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Minn. Stat. § 16B.25 — MN Code / Part 16A_16E / Chapter 16B / Section 16B.25
§ 16B.25 LOST PROPERTY ON STATE LANDS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Permits. The commissioner may grant a permit to search upon lands, highways, or in buildings owned by the state for lost or abandoned property. Conditions of a permit may include a formula for dividing between the state and the finder the proceeds of any property found and unclaimed.

§ Subd. 2. Notice. Lost or abandoned property found on state lands is placed in the custody of the commissioner. If the rightful owner is known, the owner must be notified by certified mail and may reclaim the property on paying the expenses of the search.

§ Subd. 3. Disposal. Unclaimed property may be sold at public sale, disposed of as state surplus property, or destroyed, based on the commissioner's judgment of its value.

§ Subd. 4. Money. All lost or abandoned money found under a permit granted pursuant to this section, and the proceeds from the sale of other abandoned or lost property found under a permit, must be deposited in the general fund.
Minn. Stat. § 508.79 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 508 / Section 508.79
§ 508.79 LIMITATION OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

Any action or proceeding pursuant to section 508.76 to recover damages out of the general fund, shall be commenced within six years from the time when the right to commence the same accrued, and not afterwards. If at the time the right accrued or thereafter within the six-year period, the person entitled to bring such action or proceeding is a minor, or is a person who lacks the mental capacity to make decisions, or imprisoned, or absent from the United States in its service or the service of the state, such person, or anyone claiming under that person, may commence such action or proceeding within two years after such disability is removed.
Minn. Stat. § 481.16 — MN Code / Part 480_494 / Chapter 481 / Section 481.16
§ 481.16 CERTAIN ATTORNEYS NOT TO DEFEND CERTAIN PROSECUTIONS; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

Every attorney who shall, directly or indirectly, advise in relation to, or aid or promote the defense of, any action or proceeding in any court, the prosecution of which shall be carried on, aided, or promoted by any person as county attorney or other public prosecutor with whom such attorney shall be, directly or indirectly, connected as partner, or who, having personally prosecuted or in any manner aided or promoted any action or proceeding in any court as county attorney or other public prosecutor, shall afterwards, directly or indirectly, advise in relation to, or take any part in, the defense thereof, as attorney or otherwise, or who shall take or receive any valuable consideration from or on behalf of any defendant in any such action, upon any understanding or agreement whatsoever, expressed or implied, having relation to the defense thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 115B.177 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 115B / Section 115B.177
§ 115B.177 OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY AFFECTED BY OFF-SITE RELEASE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Determination or agreement by commissioner. (a) The commissioner may issue a written determination or enter into an agreement to take no action under sections 115B.01 to 115B.18 against a person who owns real property subject to a release of a hazardous substance, or pollutant or contaminant, if the commissioner finds that the release originates from a source on adjacent or nearby real property and that the person is not otherwise responsible for the release. (b) A determination issued or agreement entered into under this section must be conditioned upon the following: (1) agreement by the person to allow entry upon the property to the commissioner and the authorized representatives of the commissioner to take response actions to address the release, including in appropriate cases an agreement to grant easements to the state for that purpose; (2) agreement by the person to avoid any interference with the response actions to address the release taken by or at the direction of the agency or the commissioner, and to avoid actions that contribute to the release; (3) invalidation of the determination or agreement if the commissioner receives new information indicating that the property owned by the person is a source of the release or that the person is otherwise responsible for the release; and (4) any other condition that the commissioner deems reasonable and necessary to ensure that the agency and commissioner can adequately respond to the release.

§ Subd. 2. Scope and effect of determination or agreement. (a) A determination issued or agreement entered into under this section may extend to the successors and assigns of the person to whom it originally applies, if the successors and assigns are not otherwise responsible for the release and are bound by the conditions in the determination or agreement. (b) Issuance of a determination or execution of an agreement under this section does not affect the authority of the agency or commissioner to take any response action under sections 115B.01 to 115B.18 with respect to the release subject to the determination or agreement, or to take administrative or judicial action under those sections with respect to persons not bound by the determination or agreement.
Minn. Stat. § 383A.37 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383A / Section 383A.37
§ 383A.37 SHERIFF; FEES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Schedule. The fees charged and collected for the services listed by the sheriff of Ramsey County shall be set by the Ramsey County board and a schedule of those fees shall be filed with the sheriff's office.

