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Minn. Stat. § 67A.02 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 67A / Section 67A.02
§ 67A.02 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Contents. The persons who desire to form a township mutual fire insurance company, as defined in section 67A.01 , shall make, sign, and acknowledge before some officer competent to take acknowledgments of deeds a certificate of incorporation which shall specify: (1) the name; (2) the location of the principal office; (3) the general nature of the business; (4) the territory in which it desires to transact business; (5) who may become members; (6) source from which the corporate funds shall be derived; (7) the class of property it desires to insure; (8) in what board its management shall be vested; (9) the date of its annual meeting; and (10) the corporate existence. It may contain any other lawful provision defining and regulating the powers or business of the corporation, its officers, directors, and members.

§ Subd. 2. Approval of commissioner required; filing. The certificate of every such corporation shall be presented to the commissioner for approval and, on approving the same, the commissioner shall endorse thereon the approval and the certificate shall then be filed in the commissioner's office and recorded in a book kept therein for that purpose. Upon the approval of the certificate and the filing of the same with the commissioner, the corporate organization of the incorporation shall be complete.
Minn. Stat. § 609.15 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.15
§ 609.15 MULTIPLE SENTENCES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Concurrent, consecutive sentences; specification requirement. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c), when separate sentences of imprisonment are imposed on a defendant for two or more crimes, whether charged in a single indictment or information or separately, or when a person who is under sentence of imprisonment in this state is being sentenced to imprisonment for another crime committed prior to or while subject to such former sentence, the court in the later sentences shall specify whether the sentences shall run concurrently or consecutively. If the court does not so specify, the sentences shall run concurrently. (b) When a court imposes sentence for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense and specifies that the sentence shall run consecutively to any other sentence, the court may order the defendant to serve time in custody for the consecutive sentence in addition to any time in custody the defendant may be serving for any other offense, including probationary jail time or imprisonment for any felony offense. (c) An inmate of a state prison who is convicted of committing an assault within the correctional facility is subject to the consecutive sentencing provisions of section 609.2232 .

§ Subd. 2. Limit on sentences; misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor. If the court specifies that the sentence shall run consecutively and all of the sentences are for misdemeanors, the total of the sentences shall not exceed one year. If the sentences are for a gross misdemeanor and one or more misdemeanors, the total of the sentences shall not exceed two years. If all of the sentences are for gross misdemeanors, the total of the sentences shall not exceed four years.
Minn. Stat. § 181.937 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 181 / Section 181.937
§ 181.937 REPRISALS FOR FAILURE TO CONTRIBUTE; CIVIL ACTION.
Status: in_force

No employer shall engage in any reprisal against an employee for declining to participate in contributions or donations to charities or community organizations, including contributions to the employer itself. "Employer" means any person having one or more employees in Minnesota and includes the state, the University of Minnesota, and any political subdivisions of the state. An employee injured by a violation of this section may bring an action for compensatory damages, injunctive or other equitable relief, attorney's fees and costs. For purposes of this section "reprisal" means any discipline; any form of intimidation, harassment, or threat; or any penalty regarding the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment.
Minn. Stat. § 128D.15 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 128D / Section 128D.15
§ 128D.15 PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

Upon this section becoming effective, the special independent school district of Minneapolis shall become vested with title to all property and property rights, real, personal, or otherwise, owned by or in which the predecessor special school district has any right, title, or interest.
Minn. Stat. § 276.111 — MN Code / Part 272_289 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.111
§ 276.111 DISTRIBUTIONS AND FINAL YEAR-END SETTLEMENT.
Status: in_force

Within seven business days after October 15, the county treasurer shall pay to the school districts 50 percent of the estimated collections arising from taxes levied by and belonging to the school district from the settlement day determined in section 276.09 to October 20. The remaining 50 percent of the estimated tax collections must be paid to the school district within the next seven business days. Within ten business days after November 15, the county treasurer shall pay to the school district 100 percent of the estimated collections arising from taxes levied by and belonging to the school districts from October 20 to November 20.

Within ten business days after November 15, the county treasurer shall pay to each taxing district, except any school district, 100 percent of the estimated collections arising from taxes levied by and belonging to each taxing district from the settlement day determined in section 276.09 to November 20.

