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Minn. Stat. § 62S.05 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62S / Section 62S.05
§ 62S.05 PREEXISTING CONDITION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Authorized definition. A long-term care insurance policy or certificate, other than a policy or certificate issued to a group as defined in section 62S.01, subdivision 15 , clause (1), may not use a definition of preexisting condition that is more restrictive than the definition in this subdivision. "Preexisting condition" means a condition for which medical advice or treatment was recommended by, or received from a provider of health care services, within six months before the effective date of coverage of an insured person.

§ Subd. 2. Prohibited exclusion. A long-term care insurance policy or certificate, other than a policy or certificate issued to a group as defined in section 62S.01, subdivision 15 , clause (1), may not exclude coverage for a loss or confinement that is the result of a preexisting condition more than six months following the effective date of coverage of an insured person.

§ Subd. 3. Underwriting standards. The definition of preexisting condition does not prohibit an insurer from using an application form designed to elicit the complete health history of an applicant and, on the basis of the answers on that application, from underwriting according to that insurer's established underwriting standards. Unless otherwise provided in the policy or certificate, a preexisting condition, regardless of whether it is disclosed on the application, need not be covered until the waiting period described in subdivision 2 expires. A long-term care insurance policy or certificate may not exclude or use waivers of any kind to exclude, limit, or reduce coverage or benefits for specifically named or described preexisting diseases or physical conditions beyond the waiting period described in subdivision 2.

§ Subd. 4. Extension of limitation periods. The commissioner may extend the limitation periods set forth in subdivisions 1 and 2 as to specific age group categories in specific policy forms upon finding that the extension is in the best interest of the public.
Minn. Stat. § 394.312 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 394 / Section 394.312
§ 394.312 RELATION TO OTHER COUNTY AUTHORITY.
Status: repealed

All official controls in effect on August 1, 1974, shall remain in full force and effect until amended or repealed whether such controls were adopted by resolution of the board or by ordinance and whether or not comprehensive plans had been adopted before the official controls were adopted. Any official controls and any procedures for the administration of official controls which are in existence on August 1, 1974, shall be brought into compliance with Laws 1974, chapter 571, within four years from August 1, 1974.
Minn. Stat. § 62D.145 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.145
§ 62D.145 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION HELD BY HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Personal and privileged information. The ability of a health maintenance organization to disclose personal information, as defined in section 72A.491, subdivision 17 , and privileged information, as defined in section 72A.491, subdivision 19 , is governed by sections 72A.497 , 72A.499 , and 72A.502 .

§ Subd. 2. Health data or information. (a) A health maintenance organization is prohibited from disclosing to any person any individually identifiable data or information held by the health maintenance organization pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment, or health of any enrollee, or any application obtained from any person, except: (1) to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the commissioner and a designee shall have access to the above data or information but the data removed from the health maintenance organization or participating entity shall not identify any particular patient or client by name or contain any other unique personal identifier; (2) upon the express consent of the enrollee or applicant; (3) pursuant to statute or court order for the production of evidence or the discovery thereof; (4) in the event of claim or litigation between the person and the provider or health maintenance organization wherein such data or information is pertinent; (5) to meet the requirements of contracts for prepaid medical services with the commissioner of human services authorized under chapter 256B, 256D, or 256L; (6) to meet the requirements of contracts for benefit plans with the commissioner of management and budget under chapter 43A; or (7) as otherwise authorized pursuant to statute. No provision in a contract for a benefit plan under chapter 43A shall authorize dissemination of individually identifiable health records, unless the dissemination of the health records is required to carry out the requirements of the contract and employees whose health records will be disseminated are fully informed of the dissemination by the Department of Management and Budget at the time the employees are enrolling for or changing insurance coverage. (b) In any case involving a suspected violation of a law applicable to health maintenance organizations in which access to health data maintained by the health maintenance organization or participating entity is necessary, the commissioner and agents, while maintaining the privacy rights of individuals and families, shall be permitted to obtain data that identifies any particular patient or client by name. A health maintenance organization shall be entitled to claim any statutory privileges against such disclosure which the provider who furnished the information to the health maintenance organization is entitled to claim.
Minn. Stat. § 270C.54 — MN Code / Part 270_271 / Chapter 270C / Section 270C.54
§ 270C.54 COLLECTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FEES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall collect from a taxpayer any collection fees or costs charged by financial institutions and incurred by the commissioner.
Minn. Stat. § 216B.35 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.35
§ 216B.35 TRANSCRIBED RECORD.
Status: in_force

