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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.612 — Search Warrants.

192A.612 SEARCH WARRANTS.
A military judge is authorized to issue search warrants, directed to a member of the military police of the state military forces or any peace officer defined under section 626.05, to search any person, place, item, or property when there is probable cause that a member of the state military forces has committed an offense subject to either concurrent or exclusive military jurisdiction during a period of active service as defined in section 190.05, subdivisions 5a and 5b, and seize items in accordance with law. No search warrant shall be issued except upon probable cause, supported by affidavit or sworn testimony naming and describing the person and particularly describing the property or thing to be seized and particularly describing the place to be searched.
History:
1978 c 552 s 47; 1984 c 642 s 7; 2002 c 308 s 59; 2022 c 89 art 6 s 4
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.615 — Authority To Administer Oaths.

192A.615 AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
Subdivision 1.
Authorized persons.
The following members of the state military forces may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice, and affidavits may be taken for those purposes before persons having the general powers of a notary public:
(1) the state judge advocate and all assistant state judge advocates;
(2) staff judge advocates and acting or assistant staff judge advocates;
(3) all adjutants, assistant adjutants, acting adjutants, and personnel adjutants;
(4) the president, military judge, trial counsel, and assistant trial counsel for all general, special, and summary courts-martial;
(5) the president and the counsel for the court of any court of inquiry;
(6) all officers designated to take a deposition;
(7) all persons detailed to conduct an investigation; and
(8) all other persons designated by rules of the governor.
Subd. 2.
On-duty requirement.
Officers of the state military forces may not be authorized to administer oaths as provided in this section unless they are on duty in or with those forces as prescribed in this code.
Subd. 3.
Prima facie evidence.
The signature without seal of any such person together with the title of the person's office, is prima facie evidence of the authority to administer oaths.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.615; 1978 c 552 s 44; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 2002 c 308 s 60,61
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.62 — Sections To Be Explained.

192A.62 SECTIONS TO BE EXPLAINED.
Sections 192A.02, 192A.025, 192A.045, 192A.065, 192A.07, 192A.08, 192A.0851, 192A.155, 192A.205, 192A.39 to 192A.595, and 192A.62 to 192A.63 shall be carefully explained to every enlisted member at the time of the member's enlistment or transfer or induction into, or at the time of the member's order to duty in or with any of the state military forces or within 30 days thereafter. They shall also be explained annually to each unit of the state military forces. A complete text of this code and of the rules prescribed by the governor thereunder shall be made available to any member of the state military forces, upon the member's request, for personal examination. Failure to provide briefings to soldiers or otherwise explain this code to soldiers shall not be a defense to a court-martial proceeding, except as mitigation in sentencing.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.62; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 2002 c 308 s 62; 2013 c 78 s 23; 2022 c 89 art 6 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.625 — Complaints Of Wrongs.

192A.625 COMPLAINTS OF WRONGS.
Any member of the state military forces having a belief of being wronged by a commanding officer, and who, upon due application to that commanding officer, is refused redress, may complain to any superior commissioned officer, who shall forward the complaint to the governor or adjutant general.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.625; 1986 c 444
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.63 — Redress Of Injuries To Property.

192A.63 REDRESS OF INJURIES TO PROPERTY.
Subdivision 1.
Investigating board; assessment of damages.
Whenever complaint is made to any commanding officer that willful damage has been done to the property of any person or that property has been wrongfully taken by members of the state military forces, the commanding officer may, subject to such rules as the governor may prescribe, convene a board to investigate the complaint. The board shall consist of from one to three commissioned officers and, for the purpose of that investigation, it has power to summon witnesses and examine them upon oath or affirmation, to receive depositions or other documentary evidence, and to assess the damages sustained against the responsible parties. The assessment of damages made by the board is subject to the approval of the commanding officer, and in the amount approved by the commanding officer shall be charged against the pay of the offenders. The order of the commanding officer directing charges herein authorized is conclusive, except as provided in subdivision 3, on any disbursing officer for the payment by the commanding officer to the injured parties of the damages so assessed and approved.
Subd. 2.
Unascertainable offenders.
If the offenders cannot be ascertained, but the organization or detachment to which they belong is known, charges totaling the amount of damages assessed and approved may be paid to the injured parties from the military funds of the units of the state military forces to which the offenders belonged.
Subd. 3.
Rights of accused.
Any person subject to this code who is accused of causing willful damage to property has the right to be represented by counsel, to summon witnesses, to cross examine adverse witnesses, and to appeal to the next higher commander.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.63; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.635 — Execution Of Process And Sentence.

