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Minn. Stat. § 628.41 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.41
§ 628.41 GRAND JURIES; MEMBERS; QUORUM; COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. A grand jury is a body of persons returned at stated periods from the citizens of the county, or counties as provided in subdivision 2, before a court of competent jurisdiction, chosen by lot, and sworn to inquire as to public offenses committed or triable in the county or counties. It shall consist of not more than 23, nor less than 16, persons, and shall not proceed to any business unless at least 16 members are present.

§ Subd. 2. Venue. If subject matter of the grand jury inquiry concerns activity, events, or other matters in more than one county, a grand jury may be selected, in reasonable proportion, from the counties in which the activity, events, or other matters occurred. A judge of the district court from any judicial district which includes one of the counties involved in an inquiry may convene a multicounty grand jury, without regard to judicial district boundaries, and may designate which county attorney or county attorneys shall attend upon the grand jury. The judge shall designate where a grand jury drawn from more than one county shall sit.

§ Subd. 3. Designation of venue. All indictments, reports or other returns returned by a grand jury drawn from more than one county shall be returned without any designation of venue. Thereupon, the judge ordering the impaneling of the grand jury shall designate the county of venue for purposes of trial.

§ Subd. 4. Designation of prosecuting authority. If a grand jury drawn from more than one county was impaneled pursuant to the request of a county attorney, that county attorney shall prosecute indictments returned thereby, except that the county attorney of the county in which venue was designated pursuant to subdivision 3 may file a written request to prosecute with the judge impaneling the grand jury within 15 days, in which case the judge shall designate the prosecuting authority. In all other cases, the prosecuting authority shall be designated by the judge impaneling the grand jury.

§ Subd. 5. Cost apportionment. The costs of a grand jury drawn from more than one county shall be apportioned between the counties from which the grand jury was drawn as may be ordered by the judge impaneling the grand jury.

§ Subd. 6. Compensation. Members of grand juries drawn from more than one county shall be compensated as provided in section 593.48 . In addition, grand jurors residing more than 50 miles from the place where the grand jury sits shall be reimbursed for expenses actually incurred for meals and lodging, not to exceed $35 per day.
Minn. Stat. § 356A.11 — MN Code / Part 352_356B / Chapter 356A / Section 356A.11
§ 356A.11 FIDUCIARY INDEMNIFICATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Indemnified fiduciaries. A fiduciary who is a member of the governing board of a pension plan, the State Board of Investment or the Investment Advisory Council, or who is an employee of a covered pension plan or of the State Board of Investment may be indemnified from liability for fiduciary breach. Indemnification is at the discretion of the governing board of the plan or of the State Board of Investment in the case of members of the state board or of the Investment Advisory Council. A decision to indemnify a fiduciary must apply to all eligible fiduciaries of similar rank.

§ Subd. 2. Allowable indemnification. An indemnified fiduciary must be held harmless from reasonable costs or expenses incurred as a result of any actual or threatened litigation or other proceedings.
Minn. Stat. § 35.13 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 35 / Section 35.13
§ 35.13 ENTRY TO PREMISES FORBIDDEN.
Status: in_force

During the prevalence among domestic animals of any of the diseases referred to in this chapter, any owner or keeper of these animals may post upon the premises a notice forbidding all persons to enter any building or enclosure in which animals are kept. No person may then enter, except a member or agent of the board.
Minn. Stat. § 489.03 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 489 / Section 489.03
§ 489.03 OATH.
Status: in_force

Before entering upon duties, each court commissioner shall deliver an oath of office to the county recorder who shall record it.
Minn. Stat. § 290C.06 — MN Code / Part 289A_295 / Chapter 290C / Section 290C.06
§ 290C.06 CALCULATION OF AVERAGE ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE; MANAGED FOREST LAND.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall annually calculate a statewide average estimated market value per acre for class 2c managed forest land under section 273.13, subdivision 23 .
Minn. Stat. § 336.3-411 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.3-411
§ 336.3-411 REFUSAL TO PAY CASHIER'S CHECKS, TELLER'S CHECKS, AND CERTIFIED CHECKS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "obligated bank" means the acceptor of a certified check or the issuer of a cashier's check or teller's check bought from the issuer.

(b) If the obligated bank wrongfully (i) refuses to pay a cashier's check or certified check, (ii) stops payment of a teller's check, or (iii) refuses to pay a dishonored teller's check, the person asserting the right to enforce the check is entitled to compensation for expenses and loss of interest resulting from the nonpayment and may recover consequential damages if the obligated bank refuses to pay after receiving notice of particular circumstances giving rise to the damages.

