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MN Stat § 196.021 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.021 — Deputy Commissioners; Duties.

196.021 DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS; DUTIES. Subdivision 1. Appointment. The commissioner shall appoint a deputy commissioner for veteran services and a deputy commissioner for veteran health care. Both deputy commissioners serve in the unclassified service at the pleasure of the commissioner. Both deputies must be residents of Minnesota, citizens of the United States, and veterans as defined in section 197.447. Subd. 2.  Powers and duties. The deputy commissioner for veteran services and the deputy commissioner for veteran health care have those powers delegated by the commissioner. A delegation must be in writing, signed by the commissioner, and filed with the secretary of state. History:  1988 c 699 s 1; 2008 c 297 art 2 s 9
MN Stat § 196.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.03 — Officers And Employees.

196.03 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. All officers and employees of the department shall be appointed by the commissioner and they shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them by the commissioner. History:  1943 c 420 s 3; 1988 c 699 s 2; 2008 c 297 art 2 s 10
MN Stat § 196.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.04 — Rules.

196.04 RULES. Subdivision 1. Promulgation. The commissioner shall adopt reasonable and proper rules to govern the procedure of the divisions of the department and to regulate and provide for the nature and extent of the proofs and evidence and the method of taking and furnishing the same, in order to establish the right to benefits provided for by the law. Such rules shall become effective when approved by the attorney general and then be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. Subd. 2. Existing rules to govern. Until modified or repealed by the commissioner, all orders, rules and permits or other privileges issued or granted with respect to any function consolidated hereunder, and in effect at the time of such consolidation, shall continue in effect to the same extent as if such consolidation had not occurred. History:  1943 c 420 s 4; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 196.052 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.052 — Gift Acceptance And Investment.

196.052 GIFT ACCEPTANCE AND INVESTMENT. On the behalf of the state, the commissioner may accept any gift, grant, bequest, or devise made for the purposes of this chapter and chapter 197. The commissioner must administer the funds as directed by the donor. All funds must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the veterans affairs endowment, bequest, and devises fund. The balance of the fund is annually appropriated to the commissioner of veterans affairs to accomplish the purposes of this chapter and chapter 197. Funds received by the commissioner under this section in excess of current needs must be invested by the State Board of Investment in accordance with section 11A.24. Disbursements from this fund must be in the manner provided for the issuance of other state payments. The commissioner may refuse to accept any gift, grant, bequest, or devise if acceptance would not be in the best interest of the state or Minnesota's veterans. History:  1983 c 147 s 1; 2000 c 390 s 2; 1Sp2019 c 10 art 3 s 40
MN Stat § 196.053 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.053 — Acceptance Of Federal Funds.

196.053 ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS. The commissioner is authorized to apply for and accept federal funding for purposes of this chapter. History:   2011 c 117 s 4
MN Stat § 196.054 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.054 — Use Of Facilities Or Services By Outside Agencies.

196.054 USE OF FACILITIES OR SERVICES BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES. Subdivision 1. Commissioner's authority. The commissioner of veterans affairs may allow public or private social service, educational, or rehabilitation agencies or organizations and their clients to use the facilities, staff, and other resources of the department and may require the participating agencies or organizations to pay for that use. Subd. 2. Appropriation. There is a veterans affairs resources fund in the state treasury. All money received by the department pursuant to subdivision 1 must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the veterans affairs resources fund. Money from the veterans affairs resources fund is appropriated to the commissioner for operation, maintenance, repair of facilities, associated legal fees, and other related expenses under subdivision 1. History:  1986 c 393 s 2; 1993 c 192 s 78
MN Stat § 196.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.06 — Annual Report.

196.06 ANNUAL REPORT. Subdivision 1. To governor. The commissioner shall make an annual written report to the governor giving: (a) an account of all money received and disbursed; (b) a description of the work done; (c) administrative improvements; (d) activities of the department; (e) the number of veterans who have, during the past year, received relief in any form; (f) the number of veterans on relief rolls; (g) the number of claims presented on behalf of veterans, and the disposition thereof; (h) the recommendations the commissioner may deem necessary for the active performance of the duties and purposes of the department. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] History:  1943 c 420 s 6; 1969 c 275 s 3; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 196.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.07 — Technical Staff.

