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Minn. Stat. § 575.03 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 575 / Section 575.03
§ 575.03 WARRANT AGAINST DEBTOR.
Status: in_force

Instead of the order provided for in section 575.02 , upon proof by affidavit that there is danger that the debtor will leave the state or hide, the judge may issue a warrant requiring the sheriff of any county where the debtor is to arrest and bring the debtor before such judge to answer concerning the debtor's property. Upon being brought before the judge, the debtor may be examined on oath, and ordered to give bond that the debtor will attend, from time to time, before the judge or referee, as directed, during the pendency of the proceeding, and will not in the meantime dispose of any portion of property not exempt from execution; and, in default of giving such bond, the debtor may be committed to jail as for a contempt.
Minn. Stat. § 629.04 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.04
§ 629.04 ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE.
Status: in_force

When a demand shall be made upon the governor of this state by the executive authority of another state for the surrender of a person so charged with crime, the governor may call upon the attorney general or any prosecuting officer in this state to investigate or assist in investigating the demand, and to report to the governor the situation and circumstances of the person so demanded, and whether the person ought to be surrendered.
Minn. Stat. § 514.44 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 514 / Section 514.44
§ 514.44 ALLOWANCE AND ISSUE OF WRIT.
Status: in_force

The affidavit for such attachment shall be made by or in behalf of the plaintiff, shall be entitled in the action, shall set forth the amount of indebtedness secured by the lien and then unpaid, with the name of the debtor, and a copy of the lien statement shall be attached thereto as an exhibit. No other averments shall be necessary therein. Any judge of the district or the court commissioner of any county therein may allow the writ, and upon the filing of the affidavit and order of allowance with the court administrator the writ shall issue forthwith.
Minn. Stat. § 325G.10 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325G / Section 325G.10
§ 325G.10 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

Any person who is found to have violated sections 325G.06 to 325G.09 shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 8.31 .
Minn. Stat. § 325F.177 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 325F / Section 325F.177
§ 325F.177 FORMALDEHYDE IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS; BAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning August 1, 2014, no manufacturer or wholesaler may sell or offer for sale in this state a children's product that intentionally contains:

(1) formaldehyde, including formaldehyde contained in a solution; or

(2) intentionally added chemical ingredients that chemically degrade under normal conditions of temperature and pressure to release free formaldehyde at levels exceeding a de minimis level of 0.05 percent.

(b) Beginning August 1, 2015, no retailer may sell or offer for sale in this state a children's product that intentionally contains:

(1) formaldehyde, including formaldehyde contained in a solution; or

(2) intentionally added chemical ingredients that chemically degrade under normal conditions of temperature and pressure to release free formaldehyde at levels exceeding a de minimis level of 0.05 percent.
Minn. Stat. § 508.63 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 508 / Section 508.63
§ 508.63 REGISTRATION OF INSTRUMENTS CREATING LIENS; JUDGMENTS.
Status: in_force

No judgment requiring the payment of money shall be a lien upon registered land, except as herein provided. Any person claiming such lien shall file with the registrar a certified copy of the judgment, together with a written statement containing a description of each parcel of land in which the judgment debtor has a registered interest and upon which the lien is claimed, and a proper reference to the certificate or certificates of title to such land. Upon filing such copy and statement, the registrar shall enter a memorial of such judgment upon each certificate designated in such statement, and the judgment shall thereupon be and become a lien upon the judgment debtor's interest in the land described in such certificate or certificates. At any time after filing the certified copy of such judgment, any person claiming the lien may, by filing a written statement, as herein provided, cause a memorial of such judgment to be entered upon any certificate of title to land in which the judgment debtor has a registered interest and not described in any previous statement and the judgment shall thereupon be and become a lien upon the judgment debtor's interest in such land. The public authority for child support enforcement may present for filing a notice of judgment lien under section 548.091 with identifying information for a parcel of real property. Upon receipt of the notice of judgment lien, the registrar shall enter a memorial of it upon each certificate which can reasonably be identified as owned by the judgment debtor on the basis of the information provided. The judgment shall survive and the lien thereof shall continue for a period of ten years from the date of the judgment and no longer, and the registrar of titles shall not carry forward to a new certificate of title the memorial of the judgment after that period. In every case where an instrument of any description, or a copy of any writ, order, or decree, is required by law to be filed or recorded in order to create or preserve any lien, writ, or attachment upon unregistered land, such instrument or copy, if intended to affect registered land, shall, in lieu of recording, be filed and registered with the registrar. In addition to any facts required by law to be stated in such instruments to entitle them to be filed or recorded, they shall also contain a reference to the number of the certificate of title of the land to be affected, and, if the attachment, charge, or lien is not claimed on all the land described in any certificate of title, such instrument shall contain a description sufficient to identify the land.
Minn. Stat. § 203B.27 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 203B / Section 203B.27
§ 203B.27 EXPENSE CHARGEABLE TO GENERAL REVENUE.
Status: in_force

