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Minn. Stat. § 144A.74 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144A / Section 144A.74
§ 144A.74 MAXIMUM CHARGES.
Status: in_force

A supplemental nursing services agency must not bill or receive payments from a nursing home licensed under this chapter at a rate higher than 150 percent of the sum of the weighted average wage rate, plus a factor determined by the commissioner to incorporate payroll taxes as defined in section 256R.02, subdivision 37, for the applicable employee classification for the geographic group specified in section 256R.23 , subdivision 4. The weighted average wage rates must be determined by the commissioner of human services and reported to the commissioner of health on an annual basis. Wages are defined as hourly rate of pay and shift differential, including weekend shift differential and overtime. Facilities shall provide information necessary to determine weighted average wage rates to the commissioner of human services in a format requested by the commissioner. The maximum rate must include all charges for administrative fees, contract fees, or other special charges in addition to the hourly rates for the temporary nursing pool personnel supplied to a nursing home. A nursing home that pays for the actual travel and housing costs for supplemental nursing services agency staff working at the facility and that pays these costs to the employee, the agency, or another vendor, is not violating the limitation on charges described in this section.
Minn. Stat. § 332A.12 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 332A / Section 332A.12
§ 332A.12 BOOKS, RECORDS, AND INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Records retention. Every registrant must keep, and use in the registrant's business, such books, accounts, and records, including electronic records, as will enable the commissioner to determine whether the registrant is complying with this chapter and of the rules, orders, and directives adopted by the commissioner under this chapter. Every registrant must preserve such books, accounts, and records for at least six years after making the final entry on any transaction recorded therein. Examinations of the books, records, and method of operations conducted under the supervision of the commissioner shall be done at the cost of the registrant. The cost must be assessed as determined under section 46.131 .

§ Subd. 1a. Annual report. On or before March 15 of each calendar year, each registrant must file a report with the commissioner containing such information as the commissioner may require about the preceding calendar year. The report must be in a form the commissioner prescribes.

§ Subd. 2. Statements to debtors. Each registrant must maintain and must make available records and accounts that will enable each debtor to ascertain the amounts paid to the creditors of the debtor. A statement showing amounts received from the debtor, disbursements to each creditor, amounts which any creditor has agreed to accept as payment in full for any debt owed the creditor by the debtor, charges deducted by the registrant, and such other information as the commissioner may prescribe, must be furnished by the registrant to the debtor at least monthly and, in addition, upon any cancellation or termination of the contract. In addition to the statements required by this subdivision, each debtor must have reasonable access, without cost, by electronic or other means, to information in the registrant's files applicable to the debtor. These statements, records, and accounts must otherwise remain confidential except for duly authorized state and government officials, the commissioner, the attorney general, the debtor, and the debtor's representative and designees. Each registrant must prepare and retain in the file of each debtor a written analysis of the debtor's income and expenses to substantiate that the plan of payment is feasible and practicable.
Minn. Stat. § 420.13 — MN Code / Part 419_425 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.13
§ 420.13 SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

An employee who, after investigation and trial by the civil service commission, is found guilty of inefficiency, breach of duty, or misconduct, may be removed, reduced, or suspended. The employee's name also may be stricken from the service register. If the board determines that the charges are not sustained, the accused, if suspended pending investigation, shall be immediately reinstated and paid all back pay due for the period of suspension.

Findings, determinations, and orders of the commission for suspension, reduction, or removal shall be in writing and filed within three days after the completion of the hearing with the secretary of the commission. The secretary shall notify the employee of the decision in writing. Any person suspended, reduced, or removed by the commission after investigation may appeal in accordance with chapter 14.

The question to be determined by the court shall be:

"Upon the evidence was the order of the commission reasonable?"
Minn. Stat. § 308C.431 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308C / Section 308C.431
§ 308C.431 QUORUM.
Status: in_force

A majority, or a larger portion or number provided in the articles or bylaws, of the directors currently holding office is a quorum for the transaction of business. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of the directors present may adjourn a meeting from time to time until a quorum is present. If a quorum is present when a duly called or held meeting is convened, the directors present may continue to transact business until adjournment, even though the withdrawal of a number of directors originally present leaves less than the proportion of number otherwise required for a quorum.
Minn. Stat. § 204B.04 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 204B / Section 204B.04
§ 204B.04 CANDIDACY; PROHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Major party candidates. No individual shall be named on any ballot as the candidate of more than one major political party. No individual who has been certified by a canvassing board as the nominee of any major political party shall be named on any ballot as the candidate of any other major political party at the next ensuing general election.

