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Minn. Stat. § 358.72 — MN Code / Part 357_359 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.72
§ 358.72 PROHIBITED ACTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Generally. A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to: (1) assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice, or otherwise practice law; (2) act as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters; (3) represent a person in a judicial or administrative proceeding relating to immigration to the United States, United States citizenship, or related matters; or (4) receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subdivision.

§ Subd. 2. False or deceptive advertising. A notary public may not engage in false or deceptive advertising.

§ Subd. 3. Terms. A notary public may not use the term "notario" or "notario publico."

§ Subd. 4. Unauthorized practice of law. A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, may not advertise that the notary public may assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice, or otherwise practice law. If a notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state in any manner advertises that the notary public offers notarial services, whether orally or in a record, including broadcast media, print media, digital media, and the Internet, the notary public shall include the following statement, or an alternate statement authorized or required by the commissioning officer or agency, in the advertisement or representation, prominently and in each language used in the advertisement: "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities." If the form of advertisement is not broadcast media, print media, or the Internet, and does not permit the inclusion of the statement required by this subdivision because of size, it must be prominently displayed or provided at the place of performance of the notarial act before the notarial act is performed.

§ Subd. 5. Withholding access to, or possession of, an original record. Except as otherwise allowed by law, a notary public may not withhold access to or possession of an original record provided by a person that seeks performance of a notarial act by the notary public.
Minn. Stat. § 518C.304 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 518C / Section 518C.304
§ 518C.304 DUTIES OF INITIATING TRIBUNAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the filing of a petition authorized by this chapter, an initiating tribunal of this state shall forward the petition and its accompanying documents:

(1) to the responding tribunal or appropriate support enforcement agency in the responding state; or

(2) if the identity of the responding tribunal is unknown, to the state information agency of the responding state with a request that they be forwarded to the appropriate tribunal and that receipt be acknowledged.

(b) If requested by the responding tribunal, a tribunal of this state shall issue a certificate or other documents and make findings required by the law of the responding state. If the responding tribunal is in a foreign country, upon request the tribunal of this state shall specify the amount of support sought, convert that amount into the equivalent amount in the foreign currency under applicable official or market exchange rate as publicly reported, and provide other documents necessary to satisfy the requirements of the responding foreign tribunal.
Minn. Stat. § 453.57 — MN Code / Part 451_459 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.57
§ 453.57 RULES AND RATES.
Status: in_force

A municipal power agency may make and enforce bylaws or rules which it deems necessary or desirable, and may establish, levy, and collect or may authorize, by contract, franchise, lease, or otherwise, the establishment, levying, and collection of, rents, rates, and other charges for the services afforded by the municipal power agency or by or in connection with any project or properties which it may construct, erect, acquire, own, operate, or control, or with respect to which it may have any interest or any right to capacity thereof, and for the sale of electric energy or of generation or transmission capacity or service as it may deem necessary, proper, desirable, and reasonable. Rents, rates, and other charges shall be at least sufficient to meet the expenses thereof, including reasonable reserves, interest, and principal payments, including payments into one or more sinking funds for the retirement of principal. A municipal power agency may pledge its rates, rents, and other revenues, or any part thereof, as security for the repayment, with interest and redemption premiums, if any, of any moneys borrowed by it or advanced to it for any of its authorized purposes and as security for the payment of amounts due and owing by it under any contract.
Minn. Stat. § 599.12 — MN Code / Part 595_603 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.12
§ 599.12 PRINTED COPIES OF STATUTES.
Status: in_force

Printed copies of all statutes, acts, and resolutions of this state published under its authority, whether of a public or private nature, the journals of the senate and the house of representatives kept by the respective clerks thereof as provided by law, and deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State, and the printed journals of such houses, respectively, published by authority of law, shall be admitted as sufficient evidence thereof in all cases.
Minn. Stat. § 148F.12 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148F / Section 148F.12
§ 148F.12 CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. Sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 apply to the conduct of all alcohol and drug counselors, licensees, and applicants, including conduct during the period of education, training, and employment that is required for licensure.

§ Subd. 2. Purpose. Sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 constitute the standards by which the professional conduct of alcohol and drug counselors is measured.

§ Subd. 3. Violations. A violation of sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 is unprofessional conduct and constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, corrective action, or denial of licensure.

