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Minn. Stat. § 336.2A-214 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.2A-214
§ 336.2A-214 EXCLUSION OR MODIFICATION OF WARRANTIES.
Status: in_force

(1) Words or conduct relevant to the creation of an express warranty and words or conduct tending to negate or limit a warranty must be construed wherever reasonable as consistent with each other; but, subject to the provisions of section 336.2A-202 on parol or extrinsic evidence, negation or limitation is inoperative to the extent that the construction is unreasonable.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), to exclude or modify the implied warranty of merchantability or any part of it the language must mention "merchantability," be by a writing, and be conspicuous. Subject to subsection (3), to exclude or modify any implied warranty of fitness the exclusion must be by a writing and be conspicuous. Language to exclude all implied warranties of fitness is sufficient if it is in writing, is conspicuous and states, for example, "There is no warranty that the goods will be fit for a particular purpose."

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), but subject to subsection (4):

(a) unless the circumstances indicate otherwise, all implied warranties are excluded by expressions like "as is" or "with all faults" or by other language that in common understanding calls the lessee's attention to the exclusion of warranties and makes plain that there is no implied warranty, if in writing and conspicuous;

(b) if the lessee before entering into the lease contract has examined the goods or the sample or model as fully as desired or has refused to examine the goods, there is no implied warranty with regard to defects that an examination ought in the circumstances to have revealed; and

(c) an implied warranty may also be excluded or modified by course of dealing, course of performance, or usage of trade.

(4) To exclude or modify a warranty against interference or against infringement (section 336.2A-211 ) or any part of it, the language must be specific, be by a writing, and be conspicuous, unless the circumstances, including course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade, give the lessee reason to know that the goods are being leased subject to a claim or interest of any person.
Minn. Stat. § 138.81 — MN Code / Part 138_140 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.81
§ 138.81 CITATION.
Status: in_force

Sections 138.81 to 138.87 may be cited as the "Minnesota Folklife Preservation Act."
Minn. Stat. § 169.724 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 169 / Section 169.724
§ 169.724 PROHIBITION; OPERATING AUTOMOBILE WITH UNSAFE TIRES.
Status: in_force

No person shall drive, move or cause to be driven or moved any passenger automobile upon the highways of this state, unless such passenger automobile is equipped with tires in safe operating condition in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner.
Minn. Stat. § 205A.046 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 205A / Section 205A.046
§ 205A.046 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TERM EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

The terms of all school board members expire on the first Monday in January of the year in which they expire.
Minn. Stat. § 473.841 — MN Code / Part 473_473J / Chapter 473 / Section 473.841
§ 473.841 CITATION.
Status: in_force

Sections 473.842 to 473.847 may be cited as the "Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Act."
Minn. Stat. § 168.321 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 168 / Section 168.321
§ 168.321 NEW VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The registrar may refuse to register any new vehicle unless the manufacturer thereof has filed the sworn statement herein provided for the model of the motor vehicle offered for registration. The registrar shall have authority to determine the weight of any vehicle on which the record of the manufacturer's shipping weight is not available in the office.

(b) Every manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold or offered for sale within this state shall each year file with the registrar a sworn statement showing the various models manufactured, the manufacturer's shipping weights including the weight of automatic transmissions where such equipment is offered as optional equipment and not included in the shipping weight, the beginning serial or identification number of each model or series if manufactured on a yearly model basis, or if not manufactured on a yearly model basis, the formula or method used to determine the year of model, and such other information as the registrar deems necessary. Upon the introduction of any new models during the year, the manufacturer shall in like manner file a new statement setting forth the required information for each new model.

(c) The information furnished in the manufacturer's statement may be considered by the registrar as prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein.
Minn. Stat. § 136A.1201 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 136A / Section 136A.1201
§ 136A.1201 MINNESOTA PROMISE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Financial aid policy. It is the policy of the legislature to provide sufficient financial aid funding so that tuition and required fees to attend a public two-year college for a student from a low-income family are covered by state financial aid when combined with federal and other sources of aid.

