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Minn. Stat. § 259.59 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 259 / Section 259.59
§ 259.59 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Legal effect. Upon adoption, the adopted person shall become the legal child of the adopting persons and they shall become the legal parents of the child with all the rights and duties between them of birth parents and legitimate child. By virtue of the adoption the adopted person shall inherit from the adoptive parents or their relatives the same as though the adopted person were the natural child of the parents, and in case of the adopted person's death intestate the adoptive parents and their relatives shall inherit the adopted person's estate as if the adopted person had been the child's birth parents and relatives. After a decree of adoption is entered the birth parents of an adopted person shall be relieved of all parental responsibilities for the adopted person, and they shall not exercise or have any rights over the adopted person or the adopted person's property. The adopted person shall not owe the birth parents or their relatives any legal duty nor shall the adopted person inherit from the birth parents or kindred, except as provided in subdivision 1a and section 257C.08, subdivision 6 .

§ Subd. 1a. Adoption by stepparent. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary in this section, the adoption of a child by a stepparent shall not in any way change the status of the relationship between the child and the child's birth parent who is the spouse of the petitioning stepparent. If a parent dies and a child is subsequently adopted by a stepparent who is the spouse of a surviving parent, any rights of inheritance of the child or the child's issue from or through the deceased parent of the child which exist at the time of the death of that parent shall not be affected by the adoption.

§ Subd. 2. Enrollment in American Indian tribe. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 1, the adoption of a person whose birth parent or parents are enrolled in an American Indian tribe shall not change the person's enrollment in that tribe.

§ Subd. 3. Communication or contact agreements. This section does not prohibit birth parents, birth relatives, and adoptive parents from entering a communication or contact agreement under section 259.58 .
Minn. Stat. § 270.47 — MN Code / Part 270_271 / Chapter 270 / Section 270.47
§ 270.47 RULES.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules necessary to accomplish the purpose of sections 270.41 to 270.50 , and shall establish criteria required of assessing officials in the state. Separate criteria may be established depending upon the responsibilities of the assessor. An action of the board in refusing to grant or renew a license or in suspending or revoking a license is subject to review in accordance with chapter 14.
Minn. Stat. § 176.215 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.215
§ 176.215 SUBCONTRACTOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Liability for payment of compensation. Where a subcontractor fails to comply with this chapter, the general contractor, or intermediate contractor, or subcontractor is liable for payment of all compensation due an employee of a subsequent subcontractor who is engaged in work upon the subject matter of the contract.

§ Subd. 1a. Enforcement of order. If the compensation judge orders the general contractor, intermediate contractor, or subcontractor to pay compensation benefits, the award issued against the general contractor, intermediate contractor, or subcontractor constitutes a lien for government services under section 514.67 on all property of the general contractor, intermediate contractor, or subcontractor and is subject to the provisions of the Revenue Recapture Act under chapter 270A. The special compensation fund may enforce the terms of the award in the same manner as a district court judgment.

§ Subd. 2. Subrogation. A person who has paid compensation under this section is subrogated to the rights of the injured employee against the employee's immediate employer, or any person whose liability for compensation payment to the employee is prior to the liability of the person who paid it.

§ Subd. 3. Determination of respective liabilities. The Workers' Compensation Division may determine the respective liabilities of persons under this section.
Minn. Stat. § 529.11 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 529 / Section 529.11
§ 529.11 LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) A claim based on a contract entered into by a custodial trustee acting in a fiduciary capacity, an obligation arising from the ownership or control of custodial trust property, or a tort committed in the course of administering the custodial trust, may be asserted by a third person against the custodial trust property by proceeding against the custodial trustee in a fiduciary capacity, whether or not the custodial trustee or the beneficiary is personally liable.

(b) A custodial trustee is not personally liable to a third person:

(1) on a contract properly entered into in a fiduciary capacity unless the custodial trustee fails to reveal that capacity or to identify the custodial trust in the contract; or

(2) for an obligation arising from control of custodial trust property or for a tort committed in the course of the administration of the custodial trust unless the custodial trustee is personally at fault.

(c) A beneficiary is not personally liable to a third person for an obligation arising from beneficial ownership of custodial trust property or for a tort committed in the course of administration of the custodial trust unless the beneficiary is personally in possession of the custodial trust property giving rise to the liability or is personally at fault.

