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Minn. Stat. § 465.49 — MN Code / Part 465_466 / Chapter 465 / Section 465.49
§ 465.49 MAY SELL LAKE WATER, ICE; SPEND, GET GIFTS TO KEEP UP LAKE.
Status: in_force

All cities of the fourth class and the city councils of the same, in addition to all powers now possessed by such cities, shall have the power to dredge lakes wholly or partly within the corporate limits of such cities, to park the shores thereof, maintain a water level in such lakes, and expend money therefor.

Such cities are given the right to accept donations from any person, firm, or corporation to aid in defraying such expenses and such cities and the city councils thereof shall have the power to make contracts with any person, firm, or corporation for the taking of water and ice from such lake upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between such city council and the person, firm, or corporation acquiring the right to the use of the water and ice.
Minn. Stat. § 120B.251 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 120B / Section 120B.251
§ 120B.251 ETHNIC STUDIES REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. "Ethnic studies" has the meaning provided in section 120B.25 .

§ Subd. 2. Requirements. (a) Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, a district or charter school high school must offer an ethnic studies course that fulfills the requirements of this paragraph. Nothing in this section increases or otherwise affects the number of credits required for graduation under section 120B.024 . An ethnic studies course may fulfill a social studies, language arts, arts, math, or science credit if the course meets the applicable state academic standards. An ethnic studies course may fulfill an elective credit if the course meets applicable local academic standards or other requirements. (b) School districts and charter schools must provide ethnic studies instruction in elementary schools and middle schools by the 2027-2028 school year in accordance with state academic standards. (c) Ethnic studies instruction must meet statewide ethnic studies academic standards. (d) An ethnic studies course may focus specifically on a particular group of national or ethnic origin.

§ Subd. 3. Department of Education. The Department of Education must hire dedicated ethnic studies staff sufficient to fulfill the following department duties: (1) support school district and charter school implementation of ethnic studies courses that fulfill ethnic studies standards through activities such as assistance with increased completion of the Minnesota Common Course Catalog, hosting an annual implementation support symposium, and regular updates and lessons learned; (2) support school districts and charter schools in providing training for teachers and school district staff to successfully implement ethnic studies standards; (3) support and provide tools for each school district or charter school to annually evaluate the implementation of the ethnic studies requirements by seeking feedback from students, parents or guardians, and community members; (4) provide resources and examples of how a dedicated coordinator for ethnic studies can facilitate higher quality implementation of ethnic studies; and (5) make available to school districts and charter schools the following: (i) an ethnic studies school survey for each school district and charter school to use as part of a school needs assessment; (ii) a list of recommended examples of implementation supports for use in kindergarten through grade 12 that accurately reflect the diversity of the state of Minnesota; (iii) training materials for teachers and district and school staff, including an ethnic studies coordinator, to implement ethnic studies requirements; and (iv) other resources to assist districts and charter schools in successfully implementing ethnic studies standards.
Minn. Stat. § 357.01 — MN Code / Part 357_359 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.01
§ 357.01 ALLOWANCE.
Status: in_force

For the services specified in this chapter, the fees hereinafter named shall be allowed.
Minn. Stat. § 565.25 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.25
§ 565.25 BONDING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Order of seizure of property. An order for seizure of property from the respondent shall provide that the seizure shall be contingent upon claimant's filing of a bond approved by the court conditioned for the return of the property to the respondent, if a return be adjudged, and for the payment to the respondent of any sum adjudged against the claimant. The bond shall be in an amount which is 1-1/2 times the fair market value of the property seized.

§ Subd. 2. Bond. (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) and section 565.251 , the respondent may retain or regain possession of the property by filing of a bond approved by the court conditioned that the property shall be delivered to the claimant, if delivery be adjudged, and for the payment to the claimant of any sum adjudged against the respondent. The bond shall be in an amount 1-1/4 times the fair market value of the property or 1-1/2 times the amount of the claimant's claim, whichever is less. An order for seizure may specify a time limitation within which the bond must be filed. For the purpose of protecting or preserving the property pending final hearing on the merits, the court may in extraordinary circumstances, which shall be specified in its order, provide that the respondent may not retain or regain possession of the property upon rebonding, or may limit or condition the right to retain or regain the property upon rebonding. The costs of regaining possession of the property from the sheriff or the claimant shall be borne by respondent except as set forth in paragraph (b). (b) If at a hearing following seizure of property pursuant to section 565.24 claimant fails to establish a right to continued possession, the court shall order the property returned to respondent, the costs to be borne by claimant. The court may order claimant's bond to continue in an amount sufficient to offset damages claimed by respondent by reason of the seizure.

