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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.14 — Aiding And Abetting And Obstruction.

363A.14 AIDING AND ABETTING AND OBSTRUCTION.
It is an unfair discriminatory practice for any person:
(1) intentionally to aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the practices forbidden by this chapter;
(2) intentionally to attempt to aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the practices forbidden by this chapter;
(3) to intentionally obstruct or prevent any person from complying with the provisions of this chapter, or any order issued thereunder, or to resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the commissioner or any of the commissioner's employees or representatives in the performance of duty under this chapter.
History:
1955 c 516 s 5; 1961 c 428 s 5; 1965 c 585 s 2; 1965 c 586 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 12-16; 1969 c 9 s 80; 1969 c 975 s 3-5; 1973 c 296 s 1; 1973 c 729 s 3,16; 1974 c 354 s 1; 1975 c 206 s 2-5; 1977 c 351 s 5-7; 1977 c 408 s 3; 1980 c 531 s 4; 1980 c 540 s 1,2; 1981 c 330 s 1; 1982 c 517 s 8; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 59; 1983 c 276 s 7-10; 1984 c 533 s 2,3; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 3; 1987 c 129 s 3; 1987 c 141 s 2; 1987 c 245 s 1; 1988 c 660 s 4; 1989 c 280 s 9-14,21; 1990 c 567 s 3-6; 1992 c 527 s 12-16; 1993 c 22 s 8-15; 1993 c 277 s 5-7; 1994 c 630 art 12 s 1; 1995 c 212 art 2 s 10; 1997 c 171 s 1; 2001 c 186 s 1; 2001 c 194 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.15 — Reprisals.

363A.15 REPRISALS.
It is an unfair discriminatory practice for any individual who participated in the alleged discrimination as a perpetrator, employer, labor organization, employment agency, public accommodation, public service, educational institution, or owner, lessor, lessee, sublessee, assignee or managing agent of any real property, or any real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or employee or agent thereof to intentionally engage in any reprisal against any person because that person:
(1) opposed a practice forbidden under this chapter or has filed a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this chapter; or
(2) associated with a person or group of persons who are disabled or who are of different race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.
A reprisal includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, retaliation, or harassment. It is a reprisal for an employer to do any of the following with respect to an individual because that individual has engaged in the activities listed in clause (1) or (2): refuse to hire the individual; depart from any customary employment practice; transfer or assign the individual to a lesser position in terms of wages, hours, job classification, job security, or other employment status; or inform another employer that the individual has engaged in the activities listed in clause (1) or (2).
History:
1955 c 516 s 5; 1961 c 428 s 5; 1965 c 585 s 2; 1965 c 586 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 12-16; 1969 c 9 s 80; 1969 c 975 s 3-5; 1973 c 296 s 1; 1973 c 729 s 3,16; 1974 c 354 s 1; 1975 c 206 s 2-5; 1977 c 351 s 5-7; 1977 c 408 s 3; 1980 c 531 s 4; 1980 c 540 s 1,2; 1981 c 330 s 1; 1982 c 517 s 8; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 59; 1983 c 276 s 7-10; 1984 c 533 s 2,3; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 3; 1987 c 129 s 3; 1987 c 141 s 2; 1987 c 245 s 1; 1988 c 660 s 4; 1989 c 280 s 9-14,21; 1990 c 567 s 3-6; 1992 c 527 s 12-16; 1993 c 22 s 8-15; 1993 c 277 s 5-7; 1994 c 630 art 12 s 1; 1995 c 212 art 2 s 10; 1997 c 171 s 1; 2001 c 186 s 1; 2001 c 194 s 2; 2023 c 52 art 19 s 68
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.16 — Credit Discrimination.