192A.635 EXECUTION OF PROCESS AND SENTENCE.
In the state military forces not in federal active service the processes and sentences of its courts-martial shall be executed by the civil officers prescribed by the laws of the state.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.635; 2002 c 308 s 63
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.64 — Process Of Military Courts.

192A.64 PROCESS OF MILITARY COURTS.
Subdivision 1.
Kinds of process.
Military courts may issue any process or mandate, including writs and warrants necessary to carry into effect their powers. Such a court may issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum and enforce by attachment attendance of witnesses and production of books and records, when it is sitting within the state and the witnesses, books, and records sought are also so located.
Subd. 2.
To whom directed.
Process and mandates may be directed to the provost marshal, the military police, or any licensed peace officer of the state and shall be in such form as may be prescribed by rules issued under this code.
Subd. 3.
Execution of process or mandates.
All officers to whom process or mandates may be so directed shall execute them and make return of their acts thereunder according to the requirements of those documents. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this code, no such officer may demand or require payment of any fee or charge for receiving, executing, or returning such a process or mandate or for any service in connection therewith.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.64; 1985 c 248 s 70; 2002 c 308 s 64,65
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.645 — Payment And Disposition Of Fines.

192A.645 PAYMENT AND DISPOSITION OF FINES.
Fines imposed by a military court may be paid to it or to an officer executing its process. The amount of such a fine may be noted upon any state roll or account for pay of the military member and deducted from any pay or allowance due or thereafter to become due the military member, until the fine is liquidated. Any sum so deducted shall be turned in to the military court which imposed the fine. The proceeds of all such fines shall be disposed of in accordance with section 192.68. All moneys so deposited with the adjutant general are appropriated for the purposes stated.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.645; 1965 c 41 s 2; 1986 c 444; 2002 c 308 s 66
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.65 — Immunity For Action Of Military Courts.

192A.65 IMMUNITY FOR ACTION OF MILITARY COURTS.
No accused or convicted member of the state military forces may bring an action or proceeding against the convening authority or a member of a military court or officer or person acting under its authority or reviewing its proceedings because of the approval, imposition, or execution of any sentence or the imposition or collection of a fine or penalty, or the execution of any process or mandate of a military court.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.65; 2002 c 308 s 67
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.66 — Delegation Of Authority By Governor.

192A.66 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY BY GOVERNOR.
The authority vested in the governor under this code may be delegated or subdelegated.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.66; 1986 c 444; 2002 c 308 s 68; 2013 c 78 s 24
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 192A — Uniform Code Of Military Justice › Section 192A.665 — Uniformity Of Interpretation.

192A.665 UNIFORMITY OF INTERPRETATION.
This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose and, so far as practical, to make these laws uniform with the law of the United States.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.665; 2002 c 308 s 69
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.139 — Definitions.

193.139 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Scope.
For the purposes of sections 193.141 to 193.149, the terms defined in this section have the meanings ascribed to them.
Subd. 2.
Municipality.
"Municipality" includes cities.
Subd. 3.
Corporation.
"Corporation" means the Minnesota State Armory Building Commission created as a corporation by section 193.142, subdivision 1.
Subd. 4.
Armory.
"Armory" means a building, vehicle storage compound, organizational maintenance shop, or other facility permanently used by the National Guard for the storage and maintenance of arms and military equipment, and the training of National Guard personnel.
History:
1955 c 18 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1974 c 95 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.141 — Construction Of Armories.

193.141 CONSTRUCTION OF ARMORIES.
Subdivision 1.
Construction by counties or municipalities.
In any county or municipality of this state in which there shall at the time be stationed one or more units of the National Guard, and in which the adjutant general shall deem it necessary or expedient to construct an armory, an armory may be constructed and the cost thereof paid as hereinafter provided.
Subd. 2.
Construction on state military camping grounds.
Whenever the adjutant general shall deem it necessary or expedient that an armory be constructed upon a state military camping ground, to be used principally by any unit or units of the National Guard stationed at a municipality in the vicinity thereof, such armory may be constructed and the cost thereof paid in the manner hereinafter provided for the construction of armories in municipalities.
History:
1947 c 133 s 1; 1955 c 18 s 2; 1969 c 40 s 1; 1977 c 11 s 5; 1987 c 384 art 2 s 48
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.146 — Issuance Of Bonds.

