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Minn. Stat. § 469.066 — MN Code / Part 466A_470 / Chapter 469 / Section 469.066
§ 469.066 ADVANCES BY PORT AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A port authority may advance its general fund money or its credit, or both, without interest, for the objects and purposes of sections 469.058 to 469.068 . The advances must be repaid from the sale or lease, or both, of developed or redeveloped lands. If the money advanced for the development or redevelopment was obtained from the sale of the port authority's general obligation bonds, then the advances must have not less than the average annual interest rate that is on the port authority's general obligation bonds that are outstanding at the time the advances are made. The port authority may advance repaid money for more objects and purposes of sections 469.058 to 469.068 subject to repayment in the same manner. The port authority must use rentals of lands acquired with advanced money to collect and maintain reserves to secure the payment of principal and interest on revenue bonds issued to finance port or industrial facilities, if the rentals have been pledged for that purpose under section 469.061 . Advances made to acquire lands and to construct facilities for recreation purposes if authorized by law need not be reimbursed under this section. Sections 469.048 to 469.068 do not exempt lands leased from the authority to a private person or entity from assessments or taxes against the leased property while the lessee is liable for the assessments or taxes under the lease.
Minn. Stat. § 484.73 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 484 / Section 484.73
§ 484.73 JUDICIAL ARBITRATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Authorization. A majority of the judges of a judicial district may authorize the establishment of a system of mandatory, nonbinding arbitration within the district to assist the court in disposing of any controversy existing between two parties which is the subject of a civil action.

§ Subd. 2. Exclusions. Judicial arbitration may not be used to dispose of matters relating to civil commitment, matters within the juvenile court jurisdiction involving children in need of protection or services or delinquency, matters involving termination of parental rights under sections 260C.301 to 260C.328 , or matters arising under sections 518B.01 , 626.557 , or 144.651 to 144.652 .

§ Subd. 3. Rules. Rules governing pleadings, practice, procedure, jurisdiction, and forms for judicial arbitration shall be promulgated by a majority of the judges in the district, subject to the approval of the supreme court. The Uniform Arbitration Act shall not be construed to apply to arbitration under this section except as otherwise provided in the rules of the judicial district.

§ Subd. 4. Fee on request for trial after arbitration. Upon making a request for trial, the moving party shall, unless permitted to proceed in forma pauperis, pay to the court administrator a fee of $100.
Minn. Stat. § 125A.73 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 125A / Section 125A.73
§ 125A.73 DUTIES OF STATE DEPARTMENTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Department of Education. The Department of Education must assist the board of the Minnesota State Academies in preparing reports on the academies.

§ Subd. 2. Department of Management and Budget. The Department of Management and Budget, in cooperation with the board of the Minnesota State Academies, must develop a statement of necessary qualifications and skills for all staff members of the academies.
Minn. Stat. § 25.391 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.391
§ 25.391 EXEMPTION FOR COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCERS; HOME-PROCESSED PET TREATS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Exemption. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a person who prepares and sells home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats, provided the following conditions are met: (1) the person is an individual, a sole proprietorship, a single-member limited liability company owned by one individual, or a limited liability company owned by two individuals residing at the same residence; (2) the person does not hold a commercial feed license under section 25.341 ; (3) the person is registered with the commissioner under section 28A.152, subdivision 4; (4) the pet treats are not potentially hazardous food, as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0020 , subpart 62, that is safe for human consumption and for consumption by the intended species; (5) the pet treats are baked or dehydrated; (6) the person displays at the point of sale a clearly legible sign or placard stating, "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection."; and (7) each individual pet treat package is labeled with the following: (i) the name and registration number or address of the individual preparing the pet treat; (ii) the date on which the pet treat was prepared; (iii) the ingredients listed; and (iv) the statement "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection."

§ Subd. 2. Direct sales to consumers. A person qualifying for the exemption under subdivision 1 may sell the exempt pet treats to consumers in accordance with section 28A.152 , except that pet treats may also be delivered by mail or commercial delivery.
Minn. Stat. § 256.925 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256 / Section 256.925
§ 256.925 OPTIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS.
Status: in_force

A county agency shall provide voter registration cards to every individual eligible to vote who applies for a public assistance program at the time application is made. The agency shall also make voter registration cards available to a public assistance recipient upon the recipient's request or at the time of the recipient's eligibility redetermination. The county agency shall assist applicants and recipients in completing the voter registration cards, as needed. Applicants must be informed that completion of the cards is optional. Completed forms shall be collected by agency employees and submitted to proper election officials.
Minn. Stat. § 332C.03 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 332C / Section 332C.03
§ 332C.03 MEDICAL DEBT REPORTING PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A collecting party is prohibited from reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency.

