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Minn. Stat. § 43A.185 — MN Code / Part 43A / Chapter 43A / Section 43A.185
§ 43A.185 DISASTER VOLUNTEER LEAVE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Leave authorized. A state employee who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may be granted leave from work with 100 percent of pay, not to exceed 15 working days in each year, to participate in specialized disaster relief services for the American Red Cross. The employee must be released from work for this function upon the request of the American Red Cross for the services of that employee, and upon the approval of that employee's appointing authority. The appointing authority shall compensate the employee granted leave under this section at 100 percent of the employee's regular rate of pay for those regular hours during which the employee is absent from work. This leave, if granted by the appointing authority, may not affect the employee's vacation leave, pension, compensatory time, personal vacation days, sick leave, earned overtime accumulation, or cause a loss of seniority.

§ Subd. 2. Liability. The state is not liable for workers' compensation claims arising from accident or injury while a state employee is on assignment as a certified disaster service volunteer for the American Red Cross. Duties performed while on disaster leave are not considered to be a work assignment by a state agency. The employee is granted leave based on the need for expertise in the employee's certified area. Job functions, although similar or related to the employee's state job functions, are performed on behalf of and for the benefit of the American Red Cross.
Minn. Stat. § 383C.035 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 383C / Section 383C.035
§ 383C.035 UNCLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The officers and employees of the county and of any agency, board, or commission, supported in whole or in part by taxation upon the taxable property of the county or appointed by the judges of the district court for the county, are divided into the unclassified and classified service.

(b) The unclassified service comprises:

(1) all officers elected by popular vote or persons appointed to fill vacancies in such offices;

(2) superintendent or principal administrative officer or comptroller of any separate department of county government which is now or hereafter created pursuant to law, who is directly responsible to the board of county commissioners or any other board or commission, as well as the county agricultural agents reporting to the county extension committee;

(3) members of nonpaid board, or commissioners appointed by the board of county commissioners or acting in an advisory capacity;

(4) assistant county attorneys or special investigators in the employ of the county attorney. For purposes of this section, special investigators are defined as all nonclerical positions in the employ of the county attorney;

(5) all common labor temporarily employed on an hourly basis;

(6) not more than a total of nine full-time equivalent clerical employees serving the county board and administrator;

(7) a legislative lobbyist/grant coordinator appointed by the county board to act as legislative liaison with the St. Louis County legislative delegation and pursue legislative concerns and grant opportunities for the county, and the clerk for that position;

(8) any department head and deputy director designated by the county board;

(9) three administrative assistants in the county administrator's office;

(10) the county administrator and deputy administrators; and

(11) all court bailiffs.

(c) The classified service includes all other positions now existing and hereinafter created in the service of the county or any board or commission, agency, or offices of the county.
Minn. Stat. § 631.471 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.471
§ 631.471 PROTECTING INMATES; CERTAIN FORFEITURES ABOLISHED.
Status: in_force

An inmate sentenced to imprisonment is under the protection of the law, and an unauthorized injury to the inmate's person is punishable just as if the inmate were not convicted or sentenced. A conviction for a crime does not work a forfeiture of real or personal property or of any right or interest in property. Forfeitures in the nature of deodands, or in a case of suicide, or where a person flees from justice, are abolished.
Minn. Stat. § 290.0682 — MN Code / Part 289A_295 / Chapter 290 / Section 290.0682
§ 290.0682 STUDENT LOAN CREDIT.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Adjusted gross income" means federal adjusted gross income as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code. (c) "Earned income" has the meaning given in section 290.0675, subdivision 1 , paragraph (b). (d) "Eligible individual" means a resident individual with one or more qualified education loans related to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a postsecondary educational institution. (e) "Eligible loan payments" means the amount the eligible individual paid during the taxable year in principal and interest on qualified education loans. (f) "Postsecondary educational institution" means a public or nonprofit postsecondary institution eligible for state student aid under section 136A.103 or, if the institution is not located in this state, a public or nonprofit postsecondary institution participating in the federal Pell Grant program under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Public Law 89-329, as amended. (g) "Qualified education loan" has the meaning given in section 221 of the Internal Revenue Code, but is limited to indebtedness incurred on behalf of the eligible individual.

