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Minn. Stat. § 211B.34 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 211B / Section 211B.34
§ 211B.34 PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Time for review. The assigned administrative law judge must hold a probable cause hearing on the complaint no later than three business days after determining the complaint sets forth a prima facie violation of chapter 211A or 211B, an expedited hearing is required by section 211B.33 , except that for good cause the administrative law judge may hold the hearing no later than seven days after the prima facie determination. If an expedited hearing is not required by section 211B.33 , because no party requested one under section 211B.33 , subdivision 2, paragraph (b), the administrative law judge must hold the hearing not later than 30 days after determining the complaint sets forth a prima facie violation of chapter 211A or 211B.

§ Subd. 2. Disposition. After the probable cause hearing, the administrative law judge must make one of the following determinations within three business days after the hearing record closes: (a) The complaint is frivolous, or there is no probable cause to believe that the violation of law alleged in the complaint has occurred. If the administrative law judge makes either determination, the administrative law judge must dismiss the complaint. (b) There is probable cause to believe that the violation of law alleged in the complaint has occurred. If the administrative law judge so determines, the chief administrative law judge must schedule the complaint for an evidentiary hearing under section 211B.35 .

§ Subd. 3. Reconsideration by chief administrative law judge. (a) If the administrative law judge dismisses the complaint, the administrative law judge shall provide to the complainant written notice of the right to seek reconsideration of the decision on the record by the chief administrative law judge. (b) A petition for reconsideration must be filed within two business days after the dismissal. The chief administrative law judge must make a decision on the petition within three business days after receiving the petition. If the chief administrative law judge determines that the assigned administrative law judge made a clear error of law and grants the petition, within five business days after granting the petition, the chief administrative law judge shall schedule the complaint for an evidentiary hearing under section 211B.35 .
Minn. Stat. § 291.13 — MN Code / Part 289A_295 / Chapter 291 / Section 291.13
§ 291.13 TAXES TO BE PAID TO COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Requirement. All taxes imposed by this chapter shall be paid to the commissioner.

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1978 c 766 s 20 ]

§ Subd. 3. Deposit in general fund. All taxes paid under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited by the commissioner in the state treasury, and shall belong to and be a part of the general fund of the state.
Minn. Stat. § 144.298 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.298
§ 144.298 PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Licensing action. A violation of sections 144.291 to 144.298 may be grounds for disciplinary action against a provider by the appropriate licensing board or agency.

§ Subd. 2. Liability of provider or other person. A person who does any of the following is liable to the patient for compensatory damages caused by an unauthorized release or an intentional, unauthorized access, plus costs and reasonable attorney fees: (1) negligently or intentionally requests or releases a health record in violation of sections 144.291 to 144.297 ; (2) forges a signature on a consent form or materially alters the consent form of another person without the person's consent; (3) obtains a consent form or the health records of another person under false pretenses; or (4) intentionally violates sections 144.291 to 144.297 by intentionally accessing a record locator or patient information service without authorization.

§ Subd. 3. Liability for record locator or patient information service. A patient is entitled to receive compensatory damages plus costs and reasonable attorney fees if a health information exchange maintaining a record locator or patient information service, or an entity maintaining a record locator or patient information service for a health information exchange, negligently or intentionally violates the provisions of section 144.293, subdivision 8 .
Minn. Stat. § 508A.22 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 508A / Section 508A.22
§ 508A.22 EXAMINER'S DIRECTIVE; FEES.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Directive. The examiner of titles, upon being satisfied that the applicant is entitled to a CPT, but not earlier than 20 days from the date of mailing of the notice required by section 508A.13 , shall issue a written directive to the registrar of titles directing that the first CPT be issued and entered in the name of the applicant, subject only to the following: (a) the exceptions set out in section 508A.25 ; (b) separate memorials showing all outstanding rights, titles, estates, liens, and interests set forth in the examiner's report and any additional liens, encumbrances, or other interests affecting the land, arising after the filing of the application; and (c) a memorial of the examiner's directive which must state that the land described in the directive is subject to the rights of persons in possession, if any, and any rights which would be disclosed by a survey except as those rights are limited by section 508A.02, subdivision 1 . The examiner's directive shall contain an accurate description of the land and shall set forth the address of the applicant and, if the applicant is an individual, whether the applicant is 18 years of age or older, and whether married or unmarried, and if married, the name of the spouse; if the applicant is under any legal incapacity, the nature of it shall be stated. The examiner's directive shall also be recorded with the county recorder and indexed in the tract index to show that the CPT application was granted and the land is converted to registered property. The examiner's directive is recordable without an acknowledgment. The examiner shall deliver the abstract of title to the registrar of titles who shall retain it, but it must not be entered as a memorial on the CPT. From the date of filing the examiner's directive with the registrar of titles, all instruments affecting title to the land which are registered shall be filed in the office of the registrar of titles and be memorialized upon the CPT.