§ Subd. 2. Informational materials. The office must prepare and distribute materials under section 136A.87 to promote the Minnesota Promise, the availability of financial aid, and the benefits of higher education.
Minn. Stat. § 524.5-422 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.5-422
§ 524.5-422 INTEREST OF PERSON SUBJECT TO CONSERVATORSHIP NONALIENABLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (c) and (d), the interest of a person subject to conservatorship in property is not transferable or assignable by the person subject to conservatorship. An attempted transfer or assignment by the person subject to conservatorship, although ineffective to affect property rights, may give rise to a claim against the person subject to conservatorship for restitution or damages which, subject to presentation and allowance, may be satisfied as provided in section 524.5-429 .

(b) Upon appointment of a conservator, property vested in a person subject to conservatorship is not subject to levy, garnishment, or similar process for claims against the person subject to conservatorship unless allowed pursuant to section 524.5-429 .

(c) A person without knowledge of the conservatorship who in good faith and for security or substantially equivalent value receives delivery from a person subject to conservatorship of tangible personal property of a type normally transferred by delivery of possession is protected as if the person subject to conservatorship or transferee had valid title.

(d) A third party who deals with the person subject to conservatorship with respect to property subject to a conservatorship is entitled to any protection provided in other law.

(e) Nothing in this section or in this article shall prevent the imposition, enforcement, or collection of a lien under sections 514.980 to 514.985 .
Minn. Stat. § 144.7414 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.7414
§ 144.7414 PROTOCOLS FOR EXPOSURE TO BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. EMS agency requirements. The emergency medical services agency shall have procedures for an emergency medical services person to notify a facility that the person may have experienced a significant exposure from a source individual. The emergency medical services agency shall also have a protocol to locate the source individual if the facility has not received the source individual and the emergency medical services agency knows the source individual's identity.

§ Subd. 2. Facility protocol requirements. Every facility shall adopt and follow a postexposure protocol for emergency medical services persons who have experienced a significant exposure. The postexposure protocol must adhere to the most current recommendations of the United States Public Health Service and include, at a minimum, the following: (1) a process for emergency medical services persons to report an exposure in a timely fashion; (2) a process for an infectious disease specialist, or a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who is knowledgeable about the most current recommendations of the United States Public Health Service in consultation with an infectious disease specialist, (i) to determine whether a significant exposure to one or more blood-borne pathogens has occurred and (ii) to provide, under the direction of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, a recommendation or recommendations for follow-up treatment appropriate to the particular blood-borne pathogen or pathogens for which a significant exposure has been determined; (3) if there has been a significant exposure, a process to determine whether the source individual has a blood-borne pathogen through disclosure of test results, or through blood collection and testing as required by sections 144.7401 to 144.7415 ; (4) a process for providing appropriate counseling prior to and following testing for a blood-borne pathogen regarding the likelihood of blood-borne pathogen transmission and follow-up recommendations according to the most current recommendations of the United States Public Health Service, recommendations for testing, and treatment to the emergency medical services person; (5) a process for providing appropriate counseling under clause (4) to the emergency medical services person and the source individual; and (6) compliance with applicable state and federal laws relating to data practices, confidentiality, informed consent, and the patient bill of rights.
Minn. Stat. § 21.74 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21.74
§ 21.74 EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

The provisions of section 21.73 shall not apply to:

(1) agricultural seeds and grains, or screenings, not intended for feeding purposes;

(2) weed-seed infested agricultural seeds and grains, or screenings, being transported upon any public highway to or from a cleaning or processing establishment for cleaning or processing, which same are carried or transported in such vehicles or containers as will prevent the leaking or scattering thereof;

(3) weed-seed infested agricultural seeds and grains, or screenings, which have first been devitalized by grinding, heating, chemical treatment, or any other suitable method;

(4) the sale of weed-seed infested agricultural seeds and grains, or screenings, to each other by jobbers, manufacturers, or processors who mix or grind concentrated commercial feeding stuff for sale; provided that the restrictions applying to clause (2), are complied with;