363A.16 CREDIT DISCRIMINATION.
Subdivision 1.
Personal or commercial credit.
It is an unfair discriminatory practice to discriminate in the extension of personal or commercial credit to a person, or in the requirements for obtaining credit, because of race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status, or due to the receipt of federal, state, or local public assistance including medical assistance.
Subd. 2.
Personal or commercial credit; tenant on assistance.
It is an unfair discriminatory practice to discriminate in the extension of personal or commercial credit against any person who is a tenant receiving federal, state, or local housing subsidies, including rental assistance or rent supplements because the person is a recipient of those subsidies or assistance.
Subd. 3.
Credit card issuer.
It is an unfair discriminatory practice for a credit card issuer to refuse to issue a credit card to a woman under her current or former surname unless there is an intent to defraud or mislead, except that a credit card issuer may require that a woman requesting a card under a former surname open a separate account in that name. A credit card issuer may also require disclosure of any other names under which the credit card applicant may have a credit history.
History:
1955 c 516 s 5; 1961 c 428 s 5; 1965 c 585 s 2; 1965 c 586 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 12-16; 1969 c 9 s 80; 1969 c 975 s 3-5; 1973 c 296 s 1; 1973 c 729 s 3,16; 1974 c 354 s 1; 1975 c 206 s 2-5; 1977 c 351 s 5-7; 1977 c 408 s 3; 1980 c 531 s 4; 1980 c 540 s 1,2; 1981 c 330 s 1; 1982 c 517 s 8; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 59; 1983 c 276 s 7-10; 1984 c 533 s 2,3; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 3; 1987 c 129 s 3; 1987 c 141 s 2; 1987 c 245 s 1; 1988 c 660 s 4; 1989 c 280 s 9-14,21; 1990 c 567 s 3-6; 1992 c 527 s 12-16; 1993 c 22 s 8-15; 1993 c 277 s 5-7; 1994 c 630 art 12 s 1; 1995 c 212 art 2 s 10; 1997 c 171 s 1; 2001 c 186 s 1; 2001 c 194 s 2; 2023 c 52 art 19 s 69
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.17 — Business Discrimination.

363A.17 BUSINESS DISCRIMINATION.
It is an unfair discriminatory practice for a person engaged in a trade or business or in the provision of a service:
(1) to refuse to do business with or provide a service to a woman based on her use of her current or former surname; or
(2) to impose, as a condition of doing business with or providing a service to a woman, that a woman use her current surname rather than a former surname; or
(3) to intentionally refuse to do business with, to refuse to contract with, or to discriminate in the basic terms, conditions, or performance of the contract because of a person's race, national origin, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, unless the alleged refusal or discrimination is because of a legitimate business purpose.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit positive action plans.
History:
1955 c 516 s 5; 1961 c 428 s 5; 1965 c 585 s 2; 1965 c 586 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 12-16; 1969 c 9 s 80; 1969 c 975 s 3-5; 1973 c 296 s 1; 1973 c 729 s 3,16; 1974 c 354 s 1; 1975 c 206 s 2-5; 1977 c 351 s 5-7; 1977 c 408 s 3; 1980 c 531 s 4; 1980 c 540 s 1,2; 1981 c 330 s 1; 1982 c 517 s 8; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 59; 1983 c 276 s 7-10; 1984 c 533 s 2,3; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 3; 1987 c 129 s 3; 1987 c 141 s 2; 1987 c 245 s 1; 1988 c 660 s 4; 1989 c 280 s 9-14,21; 1990 c 567 s 3-6; 1992 c 527 s 12-16; 1993 c 22 s 8-15; 1993 c 277 s 5-7; 1994 c 630 art 12 s 1; 1995 c 212 art 2 s 10; 1997 c 171 s 1; 2001 c 186 s 1; 2001 c 194 s 2; 2023 c 52 art 19 s 70
NOTE:
Causes of action under this section which require interpretation of a federal labor agreement were found preempted by the federal National Labor Relations Act in
Boldt v. Northern States Power Co.
, 195 F.Supp.3d 1057 (D. Minn. 2016).
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.19 — Discrimination Against Blind, Deaf, Or Other Persons With Physical Or Sensory Disabilities Prohibited.

