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Minn. Stat. § 3.251 — MN Code / Part 3_3E / Chapter 3 / Section 3.251
§ 3.251 COMMISSION ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS.
Status: in_force

The Commission on Uniform State Laws consists of four appointed commissioners and any persons who have served as appointed commissioners for 20 or more years. Before the first day of June, each odd-numbered year, the governor, the attorney general, and the chief justice of the supreme court shall appoint three persons learned in the law to serve as commissioners for a term of two years, and until their successors are appointed. The fourth appointed commissioner is the revisor of statutes or the revisor's designated assistant. If a vacancy occurs in the commission, the appointing officers shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.
Minn. Stat. § 204B.20 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 204B / Section 204B.20
§ 204B.20 ELECTION BOARD; HEAD ELECTION JUDGE; DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The election judges appointed to serve in an election precinct shall constitute the election board for that precinct. The appointing authority shall designate one of the election judges in each precinct to serve as the head election judge. The head election judge shall assign specific duties to the election judges of that precinct as necessary or convenient to complete forms, obtain signatures, and perform all the other duties required of election judges.
Minn. Stat. § 524.3-908 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.3-908
§ 524.3-908 DISTRIBUTION; RIGHT OR TITLE OF DISTRIBUTEE.
Status: in_force

Proof that a distributee has received an instrument or deed of distribution of assets in kind, or payment in distribution, from a personal representative, is conclusive evidence that the distributee has succeeded to the interest of the decedent and the estate in the distributed assets, as against all persons interested in the estate, except that the personal representative may recover the assets or their value if the distribution was improper.
Minn. Stat. § 13.387 — MN Code / Part 13_13C / Chapter 13 / Section 13.387
§ 13.387 HEALTH CARE CONTRACT DATA.
Status: in_force

The provisions of section 13.05, subdivision 11 , apply to health plan companies, managed care organizations, county-based purchasing plans, third-party administrators, providers, or other vendors, or their parent or subsidiary, contracting with a government entity for health care related services. This section is effective June 30, 2015.
Minn. Stat. § 134.18 — MN Code / Part 134_135 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.18
§ 134.18 PRIVILEGES EXTENDED TO COUNTIES AND STATUTORY CITIES.
Status: in_force

Any public library board in any city of the first class in this state, whether such board was created by and under the general laws or by special act of the legislature, may enter into arrangement with the authorities of the county within which it is located, or with the authorities of any adjoining county, or with the authorities of any statutory city within any such county, whereby the inhabitants of any such county or statutory city may secure the privileges of using the library and museums of any such library board and the authorities of any such county or statutory city are hereby authorized to defray the expenses any such arrangement may involve.
Minn. Stat. § 127A.205 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 127A / Section 127A.205
§ 127A.205 EDUCATION GRANTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Commissioner duties. (a) The commissioner of education must not enter into a grant agreement unless the potential grantee meets the requirements of this section. The potential grantee must document to the commissioner that it meets the requirements of this section in the form and manner determined by the commissioner. (b) The requirements of this section are in addition to the grants management and financial review requirements under sections 16B.97 to 16B.991 .

§ Subd. 2. Education grant requirements. (a) A grantee must maintain tax-exempt status under state and federal law. (b) A grantee that is required to file a Form 990 or Form 990-EZ with the Internal Revenue Service must meet that filing requirement no later than the date authorized under federal law. A grantee must provide to the commissioner its most recently filed Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. If the grantee has not yet been required to file a Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, or is not required to file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, the grantee must provide to the commissioner its most recent financial statements prepared within the previous 12 months in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. (c) A grantee subject to the annual reporting requirements under section 309.53 must file the report with the attorney general on or before the date required under section 309.53 . (d) A grantee must comply with all of the filing and registration requirements with the Office of the Secretary of State. A grantee subject to the annual corporate renewal requirements under section 317A.823 must file the renewal with the secretary of state on or before the date required under section 317A.823 .

§ Subd. 3. Termination of existing education grants. (a) The commissioner of education must terminate a grant agreement if the grant recipient no longer meets the requirements under subdivision 2. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), if a grant recipient informs the commissioner that it no longer meets the requirements under subdivision 2, paragraph (b), (c), or (d), the commissioner may continue the grant agreement if the grant recipient agrees in writing to come into compliance with the requirements of this section.