§ Subd. 2. Additional fee; summons and complaint. In Ramsey County, the sheriff shall charge an additional fee to be set by the county board for receiving, indexing and putting in line for service each summons and complaint left with the sheriff for service. This fee is in addition to other fees now provided by law, and is to be absorbed by the plaintiff in the action. It is not to be charged to or taxed as costs against the defendant in the action or any proceedings ancillary thereto.
Minn. Stat. § 308C.475 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308C / Section 308C.475
§ 308C.475 OFFICERS.
Status: reserved

§ Subdivision 1. Required officers. (a) The board shall elect: (1) a president or chief executive officer; (2) one or more vice presidents; (3) a secretary; and (4) a treasurer or chief financial officer. (b) The officers, other than the president or a general manager, shall not have the authority to bind the cooperative except as authorized by the board.

§ Subd. 2. Additional officers. The board may elect additional officers as the articles or bylaws authorize or require.

§ Subd. 3. Treasurer and secretary may be combined. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined.

§ Subd. 4. Officers must be members. All officers must be members of the cooperative.

§ Subd. 5. Election of officers. Officers of the cooperative shall be elected at such intervals as the articles or bylaws authorize or require and will hold office at the pleasure of the board.

§ Subd. 6. Removal of officers. Upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board, any officer may be removed with or without cause, and the officer's successor selected at any regular meeting of the board, or at any special meeting of the board called for such a purpose.

§ Subd. 7. General manager. The board may employ a general manager to manage the day-to-day affairs and business of the cooperative, and if a general manager is employed, the general manager shall have the authority to implement the functions, duties, and obligations of the cooperative except as restricted by the board. The general manager shall not exercise authority reserved to the board or the members under this chapter, the articles, or the bylaws.
Minn. Stat. § 238.39 — MN Code / Part 237_238 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.39
§ 238.39 LEGAL AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

Every pole, duct, and conduit agreement must contain a provision that the cable communications system shall submit to the public utility company evidence of the cable communications system's lawful authority to place, maintain, and operate its facilities within public streets, highways, and other thoroughfares and shall secure the legally necessary permits and consents from federal, state, county, and municipal authorities to construct, maintain, and operate facilities at the locations of poles or conduit systems of the public utility company that it uses. The parties to the agreement shall at all times observe and comply with, and the provisions of a pole, duct, and conduit agreement are subject to, the laws, ordinances, and rules that in any manner affect the rights and obligations of the parties to the agreement, so long as the laws, ordinances, or rules remain in effect.
Minn. Stat. § 297A.9925 — MN Code / Part 296_299 / Chapter 297A / Section 297A.9925
§ 297A.9925 METROPOLITAN REGION SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Metropolitan Council" or "council" means the Metropolitan Council established by section 473.123 . (c) "Metropolitan county" has the meaning given in section 473.121, subdivision 4 . (d) "Metropolitan sales tax" means the metropolitan region sales and use tax imposed under this section.

§ Subd. 2. Sales tax imposition; rate. Notwithstanding section 473.123, subdivision 1 , the Metropolitan Council must impose a metropolitan region sales and use tax at a rate of 0.25 percent on retail sales made in the metropolitan counties or to a destination in the metropolitan counties.

§ Subd. 3. Administration; collection; enforcement. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of section 297A.99, subdivisions 4 , and 6 to 12a, govern the administration, collection, and enforcement of the metropolitan sales tax.

§ Subd. 4. Distribution. Notwithstanding section 297A.94 , proceeds of the metropolitan sales tax are distributed: (1) 25 percent to the state rent assistance account under section 462A.2095 ; (2) 25 percent to the metropolitan city aid account in the housing assistance fund under section 477A.37 ; and (3) 50 percent to the metropolitan county aid account in the housing assistance fund under section 477A.37 .
Minn. Stat. § 103B.621 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 103B / Section 103B.621
§ 103B.621 TREASURER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Bond. Before taking office, the treasurer shall give bond to the district in an amount to be determined by the board.

§ Subd. 2. Duties. (a) The treasurer shall receive and is responsible for all money of the district. The money of the district shall be considered public funds. (b) The treasurer shall disburse the funds of the district in accordance with rules of the board.

§ Subd. 3. Investments. (a) If there are funds not currently needed, the treasurer may invest the funds in treasury bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bonds or notes of the United States of America, or bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness of the state of Minnesota. The bonds, certificates, or notes must mature by three years from the date of purchase. If the board determines that invested funds are needed for current purposes before the maturity dates of the bonds, certificates, or notes, the board shall notify the treasurer and the treasurer shall order the sale or convert the bonds, certificates, or notes into cash in the amount determined by the board. (b) The interest and profit on investments shall be credited to and constitute a part of the funds of the district.