§ Subd. 3. Fair market value. The current fair market value of the property shall initially be presumed as stated in the affidavit submitted pursuant to section 565.23, subdivision 1 . If the court determines the current fair market value of the property is different, it shall adjust the required amount of the bonds.

§ Subd. 4. Deposit with court. In lieu of filing a bond, either claimant or respondent may satisfy bonding requirements by depositing with the court cash, a cashier's check, or a certified check.
Minn. Stat. § 216I.13 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216I / Section 216I.13
§ 216I.13 PERMIT TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Application. A permittee holding a large energy infrastructure facility site or route permit may request that the commission transfer the permittee's permit. The permittee must provide the name of the existing permittee, the name and description of the entity to which the permit is to be transferred, the reasons for the transfer, a description of the facilities affected, and the proposed effective date of the transfer. The person to whom the permit is to be transferred must provide the commission with information the commission requires to determine whether the new permittee is able to comply with the permit's conditions. The commission must mail notice of receipt of the application to the persons on the general list at least seven days in advance of the date the commission considers the matter. The commission must provide the same notice to persons on the project contact list if a project contact list exists.

§ Subd. 2. Approval of transfer. The commission must approve the transfer if the commission determines that the new permittee complies with the conditions of the permit. The commission, in approving the transfer of a permit, may impose reasonable additional conditions in the permit as part of the approval. The commission may decide to hold a public meeting to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the request for the transfer prior to making a decision.
Minn. Stat. § 325D.60 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325D / Section 325D.60
§ 325D.60 FORFEITURE OF CHARTER RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGE TO DO BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Attorney general's powers. Upon the failure of any person to comply with the terms of a final judgment or decree rendered by a court of this state issued for a violation of the provisions of sections 325D.49 to 325D.66 , or to comply with a consent settlement approved by a court of this state concerning an alleged violation of sections 325D.49 to 325D.66 , the attorney general may apply to the court: (a) for the forfeiture of any charter rights, franchise privileges or powers of such corporation held by such person under the laws of this state; (b) for dissolution, if the person is a corporation or limited partnership organized under the laws of this state; or (c) for the suspension of the privilege to conduct business within this state. The court, after giving due consideration to the public interest and to relevant competitive and economic circumstances, may grant so much of the requested relief as is deemed appropriate. A dissolution shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified by law for either voluntary or judicial dissolution of the particular type of corporation, association, firm or partnership.

§ Subd. 2. Application to assignee, transferee, or successor. If any corporation, association, partnership, or limited partnership shall be dissolved or have its privilege to transact business in this state suspended or revoked as provided in subdivision 1, no assignee, transferee, or successor-in-interest of such corporation, association, partnership, or limited partnership, shall be permitted to incorporate or to transact business in this state without first applying to the court for and receiving an order permitting incorporation or transaction of business. No order shall be granted unless the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the court that it will conduct its affairs in accordance with the provisions of sections 325D.49 to 325D.66 .
Minn. Stat. § 192.525 — MN Code / Part 190_195 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.525
§ 192.525 POSTDEPLOYMENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The adjutant general must establish a program of postdeployment comprehensive health and wellness assessments for members of the National Guard who have been called into active military service and deployed outside the state. There must be at least one health and wellness assessment conducted between approximately six months and not later than one year after the end of a member's deployment. The adjutant general may call on other state agencies, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, county veteran service officers, and other appropriate resources in administering this program.
Minn. Stat. § 248.10 — MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 248 / Section 248.10
§ 248.10 REHABILITATION COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall establish a Rehabilitation Council for the Blind consistent with the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, as amended. Council members shall be compensated as provided in section 15.059, subdivision 3 . The council shall advise the commissioner about programs of the Division of State Services for the Blind.