§ Subd. 4. Conflict with organizational demands. If the organizational policies at the provider's work setting conflict with any provision in sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 , the provider shall discuss the nature of the conflict with the employer, make known the requirement to comply with these sections of law, and attempt to resolve the conflict in a manner that does not violate the law.
Minn. Stat. § 374.25 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.25
§ 374.25 JOINT COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

Any county which does not have within its limits a city of the first class, may, together with the city which is the county seat, jointly acquire land for, construct, equip, furnish, maintain and operate a joint courthouse and city hall building.
Minn. Stat. § 341.23 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.23
§ 341.23 LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

No member of the council may directly or indirectly promote a contest, directly or indirectly engage in the managing of a combatant, or have an interest in any manner in the proceeds from a combative sport contest.
Minn. Stat. § 116.83 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 116 / Section 116.83
§ 116.83 ENFORCEMENT.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Enforcement authority. The agency may enforce sections 116.76 to 116.81 .

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1Sp1993 c 1 art 9 s 75 ]

§ Subd. 3. Access to information and property. Subject to section 144.651 , the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency may on presentation of credentials, during regular business hours: (1) examine and copy any books, records, memoranda, or data that is related to compliance with sections 116.76 to 116.81 ; and (2) enter public or private property regulated by sections 116.76 to 116.81 for the purpose of taking an action authorized by this section including obtaining information and conducting investigations.
Minn. Stat. § 148.9988 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.9988
§ 148.9988 NONTRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES.
Status: in_force

A behavior analyst license is not transferable.
Minn. Stat. § 299A.52 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299A / Section 299A.52
§ 299A.52 RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Response liability. A responsible party, as described in section 115B.03 , is liable for the reasonable and necessary costs, including legal and administrative costs, of response to an emergency response incident or explosives disposal under section 299C.063 incurred by a state emergency response asset or local unit of government. For the purposes of this section, "hazardous substance" as used in section 115B.03 means "hazardous material" as defined in section 299A.49 .

§ Subd. 2. Expense recovery. The commissioner shall assess the responsible party for an emergency response asset's costs of response. The commissioner may bring an action for recovery of unpaid costs, reasonable attorney fees, and any additional court costs. Any funds received by the commissioner under this subdivision are appropriated to the commissioner to pay for costs for which the funds were received. Any remaining funds at the end of the biennium shall be transferred to the Fire Safety Account.

§ Subd. 3. Attempted avoidance of liability. For purposes of sections 299A.48 to 299A.52 and 299K.095 , a responsible party may not avoid liability by conveying any right, title, or interest in real property or by any indemnification, hold harmless agreement, or similar agreement.
Minn. Stat. § 222.87 — MN Code / Part 218_222 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.87
§ 222.87 PRESERVATION OF CONTRACT, LEGAL STATUS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Shipping contracts. An acquiring carrier succeeds to and is bound by the contracts, agreements, and understandings between the divesting carrier and any shipper within this state for a period equaling the stated term of the contract or six months, whichever is greater.

§ Subd. 2. Government contract. An acquiring carrier succeeds to and is bound by the contracts, agreements, and understandings between the divesting carrier and the state of Minnesota and any governmental subdivision for a period equal to the stated term of the contract, agreement, or understanding or six months, whichever is greater.

§ Subd. 3. Construction. This section does not alter, and shall not be construed to alter, the rights of all parties to renegotiate contracts under subdivisions 1 and 2 at any time mutually agreeable.
Minn. Stat. § 16A.461 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16A / Section 16A.461
§ 16A.461 DUPLICATE BONDS ISSUED.
Status: in_force

When any bond, certificate of indebtedness, or other written obligation of the state, issued by the state or by any department, bureau, board, or other agency of the state government according to law, has been lost, destroyed, or stolen, a duplicate of such obligation, with unpaid interest coupons, if any, which were attached at the time of the loss, destruction, or theft, shall be issued to the owner, the owner's guardian, or the representative of the owner's estate, as hereinafter provided, upon the furnishing of satisfactory proof of ownership and of such loss, destruction, or theft to the authority empowered to approve indemnity bonds, as hereinafter provided, and upon the certification of the approval of such proof by such authority to the commissioner of management and budget.
Minn. Stat. § 308B.152 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308B / Section 308B.152
§ 308B.152 FOREIGN COOPERATIVES; SECTIONS APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. General. Except for this section, this chapter does not apply to foreign cooperatives.