§ Subd. 2. Credit allowed. (a) An eligible individual is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter. (b) The credit for an eligible individual equals the least of: (1) eligible loan payments minus ten percent of an amount equal to adjusted gross income in excess of $10,000, but in no case less than zero; (2) the earned income for the taxable year of the eligible individual, if any; (3) the sum of: (i) the interest portion of eligible loan payments made during the taxable year; and (ii) ten percent of the original loan amount of all qualified education loans of the eligible individual; or (4) $500. (c) For a part-year resident, the credit must be allocated based on the percentage calculated under section 290.06, subdivision 2c , paragraph (e). (d) In the case of a married couple, each spouse is eligible for the credit in this section. For the purposes of paragraph (b), for married taxpayers filing joint returns, each spouse's adjusted gross income equals the spouse's percentage share of the couple's earned income, multiplied by the couple's combined adjusted gross income.
Minn. Stat. § 524.5-701 — MN Code / Part 524_532 / Chapter 524 / Section 524.5-701
§ 524.5-701 DEFINITIONS; SIGNIFICANT CONNECTION FACTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) In sections 524.5-701 to 524.5-709 :

(1) "emergency" means a circumstance that likely will result in substantial harm to a respondent's health, safety, or welfare, and for which the appointment of a guardian is necessary because no other person has authority and is willing to act on the respondent's behalf;

(2) "home state" means the state in which the respondent was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six consecutive months immediately before the filing of a petition for a protective order or the appointment of a guardian; or if none, the state in which the respondent was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six consecutive months ending within the six months prior to the filing of the petition; and

(3) "significant-connection state" means a state, other than the home state, with which a respondent has a significant connection other than mere physical presence and in which substantial evidence concerning the respondent is available.

(b) In determining under sections 524.5-703 and 524.5-801 , paragraph (e), whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state, the court shall consider:

(1) the location of the respondent's family and other persons required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding;

(2) the length of time the respondent at any time was physically present in the state and the duration of any absence;

(3) the location of the respondent's property; and

(4) the extent to which the respondent has ties to the state such as voting registration, state or local tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver's license, social relationship, and receipt of services.
Minn. Stat. § 169.862 — MN Code / Part 160_174A / Chapter 169 / Section 169.862
§ 169.862 PERMIT FOR BALED FARM PRODUCT TO EXCEED HEIGHT OR WIDTH.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Annual permit authority; restrictions. The commissioner of transportation with respect to highways under the commissioner's jurisdiction, and local authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction, may issue an annual permit to enable a vehicle carrying bales of hay, straw, or cornstalks, with a total outside width of the vehicle or the load not exceeding 12 feet, and a total height of the loaded vehicle not exceeding 15 feet, to be operated on public streets and highways. Loaded vehicles operating on interstate highways within the seven-county metropolitan area may not exceed a total height of 14-1/2 feet.

§ Subd. 2. Additional restrictions. Permits issued under this section are governed by the applicable provisions of section 169.86 except as otherwise provided herein and, in addition, carry the following restrictions: (a) The vehicles may not be operated between sunset and sunrise, when visibility is impaired by weather, fog, or other conditions rendering persons and vehicles not clearly visible at a distance of 500 feet, or on Sunday from noon until sunset, or on the days the following holidays are observed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (b) The vehicles may not be operated on a trunk highway with a pavement less than 24 feet wide. (c) A vehicle operated under the permit must be equipped with a retractable or removable mirror on the left side so located that it will reflect to the driver a clear view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle. (d) A vehicle operated under the permit must display red, orange, or yellow flags, 18 inches square, as markers at the front and rear and on both sides of the load. The load must be securely bound to the transporting vehicle. (e) Farm vehicles not for hire carrying baled hay, straw, or cornstalks less than 20 miles are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit. All other requirements of this section apply to vehicles transporting baled hay, straw, or cornstalks.
Minn. Stat. § 360.84 — MN Code / Part 360_362 / Chapter 360 / Section 360.84
§ 360.84 HEIGHT LIMITATIONS; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

No permit shall be issued to erect, or add to the height of any structure which will extend more than 1,000 feet above the highest point of land within a one mile radius from the location of the structure, except as hereinafter provided, or shall any person erect, or add to the height of any structure for which a permit is required that exceeds the height allowed by the permit.

The commissioner may issue a permit to erect or add to a structure which will extend to a height of more than 1,000 feet above the highest point of land within a one mile radius from the location of the structure proposed to be erected or added to if such proposed structure will not be higher than 50 feet above the height of the highest structure in existence on April 25, 1959, which is within a distance of one mile from the location of the structure proposed to be erected or added to.