§ Subd. 2. Candidates seeking nomination by primary. No individual who seeks nomination for any partisan or nonpartisan office at a primary shall be nominated for the same office by nominating petition.

§ Subd. 2a. [Expired]

§ Subd. 3. Nomination for nonpartisan office. No individual shall be nominated by nominating petition for any nonpartisan office.

§ Subd. 4. Prohibition on multiple candidacy. A candidate who files an affidavit of candidacy for an office to be elected at the general election may not subsequently file another affidavit of candidacy for any other office to be elected on the date of that general election, unless the candidate withdraws the initial affidavit pursuant to section 204B.12 . The provisions in section 645.21 do not apply to this subdivision.

§ Subd. 5. Ballots; candidates who file by nominating petition. Candidates who were filed as a team by nominating petition under section 204B.07, subdivision 2 , shall not appear on the ballot as minor party or independent candidates if either candidate is certified as a major party candidate for president or vice president pursuant to section 208.03 .
Minn. Stat. § 325A.06 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325A / Section 325A.06
§ 325A.06 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Surety bond. Every invention developer rendering, offering to render, or advertising invention development services in this state shall maintain a continuous corporate surety bond issued by a surety admitted to do business in this state, and equal to either ten percent of the invention developer's gross income from the invention development business in this state during the invention developer's preceding fiscal year, or $50,000, whichever is larger. A copy of the bond shall be approved by and filed with the attorney general before the invention developer renders, offers to render, or advertises invention development services in this state. The attorney general shall maintain a list of all outstanding bonds filed under this subdivision. The invention developer shall have 90 days after the end of each fiscal year within which to change the bond as may be necessary to conform to the requirements of this subdivision.

§ Subd. 2. Bond administration and enforcement. The bond required by subdivision 1 shall be in favor of the state of Minnesota for the benefit of any person who, after entering into a contract for invention development services with an invention developer, is damaged by fraud or dishonesty of the invention developer in performance of the contract, by the insolvency or the cessation of business by the invention developer or by the intentional violation of sections 325A.01 to 325A.10 by the invention developer. Any person claiming against the bond may maintain an action at law against the invention developer and the surety company. The aggregate liability of the surety company to all persons for all breaches of conditions of the bond shall in no event exceed the amount of the bond.

§ Subd. 3. [Repealed, 2001 c 190 s 5 ]
Minn. Stat. § 604A.23 — MN Code / Part 604_605 / Chapter 604A / Section 604A.23
§ 604A.23 OWNER'S LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

An owner who gives written or oral permission for the use of the land for recreational purposes without charge does not by that action:

(1) extend any assurance that the land is safe for any purpose;

(2) confer upon the person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or

(3) assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to the person or property caused by an act or omission of the person.
Minn. Stat. § 138.766 — MN Code / Part 138_140 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.766
§ 138.766 MATCH.
Status: in_force

The city of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the park board shall provide match in money or in kind for the project under sections 138.761 to 138.765 on a dollar for dollar basis.
Minn. Stat. § 308B.401 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308B / Section 308B.401
§ 308B.401 BOARD GOVERNS COOPERATIVE.
Status: reserved

A cooperative shall be governed by its board, which shall take all action for and on behalf of the cooperative, except those actions reserved or granted to members. Board action shall be by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors voting at a duly called meeting unless a greater majority is required by the articles or bylaws. A director individually or collectively with other directors does not have authority to act for or on behalf of the cooperative unless authorized by the board. A director may advocate interests of members or member groups to the board, but the fiduciary duty of each director is to represent the best interests of the cooperative and all members collectively.
Minn. Stat. § 62Q.02 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62Q / Section 62Q.02
§ 62Q.02 APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies only to health plans, as defined in section 62Q.01 , and not to other types of insurance issued or renewed by health plan companies, unless otherwise specified.

(b) This chapter applies to a health plan company only with respect to health plans, as defined in section 62Q.01 , issued or renewed by the health plan company, unless otherwise specified.

(c) If a health plan company issues or renews health plans in other states, this chapter applies only to health plans issued or renewed in this state for Minnesota residents, or to cover a resident of the state, unless otherwise specified.
Minn. Stat. § 281.276 — MN Code / Part 272_289 / Chapter 281 / Section 281.276
§ 281.276 RETURN MUST SHOW MILITARY SERVICE.
Status: in_force

Unless a certificate showing military service is filed as required by section 281.273 , it shall be presumed that the owner of the property described in the notice of expiration of the time for redemption from delinquent taxes is not in such service. The filing of the certificate provided for in section 281.273 shall not affect the forfeiture of the real property described in such notice of the expiration of the time for redemption from delinquent taxes or their proceedings relating thereto except as expressly herein provided.
Minn. Stat. § 572B.13 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 572B / Section 572B.13
§ 572B.13 ACTION BY MAJORITY.
Status: in_force

If there is more than one arbitrator, the powers of the arbitrators must be exercised by a majority of them.
Minn. Stat. § 18H.03 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 18H / Section 18H.03
§ 18H.03 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Employees. The commissioner may employ entomologists, plant pathologists, and other employees necessary to administer this chapter.