(c) Expenses or consequential damages under subsection (b) are not recoverable if the refusal of the obligated bank to pay occurs because (i) the bank suspends payments, (ii) the obligated bank asserts a claim or defense of the bank that it has reasonable grounds to believe is available against the person entitled to enforce the instrument, (iii) the obligated bank has a reasonable doubt whether the person demanding payment is the person entitled to enforce the instrument, or (iv) payment is prohibited by law.
Minn. Stat. § 274.12 — MN Code / Part 272_289 / Chapter 274 / Section 274.12
§ 274.12 DUTIES OF AUDITOR AND ASSESSORS.
Status: in_force

Upon the receipt of the examiner's list, the county auditor shall enter the property described in it in the real and personal property assessment books. Upon receiving the books from the auditor, the assessor shall assess the property entered in it at its market value as shown by the list. A copy of the list must be furnished to the assessor with the assessment books of the district. The assessor shall also make the necessary corrections in any assessment made before receipt of the list to correspond with the market value of the property shown in the list and correct the returns accordingly. The auditor shall proceed under sections 273.02 and 274.09 . On finding from the examiner's list that any property has been omitted from or undervalued in the lists of any prior year or years, the auditor shall enter it on the assessment and tax books for the year or years it was omitted or undervalued. The omitted and undervalued property must be assessed at the valuation and amounts shown on the list. The arrearages of taxes on the property accruing against it must be extended upon the tax list for the current year and collected like other taxes. An assessor or county auditor who neglects to perform a duty under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to the usual penalty, the assessor or auditor is liable on official bond for all taxes on the property on the examiner's list.
Minn. Stat. § 55.041 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 55 / Section 55.041
§ 55.041 ANNUAL LICENSE FEE.
Status: in_force

Every licensee shall, on or before the 20th day of each December, pay to the commissioner the sum of $150 as an annual license fee for the next succeeding calendar year.
Minn. Stat. § 245.891 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 245 / Section 245.891
§ 245.891 OPIOID OVERDOSE SURGE ALERT SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The commissioner must establish a voluntary, statewide opioid overdose surge text message alert system to prevent opioid overdose by cautioning people to refrain from substance use or to use harm reduction strategies when there is an overdose surge in their surrounding area. The alert system may include other forms of electronic alerts. The commissioner may collaborate with local agencies, other state agencies, and harm reduction organizations to promote and improve the surge alert system.
Minn. Stat. § 609.284 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.284
§ 609.284 LABOR OR SEX TRAFFICKING CRIMES; DEFENSES; CIVIL LIABILITY; CORPORATE LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Consent or age of victim not a defense. In an action under this section the consent or age of the victim is not a defense.

§ Subd. 2. Civil liability. A labor trafficking victim may bring a cause of action against a person who violates section 609.282 or 609.283 . The court may award damages, including punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees, and other litigation costs reasonably incurred by the victim. This remedy is in addition to potential criminal liability.

§ Subd. 3. Corporate liability. If a corporation or other business enterprise is convicted of violating section 609.282 , 609.283 , or 609.322 , in addition to the criminal penalties described in those sections and other remedies provided elsewhere in law, the court may, when appropriate: (1) order its dissolution or reorganization; (2) order the suspension or revocation of any license, permit, or prior approval granted to it by a state agency; or (3) order the surrender of its charter if it is organized under Minnesota law or the revocation of its certificate to conduct business in Minnesota if it is not organized under Minnesota law.
Minn. Stat. § 317A.139 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 317A / Section 317A.139
§ 317A.139 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT.
Status: in_force

When an amendment has been adopted, articles of amendment must be prepared that contain:

(1) the name of the corporation;

(2) the amendment adopted;

(3) with respect to an amendment restating the articles, a statement that the amendment correctly sets forth without change the corresponding provisions of the articles as previously amended, if the amendment was approved only by the board; and

(4) a statement that the amendment has been adopted under this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 501C.0409 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 501C / Section 501C.0409
§ 501C.0409 NONCHARITABLE TRUST WITHOUT ASCERTAINABLE BENEFICIARY.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in section 501C.0408 or by another statute, the following rules apply:

(1) A trust may be created for a noncharitable purpose without a definite or definitely ascertainable beneficiary or for a noncharitable but otherwise valid purpose to be selected by the trustee. The trust may not be enforced for more than 21 years.

(2) A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is so appointed, by a person appointed by the court.