On or before January 5, the county treasurer shall make full settlement with the county auditor of all receipts collected from the settlement day determined in section 276.09 to December 31. After subtracting any tax distributions that have been made to the taxing districts in October and November, the treasurer shall pay to each of the taxing districts on or before January 25, the balance of the tax amounts collected on behalf of each taxing district. Interest accrues at an annual rate of eight percent and must be paid to the taxing district if this final settlement amount is not paid by January 25. Interest must be paid upon appropriation from the general revenue fund of the county. If not paid, it may be recovered by the taxing district in a civil action.
Minn. Stat. § 86B.505 — MN Code / Part 85_87A / Chapter 86B / Section 86B.505
§ 86B.505 WATERCRAFT CAPACITY PLATES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Requirement. (a) A watercraft 20 feet or less in length manufactured for sale in this state after December 31, 1980, except canoes, kayaks, sailboats, sailboards, and inflatable boats, must have a capacity plate permanently affixed to the watercraft by the manufacturer. The capacity plate must contain information relating to maximum safe carrying and power capacity specifications prescribed by the commissioner. The information contained on the capacity plate must, at a minimum, comply with the established standards and regulations of the United States Coast Guard. (b) For purposes of this section, "manufacture" means to construct or assemble a watercraft or alter a watercraft in a manner that changes its weight and carrying capacity.

§ Subd. 2. Certification of correct information. The information appearing on a capacity plate is deemed to certify that the manufacturer has correctly and faithfully specified the maximum safe carrying and horsepower capacity and that the information is not a deliberate or negligent misrepresentation.

§ Subd. 3. Violation. A person who does not comply with provisions of this section commits a violation for each watercraft for which this section is not complied with.
Minn. Stat. § 548.52 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 548 / Section 548.52
§ 548.52 SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW.
Status: in_force

Unless displaced by particular provisions of sections 548.40 to 548.53 , the principles of law and equity, including the law merchant, and the law relative to capacity to contract, principal and agent, estoppel, fraud, misrepresentation, duress, coercion, mistake, bankruptcy, or other validating or invalidating causes supplement the provisions of sections 548.40 to 548.53 .
Minn. Stat. § 192.325 — MN Code / Part 190_195 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.325
§ 192.325 DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FAMILY OF SERVICE MEMBER; UNPAID LEAVE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

An employer may not:

(1) discharge from employment or take adverse employment action against any employee because of the membership of that employee's spouse, parent, or child in the military forces of the United States, of this state, or any other state; or

(2) discharge from employment, take adverse employment action against, or otherwise hinder an employee from attending the following kinds of events relating to the military service of the employee's spouse, parent, or child and to which the employee is invited or otherwise called upon to attend by proper military authorities:

(i) departure or return ceremonies for deploying or returning military personnel or units;

(ii) family training or readiness events sponsored or conducted by the military; and

(iii) events held as part of official military reintegration programs.

The employee must provide reasonable notice to the employer when requesting time off, and the employer must provide a reasonable amount of nonpaid time off for the employee, for the purposes enumerated in items (i) to (iii), not to exceed two consecutive days or six days in a calendar year. The employer must not compel the employee to use accumulated but unused vacation for these events.

Section 645.241 does not apply to this section.
Minn. Stat. § 128C.08 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 128C / Section 128C.08
§ 128C.08 ASSAULTING A SPORTS OFFICIAL PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given in this subdivision. "Assault" is (1) an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death, or (2) the infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another. "Sports official" is a person who serves as an umpire, referee, judge, linesperson, timer, scorekeeper, or in another similar capacity for an interscholastic athletic activity. "Interscholastic athletic activity" or "activity" means an interscholastic athletic activity whose control, supervision, and regulation have been delegated to the Minnesota State High School League pursuant to section 128C.01 .

§ Subd. 2. Prohibited conduct. Any person who assaults a sports official in connection with an interscholastic athletic activity may be excluded from attending an activity for up to 12 months.

§ Subd. 3. Sanction. The board of directors of the Minnesota State High School League or a school board may exclude any person except as provided in subdivision 5. The board of directors of the Minnesota State High School League may exclude a person from: (1) any activity of the kind in connection with which the assault occurred; or (2) all interscholastic athletic activities. A school board may exclude a person from any activity sponsored or participated in by the school district.