(5) the sale of weed-seed infested agricultural seeds and grains, or screenings, by any vendor to a consumer, provided that the restrictions set forth in clauses (2) and (3) are complied with. However, where the vendor is not equipped to devitalize weed seeds, the vendor may sell weed-seed infested agricultural seeds, grains, or screenings only to a consumer who holds a permit issued by the commissioner for such a purchase. The commissioner shall issue such a permit annually to a consumer only if the consumer has the necessary facilities for devitalization, as determined by the commissioner, or has access to such facilities. The consumer shall devitalize such weed-seed infested agricultural seeds, grains, or screenings. The commissioner may revoke a permit after due notice and a hearing if the consumer does not comply with the provisions of this clause. The provisions of this clause shall not apply to the sale at a farm auction of a vendors agricultural seeds or grains for feeding or processing purposes. "Farm auction" for the purpose of this clause means the final sale at auction of the personal property of the farmer to the highest bidder. However, if such agricultural seeds and grains are sold under variety names, and in such manner and at such prices as to indicate that it is intended to use the seeds and grains for seeding purposes, the seeds and grains are then subject to all laws relating to cleaning, testing, and labeling of agricultural seed as set forth in the agricultural seed laws and the agricultural weed laws of the state of Minnesota and such rules as have been promulgated by the commissioner of agriculture thereunder; and

(6) weed-seed infested agricultural seed and grains or screenings, produced by the farmer and fed on the farmer's own farm, provided it does not contain restricted or prohibited noxious weed seeds in excess of the legal limit.
Minn. Stat. § 10.56 — MN Code / Part 10_12B / Chapter 10 / Section 10.56
§ 10.56 FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY.
Status: in_force

February 3 is designated Four Chaplains Day in honor of the four United States Army chaplains, George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling, and John P. Washington, who sacrificed their lives to save the lives of other service personnel while serving on the U.S.S. Dorchester, a United States Army troop transport that was sunk off the coast of Greenland on February 3, 1943. Each year the governor shall issue a proclamation of this observance.
Minn. Stat. § 40A.02 — MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 40A / Section 40A.02
§ 40A.02 DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Terms defined. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1991 c 345 art 2 s 69 ]

§ Subd. 3. Agricultural use. "Agricultural use" means the production of livestock, dairy animals, dairy products, poultry or poultry products, fur-bearing animals, horticultural or nursery stock, fruit, vegetables, forage, grains, timber, trees, or bees and apiary products. "Agricultural use" also includes wetlands, pasture, forest land, wildlife land, and other uses that depend on the inherent productivity of the land.

§ Subd. 4. Board. "Board" means the Board of Water and Soil Resources.

§ Subd. 5. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture.

§ Subd. 6. Crop equivalent rating. "Crop equivalent rating" means a rating that reflects the net economic return per acre of soil when managed for cultivated crops, permanent pasture, or forest, whichever provides the highest net return.

§ Subd. 7. Department. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.

§ Subd. 8. Development. "Development" means the subdivision and partitioning of land or the construction of residences on land or the conversion to competing land uses.

§ Subd. 9. District. "District" means a soil and water conservation district.

§ Subd. 10. Agricultural preserve or preserve. "Agricultural preserve" or "preserve" means a preserve created under this chapter.

§ Subd. 11. Forest land. "Forest land" means land that is at least ten percent stocked by trees of any size and capable of producing timber, or of exerting an influence on the climate or on the water regime; land that the trees described above have been removed from to less than ten percent stocking and that has not been developed for other use; and afforested areas.

§ Subd. 12. Local government. "Local government" means a county or municipality.

§ Subd. 13. Metropolitan area. "Metropolitan area" has the meaning given in section 473.121, subdivision 2 .

§ Subd. 14. Municipality. "Municipality" means a statutory or home rule charter city or town.

§ Subd. 15. Official controls. "Official controls" or "controls" has the meaning given in section 394.22, subdivision 6 .

§ Subd. 16. Soil survey. "Soil survey" means the comprehensive inventory and classification of soil types being conducted by the Minnesota Cooperative Soil Survey.
Minn. Stat. § 152.026 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 152 / Section 152.026
§ 152.026 MANDATORY SENTENCES.
Status: in_force

A defendant convicted and sentenced to a mandatory sentence under section 152.021 or 152.022 is not eligible for probation, parole, discharge, or supervised release until that person has served the full term of imprisonment as provided by law, notwithstanding sections 242.19 , 243.05 , 609.12 , and 609.135 . "Term of imprisonment" has the meaning given in section 244.01, subdivision 8 .
Minn. Stat. § 336.9-320 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.9-320
§ 336.9-320 BUYER OF GOODS.
Status: in_force

(a) Buyer in ordinary course of business. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e), a buyer in ordinary course of business, other than a person buying farm products from a person engaged in farming operations, takes free of a security interest created by the buyer's seller, even if the security interest is perfected and the buyer knows of its existence.