§ Subd. 2. Sections applicable. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a foreign cooperative is subject to chapter 303. Unless it complies with chapter 303, a foreign cooperative may not transact business in this state. (b) Sections 303.05 , 303.07 , and 303.115 do not apply to foreign cooperatives.
Minn. Stat. § 525A.25 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 525A / Section 525A.25
§ 525A.25 ANATOMICAL GIFT; RELATION TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
Status: in_force

The provision or use of any part of a human body, including blood, blood components, bone marrow, or solid organs from living donors, for the purpose of injection, transfusion, or transplantation in the human body is the rendition of a health care service by each person participating in the provision or use and is not a sale of goods, as that term is defined in section 336.2-105 , paragraph (1), or a sale of a product.
Minn. Stat. § 41B.043 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 41B / Section 41B.043
§ 41B.043 AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Establishment. The authority may establish, adopt rules for, and implement an agricultural improvement loan program to finance agricultural improvements.

§ Subd. 1a. [Repealed, 2007 c 45 art 1 s 66 ]

§ Subd. 1b. Loan participation. The authority may participate in an agricultural improvement loan with an eligible lender to a farmer who meets the requirements of section 41B.03, subdivision 1 , clauses (1) and (2), and who is actively engaged in farming. Participation is limited to 45 percent of the principal amount of the loan. Individual loans must be no less than $20,000 and no more than $500,000. The interest rates and repayment terms of the authority's participation interest may be different than the interest rates and repayment terms of the lender's retained portion of the loan.

§ Subd. 2. Specifications. Each loan participation must be secured by a mortgage on real property and such other security as the authority may require.

§ Subd. 2a. Snow, flood, or other naturally caused damage. A prospective borrower applying for a loan participation through an eligible lender may refinance an existing debt in order to repair or replace farm driveways, drainage ditches and tile lines, grassed waterways, or agricultural buildings damaged due to snow, flooding, or other weather-related causes.

§ Subd. 3. Application and origination fee. The authority may impose a reasonable nonrefundable application fee for each application submitted for a participation issued under the agricultural improvement loan program. The application fee is initially $50. The authority may review the fees annually and make adjustments as necessary. The fees must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the Rural Finance Authority administrative account established in section 41B.03 .

§ Subd. 4. Interest rate. The interest rate per annum on the agricultural improvement participation must be the rate of interest determined by the authority to be necessary to provide for the timely payment of principal and interest when due on bonds or other obligations of the authority issued under chapter 41B to provide financing for participations made under the agricultural improvement loan program, and to provide for reasonable and necessary costs of issuing, carrying, administering, and securing the bonds or notes and to pay the costs incurred and to be incurred by the authority in the implementation of the agricultural improvement loan program.

§ Subd. 5. Total net worth limit. A prospective borrower for an agricultural improvement loan in which the authority holds an interest must have a total net worth, including assets and liabilities of the borrower's spouse and dependents, of less than $800,000 in 2017 and an amount in subsequent years which is adjusted for inflation by multiplying that amount by the cumulative inflation rate as determined by the United States All-Items Consumer Price Index.
Minn. Stat. § 629.725 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.725
§ 629.725 NOTICE TO VICTIM REGARDING BAIL HEARING OF ARRESTED OR DETAINED PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person arrested or a juvenile detained for a crime of violence or an attempted crime of violence is scheduled to be reviewed under section 629.715 for release from pretrial detention, the court shall make a reasonable and good faith effort to notify the victim of the alleged crime. The notification must include:

(1) the date and approximate time of the review;

(2) the location where the review will occur;

(3) the name and telephone number of a person that can be contacted for additional information; and

(4) a statement that the victim and the victim's family may attend the review.

(b) As used in this section:

(1) "crime of violence" has the meaning given it in section 624.712, subdivision 5 , and also includes:

(i) sections 609.2112 , 609.2113 , 609.2114 , and 609.3458 ;

(ii) gross misdemeanor violations of section 609.224 ;

(iii) nonfelony violations of sections 518B.01 , 609.2231 , 609.3451 , 609.748 , and 609.749 ; and

(iv) Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609.21 ; and

(2) "victim" has the meaning given in section 611A.01 , paragraph (b).
Minn. Stat. § 181.141 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 181 / Section 181.141
§ 181.141 SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR ABUSE SETTLEMENT; PAYMENT AS SEVERANCE OR WAGES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

In a sexual harassment or abuse settlement between an employer and an employee, when there is a financial settlement provided, the financial settlement cannot be provided as wages or severance pay to the employee regardless of whether the settlement includes a nondisclosure agreement.
Minn. Stat. § 16B.054 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16B / Section 16B.054
§ 16B.054 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Status: in_force