(d) Subsections (b) and (c) do not preclude actions or proceedings to establish liability of the custodial trustee or beneficiary to the extent the person sued is protected as the insured by liability insurance.
Minn. Stat. § 524.1-104 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.1-104
§ 524.1-104 SEVERABILITY.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.
Minn. Stat. § 260C.712 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 260C / Section 260C.712
§ 260C.712 ONGOING REVIEWS AND PERMANENCY HEARING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

As long as a child remains placed in a qualified residential treatment program, the responsible social services agency shall submit evidence at each administrative review under section 260C.203 ; each court review under sections 260C.202 , 260C.203 , 260C.204 , 260D.06 , 260D.07 , and 260D.08 ; and each permanency hearing under section 260C.515 , 260C.519 , 260C.521 , or 260D.07 that:

(1) demonstrates that an ongoing assessment of the strengths and needs of the child continues to support the determination that the child's needs cannot be met through placement in a family foster home;

(2) demonstrates that the placement of the child in a qualified residential treatment program provides the most effective and appropriate level of care for the child in the least restrictive environment;

(3) demonstrates how the placement is consistent with the short-term and long-term goals for the child, as specified in the child's permanency plan;

(4) documents how the child's specific treatment or service needs will be met in the placement;

(5) documents the length of time that the agency expects the child to need treatment or services;

(6) documents the responsible social services agency's efforts to prepare the child to return home or to be placed with a fit and willing relative, legal guardian, adoptive parent, or foster family; and

(7) if the child is placed in a qualified residential treatment program out of state, documents the compelling reasons for placing the child out of state, and the reasons that the child's needs cannot be met by an in-state placement.
Minn. Stat. § 144E.04 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144E / Section 144E.04
§ 144E.04 LABOR AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Establishment; membership. The Labor and Emergency Medical Service Providers Advisory Council is established and consists of the following members: (1) one emergency medical service provider of any type from each of the designated regional emergency medical services systems, appointed by their respective regional emergency services boards; (2) one emergency medical technician instructor, appointed by an employee organization representing emergency medical service providers; (3) two members with experience working as an employee organization representative representing emergency medical service providers, appointed by an employee organization representing emergency medical service providers; (4) one emergency medical service provider based in a fire department, appointed jointly by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association and the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Association; and (5) one emergency medical service provider not based in a fire department, appointed by the League of Minnesota Cities.

§ Subd. 2. Terms, compensation, removal, vacancies, and expiration. Compensation and reimbursement for expenses for members appointed under subdivision 1; removal of members; filling of vacancies of members; and, except for initial appointments, membership terms are governed by section 15.059 . Notwithstanding section 15.059, subdivision 6 , the Labor and Emergency Medical Service Providers Advisory Council does not expire.

§ Subd. 3. Officers; meetings. (a) The Labor and Emergency Medical Service Providers Advisory Council must elect a chair and vice-chair from among its membership and may elect other officers as the advisory council deems necessary. (b) The Labor and Emergency Medical Service Providers Advisory Council must meet quarterly or at the call of the chair. (c) Meetings of the Labor and Emergency Medical Service Providers Advisory Council are subject to chapter 13D.

§ Subd. 4. Duties. The Labor and Emergency Medical Service Providers Advisory Council must review and make recommendations to the director and deputy director of emergency medical service providers on the laws, rules, and policies assigned to the Emergency Medical Service Providers Division and other topics as directed by the director.
Minn. Stat. § 296A.075 — MN Code / Part 296_299 / Chapter 296A / Section 296A.075
§ 296A.075 ELECTRICITY AS VEHICLE FUEL TAX.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Electric utility" has the meaning given in section 216B.38, subdivision 5 . (c) "Legacy charger" means a public charging station in operation before October 1, 2023, that does not utilize electric vehicle supply equipment capable of measuring electricity delivered as vehicle fuel to an electric vehicle. (d) "Residence" means the place where a person resides, permanently or temporarily.

§ Subd. 2. Tax imposed on electricity sold as vehicle fuel. (a) On and after July 1, 2027, a tax is imposed on all public charging station operators for electricity sold as vehicle fuel at a public charging station at a rate of five cents per kilowatt hour of electricity. (b) On or before the 23rd of each month, a person who is required to pay the tax imposed under this section must file with the commissioner a report, in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner, showing the number of kilowatt hours of electricity sold as vehicle fuel delivered during the preceding calendar month, and other information the commissioner may require. The return must be accompanied by a remittance for the full unpaid tax liability shown by the return. All remittances must be made by electronic means.