§ Subd. 4. Financial statement. The treasurer shall keep an account of the funds received and disbursed. At least once a year at times designated by the board, the treasurer must file a financial statement with the municipalities forming the district showing in appropriate and identifiable groupings: (1) the receipts and disbursements since the last approved financial statement; (2) the money on hand; (3) the purposes for which the money of the district is appropriated; (4) an account of all bonds, certificates, or notes purchased and the funds from which they were purchased; and (5) the interest and profit that has accrued from investments.

§ Subd. 5. Compensation for clerks. The district may pay to the treasurer compensation to cover hiring clerks to carry out the treasurer's duties.
Minn. Stat. § 124F.07 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 124F / Section 124F.07
§ 124F.07 GENERAL APPLICATION OF WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS; DISPLACEMENT OF WORKERS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) All state and federal laws relating to workplace health and safety apply to youth apprenticeships.

(b) The employment of a youth apprentice may not displace or cause any reduction in the number of nonovertime hours worked, wages, or benefits of a currently employed worker.
Minn. Stat. § 116.202 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 116 / Section 116.202
§ 116.202 COAL TAR SEALANT; USE AND SALE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings given. (a) "Coal tar sealant product" means a surface applied sealing product containing coal tar, coal tar pitch, coal tar pitch volatiles, or any variation assigned the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number 65996-93-2, 65996-89-6, or 8007-45-2. (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency.

§ Subd. 2. Use prohibited. Except as provided in subdivision 4, a person shall not apply coal tar sealant products on asphalt-paved surfaces.

§ Subd. 3. Sale prohibited. Except as provided in subdivision 4, a person shall not sell a coal tar sealant product that is formulated or marketed for application on asphalt-paved surfaces.

§ Subd. 4. Exemptions. (a) The commissioner may exempt a person from this section if the commissioner determines that one or both of the following apply: (1) the person is researching the effects of a coal tar sealant product on the environment; or (2) the person is developing an alternative technology and the use of a coal tar sealant product is required for research or development. (b) A request for exemption must be made to the commissioner in writing, including an explanation of why the exemption is needed for research or the development of an alternative technology.

§ Subd. 5. Compliance and enforcement. Local units of government may adopt by reference and enforce the provisions of this section. The commissioner may provide technical support to local units of government for compliance and enforcement of this section. The commissioner may respond to compliance and enforcement cases transcending jurisdictional boundaries, cases requiring statewide corrective actions, or requests for assistance or referral from local units of government.
Minn. Stat. § 611A.77 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 611A / Section 611A.77
§ 611A.77 MEDIATION PROGRAMS FOR CRIME VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Grants. The executive director of the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety shall award grants to nonprofit organizations to create or expand mediation programs for crime victims and offenders. For purposes of this section, "offender" means an adult charged with a nonviolent crime or a juvenile who has been referred to a mediation program before or after a petition for delinquency has been filed in connection with a nonviolent offense, and "nonviolent crime" and "nonviolent offense" exclude any offense in which the victim is a family or household member, as defined in section 518B.01, subdivision 2 .

§ Subd. 2. Programs. The executive director of the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety shall award grants to further the following goals: (1) to expand existing mediation programs for crime victims and juvenile offenders to also include adult offenders; (2) to initiate victim-offender mediation programs in areas that have no victim-offender mediation programs; (3) to expand the opportunities for crime victims to be involved in the criminal justice process; (4) to evaluate the effectiveness of victim-offender mediation programs in reducing recidivism and encouraging the payment of court-ordered restitution; and (5) to evaluate the satisfaction of victims who participate in the mediation programs.

§ Subd. 3. Mediator qualifications. The executive director of the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety shall establish criteria to ensure that mediators participating in the program are qualified.

§ Subd. 4. Match required. A nonprofit organization may not receive a grant under this section unless the group has raised a matching amount from other sources.
Minn. Stat. § 219.384 — MN Code / Part 218_222 / Chapter 219 / Section 219.384
§ 219.384 REMOVAL OF DANGEROUS OBSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Removal ordered. If a railroad company, road authority, or abutting property owner fails to control the growth of trees or vegetation or the placement of structures or other obstructions on its right-of-way or property so as to interfere with the safety of the public traveling on a public or private grade crossing, the local governing body of the town or municipality where the grade crossing is located may, by notice, require the obstruction to be removed as necessary to provide an adequate view of oncoming trains at the crossings. The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for visibility at public and private grade crossings.