§ Subd. 4. Scope. This section does not apply to a grant to a school district; a charter school; a Tribal contract school; a cooperative unit under section 123A.24, subdivision 2 ; or any other political subdivision of the state.
Minn. Stat. § 578.02 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.02
§ 578.02 ABSENTEES; POSSESSION, MANAGEMENT, AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

If a person entitled to or having an interest in property within or without the jurisdiction of the state has disappeared or absconded from the place within or without the state where last known to be, and has no agent in the state, and it is not known where the person is, or if such person, having a spouse or minor child or children dependent to any extent upon the person for support, has thus disappeared, or absconded without making sufficient provision for such support, and it is not known where the person is, or, if it is known that the person is without the state, any one who would under the law of the state be entitled to administer upon the estate of such absentee if deceased, or if no one is known to be so entitled, some person deemed suitable by the court, or such spouse, or some one in such spouse's or minors' behalf, may file a petition, under oath, in the court for the county where any such property is situated or found, stating the name, age, occupation, and last known residence or address of such absentee, the date and circumstances of the disappearance or absconding, and the names and residences of other persons, whether members of such absentee's family or otherwise, of whom inquiry may be made, whether or not such absentee is a citizen of the United States, and if not, of what country the absentee is a citizen or native, and containing a schedule of the property, real and personal, so far as known, and its location within or without the state, and a schedule of contractual or property rights contingent upon the absentee's death, and praying that real and personal property may be taken possession of and a receiver thereof appointed under chapter 576. No proceedings shall be commenced under the provisions of this chapter, except upon good cause shown until at least three months after the date on which it is alleged in such petition that such person so disappeared or absconded.
Minn. Stat. § 117.175 — MN Code / Part 117_119 / Chapter 117 / Section 117.175
§ 117.175 TRIAL, BURDEN OF PROOF, COSTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Trial. Such appeal may be noticed for trial and tried except as herein otherwise provided as in the case of a civil action and the court may direct that issues be framed, and require other parties to be joined and to plead therein when necessary for the proper determination of the questions involved. The owners shall go forward with the evidence and have the burden of proof as in any other civil action, with the right to open and close. The court or jury trying the case shall reassess the damages de novo and apportion the same as the evidence and justice may require. Upon request of a party to such appeal, the jury or court shall show in the verdict or order the amount of the award of damages which is to reimburse the owner for the land taken and the amount of the award of damages, if any, which is to reimburse the owner for damages to the remainder tract not taken whether or not described in the petition. The amounts awarded to each person shall also be shown separately. A commissioner in a condemnation proceeding may be called by any party as a witness to testify as to the amount and the basis of the award of commissioners and may be examined and qualified as any other witness.

§ Subd. 2. Fees, costs, and disbursements. The court may, in its discretion, after a verdict has been rendered on the trial of an appeal, allow as taxable costs reasonable expert witness and appraisal fees of the owner, together with the owner's reasonable costs and disbursements. No expert witness fees, costs or disbursements shall be awarded to the petitioner regardless of who is the prevailing party.
Minn. Stat. § 175A.02 — MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 175A / Section 175A.02
§ 175A.02 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. WCCA; chief judge. The governor shall designate a chief judge from among the judges. The chief judge shall have overall responsibility for administration of the court, including acting as custodian of the court's files and records and coordinator of hearing assignments. The chief judge may appoint an assistant administrator to assist the judge in the performance of administrative duties. The chief judge shall also have responsibility for oversight of other judges and court personnel with respect to timely performance of duties in a professional manner.

§ Subd. 2. District courts. The court administrator of district court in each county shall be the court administrator of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals in that county. Filing fees and library fees deposited with the court administrator of district court in the capacity as clerk of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals and in cases originally commenced in district court and transferred to the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals shall be retained by the court administrator of district court. The Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals court administrator in each county shall be subject to the supervision of the chief judge appointed under subdivision 1 in Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals matters.
Minn. Stat. § 142A.418 — MN Code / Part 142A_142G / Chapter 142A / Section 142A.418
§ 142A.418 PAYMENTS BY STATE.
Status: in_force

§ Subd. 1. Foster care maintenance payments. (a) For the purpose of foster care maintenance payments under title IV-E of the Social Security Act, United States Code, title 42, sections 670 to 676, the county or American Indian child welfare initiative Tribes under section 142A.03, subdivision 9 , paying the maintenance costs must be reimbursed for the costs from the federal money available for the purpose. For the purposes of determining a child's eligibility under title IV-E of the Social Security Act, the placing agency shall use AFDC requirements in effect on July 16, 1996. (b) For the purpose of foster care maintenance payments under title IV-E of the Social Security Act, United States Code, title 42, sections 670 to 676, the state is responsible for approving of child care institutions for the county paying the facility's maintenance costs to be reimbursed from the federal money available for the purpose. The facility must be licensed by the state or approved or licensed by a Tribe.