§ Subd. 2. MS 2000 [Repealed, 2001 c 50 s 37 ]

§ Subd. 3. Fees. Upon the filing with the registrar of titles of the examiner's directive pursuant to subdivision 1, there shall be paid by the applicant to the registrar the fee provided by section 508A.82 , subdivision 1, clause (2), for registering a first CPT, and there shall be paid to the county recorder the fee provided by section 357.18 for recording an instrument.
Minn. Stat. § 179.083 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.083
§ 179.083 JURISDICTIONAL CONTROVERSIES.
Status: in_force

Whenever two or more labor organizations adversely claim for themselves or their members jurisdiction over certain classifications of work to be done for any employer or in any industry, or over the persons engaged in or performing such work and such jurisdictional interference or dispute is made the ground for picketing an employer or declaring a strike or boycott against the employer, the commissioner may appoint a labor referee to hear and determine the jurisdictional controversy. If the labor organizations involved in the controversy have an agreement between themselves defining their respective jurisdictions, or if they are affiliated with the same labor federation or organization which has by the charters granted to the contending organizations limited their jurisdiction, the labor referee shall determine the controversy in accordance with the proper construction of the agreement or of the provisions of the charters of the contending organizations. If there is no agreement or charter which governs the controversy, the labor referee shall make such decision as, in consideration of past history of the organization, harmonious operation of the industry, and most effective representation for collective bargaining, will best promote industrial peace. If the labor organizations involved in the controversy so desire, they may submit the controversy to a tribunal of the federation or labor organization which has granted their charters or to arbitration before a tribunal selected by themselves, provided the controversy is so submitted prior to the appointment by the governor of a labor referee to act in the controversy. After the appointment of the labor referee by the governor, or the submission of the controversy to another tribunal as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any person or labor organization to call or conduct a strike or boycott against the employer or industry or to picket any place of business of the employer or in the industry on account of such jurisdictional controversy.
Minn. Stat. § 375.40 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375 / Section 375.40
§ 375.40 COUNTY BOARD MAY LICENSE EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS.
Status: in_force

A county board may license and regulate itinerant shows, carnivals, circuses, endurance contests, and exhibitions of any nature whatsoever. Sections 375.40 to 375.42 do not apply to shows, carnivals, circuses, contests, and exhibitions held within the incorporated limits of a city.

The fee for a license shall be fixed by the county board in the amount it deems advisable.

The board may require, as a condition for granting the license, the posting of a penal bond in the amount it shall determine.

Application for a license shall be made on the form the county board determines. Upon approval of an application and the payment of the license fee and the posting of the required bond, the county auditor shall issue the license.
Minn. Stat. § 300.72 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 300 / Section 300.72
§ 300.72 NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) When the office accepts a declaration of wrongful filing, the office must provide notice of the declaration to the complainant and the filer. The notice must describe the allegations made in the declaration and the process used to resolve the allegations. The notice must prominently state the response timeline in section 300.73 and the consequences if the filer does not respond. The notice must prominently state that a false statement of material fact in any documents submitted under sections 300.70 to 300.78 is a violation of section 609.48 .

(b) The office must send the notice by first class mail, postage prepaid, to:

(1) the complainant at the mailing address provided in the declaration; and

(2) the filer at:

(i) the most recent registered business address associated with the filing named in the declaration; or

(ii) if a mailing address for the filer cannot be identified, the notice may be served on the filer as provided under section 5.25, subdivision 6 .

(c) Notice is deemed received by the complainant and the filer upon mailing.

(d) If the notice to the filer is returned as undeliverable, the office may deem the filing fraudulent and immediately issue a final order as provided under section 300.76 , notwithstanding the time period under section 300.73 .
Minn. Stat. § 86A.02 — MN Code / Part 85_87A / Chapter 86A / Section 86A.02
§ 86A.02 POLICY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Opportunities available. The legislature finds that the unique natural, cultural, and historical resources of Minnesota provide abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and education, and finds that these opportunities should be made available to all citizens of Minnesota now and in the future.

§ Subd. 2. Preservation; utilization. The legislature further finds that the preservation and proper utilization of Minnesota's outdoor recreational resources is becoming increasingly important to the health, welfare, and prosperity of the citizens of Minnesota due to the growing demand for outdoor recreational facilities and the spread of development and urbanization in the state.