Expenses incurred by a county auditor to carry out the provisions of sections 203B.16 to 203B.27 shall be paid by that county from its general revenue fund.
Minn. Stat. § 8.12 — MN Code / Part 4_9 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.12
§ 8.12 SOLICITOR GENERAL; DUTIES.
Status: in_force

There shall be in the Office of the Attorney General a solicitor general who shall be appointed by the attorney general from within the limitations of the authorized staff, and who shall perform such duties in the place and stead of the attorney general as may lawfully be assigned.
Minn. Stat. § 174.35 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 174 / Section 174.35
§ 174.35 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of transportation may exercise the powers granted in this chapter and chapter 473, as necessary, to plan, design, acquire, construct, and equip light rail transit facilities in the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2 . The commissioner shall not spend state funds to study light rail transit unless the funds are appropriated in legislation that identifies the route, including the origin and destination.
Minn. Stat. § 136D.47 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 136D / Section 136D.47
§ 136D.47 TERM OF AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The agreement shall state the term of its duration and may provide for the method of termination and distribution of assets after payment of all liabilities of the joint school board.
Minn. Stat. § 628.63 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.63
§ 628.63 GRAND JURY; WHO MAY BE PRESENT; COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ATTEND; DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The grand jury may at all reasonable times ask the advice of the court, or of the county attorney, and the county attorney shall attend it for the purpose of framing indictments or examining witnesses in its presence.

The persons specified in rule 18.03 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure may, subject to the conditions specified in that rule, be present before the grand jury when it is in session, but no person other than the jurors may be present while the grand jury is deliberating or voting.
Minn. Stat. § 518D.109 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 518D / Section 518D.109
§ 518D.109 APPEARANCE AND LIMITED IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child custody determination, is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this state for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated, or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding.

(b) A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this state. A party present in this state who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.

(c) The immunity granted by paragraph (a) does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this chapter committed by an individual while present in this state.
Minn. Stat. § 64B.41 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 64B / Section 64B.41
§ 64B.41 RISK-BASED CAPITAL REPORTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. General requirements. Every society shall, on or before each March 1, prepare and submit to the commissioner a report of its risk-based capital levels as of the end of the calendar year just ended, in a form and containing the information required by the risk-based capital instructions. In addition, every society shall file its risk-based capital report with the NAIC according to the risk-based capital instructions.

§ Subd. 2. Specific requirements. A society's risk-based capital must be determined according to the formula set forth in the risk-based capital instructions. The formula must take into account, and may adjust for the covariance between: (1) the risk with respect to the society's assets; (2) the risk of adverse insurance experience with respect to the society's liabilities and obligations; (3) the interest rate risk with respect to the society's business; and (4) all other business risks and other relevant risks set forth in the risk-based capital instructions; determined in each case by applying the factors in the manner set forth in the risk-based capital instructions.

§ Subd. 3. Adjusted risk-based capital report. If a society files a risk-based capital report that in the judgment of the commissioner is inaccurate, then the commissioner shall adjust the risk-based capital report to correct the inaccuracy and shall notify the society of the adjustment. The notice must contain a statement of the reason for the adjustment. A risk-based capital report as so adjusted is referred to as an "adjusted risk-based capital report."
Minn. Stat. § 204B.35 — MN Code / Part 200_212 / Chapter 204B / Section 204B.35
§ 204B.35 PREPARATION OF BALLOTS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Application. All ballots for every election shall be prepared in accordance with sections 204B.35 to 204B.44 and chapter 204D, except for voting machine ballots or as otherwise provided by law.

§ Subd. 2. Manner of preparation. Ballots shall be prepared in a manner that enables the voters to understand which questions are to be voted upon and the identity and number of candidates to be voted for in each office and to designate their choices easily and accurately. The name of a candidate shall not appear on a ballot in any way that gives the candidate an advantage over an opponent, including words descriptive of the candidate's occupation, qualifications, principles, or opinions, except as otherwise provided by law.