Sections 360.81 to 360.91 do not apply to a structure for which an erection permit is required by the federal government.
Minn. Stat. § 115B.491 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 115B / Section 115B.491
§ 115B.491 DRY CLEANING FACILITY USE FEE; FACILITIES TO FILE RETURN.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Use fee. A dry cleaning facility that purchases dry cleaning solvents for use in Minnesota without paying the seller of dry cleaning solvents the fee under section 115B.49, subdivision 4 , paragraph (b), is subject to an equivalent fee. Liability for the fee is incurred when dry cleaning solvents are received in Minnesota by the dry cleaning facility.

§ Subd. 2. Return required. On or before the 20th of each calendar month, every dry cleaning facility that has purchased dry cleaning solvents for use in this state during the preceding calendar month, upon which the fee imposed by section 115B.49, subdivision 4 , paragraph (b), has not been paid to the seller of the dry cleaning solvents, shall file a return with the commissioner of revenue showing the quantity of solvents purchased and a computation of the fee under section 115B.49, subdivision 4 , paragraph (c). The fee must accompany the return. The return must be made upon a form furnished and prescribed by the commissioner of revenue and must contain such other information as the commissioner of revenue may require.

§ Subd. 3. Applicability. All of the provisions of section 115B.49, subdivision 4 , paragraph (c), apply to this section.
Minn. Stat. § 626.8442 — MN Code / Part 625_634 / Chapter 626 / Section 626.8442
§ 626.8442 POLICIES ON SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief law enforcement officer of every state and local law enforcement agency must establish and enforce a written policy addressing how the agency will respond to and investigate reports of sexual assault. The policy must substantially incorporate the main items from the board's model policy on responding to reports of sexual assault, but also may expand on the board's policy. As an alternative, the policy may be identical to the board's policy.

(b) Each chief law enforcement officer must certify to the board that the policy described in paragraph (a) is in place and being enforced and forward a copy of the policy to the board.
Minn. Stat. § 550.142 — MN Code / Part 540_552 / Chapter 550 / Section 550.142
§ 550.142 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; WAGES, EXECUTION LEVY.
Status: in_force

The salary or earnings of any public employee or officer may be levied upon pursuant to sections 550.135 and 550.136 . Where the judgment debtor is an officer, the writ shall be served upon the auditor, treasurer, or clerk of the subdivision or department of which the judgment debtor is an officer. Where the judgment debtor is an employee other than an officer, the writ shall be served upon the person in charge of the office or department in which the employee works.

When payment has been made pursuant to levy, a copy of the writ of execution with certificate of satisfaction shall be delivered to the treasurer as a voucher for such payment.
Minn. Stat. § 571.85 — MN Code / Part 570_583 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.85
§ 571.85 LIEN OF GARNISHEE.
Status: in_force

If it appears that the garnishee has a security interest or lien on the indebtedness or property, the creditor, on motion, may be permitted to pay the amount of the lien or security interest, and the amount that is paid shall be repaid to the creditor, with interest, out of the proceeds from the sale of the indebtedness or property. The garnishee may sell the property to satisfy the lien, if a sale is authorized by the contract between the debtor and garnishee, at any time before the payment or tender.
Minn. Stat. § 327.64 — MN Code / Part 324_342 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.64
§ 327.64 NOTICE OF DEFAULT; SERVICE.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. Generally. When a default occurs under the terms of a security agreement covering a manufactured home as collateral, and the secured party desires to repossess the manufactured home, the secured party shall commence the repossession in a manner authorized by this section.

§ Subd. 2. Notice; service. (a) A secured party may commence repossession of a manufactured home by personally serving upon, or by sending by certified or registered United States mail and concurrently sending a copy of the notice by first class mail to, the occupant of the manufactured home a notice and, if the occupant is not the debtor, by sending a registered or certified letter to the last known address of the debtor under the security agreement, both setting forth the circumstances constituting the default under the security agreement and stating that the secured party will at the expiration of a 30-day period following receipt of the notice seek a court order removing the occupant from the manufactured home and repossessing the manufactured home, unless the debtor or the occupant acting on behalf of the debtor cures the default prior to that time and in the manner provided by section 327.66 . If notice is mailed to a debtor in accordance with this subdivision, the secured party by affidavit shall set forth the circumstances causing the secured party to believe that the debtor could be reached at the address to which the notice was mailed. The affidavit shall state that the secured party has no reliable information causing the secured party to conclude that the debtor might receive mailed notice at another address. (b) The notice must state: "Your loan is currently in default. Contact us immediately at [insert phone number] to discuss possible options for preventing repossession. We encourage you to seek assistance from the foreclosure prevention counseling program in your area. Nearby community agencies will answer your questions, offer free advice, and help you create a plan. You can contact the Minnesota Home Ownership Center at (866) 462-6466 or www.hocmn.org to get the phone number and location of the nearest foreclosure prevention organization. Call today. Waiting limits your options. IF YOU DO NOT BECOME CURRENT ON YOUR LOAN WITHIN 30 DAYS, WE WILL SEEK A COURT ORDER REPOSSESSING THE HOME, AND BY COURT ORDER YOU WILL HAVE TO VACATE THE HOME." (c) If the debtor does not sign for the registered or certified letter containing the notice within seven calendar days of the first attempted delivery, the secured party may proceed with all permissible actions provided in statute as though the debtor's signature has been secured.
Minn. Stat. § 110A.23 — MN Code / Part 103A_114B / Chapter 110A / Section 110A.23
§ 110A.23 MEMBERS; ELECTION; TERMS.
Status: in_force