196.07 TECHNICAL STAFF. The commissioner's technical staff shall have the same qualifications as enumerated for the commissioner in section 196.02. History:   1943 c 420 s 7
MN Stat § 196.081 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.081 — Veterans Stable Housing Initiative; Data.

196.081 VETERANS STABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE; DATA. (a) The commissioner may establish a veterans stable housing initiative. If the commissioner establishes a veterans stable housing initiative under this section, the commissioner must provide resources and support to assist veterans experiencing homelessness in obtaining or maintaining stable housing. (b) Data on individuals maintained by the commissioner in the Homeless Veteran Registry for purposes of the veterans stable housing initiative is private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, and must not be disclosed or shared except for coordinating homelessness prevention efforts with: (1) members of the Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness; and (2) Homeless Veteran Registry partners to address a veteran's episode of homelessness or maintain a veteran's housing plan through Department of Veterans Affairs funded programs. (c) For purposes of this section, "homelessness" means that a veteran lacks a fixed, nighttime residence. History:   1Sp2021 c 12 art 3 s 4
MN Stat § 196.18 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.18 — Uncompensated And Voluntary Services; Expenses.

196.18 UNCOMPENSATED AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES; EXPENSES. To assist in the discharge of the functions of the department, the commissioner of veterans affairs may accept uncompensated and voluntary services and enter into written agreements with private or public agencies or persons for uncompensated and voluntary services as may be practical. Persons rendering voluntary uncompensated services may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the performance of official duties at the same rate per mile as state employees. History:   1980 c 414 s 1
MN Stat § 196.19 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.19 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Act; Citation.

196.19 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ACT; CITATION. Sections 196.19 to 196.26 may be cited as the "Environmental Hazards Information and Assistance Act." History:  1982 c 513 s 1; 2000 c 390 s 3
MN Stat § 196.21 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.21 — Definitions.

196.21 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 196.19 to 196.26 the following terms have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Veteran. "Veteran" means a person who is a resident of this state and who served in the armed forces of the United States of America. Subd. 3. Chemical agents. "Chemical agents" means Agent Orange and any other identified or unidentified chemical substance or compounds suspected by medical experts of adversely affecting the physical, mental, or emotional health of members of the armed forces. Subd. 4. Agent Orange. "Agent Orange" means any herbicide, defoliant, or pesticide containing dioxin and composed primarily of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. Subd. 5. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of veterans affairs. History:  1982 c 513 s 3; 2000 c 390 s 4-6
MN Stat § 196.22 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.22 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.

196.22 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. Subdivision 1. Environmental hazards information and assistance program. The commissioner shall establish and maintain an environmental hazards information and assistance program. The commissioner shall: (1) provide information regarding epidemiological, genetic, and other scientific studies proposed, underway, or completed that pertain to adverse health conditions which may be associated with exposure to chemical agents; (2) monitor and report on the activities and policies of the United States government relating to the exposure of veterans to chemical agents; and (3) respond, within the commissioner's powers and duties under this chapter and chapter 197, to other issues of concern to veterans relating to exposure to chemical agents. Subd. 2. Referral programs. The commissioner, in cooperation with the United States Veterans Administration, county veterans service officers, and veterans organizations shall institute referral programs to: (1) refer veterans to appropriate federal agencies or other available resources for treatment of adverse health conditions which may have resulted from possible exposure to chemical agents; and (2) refer veterans to state, county, or veterans organizations advocacy services to assist them in filing compensation claims for disabilities that may have resulted from possible exposure to chemical agents. Subd. 3. Limited studies. The commissioner may contract for limited studies regarding the prevalence of adverse health conditions in veterans which may be associated with possible exposure to chemical agents. Prior to contracting for such studies, the commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of health, the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and other appropriate scientific and technical advisors pertaining to their design. Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 1997 c 7 art 2 s 67] Subd. 5. Communication of veterans' concerns. Within the commissioner's powers and duties under chapters 196 and 197, the commissioner shall take any action appropriate to represent to appropriate officials and representatives of the United States government the concerns of veterans related to exposure to chemical agents. History:  1982 c 513 s 4; 1986 c 444; 2000 c 390 s 7
MN Stat § 196.23 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.23 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Section.