193.146 ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Subdivision 1.
Authority to issue.
In anticipation of the receipt of such corporation of the tax proceeds, appropriations, rents, and profits specified in section 193.145, and of income from any other source, and for the purpose of securing funds as needed for payment of the cost of such new armories and for other purposes herein authorized, such corporation is hereby authorized to issue its bonds bearing interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum prescribed by section 475.55, payable semiannually.
Subd. 2.
Limitation.
Such bonds shall be of such date, denomination, place of payment, form, and details as may be determined by such corporation not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 193.141 to 193.149. Such bonds shall mature serially, the first installment to fall due in not more than five years and the last in not more than 40 years from their date, and no annual maturing installment shall exceed by 2-1/2 times the amount of the smallest annual maturing installment; provided, that the amount of such installments of principal may be such that the increase thereof from year to year shall approximately equal the decrease from year to year in the interest on the bonds remaining unpaid.
Subd. 3.
Execution.
Such bonds shall be signed by the adjutant general, as chair, attested by the secretary, and countersigned by the treasurer of such corporation, and the interest coupons to be thereto attached shall be executed and authenticated by the printed, engraved, or lithographed facsimile signatures of such chair and secretary.
Subd. 4.
Sale.
The bonds shall be sold by the corporation under notice and upon the terms and at times as the corporation shall deem best. The bonds shall not be deemed or construed to be debts of the state of Minnesota or of the county or municipality in which the armory is situated, nor to impose any personal liability upon any member of the corporation, but shall be payable solely out of the income to be received by the corporation as specified herein. Bonds legally issued pursuant hereto shall be deemed authorized securities within the provisions of section 50.14, and laws supplemental thereto, and shall be proper for the investment of capital, surplus, or deposits of any savings bank or trust company, and for the investment of funds of any insurance company, and for the investment of any sinking funds held by any public or municipal corporation, and may be pledged by any bank or trust company as security for the deposit of public moneys therein in lieu of surety bonds. The bonds shall be deemed and treated as instrumentalities and obligations of a public governmental agency.
History:
1947 c 133 s 6; 1969 c 40 s 8; 1977 c 219 s 3; 1980 c 607 art 14 s 32; 1983 c 213 s 9; 1986 c 444
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.147 — Mortgage.

193.147 MORTGAGE.
To secure the prompt and full payment of such bonds and interest thereon such corporation may mortgage such armory building and the site thereof and may pledge the income or any part thereof receivable by such corporation to any trustee under such provisions that upon default in the payment of the principal or of interest on any such bonds all of such bonds may be declared due and payable, and such mortgage foreclosed in like manner as other mortgages are foreclosed in this state, subject to the provisions of sections 193.141 to 193.149. The purchaser at any sale upon such foreclosure shall acquire the right of possession and the right to operate such building under such terms and conditions as may be specified in said mortgage and not inconsistent with the use of the property by the state for armory and military purposes, such possession and right of operation to continue until full principal and interest on such bonds or the amount bid upon such foreclosure sale shall have been paid out of the net rents and profits received from such operation or out of moneys otherwise provided as set forth in section 193.145. Such mortgage or deed of trust may contain any other provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 193.141 to 193.149 or with the use of such building by the state for armory or military purposes as are customarily included for the benefit and protection of the parties to such instruments, including provisions for the insurance thereof, appointment of a receiver in the event of a default by the mortgagor, exemption of the members of such corporation from any personal liability, and other such provisions. Nothing contained in such mortgage shall be deemed or construed to constitute a liability of the state of Minnesota, nor to impose any personal liability upon any member of such corporation. Such mortgage or deed of trust may be recorded in the office of the appropriate county recorder without the payment of any mortgage registry tax.
History:
1947 c 133 s 7; 1976 c 181 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.148 — Conveyance To State.

193.148 CONVEYANCE TO STATE.
When payment has been made of all indebtedness incurred by such corporation or of all funds spent by the corporation incident to the procurement, erection, equipment, and operation of any armory built under the provisions of sections 193.141 to 193.149, including the payment in full of the principal and interest of all bonds issued by such corporation to cover the cost of such armory or the full repayment of any commission funds expended for the construction of such armory, such corporation shall transfer and convey such armory building and the site thereof to the state of Minnesota, for military purposes, to be administered as are other state-owned armories.
Any unencumbered balance then held by the commission accruing to such armory shall be retained to be applied to the future maintenance, repair, and equipment of armories.
History:
1947 c 133 s 8; 1997 c 24 s 25; 1Sp2001 c 10 art 2 s 67
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.149 — Examination By Legislative Auditor.

193.149 EXAMINATION BY LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR.
The books and affairs of such corporation shall be subject to examination by the legislative auditor.
History:
1947 c 133 s 9; 1973 c 492 s 14; 1977 c 347 s 33
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.22 — Joint Armories And Municipal Buildings.