§ Subd. 3. Requirement. Any public charging station that first begins delivering electricity sold as vehicle fuel on or after July 1, 2027, must be capable of imposing the cost of electricity sold as vehicle fuel on a per-kilowatt-hour basis.

§ Subd. 4. Deposit of revenues. The commissioner must deposit the proceeds from the tax imposed in this section in the highway user tax distribution fund.

§ Subd. 5. Exemptions. (a) A legacy charger is exempt from the tax imposed under this section for electricity sold as vehicle fuel through December 31, 2031. On and after January 1, 2032, a legacy charger must be capable of imposing the cost of electricity sold as vehicle fuel on a per-kilowatt-hour basis. (b) The tax imposed under this section is not applicable to: (1) electric vehicles charged at a private residence that uses electric power paid for by the owner or occupant of the residence and that is supplied to the residence by an electric utility; (2) public charging stations with a charging capacity of less than 50 kilowatts; or (3) public charging stations that do not require payment for the delivery of electricity as vehicle fuel.
Minn. Stat. § 500.217 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 500 / Section 500.217
§ 500.217 RESTRICTIONS ON CHILD CARE PROHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and notwithstanding any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in a deed, security instrument, homeowners association document, or any other instrument affecting the transfer, sale of, or an interest in real property, a private entity must not prohibit, unreasonably restrict, or refuse to permit the owner of a dwelling from providing child care under a family and group family child care provider license under chapter 245A, and Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502 . A private entity must not impose a fee, assessment, or other cost upon the owner of a dwelling in connection with providing child care.

(b) A private entity may require an owner or occupant who is seeking licensure or who is a license holder to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the private entity against all claims, including costs and attorney fees, related to the operation of a family or group family child care program. The private entity may require each parent, guardian, or caretaker of the child being cared for in the program to sign a waiver of claims for liability, provided that the waiver is reasonable, consistent with industry standards, and does not require notarization.

(c) The homeowners association is not required to amend the homeowners association documents to meet a licensing requirement, except when the homeowners association documents are inconsistent with the requirements of this section. Nothing in this section prevents an owner or occupant from using provided or legal remedies to amend the homeowners association documents or from requesting a variance from those requirements.

(d) A license holder who is an owner occupant and all invitees are subject to the rules and regulations contained in the homeowners association documents of the private entity except where those rules and regulations conflict with this section.

(e) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given:

(1) "private entity" means a homeowners association, community association, or other association that is subject to a homeowners association document; and

(2) "homeowners association document" means a document containing the declaration, articles of incorporation, bylaws, or rules and regulations of a common interest community, as defined in section 515B.1-103 , regardless of whether the common interest community is subject to chapter 515B, or a residential community that is not a common interest community.

(f) This section only applies to:

(1) a single-family detached dwelling whose owner is the sole owner of the entire building in which the dwelling is located and who is solely responsible for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and insurance of the entire building; or

(2) a multifamily attached dwelling whose owner is the sole owner of the entire building in which the dwelling is located and who is solely responsible for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and insurance of the entire building.
Minn. Stat. § 142F.11 — MN Code / Part 142A_142G / Chapter 142F / Section 142F.11
§ 142F.11 FEDERAL WAIVER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall exercise the authority granted by Public Law 104-193, title VIII, section 824, and request the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture to grant waivers of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements of section 824, for every county and reservation in which:

(1) the county or reservation has an unemployment rate over ten percent; or

(2) the county or reservation does not have a sufficient number of jobs to provide employment for individuals.
Minn. Stat. § 325F.88 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.88
§ 325F.88 ADVERTISING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Prohibition. An advertisement for a rental-purchase agreement shall not state or imply that a specific item is available at specific amounts or terms unless the lessor usually and customarily offers or will offer that item at those amounts or terms.

§ Subd. 2. Disclosures. (a) If an advertisement for a rental-purchase agreement refers to or states the amount of any payment or the right to acquire ownership for a specific item, the advertisement must also clearly and conspicuously state the following terms, as applicable: (1) that the transaction advertised is a rental-purchase agreement; (2) the total of payments necessary to acquire ownership; and (3) that the lessee will not own the property until the total amount necessary to acquire ownership is paid in full or by prepayment as provided for by law. (b) Every item displayed or offered under a rental-purchase agreement shall have clearly and conspicuously indicated in Arabic numerals, so as to be readable and understandable by visual inspection, each of the following affixed to the item: (1) the cash price of the item; and (2) the amount of the lease payment and the total of lease payments required for ownership.