§ Subd. 3. Establishment of system. The legislature further finds that the outdoor recreational needs of the people of Minnesota will be best served by the establishment of an outdoor recreational system which will (1) preserve an accurate representation of Minnesota's natural and historical heritage for public understanding and enjoyment and (2) provide an adequate supply of scenic, accessible, and usable lands and waters to accommodate the outdoor recreational needs of Minnesota's citizens.

§ Subd. 4. Construction. Nothing in sections 86A.01 to 86A.11 shall be deemed or construed to abolish, repeal, or negate any of the ongoing programs, approved by law, or the authority or activities of the commissioner of natural resources in improving, maintaining and developing fishing, hunting, or other recreational activities conducted upon the public waters and lands of the state or on private lands in cooperation with the owners thereof, except as the uses of the lands or waters may be in express conflict with the provisions of sections 86A.01 to 86A.11 .

§ Subd. 5. Legislative determination. The legislature hereby determines that the establishment of an outdoor recreation system will serve these needs and will thus serve a valid public purpose for the people of this state.
Minn. Stat. § 321.1002 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 321 / Section 321.1002
§ 321.1002 DERIVATIVE ACTION.
Status: in_force

A partner may maintain a derivative action to enforce a right of a limited partnership if:

(1) the partner first makes a demand on the general partners, requesting that they cause the limited partnership to bring an action to enforce the right, and the general partners do not bring the action within a reasonable time; or

(2) a demand would be futile.
Minn. Stat. § 65B.16 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 65B / Section 65B.16
§ 65B.16 STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR CANCELLATION OR REDUCTION.
Status: in_force

No notice of cancellation or reduction in the limits of liability of coverage of an automobile insurance policy under section 65B.15 shall be effective unless the specific underwriting or other reason or reasons for such cancellation or reduction in the limits of liability of coverage are stated in such notice and the notice is mailed or delivered by the insurer so as to provide the named insured with at least 30 days' notice prior to the effective date of cancellation; provided, however, that when nonpayment of premium is the reason for cancellation or when the company is exercising its right to cancel insurance which has been in effect for less than 60 days at least ten days' notice of cancellation, and the reasons for the cancellation, shall be given. Information regarding moving traffic violations or motor vehicle accidents must be specifically requested on the application in order for a company to use those incidents to exercise its right to cancel within the first 59 days of coverage. When nonpayment of premiums is the reason for cancellation, the reason must be given to the insured with the notice of cancellation; and if the company is exercising its right to cancel within the first 59 days of coverage and notice is given with less than ten days remaining in the 59-day period, the coverage must be extended, to expire ten days after notice was mailed.
Minn. Stat. § 367.33 — MN Code / Part 365_368 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.33
§ 367.33 OPTION A; ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Election at annual election or special election. Following the adoption of option A in a town, except a town exercising the powers of a statutory city, the town board may call a special town election to be held on a date authorized by section 205.10, subdivision 3a , to elect two additional members to the board of supervisors. In lieu of a special election, the town board may determine to elect the additional members at the next annual town election. If the town is exercising the powers of a statutory city under section 368.01 or a special law granting substantially similar powers, the town board shall call a special election to be held on a date authorized by section 205.10, subdivision 3a , at which option A is adopted to elect the two additional supervisors.

§ Subd. 2. Notice of special election. If a special election is called under subdivision 1, the clerk shall give ten days' posted notice of it, specifying its purpose. If a newspaper is published in the town, the clerk shall give one week's published notice of the election.

§ Subd. 3. Affidavits of candidacy. Section 205.13 shall apply to the filing of affidavits of candidacy, except that if the additional supervisors are to be elected at a special election, the affidavits shall be filed not more than three weeks nor less than ten days before the election, and notice of the first and last dates for filing affidavits of candidacy shall be published at least two weeks before the first day for filing. If publication schedules do not allow sufficient time to give two weeks' notice, at least one weeks notice shall be given.

§ Subd. 4. Terms. If the additional supervisors are elected at a special election, they shall serve until the next annual town election. Additional members shall then be elected, one for two years and one for three years. A candidate for one of the additional supervisor positions shall specify in the affidavit of candidacy that the candidate is filing for either the two-year or the three-year term.