A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings at any formal hearing had before the commission or any commissioner or hearing examiner and all testimony shall be taken down by a reporter appointed by the commission. A copy of the transcript shall be furnished on demand to any party to the proceedings upon payment of reasonable costs of reproduction.
Minn. Stat. § 237.30 — MN Code / Part 237_238 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.30
§ 237.30 TELEPHONE INVESTIGATION FUND; APPROPRIATION.
Status: in_force

A Minnesota Telephone Investigation Fund shall exist for the use of the Department of Commerce and of the attorney general in investigations, valuations, and revaluations under section 237.295 . All sums paid by the telephone companies to reimburse the department for its expenses pursuant to section 237.295 shall be credited to the revolving fund and shall be deposited in a separate bank account and not commingled with any other state funds or moneys, but any balance in excess of $25,000 in the revolving fund at the end of each fiscal year shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the general fund. All subsequent credits to said revolving fund shall be paid by the commissioner of management and budget upon application of the department or of the attorney general to an aggregate amount of not more than one-half of such sums to each of them, which proportion shall be constantly maintained in all credits and withdrawals from the revolving fund.
Minn. Stat. § 541.33 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 541 / Section 541.33
§ 541.33 UNFAIRNESS.
Status: in_force

If the court determines that the limitation period of another state applicable under sections 541.31 and 541.32 is substantially different from the limitation period of this state and has not afforded a fair opportunity to sue upon, or imposes an unfair burden in defending against, the claim, the limitation period of this state applies.
Minn. Stat. § 3A.05 — MN Code / Part 3_3E / Chapter 3A / Section 3A.05
§ 3A.05 APPLICATION FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Applications for survivor benefits under section 3A.04 must be filed with the director by the surviving spouse and dependent child or children entitled to benefits under section 3A.04 , or by the guardian of the estate, if there is one, of the dependent child or children.

(b) Survivor benefits accrue as of the first day of the month following the death of the member of the legislature or former legislator and payments commence as of the first of the month next following the filing of the application, and are retroactive to the date the benefit accrues or the first of the month occurring 12 months before the month in which the application is filed with the director, whichever is later.
Minn. Stat. § 201.162 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.162
§ 201.162 DUTIES OF STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner or chief administrative officer of each state agency or community-based public agency or nonprofit corporation that contracts with the state agency to carry out obligations of the state agency must provide voter registration services for employees and the public, including, as applicable, automatic voter registration or information on voter eligibility, registration, and updating registrations as required under section 201.161 . An individual may complete a voter registration application or apply to update a voter registration name or address if the individual has the proper qualifications on the date of application. Nonpartisan voter registration assistance, including routinely asking members of the public served by the agency whether they would like to register to vote or update a voter registration and, if necessary, assisting them in preparing the registration forms must be part of the job of appropriate agency employees.
Minn. Stat. § 3.15 — MN Code / Part 3_3E / Chapter 3 / Section 3.15
§ 3.15 PUNISHMENT FOR CONTEMPT.
Status: in_force

Punishment for contempt shall be by imprisonment. The term of imprisonment shall not extend beyond the session at which it is inflicted. When either house shall direct the imprisonment of a person for a contempt the keeper of the jail of the county in which the seat of government is situated shall receive and detain the person in close confinement during the term fixed by the order of commitment, or until the detainee is discharged by vote of the committing body or due process of law.
Minn. Stat. § 116C.992 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 116C / Section 116C.992
§ 116C.992 ORDINANCE AND PERMIT LIBRARY.
Status: in_force

By October 1, 2013, the Environmental Quality Board, in consultation with local units of government, shall create and maintain a library on local government ordinances and local government permits that have been approved for regulation of silica sand projects for reference by local governments.
Minn. Stat. § 557.10 — MN Code / Part 553_566 / Chapter 557 / Section 557.10
§ 557.10 OWNERSHIP OF CROPS.
Status: in_force

Planted and growing crops are personal property of the person or entity that has the property right to plant the crops.
Minn. Stat. § 216B.65 — MN Code / Part 216_217 / Chapter 216B / Section 216B.65
§ 216B.65 DEPARTMENT TO EMPLOY NECESSARY STAFF.
Status: in_force

The department may employ experts, engineers, statisticians, accountants, inspectors, clerks, hearing examiners who may be attorneys and employees it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of Laws 1974, chapter 429.
Minn. Stat. § 524.2-511 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.2-511
§ 524.2-511 TESTAMENTARY ADDITIONS TO TRUSTS.
Status: reserved

(a) A will may validly devise property to the trustee of a trust established or to be established (i) during the testator's lifetime by the testator, by the testator and some other person, or by some other person, including a funded or unfunded life insurance trust, although the settlor has reserved any or all rights of ownership of the insurance contracts, or (ii) at the testator's death by the testator's devise to the trustee, if, in either case, the trust is identified in the testator's will and its terms are set forth in a written instrument, other than a will, executed before, concurrently with, or after the execution of the testator's will or in another individual's will if that other individual has predeceased the testator, regardless of the existence, size, or character of the corpus of the trust. The devise is not invalid because the trust is amendable or revocable, or because the trust was amended after the execution of the will or the testator's death.