§ Subd. 2. Entry and inspection; fees. (a) The commissioner may enter and inspect a public or private place that might harbor plant pests and may require that the owner destroy or treat plant pests, plants, or other material. (b) If the owner fails to properly comply with a directive of the commissioner within a given period of time, the commissioner may have any necessary work done at the owner's expense. If the owner does not reimburse the commissioner for the expense within a time specified by the commissioner, the expense is a charge upon the county as provided in subdivision 4. (c) If a dangerous plant pest infestation or infection threatens plants of an area in the state, the commissioner may take any measures necessary to eliminate or alleviate the danger. (d) The commissioner may collect fees required by this chapter. (e) The commissioner may issue and enforce a written or printed "stop-sale" order to the owner or custodian of any nursery stock if fees required by the nursery are not paid. The commissioner may not be held liable for the deterioration of nursery stock during the period for which it is held pursuant to a stop-sale order.

§ Subd. 3. Quarantines. The commissioner may impose a quarantine to restrict or prohibit the transportation of nursery stock, plants, or other materials capable of carrying plant pests into or through any part of the state.

§ Subd. 4. Collection of charges for work done for owner. If the commissioner incurs an expense in conjunction with carrying out subdivision 2 and is not reimbursed by the owner of the land, the expense is a legal charge against the land. After the expense is incurred, the commissioner shall file verified and itemized statements of the cost of all services rendered with the county auditor of the county in which the land is located. The county auditor shall place a lien in favor of the commissioner against the land involved, certified by the county auditor, and collected according to section 429.101 .

§ Subd. 5. Delegation authority. The commissioner may, by written agreements, delegate specific inspection, enforcement, and other regulatory duties of this chapter to officials of other agencies. This delegation may only be made to a state agency, a political subdivision, or a political subdivision's agency that has signed a joint powers agreement with the commissioner as provided in section 471.59 .

§ Subd. 6. Dissemination of information. The commissioner may disseminate information among live plant dealers regarding the treatment of nursery stock to prevent or eliminate the attack of plant pests and diseases.

§ Subd. 7. Other duties of service. The commissioner may carry out other duties or responsibilities that are of service to the industry or that may be necessary for the protection of the industry.
Minn. Stat. § 169.202 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 169 / Section 169.202
§ 169.202 BLIND PERSON CARRYING WHITE CANE.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Limitation on carrying. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry a white painted cane unless said person is a blind person.

§ Subd. 2. Blind pedestrian has right-of-way. Any person operating a motor vehicle in this state shall bring such motor vehicle to a stop and give the right-of-way at any intersection of any street, avenue, alley or other public highway to a blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without red tip, or using a guide dog, when such blind person enters said intersection.

§ Subd. 3. [Repealed, Ex1971 c 27 s 49 ]
Minn. Stat. § 17.039 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17.039
§ 17.039 ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR FARM ADVOCATES.
Status: in_force

Ethical guidelines developed by the commissioner must be part of the contract with each farm advocate.
Minn. Stat. § 383C.39 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383C / Section 383C.39
§ 383C.39 EDUCATION; SCHOOL DISTRICTS; UNORGANIZED TERRITORIES.
Status: in_force

Sections 123A.64 to 123A.68 shall not apply to that unorganized territory of St. Louis County which was organized into Independent School District No. 710 pursuant to resolution of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners June 23, 1970, as amended.
Minn. Stat. § 171.043 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 171 / Section 171.043
§ 171.043 NOTICE OF PERSONS UNDER DRIVER'S LICENSE CANCELLATION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of public safety shall develop a program under which the commissioner provides a monthly notice to local law enforcement agencies of the names and addresses of persons residing within the local agency's jurisdiction whose drivers' licenses or driving privileges have been canceled under section 171.04, subdivision 1 , clause (10). At the commissioner's discretion, the commissioner may adopt necessary procedures so that the information is current and accurate. Data in the notice are private data on individuals and are available to law enforcement agencies.
Minn. Stat. § 325N.10 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325N / Section 325N.10
§ 325N.10 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 325N.10 to 325N.18 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Owner. "Owner" has the meaning given in section 325N.01 , paragraph (g).