§ Subd. 5. Abandonment of option A. In a town where option A is abandoned, the terms of incumbent supervisors shall not be affected, but if one or more supervisors are elected at the annual town election on the same day as the annual town election at which the option is abandoned, the election of one supervisor, or two if more than one is elected, shall be null. Otherwise the offices of the two incumbent supervisors expiring at the annual town election or elections next following the annual election at which the option is abandoned shall not be filled. Thereafter the town board shall be composed of three supervisors unless option A is again adopted.
Minn. Stat. § 354C.155 — MN Code / Part 352_356B / Chapter 354C / Section 354C.155
§ 354C.155 UNCLAIMED PLAN ACCOUNT AMOUNTS.
Status: in_force

Section 354B.25, subdivision 6 , applies to the supplemental retirement plan.
Minn. Stat. § 626.70 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 626 / Section 626.70
§ 626.70 CITATION; UNIFORM ACT ON FRESH PURSUIT.
Status: in_force

Sections 626.65 to 626.70 may be cited as the Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit.
Minn. Stat. § 520.09 — MN Code / Part 520_523 / Chapter 520 / Section 520.09
§ 520.09 DEPOSIT IN FIDUCIARY'S PERSONAL ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

If a person who is a fiduciary makes a deposit in a bank to the person's personal credit of checks drawn by the person upon an account in the person's name as fiduciary, or of checks payable to the person as fiduciary, or of checks drawn by the person upon an account in the name of the principal if the person is empowered to draw checks thereon, or of checks payable to the principal and endorsed by the person, if empowered to endorse such checks, or if the person otherwise makes a deposit of funds held as fiduciary, the bank receiving such deposit is not bound to inquire whether the fiduciary is committing thereby a breach of an obligation as fiduciary; and the bank is authorized to pay the amount of the deposit or any part thereof upon the personal check of the fiduciary without being liable to the principal, unless the bank receives the deposit or pays the check with actual knowledge that the fiduciary is committing a breach of an obligation as fiduciary in making such deposit or in drawing such check, or with knowledge of such facts that its action in receiving the deposit or paying the check amounts to bad faith.
Minn. Stat. § 518.13 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 518 / Section 518.13
§ 518.13 FAILURE TO ANSWER; FINDINGS; HEARING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Default. If the respondent does not appear after service duly made and proved, the court may hear and determine the proceeding as a default matter.

§ Subd. 2. Dispute over irretrievable breakdown. If one of the parties has denied under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including the circumstances that gave rise to the commencement of the proceeding and the prospect of reconciliation, and shall make a finding whether the marriage is irretrievably broken. A finding of irretrievable breakdown under this subdivision is a determination that there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The finding must be supported by evidence that (i) the parties have lived separate and apart for a period of not less than 180 days immediately preceding the commencement of the proceeding, or (ii) there is serious marital discord adversely affecting the attitude of one or both of the parties toward the marriage.

§ Subd. 3. Agreement over irretrievable breakdown. If both parties by petition or otherwise have stated under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or one of the parties has so stated and the other has not denied it, the court, after hearing, shall make a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

§ Subd. 4. Referee; open court. The court or judge, upon application, may refer the proceeding to a referee to take and report the evidence therein. Hearings for dissolution of marriage shall be heard in open court or before a referee appointed by the court to receive the testimony of the witnesses, or depositions taken as in other equitable actions. However, the court may in its discretion close the hearing.

§ Subd. 5. Approval without hearing. Proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, order for judgment, and judgment and decree must be submitted to the court for approval and filing without a final hearing in the following situations: (1) if there are no minor children of the marriage, and (i) the parties have entered into a written stipulation, or (ii) the respondent has not appeared after service duly made and proved by affidavit and at least 20 days have elapsed since the time for answering under section 518.12 expired; or (2) if there are minor children of the marriage, the parties have signed and acknowledged a stipulation, and all parties are represented by counsel. Notwithstanding clause (1) or (2), the court shall schedule the matter for hearing in any case where the proposed judgment and decree does not appear to be in the best interests of the minor children or is contrary to the interests of justice.
Minn. Stat. § 179.44 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.44
§ 179.44 UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE.
Status: in_force

The violation of any provision of section 179.41 is hereby declared to be an unfair labor practice and an unlawful act.
Minn. Stat. § 16E.19 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16E / Section 16E.19
§ 16E.19 ADMINISTRATION OF STATE COMPUTER FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Chief information officer's responsibility. The chief information officer shall integrate and operate the state's centralized computer facilities to serve the needs of state government. The chief information officer shall provide technical assistance to state agencies in the design, development, and operation of their computer systems.

§ Subd. 2. Joint actions. The chief information officer may, within available funding, join with the federal government, other states, local governments, and organizations representing those groups either jointly or severally in the development and implementation of systems analysis, information services, and computerization projects.