(b) Notwithstanding section 13D.01 , the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind may conduct a meeting of its members by telephone or other electronic means so long as the following conditions are met:

(1) all members of the council participating in the meeting, wherever their physical location, can hear one another and can hear all discussion and testimony;

(2) members of the public present at the regular meeting location of the council can hear all discussion and testimony and all votes of members of the council;

(3) at least one member of the council is physically present at the regular meeting location; and

(4) all votes are conducted by roll call, so each member's vote on each issue can be identified and recorded.

(c) Each member of the council participating in a meeting by telephone or other electronic means is considered present at the meeting for purposes of determining a quorum and participating in all proceedings.

(d) If telephone or another electronic means is used to conduct a meeting, the council to the extent practical, shall allow a person to monitor the meeting electronically from a remote location. The council may require the person making such a connection to pay for documented marginal costs that the council incurs as a result of the additional connection.

(e) If telephone or another electronic means is used to conduct a regular, special, or emergency meeting, the council shall provide notice of the regular meeting location, of the fact that some members may participate by electronic means, and of the provisions of paragraph (d). The timing and method of providing notice is governed by section 13D.04 .
Minn. Stat. § 383D.48 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383D / Section 383D.48
§ 383D.48 MINNESOTA INTER-COUNTY ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, Dakota County may provide financial and accounting services, including payroll management and records, to the Minnesota Inter-county Association. Notwithstanding this section, Minnesota Inter-county Association employees are not county employees for any purpose.
Minn. Stat. § 306.49 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 306 / Section 306.49
§ 306.49 ACCOUNTS KEPT BY AUDITOR.
Status: in_force

The auditor of any county in which the board of directors of a cemetery is acting under sections 306.41 to 306.54 shall keep an account of the funds deposited in the county treasury. The auditor shall credit to the permanent fund of each cemetery all money deposited by its board of directors and record the following information for historical reference and record: (1) the amount of each gift or part set aside from the sale of each lot; (2) the name of the donor of each gift and of the buyer of each lot; and (3) the description of each particular lot, or what part of the cemetery the income from the permanent fund is applicable for care, as provided in sections 306.41 to 306.54 .
Minn. Stat. § 321.0802 — MN Code / Part 300_323A / Chapter 321 / Section 321.0802
§ 321.0802 JUDICIAL DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

On application by a partner the district court may order dissolution of a limited partnership if it is not reasonably practicable to carry on the activities of the limited partnership in conformity with the partnership agreement.
Minn. Stat. § 148E.020 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148E / Section 148E.020
§ 148E.020 CHAPTER 214.
Status: in_force

Chapter 214 applies to the Board of Social Work unless superseded by this chapter.
Minn. Stat. § 208.41 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.41
§ 208.41 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The definitions in this section apply to sections 208.40 to 208.48 .

(b) "Cast" means accepted by the secretary of state in accordance with section 208.46 , paragraph (b).

(c) "Elector" means an individual selected as a presidential elector under this chapter.

(d) "President" means the president of the United States.

(e) "Unaffiliated presidential candidate" means a candidate for president who qualifies for the general election ballot in this state by means other than nomination by a political party.

(f) "Vice president" means the vice president of the United States.
Minn. Stat. § 10.582 — MN Code / Part 10_12B / Chapter 10 / Section 10.582
§ 10.582 VETERANS' VOICES MONTH.
Status: in_force

The month of October is designated as Veterans' Voices Month in recognition of the state's desire to honor, recognize, and celebrate the contributions of veterans. Schools, organizations, and communities in the state are encouraged to hold events and programs that honor veterans and educate students and citizens about the unique culture of the military by sharing and studying veterans' experiences through stories, essays, poetry, and art from the men and women who have served in the armed forces. The state declares that in order to educate the public, the governor may promote and encourage the observance of Veterans' Voices Month.
Minn. Stat. § 325F.664 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.664
§ 325F.664 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE DISCLOSURES.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, the term "new motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in section 80E.03, subdivision 7 , including vehicles driven for demonstration purposes.