§ Subd. 3. Number. The official in charge of preparing ballots shall prepare a sufficient number of ballots: (1) to fill applications of absentee voters; and (2) to provide each precinct with a sufficient number of ballots of each kind as required by section 204B.29, subdivision 1 .

§ Subd. 4. Absentee ballots; preparation; delivery. At least 46 days before an election, ballots necessary to fill applications of absentee voters shall be prepared and delivered to the officials who administer the provisions of chapter 203B, except as provided in this subdivision. Ballots necessary to fill applications of absentee voters for a town general election held in March shall be prepared and delivered to the town clerk at least 30 days before the election. This section applies to school district elections held on the same day as a statewide election or an election for a county or municipality located partially or wholly within the school district.

§ Subd. 5. Combined local elections. Municipalities shall determine the voting method in combined local elections when other election jurisdictions located wholly or partially within the municipality schedule elections on the same date as the regular municipal primary or general election.

§ Subd. 6. Electronic voting systems. Notwithstanding sections 204B.35 to 204B.44 and chapter 204D, a jurisdiction may prepare blank paper ballots, if the jurisdiction employs an electronic voting system and the required information is instead displayed on a touch screen or other electronic device in a format that substantially meets the requirements of law.
Minn. Stat. § 62H.04 — MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.04
§ 62H.04 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) A joint self-insurance plan is subject to the requirements of chapters 62A, 62E, 62L, and 62Q, and sections 72A.17 to 72A.32 unless otherwise specifically exempt. A joint self-insurance plan must pay assessments made by the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, as required under section 62E.11 .

(b) A joint self-insurance plan is exempt from providing the mandated health benefits described in chapters 62A, 62E, 62L, and 62Q if it otherwise provides the benefits required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, United States Code, title 29, sections 1001, et seq., for all employers and not just for the employers with 50 or more employees who are covered by that federal law.

(c) A joint self-insurance plan is exempt from section 62L.03, subdivision 1 , if the plan offers an annual open enrollment period of no less than 15 days during which all employers that qualify for membership may enter the plan without preexisting condition limitations or exclusions except those permitted under chapter 62L.

(d) A joint self-insurance plan is exempt from sections 62A.146 , 62A.16 , 62A.17 , 62A.20 , 62A.21 , and 62A.65, subdivision 5 , paragraph (b), if the joint self-insurance plan complies with the continuation requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, United States Code, title 29, sections 1001, et seq., for all employers and not just for the employers with 20 or more employees who are covered by that federal law.

(e) A joint self-insurance plan must provide to all employers the maternity coverage required by federal law for employers with 15 or more employees.

(f) A joint self-insurance plan must comply with all the provisions and requirements of the Affordable Care Act as defined under section 62A.011, subdivision 1a , to the extent that they apply to such plans.
Minn. Stat. § 383B.61 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383B / Section 383B.61
§ 383B.61 TRANSFER OF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Applicability; definition. (a) This section applies to transfers of management jurisdiction for the drainage systems listed in paragraph (b) from Hennepin County to a water management authority, as defined under section 103E.005, subdivision 29 . The transfer procedure described in this section is an alternative to the procedure prescribed in section 103E.812 . Section 103E.812 does not apply to transfers under this section, except as specified in this section. (b) This section applies to transfer of the following drainage systems: Hennepin County Ditches 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 30, J-6, and J-20. (c) For purposes of this section, "board" means the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.

§ Subd. 2. Transfer procedure. (a) A water management authority may petition for transfer if the drainage system or portion of the drainage system proposed to be transferred lies within the jurisdictional boundaries of the water management authority. The petition must be in a form prescribed by the board and must provide that the transferred drainage system be managed according to a plan adopted under sections 103B.205 to 103B.255 . (b) Upon receipt of a petition under paragraph (a), the board shall set a date and location for public hearing and shall publish notice of the hearing in newspapers with general circulation in the affected areas at least 30 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall include a statement that property owners have a right to object to the transfer at the hearing. (c) The hearing shall be conducted according to procedures established by the board. Transfer shall be completed upon approval of the board. (d) Costs of the transfer proceedings shall be attributable according to section 103E.812, subdivision 6 .