§ Subd. 3. Nonapplication. This section does not apply to the owner or personnel, as such, of any medium in which an advertisement appears or through which it is disseminated.
Minn. Stat. § 81A.30 — MN Code / Part 80B_81A / Chapter 81A / Section 81A.30
§ 81A.30 REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL FEES.
Status: in_force

An application for registration must be accompanied by a $500 fee. An application for renewal of registration must be accompanied by a $400 fee.
Minn. Stat. § 353.68 — MN Code / Part 352_356B / Chapter 353 / Section 353.68
§ 353.68 SCOPE AND APPLICATION.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Application. The general provisions of this chapter apply to all police officers and firefighters who are members of the police and fire fund and also to all governmental subdivisions employing such members except where otherwise specifically provided in sections 353.63 to 353.68 .

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1973 c 753 s 85 ]

§ Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1973 c 753 s 85 ]

§ Subd. 4. Deferred annuity. The deferred annuity of section 353.34, subdivision 3 , as it applies to members of the police and fire fund, begins and is computed in the manner provided in section 353.651 on the basis of the law in effect on the date of termination of public service. The deferred annuity is augmented under section 353.34, subdivision 3 .

§ Subd. 5. [Repealed, 1973 c 753 s 85 ]

§ Subd. 6. [Repealed, 1973 c 753 s 85 ]

§ Subd. 7. [Repealed, 1973 c 753 s 85 ]

§ Subd. 8. [Repealed, 1973 c 753 s 85 ]

§ Subd. 9. [Repealed, 1973 c 753 s 85 ]
Minn. Stat. § 82.77 — MN Code / Part 82_83 / Chapter 82 / Section 82.77
§ 82.77 TABLE FUNDING.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the terms in this subdivision have the meanings given them. (b) "Closing agent" has the meaning given in section 82.55, subdivision 4 . (c) "Collected funds" means funds deposited, finally settled, and credited to the closing agent's escrow account. (d) "Federally insured financial institution" means an institution in which monetary deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or National Credit Union Administration. (e) "Lender" means a person who makes residential mortgage loans including a person who engages in table funding. "Lender" does not include any organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if the organization is exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. "Lender" does not include a state or any political subdivision of a state. (f) "Qualified loan funds" means funds in one of the following forms: (1) lawful money of the United States; (2) wired funds when unconditionally held by the closing agent; (3) cashier's checks, certified checks, bank money orders, or teller's checks issued by a federally insured financial institution and unconditionally held by the closing agent; and (4) United States treasury checks, Federal Reserve Bank checks, federal home loan bank checks, and state of Minnesota warrants. (g) "Table funding" means a closing or settlement at which a mortgage loan is funded by a lender by a contemporaneous advance of mortgage loan funds and an assignment of the mortgage loan to the lender advancing the funds.

§ Subd. 2. Requirements. (a) A closing agent shall not make disbursements out of an escrow, security deposit, settlement, or closing account unless the funds received from the lender are collected funds or qualified loan funds. (b) A lender, using the closing services of a closing agent, shall at or before the time of the closing deliver loan funds to the closing agent either in the form of collected funds or qualified loan funds.
Minn. Stat. § 89.55 — MN Code / Part 88_91 / Chapter 89 / Section 89.55
§ 89.55 INFESTATION CONTROL; COSTS.
Status: in_force

Upon the establishment of the zone of infestation, the commissioner may apply measures of infestation prevention and control on public and private forest and other lands within an infected zone and to any trees, plants, wood or wood products, or contaminated soil harboring or which may harbor the forest pests or shade tree pests. For this purpose, the duly authorized representatives of the commissioner are authorized to enter upon any lands, public or private within the zone. The commissioner may enter into agreements with owners of the lands in the zone covering the control work on their lands, and fixing the pro rata basis on which the cost of the work will be shared between the commissioner and the owner.
Minn. Stat. § 48.05 — MN Code / Part 46_59 / Chapter 48 / Section 48.05
§ 48.05 CAPITAL NOT TO BE WITHDRAWN; DIVIDENDS.
Status: in_force

No portion of the capital or surplus of any banking institution shall ever be withdrawn by any person or in any way, either in dividends or otherwise, except upon reduction as provided by law. No dividend on common stock shall be made except as provided in section 48.09 .