363A.19 DISCRIMINATION AGAINST BLIND, DEAF, OR OTHER PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DISABILITIES PROHIBITED.
(a) It is an unfair discriminatory practice for an owner, operator, or manager of a hotel, restaurant, public conveyance, or other public place to prohibit a blind or deaf person or a person with a physical or sensory disability from taking a service animal into the public place or conveyance to aid blind or deaf persons or persons with physical or sensory disabilities, and if the service animal is properly harnessed or leashed so that the blind or deaf person or a person with a physical or sensory disability may maintain control of the service animal.
(b) No person shall require a blind, physically disabled, or deaf person to make an extra payment or pay an additional charge when taking a service animal into any of the public places referred to in paragraph (a).
(c) For purposes of this section, "service animal" means a service animal as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
History:
1955 c 516 s 5; 1961 c 428 s 5; 1965 c 585 s 2; 1965 c 586 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 12-16; 1969 c 9 s 80; 1969 c 975 s 3-5; 1973 c 296 s 1; 1973 c 729 s 3,16; 1974 c 354 s 1; 1975 c 206 s 2-5; 1977 c 351 s 5-7; 1977 c 408 s 3; 1980 c 531 s 4; 1980 c 540 s 1,2; 1981 c 330 s 1; 1982 c 517 s 8; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 59; 1983 c 276 s 7-10; 1984 c 533 s 2,3; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 3; 1987 c 129 s 3; 1987 c 141 s 2; 1987 c 245 s 1; 1988 c 660 s 4; 1989 c 280 s 9-14,21; 1990 c 567 s 3-6; 1992 c 527 s 12-16; 1993 c 22 s 8-15; 1993 c 277 s 5-7; 1994 c 630 art 12 s 1; 1995 c 212 art 2 s 10; 1997 c 171 s 1; 2001 c 186 s 1; 2001 c 194 s 2; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2013 c 14 s 1
NOTE:
Any statutory exemptions to this section are covered under section 363A.25.
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.22 — Exemption Based On Familial Status In Housing.

363A.22 EXEMPTION BASED ON FAMILIAL STATUS IN HOUSING.
The provisions of section 363A.09 prohibiting discrimination because of familial status do not apply to eviction from, or denial of continuing tenancy in, dwelling units exempt under sections 363A.20 to 363A.26, and 363A.38, provided that: (1) one year has elapsed from the commencement of the familial status; and (2) six months prior written notice has been given to the tenant, unless the eviction or denial of continuing tenancy is for nonpayment of rent, damage to the premises, disturbance of other tenants, or other breach of the lease.
History:
1955 c 516 s 4; 1961 c 428 s 4; 1965 c 584 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 10,11; 1973 c 729 s 2; 1975 c 206 s 1; 1977 c 351 s 2-4; 1977 c 408 s 2; 1977 c 430 s 25 subd 1; 1978 c 649 s 4; 1980 c 355 s 3; 1980 c 509 s 143; 1980 c 531 s 3; 1982 c 492 s 2; 1982 c 526 art 2 s 16; 1983 c 276 s 5,6; 1983 c 301 s 198; 1984 c 608 s 3; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 75; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 2; 1987 c 129 s 1,2; 1988 c 660 s 2,3; 1989 c 280 s 4-8; 1990 c 567 s 2; 1992 c 527 s 11; 1993 c 22 s 3-6; 1994 c 483 s 1; 1996 c 431 s 1; 1997 c 239 art 12 s 2; 1998 c 291 s 1; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.23 — Exemption Based On Education.