196.23 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE SECTION. Subdivision 1. Establishment of section. The commissioner shall establish an environmental hazards information and assistance section in the Department of Veterans Affairs. The section shall be headed by a director. The commissioner shall provide the director with office space, administrative services, and clerical support. Subd. 2. Position of director. The director of the environmental hazards information and assistance section shall be appointed by the commissioner. The director shall assist the commissioner in carrying out the duties and responsibilities required under sections 196.19 to 196.26. The commissioner of management and budget, in consultation with the commissioner, shall establish minimum qualifications for the position of director. In setting the minimum qualifications, the commissioner of management and budget shall consider the scientific and technical background necessary to perform the duties under sections 196.19 to 196.26. History:  1982 c 513 s 5; 1991 c 238 art 1 s 9; 2000 c 390 s 8; 2008 c 204 s 42; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
MN Stat § 196.24 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.24 — Duties Of Commissioner Of Health.

196.24 DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH. Subdivision 1. Information to health professionals. The commissioner of health shall provide medical information to health professionals in this state regarding the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic symptoms which may be associated with exposure to chemical agents. Subd. 2. Genetic information and counseling. The commissioner of health, in cooperation with the health facilities of the University of Minnesota, shall provide genetic information and counseling to veterans who have concerns regarding the possible genetic effects which may be associated with exposure to chemical agents. Subd. 3. Technical assistance. The commissioner of health shall provide scientific information and other appropriate technical assistance necessary to enable the commissioner to perform the duties and responsibilities required under sections 196.19 to 196.26. History:  1982 c 513 s 6; 2000 c 390 s 9,10
MN Stat § 196.25 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.25 — Confidentiality.

196.25 CONFIDENTIALITY. The identity of a veteran about whom information has been received under sections 196.19 to 196.26 is classified as private data pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 12, and may not be disclosed unless the veteran consents to the disclosure. Summary data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 19, derived from information received under sections 196.19 to 196.26 is public information. History:  1981 c 311 s 39; 1982 c 513 s 7; 1982 c 545 s 24
MN Stat § 196.26 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs|Section 196.26 — Class Action Representation By Attorney General.

196.26 CLASS ACTION REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL. The commissioner may request the attorney general to represent a class of individuals composed of veterans who may have suffered adverse health conditions as a result of possible exposure to chemical agents in a suit for release of information relating to exposure to these chemicals during military service and for release of individual medical records. History:  1982 c 513 s 8; 2000 c 390 s 11
MN Stat § 197.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 197 — Veterans; Rewards, Privileges|Section 197.03 — State Soldiers' Assistance Fund Created.

197.03 STATE SOLDIERS' ASSISTANCE FUND CREATED. There is created a state soldiers' assistance fund to aid and assist any citizen of Minnesota or resident alien residing in Minnesota who served in the military or naval forces of the United States, in securing compensation, insurance or other relief or benefits to which the server may be entitled from the United States or any other government or state and for the emergency relief, hospitalization, treatment and maintenance of all such persons who were bona fide residents of the state at the time their need arose and their dependents as provided by sections 196.05 and 197.04 to 197.07. History:  (4601) 1923 c 436 s 3; 1929 c 327; 1984 c 609 s 14; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 123 s 2; 2004 c 256 art 2 s 1
MN Stat § 197.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 197 — Veterans; Rewards, Privileges|Section 197.04 — Composition Of Fund.

197.04 COMPOSITION OF FUND. The state soldiers' assistance fund shall consist of all sums paid to or received by the commissioner of veterans affairs under the provisions of sections 197.03 to 197.07 and of any and all moneys and properties that may be appropriated, donated, given, bequeathed, or devised to the state soldiers' assistance fund or to the commissioner of veterans affairs for the benefit of the fund. History:  (4602) 1923 c 436 s 4; 1929 c 327; 1991 c 123 s 5; 2000 c 390 s 12
MN Stat § 197.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 197 — Veterans; Rewards, Privileges|Section 197.05 — Fund, How Expended.