§ Subd. 2. Setting foster care standard rates. (a) The commissioner shall annually establish minimum rates for foster care maintenance including supplemental difficulty of care payments for all children eligible for Northstar Care for Children under sections 142A.60 to 142A.612 . (b) All children entering foster care on or after January 1, 2015, are eligible for Northstar Care for Children under sections 142A.60 to 142A.612 . Any increase in rates shall in no case exceed three percent per annum. (c) All children in foster care on December 31, 2014, must remain in the pre-Northstar Care for Children foster care program under sections 142A.604, subdivision 6 , and 260C.4411, subdivision 1 . The rates for the pre-Northstar Care for Children foster care program shall remain those in effect on January 1, 2013. (d) The commissioner of children, youth, and families may promulgate rules as necessary to implement this section.
Minn. Stat. § 604A.11 — MN Code / Part 604_605 / Chapter 604A / Section 604A.11
§ 604A.11 VOLUNTEER ATHLETIC COACHES AND OFFICIALS; PHYSICIANS AND TRAINERS; IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Grant. (a) No individual who provides services or assistance without compensation as an athletic coach, manager, official, physician, or certified athletic trainer for a sports team that is organized or performing under a nonprofit charter or as a physician or licensed athletic trainer for a sports team or athletic event sponsored by a public or private educational institution, and no community-based, voluntary nonprofit athletic association, or any volunteer of the nonprofit athletic association, is liable for money damages to a player, participant, or spectator as a result of an individual's acts or omissions in the providing of that service or assistance either at the scene of the event or, in the case of a physician or athletic trainer, while the player, participant, or spectator is being transported to a hospital, physician's office, or other medical facility. (b) This section applies to organized sports competitions and practice and instruction in that sport. (c) For purposes of this section, "compensation" does not include reimbursement for expenses.

§ Subd. 2. Limitation. Subdivision 1 does not apply: (1) to the extent that the acts or omissions are covered under an insurance policy issued to the entity for whom the coach, manager, official, physician, or certified athletic trainer serves; (2) if the individual acts in a willful and wanton or reckless manner in providing the services or assistance; (3) if the acts or omissions arise out of the operation, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle; (4) to an athletic coach, manager, or official who provides services or assistance as part of a public or private educational institution's athletic program; (5) to a public or private educational institution for which a physician or certified athletic trainer provides services; or (6) if the individual acts in violation of federal, state, or local law. The limitation in clause (1) constitutes a waiver of the defense of immunity to the extent of the liability stated in the policy, but has no effect on the liability of the individual beyond the coverage provided. The limitation in clause (5) does not affect the limitations on liability of a public educational institution under section 3.736 or chapter 466.
Minn. Stat. § 308A.915 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 308A / Section 308A.915
§ 308A.915 WINDING UP.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Collection and payment of debts. After the notice of intent to dissolve has been filed with the secretary of state, the board, or the officers acting under the direction of the board, shall proceed as soon as possible: (1) to collect or make provision for the collection of all debts due or owing to the cooperative, including unpaid subscriptions for shares; and (2) to pay or make provision for the payment of all debts, obligations, and liabilities of the cooperative according to their priorities.

§ Subd. 2. Transfer of assets. After the notice of intent to dissolve has been filed with the secretary of state, the board may sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the property and assets of the dissolving cooperative without a vote of the members.

§ Subd. 3. Distribution to members. Tangible and intangible property, including money, remaining after the discharge of the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the cooperative or association may be distributed to the members and former members as provided in the bylaws. If previously authorized by the members, the tangible and intangible property of the cooperative may be liquidated and disposed of at the discretion of the board.
Minn. Stat. § 383C.234 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383C / Section 383C.234
§ 383C.234 REMOVAL OF SNOW.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Authority. The St. Louis County Board may by resolution provide for removal of snow from roadways as provided in this section, and upon conditions and terms and under restrictions as the board may deem proper.

§ Subd. 2. Application. Any person desiring to have snow removed from the person's roadway during the ensuing winter shall on or before August 31 of each year, file a petition in form approved by the county board with the board, providing among other things for the payment of the expense by the person, requesting it to render the service. The county board shall forthwith submit the petition to the county engineer who shall inspect the roadway to determine whether or not it would be advisable to permit snow removal equipment to work on it. The determination of the county engineer as to advisability shall be final and not subject to review. The engineer shall file a report with the county board approving or rejecting the petition, on or before October 31 each year.