(b) Buyer of consumer goods. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e), a buyer of goods from a person who used or bought the goods for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes takes free of a security interest, even if perfected, if the buyer buys:

(1) without knowledge of the security interest;

(2) for value;

(3) primarily for the buyer's personal, family, or household purposes; and

(4) before the filing of a financing statement covering the goods.

(c) Effectiveness of filing for subsection (b). To the extent that it affects the priority of a security interest over a buyer of goods under subsection (b), the period of effectiveness of a filing made in the jurisdiction in which the seller is located is governed by section 336.9-316 (a) and (b).

(d) Buyer in ordinary course of business at wellhead or minehead. A buyer in ordinary course of business buying oil, gas, or other minerals at the wellhead or minehead or after extraction takes free of an interest arising out of an encumbrance.

(e) Possessory security interest not affected. Subsections (a) and (b) do not affect a security interest in goods in the possession of the secured party under section 336.9-313 .
Minn. Stat. § 62J.806 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62J / Section 62J.806
§ 62J.806 POLICY FOR COLLECTION OF MEDICAL DEBT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Requirement. A health care provider must make available to the public the health care provider's policy for collecting medical debt from patients. The policy must be made available by: (1) clearly posting the policy on the health care provider's website or, for health professionals, on the website of the health clinic, group practice, or hospital at which the health professional is employed or under contract; and (2) providing a copy of the policy to any individual who requests the policy.

§ Subd. 2. Content. A policy made available under this section must at least specify the procedures followed by the health care provider to: (1) communicate with patients about the medical debt owed and collecting medical debt; (2) refer medical debt to a collection agency or law firm for collection; and (3) identify medical debt as uncollectible or satisfied, and ending collection activities.
Minn. Stat. § 64B.25 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 64B / Section 64B.25
§ 64B.25 VALUATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Prior certificates. Standards of valuation for certificates issued prior to one year after August 1, 1985 shall be those provided by the laws applicable immediately prior to August 1, 1985.

§ Subd. 2. Future certificates. The minimum standards of valuation for certificates issued on or after one year from August 1, 1985 shall be based on the following tables: (1) For certificates of life insurance: The Commissioner's 1941 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table, the Commissioner's 1941 Standard Industrial Mortality Table, the Commissioner's 1958 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table, the Commissioner's 1980 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table, or any more recent table made applicable to life insurers; (2) For annuity and pure endowment certificates, total and permanent disability benefits, accidental death benefits, and noncancelable accident and health benefits: Such tables as are authorized for use by life insurers in this state. All of the above shall be under valuation methods and standards (including interest assumptions) in accordance with the laws of this state applicable to life insurers issuing policies containing like benefits.

§ Subd. 3. Other standards. The commissioner may accept other standards for valuation if the commissioner finds that the reserves produced thereby will not be less in the aggregate than reserves computed in accordance with the minimum valuation standard herein prescribed. The commissioner may vary the standards of mortality applicable to all benefit contracts on substandard lives or other extra hazardous lives by any society authorized to do business in this state.

§ Subd. 4. Excess reserves. Any society, with the consent of the commissioner of the state of domicile of the society and under the conditions, if any, that the commissioner may impose, may establish and maintain reserves on its certificates in excess of the reserves required thereunder, but the contractual rights of any benefit member shall not be affected thereby.
Minn. Stat. § 515A.4-116 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 515A / Section 515A.4-116
§ 515A.4-116 LABELING OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

If any improvement contemplated in a condominium is required by section 515A.2-110 (b)(3) to be labeled "NEED NOT BE BUILT" on the condominium plat, no promotional material may be displayed or delivered to prospective purchasers which describes or depicts that improvement unless the description or depiction of the improvement is conspicuously labeled or identified as "NEED NOT BE BUILT."