(b) Unless the testator's will provides otherwise, property devised to a trust described in paragraph (a) is not held under a testamentary trust of the testator, but it becomes a part of the trust to which it is devised, and must be administered and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the governing instrument setting forth the terms of the trust, including any amendments thereto made before or after the testator's death.

(c) Unless the testator's will provides otherwise, a revocation or termination of the trust before the testator's death causes the devise to lapse.

(d) This section does not invalidate a devise made by a will executed before February 21, 1963.
Minn. Stat. § 34.01 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 34 / Section 34.01
§ 34.01 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Terms. Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended, the terms defined in subdivisions 2 and 3, for the purposes of sections 34.02 to 34.11 , shall have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Soft drinks and other nonalcoholic beverages. The term "soft drinks and other nonalcoholic beverages" means and includes (1) carbonated or still beverages, (2) natural and mineral waters, carbonated, plain or otherwise, (3) apple or fruit ciders, natural or reconstituted fruit juices, or cereal beverages and other finished beverages.

§ Subd. 3. Adulterated soft drinks and nonalcoholic beverages. In addition to the requirements of other laws relating to adulteration of food which are administered by the Department of Agriculture, all soft drinks and other nonalcoholic beverages not conforming to the provisions of sections 34.02 to 34.11 , or to the rules, definitions, and standards made thereunder, shall be deemed to be adulterated.

§ Subd. 4. [Renumbered 34.119 ]
Minn. Stat. § 148.518 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.518
§ 148.518 LICENSURE FOLLOWING LAPSE OF LICENSURE STATUS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Speech-language pathology or audiology lapse. An applicant whose licensure status has lapsed and who is applying for a speech-language pathology or audiology license must: (1) apply for licensure renewal according to section 148.5191 and document compliance with the continuing education requirements of section 148.5193 since the applicant's license lapsed; (2) fulfill the requirements of section 148.517 ; (3) apply for renewal according to section 148.5191 , provide evidence to the commissioner that the applicant holds a current and unrestricted credential for the practice of speech-language pathology from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board or for the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in another jurisdiction that has requirements equivalent to or higher than those in effect for Minnesota, and provide evidence of compliance with Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board or that jurisdiction's continuing education requirements; (4) apply for renewal according to section 148.5191 and submit verified documentation of successful completion of 160 hours of supervised practice approved by the commissioner. To participate in a supervised practice, the applicant shall first apply and obtain temporary licensing according to section 148.5161 ; or (5) apply for renewal according to section 148.5191 and provide documentation of obtaining a qualifying score on the examination described in section 148.515 , subdivision 4, within one year of the application date for license renewal.

§ Subd. 2. Speech-language pathology assistant licensure lapse. An applicant applying for speech-language pathology assistant licensure and whose licensure status has lapsed must: (1) apply for renewal according to section 148.5191 , and provide evidence to the commissioner that the applicant has an associate's degree from a speech-language pathology assistant program that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges; (2) apply for renewal according to section 148.5191 and provide evidence to the commissioner that the applicant has a bachelor's degree in the discipline of communication sciences or disorders and a speech-language pathology assistant certificate program, including relevant coursework and supervised field experience according to section 148.5181 ; or (3) apply for licensure renewal according to section 148.5191 and document compliance with the continuing education requirements of section 148.5193 since the applicant's license lapsed.
Minn. Stat. § 524.2-404 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.2-404
§ 524.2-404 FAMILY ALLOWANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the right to the homestead and exempt property, the decedent's surviving spouse and minor children whom the decedent was obligated to support, and children who were in fact being supported by the decedent, shall be allowed a reasonable family allowance in money out of the estate for their maintenance as follows:

(1) for one year if the estate is inadequate to discharge allowed claims; or

(2) for 18 months if the estate is adequate to discharge allowed claims.

(b) The amount of the family allowance may be determined by the personal representative in an amount not to exceed $2,300 per month.

(c) The family allowance is payable to the surviving spouse, if living; otherwise to the children, their guardian or conservator, or persons having their care and custody.