§ Subd. 3. File of petitioners. The board shall, if the report of the engineer is favorable to the removal of snow from the roadway, place the name and address of the petitioners on file and shall forthwith notify each petitioner of the report.

§ Subd. 4. Equipment not to be used until public highways are cleared. No snow removal equipment shall be used for the purposes of this section unless and until snow is removed from all roads and highways which the county is charged by law with keeping clear.

§ Subd. 5. Regulation. The manner and number of times which machinery shall be used on the roadways shall be determined by the county board, and no person shall have the right to compel the removal of snow from any roadway as described in this section.

§ Subd. 6. Expenses. The amount of the expenses shall constitute and be a lien in favor of the county against the land involved, and, unless paid by July first following, shall be certified by the county engineer to the county auditor, and the auditor shall enter them upon the tax books, as an assessment, upon the land. They shall be collected in the same manner that other real estate taxes are collected. The amount of the expenses, when collected, shall be used to reimburse the county for its expenditure.
Minn. Stat. § 144.3431 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.3431
§ 144.3431 NONRESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A minor who is age 16 or older may give effective consent for nonresidential mental health services, and the consent of no other person is required. For purposes of this section, "nonresidential mental health services" means outpatient services as defined in section 245.4871, subdivision 29 , provided to a minor who is not residing in a hospital, inpatient unit, or licensed residential treatment facility or program.

(b) This section does not preclude a minor from providing effective consent for mental health or other health services according to the authority in section 144.344 or other applicable law.
Minn. Stat. § 18D.101 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 18D / Section 18D.101
§ 18D.101 LIABILITY FOR APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding other law relating to liability for agricultural chemical use, an end user or landowner is not liable for the cost of active cleanup, or damages associated with or resulting from agricultural chemicals in groundwater if the person has applied or has had others apply agricultural chemicals in compliance with state law, with any applicable labeling, and orders of the commissioner.

(b) It is a complete defense for liability if the person has complied with the provisions in paragraph (a).
Minn. Stat. § 136A.87 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 136A / Section 136A.87
§ 136A.87 PLANNING INFORMATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall make available to all residents beginning in 7th grade through adulthood information about planning and preparing for postsecondary opportunities. Information must be provided to all 7th grade students and their parents annually by September 30 about planning for their postsecondary education. The office may also provide information to high school students and their parents, to adults, and to out-of-school youth.

(b) The information provided under paragraph (a) may include the following:

(1) the need to start planning early;

(2) the availability of assistance in educational planning from educational institutions and other organizations;

(3) suggestions for studying effectively during high school;

(4) high school courses necessary to be adequately prepared for postsecondary education;

(5) encouragement to involve parents actively in planning for all phases of education;

(6) information about postsecondary education and training opportunities existing in the state, their respective missions and expectations for students, their preparation requirements, admission requirements, and student placement;

(7) ways to evaluate and select postsecondary institutions;

(8) the process of transferring credits among Minnesota postsecondary institutions and systems;

(9) the costs of postsecondary education and the availability of financial assistance in meeting these costs, including specific information about the Minnesota Promise;

(10) the interrelationship of assistance from student financial aid, public assistance, and job training programs;

(11) financial planning for postsecondary education; and

(12) postsecondary education options for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Minn. Stat. § 332B.03 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 332B / Section 332B.03
§ 332B.03 REQUIREMENT OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

On or after August 1, 2009, it is unlawful for any person, whether or not located in this state, to operate as a debt settlement services provider or provide debt settlement services including, but not limited to, offering, advertising, or executing or causing to be executed any debt settlement services or debt settlement services agreement, except as authorized by law, without first becoming registered as provided in this chapter. Debt settlement services providers may continue to provide debt settlement services without complying with this chapter to those debtors who entered into a contract to participate in a debt settlement services plan prior to August 1, 2009, but may not enter into a debt settlement services agreement with a debtor on or after August 1, 2009, without complying with this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 88.02 — MN Code / Part 88_91 / Chapter 88 / Section 88.02
§ 88.02 CITATION; WILDFIRE ACT.
Status: in_force

Sections 88.02 to 88.22 may be cited as the "Wildfire Act."
Minn. Stat. § 219.06 — MN Code / Part 218_222 / Chapter 219 / Section 219.06
§ 219.06 SIGNS AT CROSSINGS.
Status: in_force

A railroad company shall maintain, wherever its lines cross a public road, a proper and conspicuous sign indicating the crossing. A railroad company failing to comply with this section shall forfeit to the town or municipality having charge of the road $10 for each day the failure continues.