363A.23 EXEMPTION BASED ON EDUCATION.
Subdivision 1.
Religious or denominational institution.
It is not an unfair discriminatory practice for a religious or denominational institution to limit admission or give preference to applicants of the same religion. The provisions of section 363A.13 relating to sex, shall not apply to a private educational institution, or branch or level of a private educational institution, in which students of only one sex are permitted to enroll. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an educational institution from using academic qualifications or achievements as criteria for admission or requiring from applicants information which relates to academic qualifications or achievements.
Subd. 2.
Athletic teams.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter or any law to the contrary, it is not an unfair discriminatory practice for an educational institution or a public service to operate or sponsor separate athletic teams and activities for members of each sex or to restrict membership on an athletic team to participants of one sex, if this separation or restriction meets the requirements of section 121A.04.
Subd. 3.
Process for investigating charges against some athletic programs.
The Department of Human Rights shall investigate all charges alleging sex discrimination in athletic programs in educational institutions and public services pursuant to the standards and requirements of section 121A.04 and the procedures enumerated in this chapter.
Subd. 4.
Other rights, procedures, and remedies.
Nothing in this chapter restricts or limits the rights, procedures, and remedies available under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, United States Code, title 29, section 794, or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, United States Code, title 20, sections 1401 and following.
History:
1955 c 516 s 4; 1961 c 428 s 4; 1965 c 584 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 10,11; 1973 c 729 s 2; 1975 c 206 s 1; 1977 c 351 s 2-4; 1977 c 408 s 2; 1977 c 430 s 25 subd 1; 1978 c 649 s 4; 1980 c 355 s 3; 1980 c 509 s 143; 1980 c 531 s 3; 1982 c 492 s 2; 1982 c 526 art 2 s 16; 1983 c 276 s 5,6; 1983 c 301 s 198; 1984 c 608 s 3; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 75; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 2; 1987 c 129 s 1,2; 1988 c 660 s 2,3; 1989 c 280 s 4-8; 1990 c 567 s 2; 1992 c 527 s 11; 1993 c 22 s 3-6; 1994 c 483 s 1; 1996 c 431 s 1; 1997 c 239 art 12 s 2; 1998 c 291 s 1; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3; 2005 c 56 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.24 — Exemption Based On Public Accommodations.

363A.24 EXEMPTION BASED ON PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Restrooms, locker rooms, and similar places.
The provisions of section 363A.11 relating to sex, shall not apply to such facilities as restrooms, locker rooms, and other similar places. The provisions of section 363A.11 do not apply to employees or volunteers of a nonpublic service organization whose primary function is providing occasional services to minors, such as youth sports organizations, scouting organizations, boys' or girls' clubs, programs providing friends, counselors, or role models for minors, youth theater, dance, music or artistic organizations, agricultural organizations for minors, and other youth organizations, with respect to qualifications based on sexual orientation.
Subd. 2.
Athletic team, program, or event.
The provisions of section 363A.11 relating to sex, do not apply to restricting membership on an athletic team or in a program or event to participants of one sex if the restriction is necessary to preserve the unique character of the team, program, or event and it would not substantially reduce comparable athletic opportunities for the other sex.
History:
1955 c 516 s 4; 1961 c 428 s 4; 1965 c 584 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 10,11; 1973 c 729 s 2; 1975 c 206 s 1; 1977 c 351 s 2-4; 1977 c 408 s 2; 1977 c 430 s 25 subd 1; 1978 c 649 s 4; 1980 c 355 s 3; 1980 c 509 s 143; 1980 c 531 s 3; 1982 c 492 s 2; 1982 c 526 art 2 s 16; 1983 c 276 s 5,6; 1983 c 301 s 198; 1984 c 608 s 3; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 75; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 2; 1987 c 129 s 1,2; 1988 c 660 s 2,3; 1989 c 280 s 4-8; 1990 c 567 s 2; 1992 c 527 s 11; 1993 c 22 s 3-6; 1994 c 483 s 1; 1996 c 431 s 1; 1997 c 239 art 12 s 2; 1998 c 291 s 1; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.25 — Exemption Based On Disability.