(b) A consumer reporting agency is prohibited from making a consumer report containing an item of information that the consumer reporting agency knows or should know concerns medical debt.

(c) For purposes of this section, "consumer report" and "consumer reporting agency" have the meanings given in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, United States Code, title 15, section 1681a.

(d) This section also applies to collection agencies and debt buyers licensed under chapter 332.
Minn. Stat. § 148B.591 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148B / Section 148B.591
§ 148B.591 PROHIBITION AGAINST UNLICENSED PRACTICE OR USE OF TITLES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Practice. After October 11, 2005, no individual may engage in the practice of licensed professional counseling unless that individual holds a valid license or is exempt from licensure under section 148B.592 .

§ Subd. 2. Use of titles. After October 11, 2005, no individual may be presented to the public by any title or practice incorporating the words "licensed professional counselor" or "LPC" unless that individual holds a valid license issued under sections 148B.50 to 148B.593 .
Minn. Stat. § 121A.336 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 121A / Section 121A.336
§ 121A.336 NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS.
Status: in_force

Upon notification by the Department of Health or Pollution Control Agency to a school district, charter school, or nonpublic school of environmental hazards that may affect the health of students or school staff, the school must notify school staff, students, and parents of the hazards as soon as practicable. The notice must include direction on how to obtain additional information about the hazard, including any actions that may reduce potential harm to those affected by the hazard.
Minn. Stat. § 480.052 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 480 / Section 480.052
§ 480.052 ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

Before any rules are adopted the supreme court shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of eight members of the bar of the state, one judge of the court of appeals, and two judges of the district court to assist the court in considering and preparing such rules as it may adopt.
Minn. Stat. § 144G.93 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144G / Section 144G.93
§ 144G.93 CONSUMER ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

Upon execution of an assisted living contract, every facility must provide the resident with the names and contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, of:

(1) nonprofit organizations that provide advocacy or legal services to residents including but not limited to the designated protection and advocacy organization in Minnesota that provides advice and representation to individuals with disabilities; and

(2) the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care and the Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Minn. Stat. § 334.022 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.022
§ 334.022 CREDIT TO ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no limitation on the rate or amount of interest, points, finance charges, fees, or other charges applies to an extension of credit to an organization, and any such extension of credit is exempt from the other provisions of this chapter. "Organization" means a corporation, government, government subdivision or agency, trust, estate, partnership, joint venture, cooperative, limited liability company, or association.
Minn. Stat. § 293.02 — MN Code / Part 289A_295 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.02
§ 293.02 PERSON.
Status: in_force

For all purposes of this chapter, the word "person" shall be construed to include individuals, copartnerships, associations, companies, and corporations.
Minn. Stat. § 578.06 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.06
§ 578.06 HEARING BY COURT; DISMISSAL OF PROCEEDING; APPOINTMENT AND BOND OF RECEIVER.
Status: in_force

The absentee, or any person who claims an interest in any of the property, may appear and show cause why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. The court may, after hearing, dismiss the petition and order the property in possession of the officer to be returned to the person entitled thereto, or it may appoint a receiver of the property which is in the possession of the officer and named in the schedule. If a receiver is appointed, the court shall find and record the date of the disappearance or absconding of the absentee; and the receiver shall give a bond pursuant to section 576.27 . In the appointment of the receiver the court shall give preference to the spouse of the absentee, if the spouse is eligible to serve as receiver under section 576.26 .
Minn. Stat. § 573.19 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 573 / Section 573.19
§ 573.19 HEIRS AND DEVISEES; LIMIT OF RECOVERY.
Status: in_force

In actions brought against several heirs or several devisees jointly, the amount of plaintiff's recovery shall be apportioned among all the heirs of the ancestor, or all the devisees of the testator, in proportion to the value of the real property descended or devised, and such proportion only can be recovered of each.
Minn. Stat. § 62S.181 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62S / Section 62S.181
§ 62S.181 ELECTRONIC ENROLLMENT FOR GROUP POLICIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Employers or labor unions. In the case of a group defined in section 62S.01, subdivision 15 , clause (1), any requirement that a signature of an insured be obtained by an agent or insurer is satisfied if: (1) the consent is obtained by telephonic or electronic enrollment by the group policyholder or insurer. A verification of enrollment information must be provided to the enrollee; (2) the telephonic or electronic enrollment provides necessary and reasonable safeguards to ensure the accuracy, retention, and prompt retrieval of records; and (3) the telephonic or electronic enrollment provides necessary and reasonable safeguards to ensure that the confidentiality of individually identifiable information and "privileged information" as defined by section 72A.491, subdivision 19 , is maintained.