§ Subd. 3. Property reconveyance. "Property reconveyance" has the meaning given in section 325N.01 , paragraph (c).

§ Subd. 4. Equity purchaser. "Equity purchaser" means a person that has acted as the acquirer in a property reconveyance. Equity purchaser also includes a person that has acted in joint venture or joint enterprise with one or more acquirers in a property reconveyance. An equity purchaser does not include: (i) a natural person who shows that the natural person is not in the business of equity purchasing and has a prior personal relationship with the homeowner of the covered residence, unless a showing of fraud under section 325F.69, subdivision 1 , has been made, or (ii) a federal or state chartered bank, savings bank, thrift, or credit union.

§ Subd. 5. Resale. "Resale" means a bona fide market sale of the property subject to the property reconveyance by the equity purchaser to an unaffiliated third party.

§ Subd. 6. Resale price. "Resale price" means the gross sale price of the property on resale.

§ Subd. 7. Covered residence. "Covered residence" has the meaning given in section 325N.01 , paragraph (f).
Minn. Stat. § 611.033 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 611 / Section 611.033
§ 611.033 COPY OF CONFESSION OR ADMISSION.
Status: in_force

A statement, confession, or admission in writing shall not be received in evidence in any criminal proceeding against any defendant unless within a reasonable time of the taking thereof the defendant is furnished with a copy thereof and which statement, confession, or admission shall have endorsed thereon or attached thereto the receipt of the accused or certification of a peace officer which shall state that a copy thereof has been received by or made available to the accused. Nothing in this section requires that a videotape, audiotape, or transcript of a tape be given to the defendant at the time the statement, confession, or admission is made or within a reasonable time thereafter, provided that the videotape or audiotape is available to the defendant or the defendant's attorney for review within a reasonable time of the defendant's arrest, as well as in discovery pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Minn. Stat. § 626.5535 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 626 / Section 626.5535
§ 626.5535 CARJACKING; REPORTING REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "carjacking" means a violation of section 609.247 .

§ Subd. 2. Use of information collected. (a) The head of a local law enforcement agency or state law enforcement department that employs peace officers, as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1 , paragraph (c), must forward the following carjacking information from the agency's or department's jurisdiction for the previous year to the commissioner of public safety by January 15 each year: (1) the number of carjacking attempts; (2) the number of carjackings; (3) the ages of the offenders; (4) the number of persons injured in each offense; (5) the number of persons killed in each offense; and (6) weapons used in each offense, if any. (b) The commissioner of public safety must include the data received under paragraph (a) in a separate carjacking category in the department's annual uniform crime report.
Minn. Stat. § 216C.11 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216C / Section 216C.11
§ 216C.11 ENERGY INFORMATION CENTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner must establish an Energy Information Center in the department. The information center must maintain a physical, virtual, and mobile information service that collects, analyzes, and disseminates energy resources, data, technical assistance and expertise, financial assistance, connections, and information on a variety of energy topics relevant to Minnesota consumers, businesses, Tribal and local governments, and community organizations. The information center must be accessible and responsive to public inquiries and must conduct proactive outreach.

(b) The information center must use the information collected under section 216C.02, subdivision 1 , to maintain a central source of information on energy conservation, energy efficiency, and other energy-related programs, including programs required by law or rule and programs developed and carried on voluntarily.
Minn. Stat. § 144.062 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.062
§ 144.062 VACCINE COST REDUCTION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administration, after consulting with the commissioner of health, shall negotiate discounts or rebates on vaccine or may purchase vaccine at reduced prices. Vaccines may be offered for sale to medical care providers at the department's cost plus a fee for administrative costs. As a condition of receiving the vaccine at reduced cost, a medical care provider must agree to pass on the savings to patients. The commissioner of health may transfer money appropriated for other Department of Health programs to the commissioner of administration for the initial cost of purchasing vaccine, provided the money is repaid by the end of each state fiscal year and the commissioner of management and budget approves the transfer. Proceeds from the sale of vaccines to medical care providers, including fees collected for administrative costs, are appropriated to the commissioner of administration. If the commissioner of administration, in consultation with the commissioner of health, determines that a vaccine cost reduction program is not economically feasible or cost-effective, the commissioner may elect not to implement the program.
Minn. Stat. § 414.065 — MN Code / Part 410_414 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.065
§ 414.065 IF STATE IS FEE OWNER OF PROPOSED BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT LAND.
Status: in_force

In any case in which the state is the fee owner of land partly or wholly within any area proposed to be part of a boundary adjustment, the executive council of the state of Minnesota may petition for, or consent to, any action proceeding under this chapter, if the council deems such action to be in the best interests of the state.