197.05 FUND, HOW EXPENDED. (a) The state soldiers' assistance fund shall be administered by the commissioner of veterans affairs and shall be used to locate and investigate the facts as to any Minnesota resident or resident alien residing in Minnesota who served in the military or naval forces of the United States and who is indigent or suffering from any disability whether acquired in the service or not; to assist the person and the person's dependents as hereinafter provided in establishing and proving any just claim the person may have against the United States government, or any other government or state for compensation, insurance, relief, or other benefits; to provide maintenance and relief for any person suffering from disability who was a bona fide resident of the state at the time the need arose and the person's dependents, as hereinafter provided; and to cooperate with other state, municipal, and county officials and civic or civilian agencies or organizations in carrying out the provisions of sections 197.03 to 197.07. The commissioner shall limit financial assistance to veterans and dependents to six months, unless recipients have been certified as ineligible for other benefit programs. (b) For purposes of this section, "resident" means a person living in Minnesota for at least 30 days with the intention of residing in the state and not for any temporary purpose. An applicant may verify a residence address by presenting a valid state driver's license, a state identification card, a voter registration card, a rent receipt, a statement by the landlord, apartment manager, or homeowner verifying that the individual is residing at the address, or other form of verification approved by the commissioner. (c) The fund is appropriated to be used in the manner determined by the commissioner of veterans affairs for these purposes. History:  (4603) 1923 c 436 s 5; 1929 c 327; 1984 c 609 s 15; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 123 s 5; 1995 c 254 art 1 s 72; 2000 c 390 s 13; 2003 c 18 s 1; 2004 c 256 art 2 s 2
MN Stat § 197.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 197 — Veterans; Rewards, Privileges|Section 197.06 — Soldiers' Assistance Agent.

197.06 SOLDIERS' ASSISTANCE AGENT. The commissioner of veterans affairs shall have charge of activities as provided in this section, and may employ assistants and incur other expenses as may be necessary for the administration of the state soldiers' assistance fund and carrying out the provisions of sections 197.03 to 197.07. No expense shall be incurred under the provisions of sections 197.03 to 197.07 in excess of the moneys available to the state soldiers' assistance fund. The duties and powers of the commissioner of veterans affairs, in addition to those provided elsewhere by law, shall be to: (1) administer the state soldiers' assistance fund; (2) cooperate with national, state, county, municipal and private social agencies in securing to former soldiers and their dependents the benefits provided by national, state, and county laws, municipal ordinances, or public and private social agencies; (3) establish and provide assistance to former soldiers and their dependents who are in need of assistance with optical, dental, or other emergency medical needs; and (4) cooperate with United States government agencies providing compensation, pensions, insurance or other benefits provided by federal law, by supplementing the benefits prescribed by federal law, when exceptional conditions in an individual case make it necessary. History:  (4604) 1923 c 436 s 6; 1925 c 88; 1929 c 327; 1980 c 414 s 5; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 123 s 5; 2000 c 390 s 14
MN Stat § 197.065 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 197 — Veterans; Rewards, Privileges|Section 197.065 — Access To Database.

197.065 ACCESS TO DATABASE. Notwithstanding section 13.46, subdivision 2, the commissioner of veterans affairs may electronically access the MAXIS database maintained by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of verifying eligibility status of applicants for benefits under the state soldiers assistance program. History:   2003 c 25 s 2
MN Stat § 197.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans|Chapter 197 — Veterans; Rewards, Privileges|Section 197.07 — Soldiers' Assistance Fund Deposited In State Treasury.

197.07 SOLDIERS' ASSISTANCE FUND DEPOSITED IN STATE TREASURY. The soldiers' assistance fund shall be deposited in the state treasury and paid out only in such vouchers as may be authorized and approved by the commissioner of veterans affairs in the same manner and under the same restrictions as are now provided by law for the disbursement of funds by the commissioner. History:  (4605) 1923 c 436 s 7; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 123 s 5