§ Subd. 4. Procedure. The board of directors of the Minnesota State High School League or a school board may exclude a person from any interscholastic athletic activity if the person assaulted a sports official in connection with an activity. A person alleged to have assaulted a sports official shall be entitled to an informal hearing on the matter by the board of directors of the Minnesota State High School League or school board. Upon finding that the person assaulted a sports official, the board of directors of the Minnesota State High School League or school board shall notify the individual in writing and shall indicate any activity from which, and the period of time for which, the person is excluded.

§ Subd. 5. Head varsity coach. A head varsity coach may be excluded under this section only by the school board employing the coach.
Minn. Stat. § 326B.41 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 326B / Section 326B.41
§ 326B.41 PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of sections 326B.41 to 326B.49 is to promote the public health and safety through properly designed, acceptably installed, and adequately maintained plumbing systems.
Minn. Stat. § 244.48 — MN Code / Part 241_244 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.48
§ 244.48 VICTIM NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act limits any victim notification obligations of the commissioner required by statute related to a change in custody status, committing offense, end-of-confinement review, or notification registration.
Minn. Stat. § 572.40 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 572 / Section 572.40
§ 572.40 SCOPE.
Status: in_force

Sections 572.31 to 572.36 do not apply to proceedings relating to the determination of criminal liability or proceedings brought under chapters 518, 518A, 518B, and 518C, or proceedings relating to guardianship, conservatorship, or civil commitment.
Minn. Stat. § 336.2A-506 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2A-506
§ 336.2A-506 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

(1) An action for default under a lease contract, including breach of warranty or indemnity, must be commenced within four years after the cause of action accrued. If the lease contract is not a consumer lease, the parties may reduce the period of limitation to not less than one year in the original lease contract.

(2) A cause of action for default accrues when the act or omission on which the default or breach of warranty is based is or should have been discovered by the aggrieved party, or when the default occurs, whichever is later. A cause of action for indemnity accrues when the act or omission on which the claim for indemnity is based is or should have been discovered by the indemnified party.

(3) If an action commenced within the time limited by subsection (1) is so terminated as to leave available a remedy by another action for the same default or breach of warranty or indemnity, the other action may be commenced after the expiration of the time limited and within six months after the termination of the first action unless the termination resulted from voluntary discontinuance or from dismissal for failure or neglect to prosecute.

(4) This section does not alter the law on tolling of the statute of limitations nor does it apply to causes of action that have accrued before this article becomes effective.
Minn. Stat. § 16A.54 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16A / Section 16A.54
§ 16A.54 GENERAL FUND DEFINED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 16A.671, subdivision 3 , the term "general fund" appearing in any existing or hereafter enacted law relating to revenues deposited in or expenditures appropriated from the treasury means such moneys as have been deposited in the treasury for the usual, ordinary, running, and incidental expenses of the state government and does not include moneys deposited in the treasury for a special or dedicated purpose.
Minn. Stat. § 375.163 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375 / Section 375.163
§ 375.163 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES; DUES, EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

The county board may appropriate money to pay the annual dues of the county for membership in the Association of Minnesota Counties and the actual necessary expense of delegates designated by the county board to attend meetings of the association.
Minn. Stat. § 322C.0501 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 322C / Section 322C.0501
§ 322C.0501 NATURE OF TRANSFERABLE INTEREST.
Status: in_force

A transferable interest is personal property.
Minn. Stat. § 480.08 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 480 / Section 480.08
§ 480.08 MARSHAL.
Status: in_force

A marshal of the supreme court may be appointed by the justices thereof to act during their pleasure. The marshal's qualifications, duties, and powers shall be such as the court may prescribe conformably to the laws.
Minn. Stat. § 508.23 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 508 / Section 508.23
§ 508.23 CONTENTS OF DECREE; COPY FILED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Details; filing. Every decree of registration shall bear the date, hour, and minute of its entry and be signed by one of the judges of the district court. It shall state whether the owner is 18 years of age or older, and whether married, or unmarried, and, if married, the name of the spouse; if the owner of the land is under any legal incapacity, it shall state the nature thereof. It shall contain an accurate description of the land as finally determined by the court, and set forth the estate of the owner and also, in such manner as to show their relative priority, all particular estates, mortgages, easements, liens, attachments, and other encumbrances, including spousal rights, if any, to which the land or the owner's estate is subject, and any other facts properly to be determined by the court. Immediately upon the filing of the decree of registration, the court administrator shall file a certified copy thereof with the registrar.