The Department of Administration is designated as the responsible agency to assist the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities in carrying out all responsibilities under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, also known as United States Code, title 42, sections 15001 to 15115, and Public Law 106-402 (October 30, 2000, 106th Congress), as well as those responsibilities relating to the program which are not delegated to the council. Public members of the council shall be compensated and reimbursed for expenses as provided in section 15.059, subdivision 3 .
Minn. Stat. § 116U.07 — MN Code / Part 116R_116X / Chapter 116U / Section 116U.07
§ 116U.07 EXPLORE MINNESOTA FOR BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

Explore Minnesota for Business is a division of Explore Minnesota. Its mission is to promote overall livability and workforce and economic opportunity in Minnesota. Explore Minnesota for Business works in conjunction with the department of employment and economic development to establish and meet statewide goals in these areas.
Minn. Stat. § 383B.47 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383B / Section 383B.47
§ 383B.47 INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT MONEY.
Status: in_force

When moneys are deposited to the credit of the supplemental retirement account, the Minnesota State Retirement System shall make available those investments chosen by the State Board of Investment under section 356.645 in the manner as provided in section 383B.48 .
Minn. Stat. § 524.3-720 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.3-720
§ 524.3-720 EXPENSES IN ESTATE LITIGATION.
Status: in_force

Any personal representative or person nominated as personal representative who defends or prosecutes any proceeding in good faith, whether successful or not, or any interested person who successfully opposes the allowance of a will, is entitled to receive from the estate necessary expenses and disbursements including reasonable attorneys' fees incurred. When after demand the personal representative refuses to prosecute or pursue a claim or asset of the estate or a claim is made against the personal representative on behalf of the estate and any interested person shall then by a separate attorney prosecute or pursue and recover such fund or asset for the benefit of the estate, or when, and to the extent that, the services of an attorney for any interested person contribute to the benefit of the estate, as such, as distinguished from the personal benefit of such person, such attorney shall be paid such compensation from the estate as the court shall deem just and reasonable and commensurate with the benefit to the estate from the recovery so made or from such services.
Minn. Stat. § 10.583 — MN Code / Part 10_12B / Chapter 10 / Section 10.583
§ 10.583 ATOMIC VETERANS DAY.
Status: in_force

July 16 is designated as Atomic Veterans Day in honor of the veterans of the United States armed forces who, in the exercise of their duties or in the course of their service, were exposed to a radiation exposure and contamination event. The honored veterans include those who are designated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as "Atomic Veterans" for service as part of the occupation forces assigned to, or who were prisoners of war housed near, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, after the detonation of atomic bombs over those cities. The honored veterans include those who were involved in radiation exposure events, including post-test events related to nuclear weapon devices detonated underground or in shafts or whose duties involved regular use of radiation-producing equipment or processes, such as power plant technicians aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines, x-ray technicians, and those assigned to the Enewetak Atoll radiation cleanup projects.
Minn. Stat. § 16A.016 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16A / Section 16A.016
§ 16A.016 PAYMENT; APPROPRIATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Payment; expenditure. In the event such gift, bequest, devise, or endowment is made or designated by the donor for a certain institution, department, or agency, the commissioner of management and budget shall, from time to time, pay out in the usual manner, upon the order of the board, commission, or other body charged with the direct and immediate supervision, control, or management of the designated institution, department, or agency, all money which may become available for such purpose under the terms of such will, deed or gift, or other instrument; and the same shall be expended and applied by this board, commission, or other body as nearly as may be in accordance with the terms and conditions of such gift, bequest, devise, or endowment.

§ Subd. 2. Appropriation. There is hereby appropriated from the fund in the state treasury created under sections 16A.013 to 16A.015 , to which such money was credited to such person, department, agency, or institution as is entitled to such payment an amount sufficient to carry out the terms and conditions of such gift, bequest, devise, or endowment.
Minn. Stat. § 426.04 — MN Code / Part 426_435 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.04
§ 426.04 GENERAL LEVY AUTHORITY FOR 3RD, 4TH CLASS CHARTER CITIES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. All general fund purposes. The governing body of any home rule charter city of the third or fourth class in this state may levy taxes for all general fund purposes.

§ Subd. 2. Does not apply to these cities. This section does not apply to a third class city which is contiguous to a city of the first class located in a different county or to a fourth class city in a county containing a first class city.