MN Stat § 609B.050 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims|Chapter 609B — Collateral Sanctions|Section 609B.050 — Definitions; Purpose; Cross-references.

609B.050 DEFINITIONS; PURPOSE; CROSS-REFERENCES. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) "automatically" means either by operation of law or by the mandated action of a designated official or agency; and (2) "collateral sanction" means a legal penalty, disability, or disadvantage, however denominated, that is imposed on a person automatically when that person is convicted of or found to have committed a crime, even if the sanction is not included in the sentence. Collateral sanction does not include: (i) a direct consequence of the crime such as a criminal fine, restitution, or incarceration; or (ii) a requirement imposed by the sentencing court or other designated official or agency that the convicted person provide a biological specimen for DNA analysis, provide fingerprints, or submit to any form of assessment or testing. Subd. 2. Statement of purpose. This chapter contains cross-references to Minnesota Statutes imposing collateral sanctions. This chapter provides quick access to the cross-referenced collateral sanctions by using the following categories: (1) collateral sanctions relating to employment and licensing; (2) collateral sanctions relating to teaching; (3) collateral sanctions relating to nursing and other health care licenses; (4) collateral sanctions relating to transportation; (5) collateral sanctions relating to elections; (6) collateral sanctions relating to carriers; (7) collateral sanctions relating to miscellaneous licensing provisions; (8) collateral sanctions relating to liquor; (9) collateral sanctions relating to gambling; (10) collateral sanctions relating to fiduciary service and public office vacancies; (11) collateral sanctions relating to local government; (12) collateral sanctions relating to metropolitan area officers and peace officers; (13) collateral sanctions relating to driving and motor vehicles; (14) collateral sanctions relating to prison program eligibility; (15) collateral sanctions relating to offender registration; (16) collateral sanctions relating to crimes against a person; crimes of violence; (17) collateral sanctions relating to possession of firearms, explosives, and similar devices; (18) collateral sanctions relating to services and benefits; (19) collateral sanctions relating to property rights; (20) collateral sanctions relating to civil rights and remedies; (21) collateral sanctions relating to recreational activities; and (22) collateral sanctions relating to game and fish laws. Subd. 3. Cautionary language. The following cautionary language should be noted: (1) the list of collateral sanctions laws contained in this chapter is intended to be comprehensive but is not necessarily complete; (2) the inclusion or exclusion of a collateral sanction in this chapter is not intended to have any substantive legal effect; (3) the cross-references used in this chapter are intended solely to indicate the contents of the cross-referenced section or subdivision and are not part of the cross-referenced statute; (4) the cross-references are not substantive and may not be used to construe or limit the meaning of any statutory language; and (5) users must consult the language of each cross-referenced law to fully understand the scope and effect of the collateral sanction it imposes. History:   2005 c 136 art 14 s 18