§ Subd. 3. Effect of transfer. The transfer of a drainage system under this section is not a compromise of any property right held by an owner of assessed property on the transferred drainage system and the rights of the property owners are as provided in section 103E.812, subdivision 7 . Transfer of a drainage system under this section has the effect given under section 103E.812, subdivision 8 .
Minn. Stat. § 135A.131 — MN Code / Part 135A_137 / Chapter 135A / Section 135A.131
§ 135A.131 LOCAL ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

Each public postsecondary governing board may pay when due any assessment by a local unit of government that is less than five percent of the board's appropriation for repair and replacement.
Minn. Stat. § 465.04 — MN Code / Part 465_466 / Chapter 465 / Section 465.04
§ 465.04 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.
Status: in_force

A city of the second, third, or fourth class, either operating under a home rule charter or under the laws of this state, may receive and accept gifts and donations for the use and benefit of the city and its inhabitants upon terms and conditions to be approved by the governing body of the city. The terms and conditions may include payment to the donor or donors of interest on the value of the gift at not exceeding five percent per annum payable annually or semiannually, during the remainder of the natural life or lives of the donor or donors.
Minn. Stat. § 518C.210 — MN Code / Part 517_519A / Chapter 518C / Section 518C.210
§ 518C.210 APPLICATION TO NONRESIDENT SUBJECT TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this state exercising personal jurisdiction over a nonresident in a proceeding under this chapter, under other law of this state relating to a support order, or recognizing a foreign support order may receive evidence from outside this state pursuant to section 518C.316 , communicate with a tribunal outside this state pursuant to section 518C.317 , and obtain discovery through a tribunal outside this state pursuant to section 518C.318 . In all other respects, sections 518C.301 to 518C.616 do not apply, and the tribunal shall apply the procedural and substantive law of this state.
Minn. Stat. § 148B.30 — MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148B / Section 148B.30
§ 148B.30 BOARD OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.
Status: repealed

§ Subdivision 1. Creation. (a) There is created a Board of Marriage and Family Therapy that consists of seven members appointed by the governor. Four members shall be licensed, practicing marriage and family therapists, each of whom shall for at least five years immediately preceding appointment, have been actively engaged as a marriage and family therapist, rendering professional services in marriage and family therapy. One member shall be engaged in the professional teaching and research of marriage and family therapy. Two members shall be representatives of the general public who have no direct affiliation with the practice of marriage and family therapy. All members shall have been a resident of the state two years preceding their appointment. Of the first board members appointed, three shall continue in office for two years, two members for three years, and two members, including the chair, for terms of four years respectively. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years each, except that a person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the board member whom the newly appointed member succeeds. Upon the expiration of a board member's term of office, the board member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. (b) At the time of their appointments, at least two members must reside outside of the seven-county metropolitan area. (c) At the time of their appointments, at least two members must be members of: (1) a community of color; or (2) an underrepresented community, defined as a group that is not represented in the majority with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical ability.

§ Subd. 2. MS 2018 [Repealed, 2019 c 52 s 20 ]

§ Subd. 3. Officers; staff. The board shall annually elect from its membership a chair, a vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer, and shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. The board shall appoint and employ an executive secretary who shall not be a member of the board.

§ Subd. 4. Membership terms; compensation and removal. The membership terms, compensation, and removal of board members is governed by section 15.0575 , unless superseded by this section.
Minn. Stat. § 501C.0402 — MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 501C / Section 501C.0402
§ 501C.0402 REQUIREMENTS FOR CREATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A trust is created only if:

(1) the settlor has capacity to transfer property free from trust, except that if a trust is a revocable trust, the settlor has capacity as required under section 501C.0601 ;

(2) the settlor indicates an intention to create the trust;

(3) the trust has a definite beneficiary or is:

(i) a charitable trust;

(ii) trust for the care of an animal, as provided in section 501C.0408 ; or

(iii) a trust for a noncharitable purpose, as provided in section 501C.0409 ; and

(4) the trustee has duties to perform.

(b) A beneficiary is definite if the beneficiary can be ascertained now or in the future, subject to any applicable rule against perpetuities.

(c) A power in a trustee to select a beneficiary from an indefinite class is valid. If the power is not exercised within a reasonable time, the power fails and the property subject to the power passes to the persons who would have taken the property if the power had not been conferred.

(d) No trust is invalid or terminated, and title to trust assets is not merged, because the trustee or trustees are the same person or persons as the beneficiaries of the trust.

(e) Passive trusts of real or personal property are abolished. An attempt to create a passive trust vests the entire estate granted in the beneficiary.