(3) Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use must be distributed to the settlor, if then living, otherwise to the settlor's successors in interest.
Minn. Stat. § 609.666 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.666
§ 609.666 NEGLIGENT STORAGE OF FIREARMS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following words have the meanings given. (a) "Firearm" means a device designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled a projectile by the force of any explosion or force of combustion. (b) "Child" means a person under the age of 18 years. (c) "Loaded" means the firearm has ammunition in the chamber or magazine, if the magazine is in the firearm, unless the firearm is incapable of being fired by a child who is likely to gain access to the firearm.

§ Subd. 2. Access to firearms. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who negligently stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, unless reasonable action is taken to secure the firearm against access by the child.

§ Subd. 3. Limitations. Subdivision 2 does not apply to a child's access to firearms that was obtained as a result of an unlawful entry.
Minn. Stat. § 298.2961 — MN Code / Part 296_299 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.2961
§ 298.2961 PRODUCER GRANTS.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Appropriation. (a) $10,000,000 is appropriated from the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund to a special account in the taconite area environmental protection fund for grants to producers on a project-by-project basis as provided in this section. (b) The proceeds of the tax designated under section 298.28, subdivision 9b , are appropriated for grants to producers on a project-by-project basis as provided in this section.

§ Subd. 2. Projects; approval. (a) Projects funded must be for: (1) environmentally unique reclamation projects; or (2) pit or plant repairs, expansions, or modernizations other than for a value added iron products plant. (b) The commissioner may approve a project only after consultation with the advisory board. (c) The commissioner, after consultation with the advisory board, may require that the fund receive an equity percentage in any project to which it contributes under this section.

§ Subd. 3. Redistribution. (a) If a taconite production facility is sold after operations at the facility had ceased, any money remaining in the taconite environmental fund for the former producer may be released to the purchaser of the facility on the terms otherwise applicable to the former producer under this section. (b) Any portion of the taconite environmental fund that is not released by the commissioner within three years of its deposit in the taconite environmental fund shall be divided between the taconite environmental protection fund created in section 298.223 and the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund created in section 298.292 for placement in their respective special accounts. Two-thirds of the unreleased funds must be distributed to the taconite environmental protection fund and one-third to the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund.

§ Subd. 4. Grant and loan fund. (a) A fund is established to receive distributions under section 298.28, subdivision 9b , and to make grants or loans as provided in this subdivision. Any grant or loan made under this subdivision must be approved by the commissioner, after consultation with the advisory board, established under section 298.22 . (b) All distributions received in 2009 and subsequent years are allocated for projects under section 298.223 , subdivision 1.

§ Subd. 5. [Repealed, 2016 c 158 art 1 s 215 ]

§ Subd. 6. [Repealed, 2016 c 158 art 1 s 215 ]

§ Subd. 7. [Repealed, 2016 c 158 art 1 s 215 ]
Minn. Stat. § 502.86 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 502 / Section 502.86
§ 502.86 RIGHTS OF CREDITORS IN APPOINTIVE PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Special power. Property that is covered by either a special power of appointment or a general power of appointment that is exercisable solely for the support, maintenance, health, and education of the donee within the meaning of sections 2041 and 2514 of the Internal Revenue Code is not subject to the payment of the claims of creditors of the donee, the donee's estate, or the expenses of administering the donee's estate.

§ Subd. 2. General power currently exercisable. Property that is covered by a general power of appointment, other than one exercisable solely for the support, maintenance, health, and education of the donee within the meaning of sections 2041 and 2514 of the Internal Revenue Code, that is presently exercisable, or of a postponed power that has become exercisable, is subject to the payment of the claims of creditors of the donee, the donee's estate, and the expenses of administering the donee's estate, but only to the extent that other property available for the payment of the creditor's claim is insufficient for this payment. It is immaterial whether the donor of the power is the donee or some other person, or whether the donee has or has not purported to exercise the power.

§ Subd. 3. Power subject to a condition. A general power of appointment may be created subject to a condition precedent or subsequent, and, until the condition is fulfilled, it is not subject to the provisions of subdivision 2.

§ Subd. 4. General power not presently exercisable. Property that is covered by a general power of appointment which, when created, is not presently exercisable, is subject to the payment of the claims of creditors of the donee, the donee's estate, and the expenses of administering the donee's estate only if: (1) the power was created by the donee in favor of the donee; or (2) a postponed power becomes exercisable in accordance with the terms of the creating instrument, except in the case of a testamentary general power.
Minn. Stat. § 345.01 — MN Code / Part 343_348 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.01
§ 345.01 DUTY OF CONSIGNEE OR BAILEE.
Status: in_force