§ Subd. 2. Availability of insurer records. The insurer shall make available, upon request of the commissioner, records that will demonstrate the insurer's ability to confirm enrollment and coverage amounts.
Minn. Stat. § 626A.11 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 626A / Section 626A.11
§ 626A.11 ADMISSIBILITY OF INTERCEPTED EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Illegally obtained evidence inadmissible. Evidence obtained by any act of intercepting wire, oral, or electronic communications, in violation of section 626A.02 , and all evidence obtained through or resulting from information obtained by any such act, shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any action, proceeding, or hearing; provided, however, that: (1) any such evidence shall be admissible in any civil or criminal action, proceeding, or hearing against the person who has, or is alleged to have, violated this chapter; and (2) any evidence obtained by a lawfully executed warrant to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications issued by a federal court or by a court of competent jurisdiction of another state shall be admissible in any civil or criminal proceeding.

§ Subd. 2. Official available as witness. No evidence obtained as a result of intercepting wire, oral, or electronic communications pursuant to a warrant issued under section 626A.06 shall be admissible in any proceeding unless the person or persons overhearing or recording such communication, conversation, or discussion be called or made available as witnesses subject to cross examination by the party against whom such intercepted evidence is being offered. The provisions of this clause shall not apply if the trial court finds that such person is dead; or is out of the state; or is unable to attend or testify because of age, sickness, infirmity, or imprisonment; or that such exceptional circumstances exist as to make it desirable, in the interest of justice and with due regard to the importance of presenting such persons in open court, to allow the evidence to be received.

§ Subd. 3. Failure to give notice. In the absence of the notice to a defendant required by section 626A.10 , no evidence relating to intercepted communications shall be admissible in evidence or otherwise disclosed in any criminal proceeding against the defendant.

§ Subd. 4. Remedies and sanctions. The remedies and sanctions described in this chapter with respect to the interception of electronic communications are the only judicial remedies and sanctions for nonconstitutional violations of this chapter involving communications.
Minn. Stat. § 144H.07 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144H / Section 144H.07
§ 144H.07 SERVICES; LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Services. A PPEC center must provide basic services to medically complex or technologically dependent children, based on a protocol of care established for each child. A PPEC center may provide services up to 14 hours a day and up to six days a week.

§ Subd. 2. Limitations. A PPEC center must comply with the following standards related to services: (1) a child is prohibited from attending a PPEC center for more than 14 hours within a 24-hour period; (2) a PPEC center is prohibited from providing services other than those provided to medically complex or technologically dependent children; and (3) the maximum capacity for medically complex or technologically dependent children at a center shall not exceed 45 children.
Minn. Stat. § 634.26 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.26
§ 634.26 STATISTICAL PROBABILITY EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

In a civil or criminal trial or hearing, statistical population frequency evidence, based on genetic or blood test results, is admissible to demonstrate the fraction of the population that would have the same combination of genetic markers as was found in a specific human biological specimen. "Genetic marker" means the various blood types or DNA types that an individual may possess.
Minn. Stat. § 231.34 — MN Code / Part 223_236A / Chapter 231 / Section 231.34
§ 231.34 ACTION ON BOND IN THE NAME OF THE STATE.
Status: in_force

If a licensed household goods warehouse operator fails to perform a duty or violates this chapter, any person or corporation injured by such failure or violation may, with the consent of the department and the attorney general, bring an action in the name of the state, but to the person's or corporation's own use, in any court of competent jurisdiction on the bond of the household goods warehouse operator. In such action the person or corporation in whose behalf the action is brought shall file with the court a satisfactory bond for costs, and the state shall not be liable for any costs.
Minn. Stat. § 513.56 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 513 / Section 513.56
§ 513.56 DISCLOSURE NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. General. Section 513.55 does not create a duty to disclose the fact that residential property: (1) is or was occupied by an owner or occupant who is or was suspected to be infected with human immunodeficiency virus or diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; (2) was the site of a suicide, accidental death, natural death, or perceived paranormal activity; or (3) is located in a neighborhood containing any adult family home, community-based residential facility, or nursing home.

