subd. 3. Limitations. The maximum annual shoreland management grant to local government for purposes of subdivision 1, clauses (1) and (2), may not exceed the local contribution to the shoreland management activity. Any federal program aid for shoreland management shall serve to reduce the state and local contribution to the activity.

§ Subd. 4. Aquatic plant grants. The commissioner may make grants for aquatic plant restoration projects, research, and propagation.