§ Subd. 2. Disclosure of damage exceeding four percent of retail price. (a) Before the sale of a new motor vehicle, a dealer must disclose and describe to the buyer, in a clear and conspicuous written statement and orally in the course of the sales presentation, any damage to the vehicle of which the dealer had actual knowledge, if the dealer's cost of repairs exceeded four percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, or $500, whichever is greater. (b) A manufacturer, distributor, or importer must disclose and describe to its franchised dealers, in a clear and conspicuous written statement, any repaired damage exceeding four percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, or $500, whichever is greater. (c) Damaged or stolen glass, tires, wheels, bumpers, radios, and in-dash audio components are excluded from the disclosure requirements of this subdivision if the damaged or stolen parts are replaced with identical manufacturer's original equipment.
Minn. Stat. § 128C.03 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 128C / Section 128C.03
§ 128C.03 PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The league shall adopt procedures to ensure public notice of all eligibility rules and policies that will afford the opportunity for public hearings on proposed eligibility rules. If requested by 100 or more parents or guardians of students, the public hearing must be conducted by an administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings, by a person hired under contract by the Office of Administrative Hearings, or by an independent hearing officer appointed by the commissioner of education from a list maintained for that purpose. At the conclusion of a hearing requested by 100 or more parents or guardians of students, the person conducting the hearing shall write a report evaluating the extent to which the league has shown that the proposed rule is needed and reasonable and the legality of the proposed rule. The league shall pay for hearings under this section.
Minn. Stat. § 624.63 — MN Code / Part 609_624 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.63
§ 624.63 DANGEROUS EXHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

Every proprietor, lessee, or occupant of any place of amusement, or any plat of ground, or building, who shall use or allow it to be used for the exhibition of skill in throwing any sharp instrument at or toward any human being, or who shall aim or discharge, or allow to be aimed or discharged, at or toward any human being, any bowgun, pistol, or firearm of any description, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 299F.014 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299F / Section 299F.014
§ 299F.014 PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS; TANK VEHICLE PARKING.
Status: in_force

(a) Any rule of the commissioner of public safety that adopts provisions of the State Fire Code relating to aboveground tanks for petroleum storage that are not used for dispensing to the public is superseded by Minnesota Rules, chapter 7151, in regard to: secondary containment, substance transfer areas, tank and piping standards, overfill protection, corrosion protection, leak detection, labeling, monitoring, maintenance, record keeping, and decommissioning. If Minnesota Rules, chapter 7151, does not address an issue relating to aboveground tanks for petroleum storage that are not used for dispensing to the public, any applicable provision of the State Fire Code applies.

(b) A motorized tank vehicle used to transport petroleum products may be parked within 500 feet of a residence if the vehicle is parked at an aboveground tank facility used for dispensing petroleum into cargo tanks for sale at another location.
Minn. Stat. § 145.4715 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.4715
§ 145.4715 REPORTING PREVALENCE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of health must routinely report to the public and to the legislature data on the prevalence and incidence of sexual violence in Minnesota, to the extent federal funding is available for this purpose. The commissioner must use existing data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or other source as identified by the commissioner.
Minn. Stat. § 214.34 — MN Code / Part 214_215 / Chapter 214 / Section 214.34
§ 214.34 IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Reporting immunity. Any individual, agency, institution, facility, business, or organization is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting a report in good faith to the program under this section or for cooperating with an investigation of a report or with staff of the program. Reports are confidential and are privileged communication.

§ Subd. 2. Program immunity. Members of the participating boards and persons employed by the boards and program, program consultants, and members of advisory bodies for the program are immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for any actions, transactions, or reports in the execution of, or relating to, their duties under sections 214.31 to 214.36 .
Minn. Stat. § 517.041 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 517 / Section 517.041
§ 517.041 POWER TO APPOINT COURT COMMISSIONER; DUTY.
Status: in_force

The Third Judicial District may appoint as court commissioner for Fillmore and Olmsted Counties respectively a person who was formerly employed by those counties as a court commissioner.

The sole duty of an appointed court commissioner is to solemnize civil marriages.
Minn. Stat. § 299C.08 — MN Code / Part 299A_299N / Chapter 299C / Section 299C.08
§ 299C.08 OATH OF SUPERINTENDENT AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The superintendent and each employee in the bureau whom the superintendent shall designate, before entering upon the performance of duties under sections 299C.03 to 299C.08 , 299C.10 , 299C.105 , 299C.11 , 299C.17 , 299C.18 , and 299C.21 , shall take the usual oath.