193.22 JOINT ARMORIES AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS.
Whenever a company of the National Guard shall be located in a city wherein no suitable armory has been provided for its use, an armory may be constructed for use jointly by such company or battery and by such city. The mayor or president of the council of such city and the commanding officer of the company or other unit stationed at such place, or if there be more than one company then the senior officer of the troops of such station, shall constitute a joint armory commission, with power to purchase, erect or rent a suitable site or building for such armory and to furnish and keep the same in repair. No new armory shall be purchased, erected, or rented under the provisions of this section from and after May 1, 1943, without the approval of the adjutant general.
History:
(2507) 1921 c 506 s 113; 1943 c 108 s 37; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.23 — State Aid.

193.23 STATE AID.
Subdivision 1.
Prerequisites.
Whenever such joint armory commission shall have deposited with the commissioner of management and budget at least $1,000 as evidence of good faith and shall have caused to be conveyed to the state of Minnesota by warranty deed, free of encumbrances, the title to the site for an armory, which site shall have been first approved by the adjutant general, such joint armory commission shall be entitled to receive the same amount of state aid as is prescribed by law for other armories, which state aid shall be paid to such joint armory commission in the manner prescribed by the Military Code for state armories.
Subd. 2.
Adjutant general to designate uses.
The adjutant general shall designate the place needed for drill hall, office, locker rooms, storage and rifle range, and the immediate control of the portions of the armory so designated shall be vested in the armory board provided for by law, and such portion of such armory shall be subject to the laws of this state relating to armories. The control of the other portions of such armory shall be vested in the municipal authorities.
Subd. 3.
General control of building.
The general control of the building as a whole shall be vested in a committee consisting of two persons, one the commanding officer of the military organization in control of a portion of the armory and the other appointed by the municipality upon such terms as may be agreed upon, provided, any agreement for general control of such armory shall be first approved by the adjutant general. In case such an agreement is made the state shall furnish the regular appropriation provided for armory maintenance and all other expenses of keeping up the building shall be paid by the municipality.
History:
(2508) 1921 c 506 s 114; 1943 c 108 s 38; 2003 c 112 art 2 s 50; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.27 — Disposition Of Unused Funds.

193.27 DISPOSITION OF UNUSED FUNDS.
In any county or municipality in this state, however organized, in which there have heretofore been bond issues or tax levies made for the construction of a public armory building in such county or municipality, which armory building has not been constructed and the moneys received from such bonds issued or taxes levied remain unexpended, upon a unanimous vote of the county board or municipal council such funds or any or all thereof may be invested by such county board or municipal council or used and expended by it for any public purpose within such county or municipality.
History:
(2499-2) 1927 c 146 s 1; 1969 c 40 s 9
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.29 — Control Of New Armory.

193.29 CONTROL OF NEW ARMORY.
Subdivision 1.
Armory board.
The control operation and use of each armory building and grounds occupied by any of the military forces of the state shall be vested in an armory board consisting of officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel representing the organization or organizations quartered therein, as hereinafter provided, except that the commission-owned armories which have been or may be constructed or acquired and operated under the provisions of sections 193.139 to 193.149, and acts supplementary thereto shall be controlled and operated as provided therein.
Subd. 2.
Composition of board.
For each armory occupied by a single company or other unit the armory board shall consist of senior officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the unit quartered therein.
Subd. 3.
Joint boards.
In all cases in which more than one company or other unit of the military forces shall occupy the same armory, the armory board shall consist of military personnel assigned to the units or organizations quartered therein. The adjutant general shall designate by order from time to time the representatives of each unit quartered therein to comprise the armory board for each armory. In the discretion of the adjutant general, the membership of the board may be comprised of officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel and may be changed from time to time so as to give the several organizations quartered therein proper representation on the board.
Subd. 4.
Rentals; proceeds.
The armory board may rent an armory to entities or individuals under terms and conditions the board determines, but rentals may not conflict with the use of the armory for military purposes. The proceeds of rentals and all other income accruing to each armory constitutes the armory fund and must be applied by the armory board of each armory, as the adjutant general shall direct, for its maintenance, extension, improvement, and equipment, but all armory funds and all allowances from the state accruing to commission-owned armories must be paid to the commission.
History:
(2506) 1921 c 506 s 112; 1943 c 108 s 36; 1947 c 125 s 13; 1965 c 114 s 3; 1986 c 444; 1997 c 24 s 26; 1999 c 46 s 3-5; 2005 c 156 art 4 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.30 — Management Of Armory Board.