363A.25 EXEMPTION BASED ON DISABILITY.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any program, service, facility, or privilege afforded to a person with a disability which is intended to habilitate, rehabilitate, or accommodate that person. It is a defense to a complaint or action brought under the employment provisions of this chapter that the person bringing the complaint or action has a disability which in the circumstances and even with reasonable accommodation, as defined in section 363A.08, subdivision 6, poses a serious threat to the health or safety of the disabled person or others. The burden of proving this defense is upon the respondent.
History:
1955 c 516 s 4; 1961 c 428 s 4; 1965 c 584 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 10,11; 1973 c 729 s 2; 1975 c 206 s 1; 1977 c 351 s 2-4; 1977 c 408 s 2; 1977 c 430 s 25 subd 1; 1978 c 649 s 4; 1980 c 355 s 3; 1980 c 509 s 143; 1980 c 531 s 3; 1982 c 492 s 2; 1982 c 526 art 2 s 16; 1983 c 276 s 5,6; 1983 c 301 s 198; 1984 c 608 s 3; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 75; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 2; 1987 c 129 s 1,2; 1988 c 660 s 2,3; 1989 c 280 s 4-8; 1990 c 567 s 2; 1992 c 527 s 11; 1993 c 22 s 3-6; 1994 c 483 s 1; 1996 c 431 s 1; 1997 c 239 art 12 s 2; 1998 c 291 s 1; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.26 — Exemption Based On Religious Association.

363A.26 EXEMPTION BASED ON RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATION.
Nothing in this chapter prohibits any religious association, religious corporation, or religious society that is not organized for private profit, or any institution organized for educational purposes that is operated, supervised, or controlled by a religious association, religious corporation, or religious society that is not organized for private profit, from:
(1) limiting admission to or giving preference to persons of the same religion or denomination;
(2) in matters relating to sexual orientation, taking any action with respect to education, employment, housing and real property, or use of facilities. This clause shall not apply to secular business activities engaged in by the religious association, religious corporation, or religious society, the conduct of which is unrelated to the religious and educational purposes for which it is organized; or
(3) taking any action with respect to the provision of goods, services, facilities, or accommodations directly related to the solemnization or celebration of a civil marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs.
History:
1955 c 516 s 4; 1961 c 428 s 4; 1965 c 584 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 10,11; 1973 c 729 s 2; 1975 c 206 s 1; 1977 c 351 s 2-4; 1977 c 408 s 2; 1977 c 430 s 25 subd 1; 1978 c 649 s 4; 1980 c 355 s 3; 1980 c 509 s 143; 1980 c 531 s 3; 1982 c 492 s 2; 1982 c 526 art 2 s 16; 1983 c 276 s 5,6; 1983 c 301 s 198; 1984 c 608 s 3; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 75; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 2; 1987 c 129 s 1,2; 1988 c 660 s 2,3; 1989 c 280 s 4-8; 1990 c 567 s 2; 1992 c 527 s 11; 1993 c 22 s 3-6; 1994 c 483 s 1; 1996 c 431 s 1; 1997 c 239 art 12 s 2; 1998 c 291 s 1; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3; 2013 c 74 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.30 — District Court, Review Orders Of Panel Or Examiner; Enforcement; Misdemeanor.

363A.30 DISTRICT COURT, REVIEW ORDERS OF PANEL OR EXAMINER; ENFORCEMENT; MISDEMEANOR.
Subdivision 1.
Appeal.
The commissioner or a person aggrieved by a final decision of the department reached after a hearing held pursuant to section 363A.29 may seek judicial review in accordance with chapter 14. The attorney general shall represent on appeal, a charging party who prevailed at a hearing authorized by section 363A.29, subdivision 2, if the charging party requests representation within ten days after receipt of the petition for appeal.
Subd. 2.
Review procedure.
The judicial review proceedings shall be in accordance with chapter 14.
Subd. 3.
Enforcement.
When a respondent fails or refuses to comply with a final decision of the department, the commissioner may file with the court administrator of district court in the judicial district in which the hearing was held a petition requesting the court to order the respondent to comply with the order of the department. Thereupon the court shall issue an order to show cause directed to the respondent why an order directing compliance should not be issued. If the panel or examiner has ordered an award of damages pursuant to section 363A.30, the court shall enter judgment on the order or modified order in the same manner as in the case of an order of the district court, as provided in section 546.27.
Subd. 4.
Unfair discriminatory practice a misdemeanor.
In addition to all other remedies provided under this chapter, every person who commits an unfair discriminatory act as set forth in section 363A.11, or aids, abets, incites, compels, or coerces another to do so, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1967 c 897 s 21,22; 1969 c 975 s 14,18; 1973 c 729 s 10,11; 1977 c 408 s 5; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1983 c 247 s 144,145; 1984 c 567 s 6; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 1988 c 660 s 10
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.31 — Limitations On Waiver.