§ Subd. 1a. Judicial determination of boundaries. If one or more boundary lines are judicially determined, the land description in the decree of registration shall make reference to that fact and to the location of the judicial landmarks that mark the boundary lines. When any of the boundary lines are registered, the court administrator also shall file with the registrar a certified copy of the plat of the survey which contains a certification by a licensed land surveyor that the boundaries registered have been marked by judicial landmarks set pursuant to the order of the court. The registrar of titles shall enter the certified copy of the plat of the survey as a memorial upon the certificate of title issued for the land registered by the decree. If any of the adjoining lands are registered, the decree of registration shall direct the registrar of titles to show by memorial upon the certificates of title for the adjoining lands which of the boundary lines of these lands have been determined in the district court case.

§ Subd. 2. Appurtenant easements. When a decree of registration is entered for an appurtenant easement only, it shall include the description and certificate of title number of the fee simple estate to which it is appurtenant. The registrar of titles shall not issue a separate certificate of title for the easement, but shall enter the easement as a memorial upon the certificate of title issued for the designated fee simple estate. Upon the issuance of a new certificate of title for such fee simple estate, the registrar of titles shall omit the memorial of the easement and place the easement in the new certificate of title immediately following the description of the fee simple estate to which the easement is appurtenant.
Minn. Stat. § 169.32 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 169 / Section 169.32
§ 169.32 STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon any highway outside of a business or residence district no person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or improved or main-traveled part of the highway when it is practical to stop, park, or so leave such vehicle off such part of said highway, but in every event a clear and unobstructed width of at least 20 feet of such part of the highway opposite such standing vehicle shall be left for the free passage of other vehicles and a clear view of such stopped vehicle be available from a distance of 200 feet in each direction upon such highway.

(b) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled while on the paved or improved or main-traveled portion of a highway in such a manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving such disabled vehicle in such position.

(c) This section shall not apply to the driver of a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school child or school children provided the school bus is equipped and identified as provided in sections 169.441 and 169.442, subdivision 1 , and is displaying the flashing red lamps and stop arm required therein.
Minn. Stat. § 299J.05 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299J / Section 299J.05
§ 299J.05 PIPELINE SETBACK ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt, by December 31, 1990, a model ordinance under chapter 14 requiring a setback from pipelines in areas where residential or other development is allowed. The model ordinance must apply only to new development and not to development that has occurred, or for which development permits have been issued, before the effective date of the ordinance.

(b) By August 1, 1991, each statutory or home rule charter city, town, or county that has planning and zoning authority under sections 394.21 to 394.37 or 462.351 to 462.365 , and in which a pipeline is located, shall adopt a pipeline setback ordinance that meets or exceeds the minimum standards of the model ordinance and is approved by the commissioner. The model ordinance applies in a jurisdiction where the local governmental unit does not adopt a setback ordinance that is approved by the commissioner by August 1, 1991.
Minn. Stat. § 124D.452 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 124D / Section 124D.452
§ 124D.452 DISTRICT REPORT; CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

Each district and cooperative center must report data to the Department of Education for all career and technical education programs as required by the department.
Minn. Stat. § 317A.401 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 317A / Section 317A.401
§ 317A.401 MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Existence. (a) A corporation may have one or more classes of members or may have no members. In the absence of a provision in its articles or bylaws providing for members, a corporation has no members. (b) If a corporation has no members, an action for which there is no specific provision of this chapter applicable to a corporation without members and that would otherwise require approval of the members requires only the approval of the board. (c) A reference in this chapter to a corporation that has no members includes a corporation in which the directors are the only members.

§ Subd. 2. Admission. A corporation may admit any person as a member. The articles or bylaws may establish criteria or procedures for admission. A person may not be admitted as a member without the person's express or implied consent. For purposes of this subdivision, consent includes, but is not limited to, acceptance of membership benefits knowing that the benefits are available only to members, or taking some other affirmative action that confers membership benefits. If the articles or bylaws provide that a person who contributes to the corporation is a member, a contribution is consent.

§ Subd. 3. Consideration. Except as provided in its articles or bylaws, a corporation may admit members for no consideration or for consideration as is determined by the board.

§ Subd. 4. Rights. Members are of one class unless the articles establish, or authorize the bylaws to establish, more than one class. Members are entitled to vote and have equal rights and preferences except to the extent that the articles or bylaws have fixed or limited the rights and preferences of members or different classes of members or provide for nonvoting members. The articles or bylaws may fix the term of membership.