When any personal property shall be consigned to or deposited with any forwarding merchant, wharfinger, warehouse operator, innkeeper, or storage or express company, such consignee or bailee shall immediately cause to be entered in a proper book kept by the consignee or bailee a description of such property, with the date of its reception; and, if not consigned or deposited for the purpose of being forwarded according to directions received by such consignee or bailee at or before the reception thereof, the consignee or bailee shall immediately notify the owner by mail, if the owner's name and residence be known or can be reasonably ascertained.
Minn. Stat. § 325J.095 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325J / Section 325J.095
§ 325J.095 MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE PAWN TRANSACTIONS; SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, a pawnbroker who holds a title to a motor vehicle as part of a pawn transaction shall:

(1) be licensed as a used motor vehicle dealer under section 168.27 , and post such license on the pawnshop premises;

(2) verify that there are no liens or encumbrances against the motor vehicle with the Department of Public Safety; and

(3) verify that the pledgor has automobile insurance on the motor vehicle as required by law.

(b) A pawnbroker may not sell a motor vehicle covered by a pawn transaction until 90 days after recovery of the motor vehicle.
Minn. Stat. § 80G.03 — MN Code / Part 80B_81A / Chapter 80G / Section 80G.03
§ 80G.03 REGISTRATION DENIAL, NONRENEWAL, REVOCATION, AND SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Authority. The commissioner may, by order, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a dealer or dealer representative registration for any one or more of the following causes: (1) providing incorrect, false, misleading, or incomplete information to the commissioner or refusing to allow a reasonable inspection of information and documents in the possession of the dealer, dealer representative, or a third party or to allow a reasonable inspection of premises; (2) obtaining or attempting to obtain a registration through misrepresentation or fraud; (3) having a dealer or dealer representative registration or its equivalent, including licensure under section 325F.73 , denied, suspended, or revoked by any locality within the state or other state, province, district, or territory; (4) being permanently or temporarily enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction or being ordered to cease and desist by a government agency from engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice involving the buying, selling, soliciting, or marketing of bullion products, investments in bullion products, or precious metal to consumers; (5) violating the provisions of this chapter or sections 45.027 , 325D.43 to 325D.48 , 325F.67 , 325F.68 to 325F.69 , 325F.694 , and 325F.73 to 325F.744 , or federal or state taxation or labor law; or (6) violating a subpoena or order of the commissioner or a court issued pursuant to this chapter or sections 45.027 , 325D.43 to 325D.48 , 325F.67 , 325F.68 to 325F.69 , 325F.694 , 325F.70 , and 325F.73 to 325F.744 .

§ Subd. 2. Dealer responsibility for actions of dealer representatives. The commissioner may take action against a dealer for any violations of this chapter by its dealer representatives conducting Minnesota transactions on behalf of or at the direction of the dealer. The commissioner may also take action against the dealer representative.

§ Subd. 3. Other authority of the commissioner. If a registration lapses, is surrendered, withdrawn, terminated, or otherwise becomes ineffective, the commissioner may institute a proceeding under this subdivision within two years after the registration was last effective and enter a revocation order as of the last date on which the registration was in effect, and impose a civil penalty as provided for in section 45.027, subdivision 6 .

§ Subd. 4. Effect of revocation. A revocation of a registration prohibits the dealer or dealer representatives from making a new application for a registration for at least two years from the effective date of the revocation.
Minn. Stat. § 325L.14 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325L / Section 325L.14
§ 325L.14 AUTOMATED TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

In an automated transaction, the following rules apply:

(1) a contract may be formed by the interaction of electronic agents of the parties, even if no individual was aware of or reviewed the electronic agents' actions or the resulting terms and agreements;

(2) a contract may be formed by the interaction of an electronic agent and an individual, acting on the individual's own behalf or for another person, including by an interaction in which the individual performs actions that the individual is free to refuse to perform and which the individual knows or has reason to know will cause the electronic agent to complete the transaction or performance;

(3) the terms of the contract are determined by the substantive law applicable to it.
Minn. Stat. § 520.12 — MN Code / Part 520_523 / Chapter 520 / Section 520.12
§ 520.12 CASES NOT PROVIDED FOR IN SECTIONS 520.01 TO 520.13.
Status: in_force

In any case not provided for in sections 520.01 to 520.13 the rules of law and equity including the law merchant and those rules of law and equity relating to trusts, agency, negotiable instruments, and banking, shall continue to apply.
Minn. Stat. § 135A.1365 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 135A / Section 135A.1365
§ 135A.1365 ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall, and the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota is requested to, provide students with access to menstrual products at no charge. The products must be available in restrooms used by students. For purposes of this section, "menstrual products" means pads, tampons, or other similar products used in connection with the menstrual cycle.