363A.31 LIMITATIONS ON WAIVER.
Subdivision 1.
Prospective waiver prohibited.
Any provision, whether oral or written, of a lease, contract, or other agreement or instrument which purports to be a waiver by an individual of any right or remedy provided in this chapter is contrary to public policy and void if the waiver or release purports to waive claims arising out of acts or practices which occur after the execution of the waiver or release.
[See Note.]
Subd. 2.
Rescission of waiver.
A waiver or release of rights or remedies secured by this chapter which purports to apply to claims arising out of acts or practices prior to, or concurrent with, the execution of the waiver or release may be rescinded within 15 calendar days of its execution, except that a waiver or release given in settlement of a claim filed with the department or with another administrative agency or judicial body is valid and final upon execution. A waiving or releasing party shall be informed in writing of the right to rescind the waiver or release. To be effective, the rescission must be in writing and delivered to the waived or released party by hand, electronically with the receiving party's consent, or by mail within the 15-day period. If delivered by mail, the rescission must be:
(1) postmarked within the 15-day period;
(2) properly addressed to the waived or released party; and
(3) sent by certified mail return receipt requested.
History:
1984 c 567 s 1; 1985 c 175 s 1; 1Sp2021 c 11 art 3 s 16
NOTE:
Subdivision 1 (formerly section 363.031) was found preempted by federal law with regard to arbitration agreements in
Johnson v. Piper Jaffray, Inc.
, 530 N.W.2d 790 (Minn. 1995).
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.32 — Department Attorney.

363A.32 DEPARTMENT ATTORNEY.
Subdivision 1.
Attorney general; privileged communication.
The attorney general shall be the attorney for the department. When a matter has been referred to the attorney general by the commissioner after a finding of probable cause or for the purpose of interim relief, communications between members of the attorney general's office and charging parties or members of a class formed pursuant to section 363A.28, subdivision 6, paragraph (g), are privileged as would be a communication between an attorney and a client.
Subd. 2.
Legal representation costs.
The Department of Human Rights may not be charged by the attorney general for legal representation on behalf of complaining parties who have filed a charge of discrimination with the department. This subdivision is effective retroactive to July 1, 1989. The department does not have an obligation to pay for any services rendered by the attorney general since July 1, 1985, in excess of the amounts already paid for those services.
History:
1967 c 897 s 27; 1988 c 660 s 11; 1991 c 345 art 1 s 90
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.34 — Notice Of Appeal To Commissioner.

363A.34 NOTICE OF APPEAL TO COMMISSIONER.
In any case that is appealed to the supreme court or the court of appeals in which an issue is raised under this chapter, the party raising the issue shall serve a copy of the notice of appeal on the commissioner. At the time of filing a notice of appeal or other papers, documents, or briefs in the case, a party shall file proof of service of the papers, documents, or briefs upon the commissioner.
History:
1988 c 660 s 14; 1989 c 280 s 20
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.37 — Certificates Of Compliance.

363A.37 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE.
Subdivision 1.
Rules.
The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement section 363A.36 specifying the criteria used to review affirmative action plans and the standards used to review implementation of affirmative action plans. A firm or business certified to be in compliance with affirmative action requirements of a local human rights agency or the federal government shall be deemed to be in compliance with section 363A.36 upon receipt by the commissioner of an affirmative action plan approved by a local human rights agency or the federal government and amendments to the plan which are necessary to address the employment of disabled persons protected by section 363A.08.
Subd. 2.
Issuing certificates of compliance.
The commissioner shall issue a certificate of compliance or a letter stating notice of deficiencies within 15 days after the department has received the information required in Minnesota Rules, part 5000.3560, subpart 1. The notification must state specifically the ways in which the submission fails to meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 5000.3560, subpart 1. Certificates of compliance shall be issued 15 days after the department has received a revised submission that complies with Minnesota Rules, part 5000.3560, subpart 1.
History:
1981 c 326 s 2; 2001 c 186 s 4; 2013 c 72 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.38 — Manufactured Home Parks.