§ Subd. 2. Penalty. A railroad company, road authority, or property owner that fails to comply with this section within 30 days after being notified in writing is subject to a fine of $50 for each day that the condition is uncorrected. This penalty may be recovered in the manner provided in section 219.97, subdivision 5 .
Minn. Stat. § 17.494 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17.494
§ 17.494 AQUACULTURE PERMITS; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall act as permit or license coordinator for aquatic farmers and shall assist aquatic farmers to obtain licenses or permits.

(b) A state agency issuing multiple permits or licenses for aquaculture shall consolidate the permits or licenses required for every aquatic farm location. The Department of Natural Resources transportation permits are exempt from this requirement. State agencies shall adopt rules or issue commissioner's orders that establish permit and license requirements, approval timelines, and compliance standards. Saltwater aquatic farms, as defined in section 17.4982 , and processing facilities for saltwater aquatic life, as defined in section 17.4982 , must be classified as agricultural operations for purposes of any construction, discharge, or other permit issued by the Pollution Control Agency.

Nothing in this section modifies any state agency's regulatory authority over aquaculture production.
Minn. Stat. § 629.14 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.14
§ 629.14 ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT.
Status: in_force

The arrest of a person may be lawfully made also by any peace officer or a private person, without a warrant upon reasonable information that the accused stands charged in the courts of a state with a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, except that no person shall be arrested if the accused stands charged in the courts of any other state for acts committed in this state or services received in this state involving: (1) any medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including but not limited to services related to pregnancy, contraception, or the termination of a pregnancy; or (2) gender-affirming health care as defined in section 543.23, paragraph (b). When arrested the accused must be taken before a judge with all practicable speed and complaint must be made against the accused under oath setting forth the ground for the arrest as in section 629.13 . Thereafter the answer shall be heard as if the accused had been arrested on a warrant.
Minn. Stat. § 501A.03 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 501A / Section 501A.03
§ 501A.03 REFORMATION.
Status: in_force

Upon the petition of an interested person, a court shall reform a disposition in the manner that most closely approximates the transferor's manifested plan of distribution and is within the 90 years allowed by section 501A.01, subsection (a)(2) , (b)(2), or (c)(2) if:

(1) a nonvested property interest or a power of appointment becomes invalid under section 501A.01 (statutory rule against perpetuities);

(2) a class gift is not but might become invalid under section 501A.01 (statutory rule against perpetuities) and the time has arrived when the share of any class member is to take effect in possession or enjoyment; or

(3) a nonvested property interest that is not validated by section 501A.01, subsection (a)(1 ) can vest but not within 90 years after its creation.
Minn. Stat. § 325L.06 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325L / Section 325L.06
§ 325L.06 CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This chapter must be construed and applied to:

(1) facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable law;

(2) be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices; and

(3) effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states enacting it.
Minn. Stat. § 136A.61 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 136A / Section 136A.61
§ 136A.61 POLICY.
Status: in_force

The legislature has found and hereby declares that the availability of legitimate courses and programs leading to academic degrees offered by responsible private nonprofit and for-profit institutions of postsecondary education and the existence of legitimate private colleges and universities are in the best interests of the people of this state. The legislature has found and declares that the state can provide assistance and protection for persons choosing private institutions and programs, by establishing policies and procedures to assure the authenticity and legitimacy of private postsecondary education institutions and programs. The legislature has also found and declares that this same policy applies to any private and public postsecondary educational institution located in another state or country which offers or makes available to a Minnesota resident any course, program or educational activity which does not require the leaving of the state for its completion.
Minn. Stat. § 336.2-311 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2-311
§ 336.2-311 OPTIONS AND COOPERATION RESPECTING PERFORMANCE.
Status: in_force

(1) An agreement for sale which is otherwise sufficiently definite (subsection (3) of section 336.2-204 ) to be a contract is not made invalid by the fact that it leaves particulars of performance to be specified by one of the parties. Any such specification must be made in good faith and within limits set by commercial reasonableness.

(2) Unless otherwise agreed specifications relating to assortment of the goods are at the buyer's option and except as otherwise provided in subsections (1) (c) and (3) of section 336.2-319 specifications or arrangements relating to shipment are at the seller's option.

(3) Where such specification would materially affect the other party's performance but is not seasonably made or where one party's cooperation is necessary to the agreed performance of the other but is not seasonably forthcoming, the other party in addition to all other remedies

(a) is excused for any resulting delay in performance; and

(b) may also either proceed to perform in any reasonable manner or after the time for a material part of the performance treat the failure to specify or to cooperate as a breach by failure to deliver or accept the goods.