After the election of the board of directors members of the board to succeed those elected in the initial election provided for in section 110A.08 , respectively, and to fill unexpired terms, shall be nominated and elected and shall take office in the following manner. One year from the date of the initial election an election shall be held to elect directors to succeed those whose terms are about to expire. The term of each director thus elected shall commence two weeks after the director's election and continue for three years and until a successor is elected and qualified. Election of directors shall be conducted as provided by section 110A.24 .
Minn. Stat. § 116A.14 — MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 116A / Section 116A.14
§ 116A.14 PROCEDURE WHEN CONTRACT NOT LET.
Status: in_force

Subsequent to the establishment of any water or sewer system, if no bids are received except for a price more than 30 percent in excess of the engineer's estimate proceedings may be had as follows:

(a) If it shall appear to the persons interested in said system that the engineer made an error in the estimate or that the plans and specifications could be changed in a manner materially affecting the cost of the improvements without interfering with the efficiency thereof, then any of said persons may petition the board or court so stating and asking that an order be made reconsidering and rescinding the order theretofore made establishing the system, and that the engineer's and viewers' reports be referred back to the engineer and to the viewers for further consideration.

(b) Upon presentation of such petition, the board or court shall order a hearing, therein designating the time and place for hearing, and cause notice thereof to be given by publication in the same newspapers where the notice of final hearing was theretofore published.

(c) At the time and place specified in the order and notice, the board or court shall consider the petition and hear all interested parties.

(d) Upon said hearing, if it shall appear that the engineer's original estimate was erroneous and should be corrected, or that the plans and specifications could be changed in a manner materially affecting the cost of the improvement without interfering with the efficiency thereof, and further, that upon said correction or modification, a contract could be let within the 30 percent limitation then the board or court may, by order, authorize the engineer to amend the report. If the changes recommended by the engineer in any manner affect the amount of damages to any property, the viewers' report shall be referred back to the viewers to reexamine the damages and report the same to the board or court.

(e) The board or court may continue the hearing to give the engineer or the viewers additional time for the making of their amended reports and in such case the jurisdiction of the board or court shall continue in all respects at the adjourned hearing.

(f) Upon said hearing the board or court shall have full authority to reopen the original order establishing said system, and to set said order aside, and to consider the amended engineer's report and the amended viewers' report, if any, and to make findings and an order thereon the same as is provided in section 116A.12 . All proceedings thereafter taken shall be the same as is provided upon the original findings and order of the board or court.
Minn. Stat. § 375A.01 — MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 375A / Section 375A.01
§ 375A.01 AUTHORIZATION AND ENUMERATION.
Status: in_force

§ Subdivision 1. General. Any county may adopt one or more of the optional forms of government provided for in sections 375A.01 to 375A.13 . Until the adoption of one or more of the options, each county shall operate under the plan of county government in effect for that county on July 1, 1973. Any of the options may be adopted or abandoned by a county by following the procedures set forth in sections 375A.01 to 375A.13 .

§ Subd. 2. Options; conditions. (a) An optional form of county government may include any of the following: (1) an elected county executive to be known as the elected executive plan; (2) a county manager, to be known as the county manager plan; (3) the chair of the county board elected at large by all the voters of the county, to be known as the at-large chair plan; (4) a county administrator, to be known as the county administrator plan; (5) a county auditor to have the additional powers and duties of county administrator, to be known as the county auditor-administrator plan. (b) The elected executive, county manager, and at-large chair plans are mutually exclusive, and a county may adopt only one of these plans. (c) A county may not adopt the county administrator or the auditor-administrator plan while it is operating under either the elected executive or the county manager plan; and a county may not adopt the auditor-administrator plan while it is operating under the at-large chair plan. (d) A county may adopt the at-large chair plan and the county administrator plan either concurrently or while the other is in force.