193.30 MANAGEMENT OF ARMORY BOARD.
The senior member on each armory board shall be the chair, and the junior member thereof shall be the recorder. A record of the proceedings of the board shall be kept, and all motions offered, whether seconded or not, shall be put to a vote and the result recorded. In the case of a tie vote the adjutant general, upon the request of any member, shall decide. The governor may make and alter rules for the government of armory boards, officers, and other persons having charge of armories, arsenals, or other military property of the state.
History:
(2509) 1921 c 506 s 115; 1943 c 108 s 39; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 2005 c 156 art 4 s 6
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.31 — Control Of Drill Hall.

193.31 CONTROL OF DRILL HALL.
The senior member of any company or other organization assembling at an armory for drill or instruction shall have control of the drill hall or other portion of the premises used therefor during such occupancy, subject to the rules prescribed for its use and the orders of that member's superior. Any person who intrudes contrary to orders, or who interrupts, molests, or insults any troops so assembled, or who refuses to leave the premises when properly requested so to do, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall prevent reasonable inspection of the premises by the proper municipal officer, or by the lessor thereof in accordance with the terms of the lease.
History:
(2510) 1921 c 506 s 116; 1943 c 108 s 40; 1986 c 444; 2005 c 156 art 4 s 7
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.331 — Liquor In Armories; Penalty.

193.331 LIQUOR IN ARMORIES; PENALTY.
Except with the express consent and in accordance with the rules of the adjutant general, every person who introduces a spirituous, vinous, or malt liquor into an armory or arsenal, unless under prescription of a medical officer of the guard and only for medical purposes is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1971 c 202 s 10; 1985 c 248 s 70
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.34 — Use Of Armories By Patriotic And Service Member's Organizations.

193.34 USE OF ARMORIES BY PATRIOTIC AND SERVICE MEMBER'S ORGANIZATIONS.
The use of armories for the regular meetings or functions of those patriotic societies or recognized military service members organizations holding charters from Congress or incorporated in this state shall be granted by the armory board or officer in charge of any armory at such times and under such circumstances as not to interfere with the use of the armory for military purposes by the company or companies quartered therein, subject to the armory rules as are in force governing the use of such armories.
History:
(2516) 1921 c 506 s 122; 1927 c 414 s 1; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.37 — Counties Containing City Of First Class; Application.

193.37 COUNTIES CONTAINING CITY OF FIRST CLASS; APPLICATION.
Laws 1969, chapter 40, sections 1 to 10, authorizing county participation shall not apply to any county containing a city of the first class.
History:
1969 c 40 s 11
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 190 - 195 — Military Affairs › Chapter 193 — Armories › Section 193.38 — City Facilities Shared With Armories.

193.38 CITY FACILITIES SHARED WITH ARMORIES.
A home rule charter or statutory city in which an armory has been or may be constructed may, by resolution of its governing body and with the concurrence of the Minnesota State Armory Building Commission, provide for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of city owned facilities related to the armory. The city may acquire property for the purposes of this section pursuant to chapter 117. General obligation bonds may be issued pursuant to chapter 475 except as provided in this section for the acquisition, construction, or improvement in an amount that does not exceed the value of the commission's investment in the armory property. Before issuance of bonds, the city shall give three weeks' published notice. If a number of voters in the city equal to ten percent of those who voted for candidates for governor at the last gubernatorial election present a petition within six weeks of the first published notice to the city clerk requesting that the matter be submitted to popular vote, it shall be submitted at the next regular election.
If a majority of those voting on the question approve it or if no petition is presented within the prescribed time, the city may issue the bonds and levy a tax for the purpose of this section in accordance with section 475.61. The city and the Minnesota State Armory Building Commission may contract for the purpose of allocating the use and occupancy of the joint facility. The city may enter into other leases and contracts concerning the use and occupancy of the city owned portion of the joint facility with any other unit of government or political subdivision, their agencies, or any nonprofit corporation.
History:
1982 c 484 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 196 - 198 — Veterans › Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs › Section 196.02 — Commissioner Of Veterans Affairs.

196.02 COMMISSIONER OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Subdivision 1.
Appointment; qualifications.
The department shall be under the supervision and control of a commissioner of veterans affairs who shall be appointed by the governor under the provisions of section 15.06. No person shall be eligible to receive appointment as commissioner unless that person has the following qualifications:
(1) residence in the state of Minnesota;
(2) citizenship in the United States;
(3) veteran of the armed forces of the United States as defined in section 197.447.
Subd. 2.
[Repealed, 1991 c 326 s 27]
Subd. 3.
[Repealed, 1988 c 699 s 33]
History:
1943 c 420 s 2; 1949 c 739 s 20; 1951 c 713 s 18; 1969 c 275 s 1; 1969 c 1129 art 8 s 4; 1977 c 29 s 1; 1977 c 305 s 26; 1986 c 444
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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