§ Subd. 2. Offenders. Section 513.55 does not create a duty to disclose information regarding an offender who is required to register under section 243.166 , or about whom notification is made under that section, if the seller, in a timely manner, provides a written notice that information about the predatory offender registry and persons registered with the registry may be obtained by contacting the local law enforcement agency where the property is located or the Department of Corrections. This section does not create a duty to disclose any facts described in subdivision 1 and this subdivision for property that is not residential real property.

§ Subd. 3. Inspections. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a seller is not required to disclose information relating to the real property if a written report that discloses the information has been prepared by a qualified third party and provided to the prospective buyer. For purposes of this paragraph, "qualified third party" means a federal, state, or local governmental agency, or any person whom the seller, or prospective buyer, reasonably believes has the expertise necessary to meet the industry standards of practice for the type of inspection or investigation that has been conducted by the third party in order to prepare the written report. (b) A seller shall disclose to the prospective buyer material facts known by the seller that contradict any information included in a written report under paragraph (a) if a copy of the report is provided to the seller. (c) The seller has no duty to disclose information regarding airport zoning regulations if the seller, in a timely manner, provides a written notice that a copy of the airport zoning regulations as adopted can be reviewed or obtained at the office of the county recorder where the zoned area is located.

§ Subd. 4. Effect on common law. The limitation on disclosure in subdivisions 1 and 2 modifies any common law duties with respect to disclosure of material facts.
Minn. Stat. § 174.88 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 174 / Section 174.88
§ 174.88 COMMUTER RAIL FUNDING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Federal fund applications. The commissioner, in cooperation with appropriate metropolitan planning organizations, may apply for funding from federal, state, regional, local, and private sources for commuter rail facility construction, operation, implementation, maintenance, and improvement.

§ Subd. 2. Expenditure of state funds. The commissioner shall not spend any state funds for construction or equipment of commuter rail facilities unless the funds have been appropriated by law specifically for those purposes. The commissioner shall not spend state funds to study commuter rail unless the funds are appropriated in legislation that identifies the route, including origin and destination.
Minn. Stat. § 508.836 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 508 / Section 508.836
§ 508.836 DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN AFFIDAVITS.
Status: in_force

The registrar of titles is hereby authorized to destroy affidavits of grantees and purchasers or of the person acting on their behalf, which are more than five years old.
Minn. Stat. § 15.0596 — MN Code / Part 14_15A / Chapter 15 / Section 15.0596
§ 15.0596 ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

In all cases where the compensation of an officer of the state is fixed by law at a specified sum, it shall be unlawful for any such officer or employee to receive additional compensation for the performance of official services out of the contingent fund of the officer or the department, and it shall be unlawful for the head of any department of the state government to direct the payment of such additional compensation out of the contingent fund; and the commissioner of management and budget is hereby prohibited from issuing a payment upon such contingent fund in payment of such additional compensation.

Every person offending against the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 148F.15 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148F / Section 148F.15
§ 148F.15 RECORD KEEPING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Record-keeping requirements. Providers must maintain accurate and legible client records. Records must include, at a minimum: (1) an accurate chronological listing of all substantive contacts with the client; (2) documentation of services, including: (i) assessment methods, data, and reports; (ii) an initial treatment plan and any revisions to the plan; (iii) the name of the individual providing services; (iv) the name and credentials of the individual who is professionally responsible for the services provided; (v) case notes for each date of service, including interventions; (vi) consultations with collateral sources; (vii) diagnoses or presenting problems; and (viii) documentation that informed consent was obtained, including written informed consent documents; (3) copies of all correspondence relevant to the client; (4) a client personal data sheet; (5) copies of all client authorizations for release of information; (6) an accurate chronological listing of all fees charged, if any, to the client or a third-party payer; and (7) any other documents pertaining to the client.

§ Subd. 2. Duplicate records. If the client records containing the documentation required by subdivision 1 are maintained by the agency, clinic, or other facility where the provider renders services, the provider is not required to maintain duplicate records of client information.

§ Subd. 3. Record retention. The provider shall retain a client's record for a minimum of seven years after the date of the provider's last professional service to the client, except as otherwise provided by law. If the client is a minor, the record retention period does not begin until the client reaches the age of 18, except as otherwise provided by law.
Minn. Stat. § 259.87 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 259 / Section 259.87
§ 259.87 RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of children, youth, and families shall make rules as necessary to administer sections 259.79 and 259.83 .