(d) The family allowance is exempt from and has priority over all claims.

(e) The family allowance is not chargeable against any benefit or share passing to the surviving spouse or children by the will of the decedent unless otherwise provided, by intestate succession or by way of elective share. The death of any person entitled to family allowance does not terminate the right of that person to the allowance.

(f) The personal representative or an interested person aggrieved by any determination, payment, proposed payment, or failure to act under this section may petition the court for appropriate relief, which may include a family allowance other than that which the personal representative determined or could have determined.
Minn. Stat. § 571.771 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.771
§ 571.771 MONEY DUE FROM STATE DEPARTMENTS.
Status: in_force

Money due or owing to any entity or person by the state on account of any employment, work, contract with, or services provided to any state department or agency is subject to garnishment. The garnishment summons may be served upon the head of the department or agency in the same manner as other summons in that court of record except that service may not be made by publication. Service of the garnishment summons may also be made by certified mail, return receipt requested. The disclosure must be made by the head of the department or agency, or by some person designated by the head having knowledge of the facts. If payment is made pursuant to judgment against the state as garnishee, a certificate of satisfaction to the extent of the payment endorsed on it must be delivered to the head of the department or agency as a voucher for the payment.
Minn. Stat. § 162.081 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 162 / Section 162.081
§ 162.081 TOWN ROAD ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Account created. A town road account is created in the county state-aid highway fund.

§ Subd. 2. Formula for distribution to counties. Funds in the town road account must be apportioned to each county so that each county receives the percentage that the total miles of town road in the county bears to the total miles of town roads in the state.

§ Subd. 3. Apportionment. Upon determining the amount of money to be apportioned to each county under section 162.07 , the commissioner shall also determine the amounts in the town road account to be apportioned under subdivision 2. The apportionment under subdivision 2 must be included in the statement sent to the commissioner of management and budget and the county auditor and county engineer of each county under section 162.08, subdivision 2 . The amounts so apportioned and allocated to each county from the town road account must be paid by the state to the treasurer of each county at the same time that payments are made under section 162.08, subdivision 2 , provided that the amounts must be paid in a sufficient time to allow the county to distribute the amounts to each town by March 1, annually.

§ Subd. 4. Formula for distribution to towns; purposes. (a) Money apportioned to a county from the town road account must be distributed to the treasurer of each town within the county, according to a distribution formula adopted by the county board. The formula must take into account each town's population and town road mileage, and other factors the county board deems advisable in the interests of achieving equity among the towns. Distribution of town road funds to each town treasurer must be made by March 1, annually, or within 30 days after receipt of payment from the commissioner. Distribution of funds to town treasurers in a county which has not adopted a distribution formula under this subdivision must be made according to a formula prescribed by the commissioner by rule. (b) Money distributed to a town under this subdivision may be expended by the town only for the construction, reconstruction, and gravel maintenance of town roads within the town, including debt service for bonds issued by the town in accordance with chapter 475, provided that the bonds are issued for a use allowable under this paragraph.
Minn. Stat. § 382.08 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.08
§ 382.08 RECORDING FEES PAID BY COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The fees for recording official bonds, oaths of office, certificates, or other evidences of election or qualification for office, required by law to be recorded with the county recorder or court administrator of the district court, shall be paid by the county.
Minn. Stat. § 520.30 — MN Code / Part 520_523 / Chapter 520 / Section 520.30
§ 520.30 UNIFORMITY OF INTERPRETATION.
Status: in_force

Sections 520.21 to 520.31 shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
Minn. Stat. § 97C.521 — MN Code / Part 97_102 / Chapter 97C / Section 97C.521
§ 97C.521 TRANSPORTING CARP FINGERLINGS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 17.4984, subdivision 2 , paragraph (g), a person may not transport live carp fingerlings.
Minn. Stat. § 124D.18 — MN Code / Part 120_129C / Chapter 124D / Section 124D.18
§ 124D.18 PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The purpose of sections 124D.18 and 124D.19 is to make maximum use of the public schools of Minnesota by the community and to expand utilization by the school of the human resources of the community, by establishing a community education program.
Minn. Stat. § 244.056 — MN Code / Part 241_244 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.056
§ 244.056 PREDATORY OFFENDER; SEEKING HOUSING IN DIFFERENT JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

If a corrections agency supervising an offender who is required to register as a predatory offender under section 243.166 and who is classified by the department as a public risk monitoring case has knowledge that the offender is seeking housing arrangements in a location under the jurisdiction of another corrections agency, the agency shall notify the other agency of this and initiate a supervision transfer request.