363A.38 MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.
A park owner must comply with section 327C.02, subdivision 2, 327C.05, or 327C.07, subdivision 4, when adopting or amending a rule concerning the permitted familial status of residents or of buyers of homes offered for in park sale.
History:
1955 c 516 s 4; 1961 c 428 s 4; 1965 c 584 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 10,11; 1973 c 729 s 2; 1975 c 206 s 1; 1977 c 351 s 2-4; 1977 c 408 s 2; 1977 c 430 s 25 subd 1; 1978 c 649 s 4; 1980 c 355 s 3; 1980 c 509 s 143; 1980 c 531 s 3; 1982 c 492 s 2; 1982 c 526 art 2 s 16; 1983 c 276 s 5,6; 1983 c 301 s 198; 1984 c 608 s 3; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 75; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 23 s 2; 1987 c 129 s 1,2; 1988 c 660 s 2,3; 1989 c 280 s 4-8; 1990 c 567 s 2; 1992 c 527 s 11; 1993 c 22 s 3-6; 1994 c 483 s 1; 1996 c 431 s 1; 1997 c 239 art 12 s 2; 1998 c 291 s 1; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.39 — Affirmative Marketing Regulations.

363A.39 AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING REGULATIONS.
To promote and encourage open housing policies, the commissioner must establish affirmative marketing regulations for housing developers that receive more than $50,000 in state or local funds. The regulations must require the management or marketing agency for the housing development to adopt an information distribution or marketing plan for actively informing minorities and other protected groups of available housing opportunities. For purposes of this section, "protected groups" has the meaning given it in section 43A.02, subdivision 33. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section.
History:
1989 c 328 art 3 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.40 — Rental Housing Priority; Accessible Units.

363A.40 RENTAL HOUSING PRIORITY; ACCESSIBLE UNITS.
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.
(b) "Accessible unit" means an accessible rental housing unit that meets the persons with disabilities requirements of the State Building Code.
(c) "Landlord" has the meaning given it in section 504B.001, subdivision 7.
Subd. 2.
Priority requirement.
(a) A landlord of rental housing that contains accessible units must give priority for the rental of an accessible unit to a disabled person or a family with a disabled family member who will reside in the unit. The landlord must inform nondisabled persons and families that do not include a disabled family member of the possibility of being offered a non-disability-equipped unit as provided under this section before a rental agreement to rent an accessible unit is entered.
(b) If a nondisabled person or a family that does not include a disabled person is living in an accessible unit, the person or family must be offered a non-disability-equipped unit if the following conditions occur:
(1) a disabled person or a family with a disabled family member who will reside in the unit has signed a rental agreement to rent the accessible unit; and
(2) a similar non-disability-equipped unit in the same rental housing complex is available at the same rent.
History:
1989 c 328 art 3 s 2; 1999 c 199 art 2 s 14; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 12 s 13
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.42 — Public Records; Accessibility.

363A.42 PUBLIC RECORDS; ACCESSIBILITY.
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
For purposes of this section, "records" means any publicly available recorded information that is collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated by the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the state, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the University of Minnesota, cities, towns, counties, school districts and all other political subdivisions of the state, regardless of physical form or method of storage.
Subd. 2.
Accessibility.
Upon request by an individual, records must be made available within a reasonable time period to persons with disabilities in a manner consistent with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities. Reasonable modifications must be made in any policies, practices and procedures that might otherwise deny equal access to records to individuals with disabilities.
Subd. 2a.
Exemptions.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary except Laws 2009, chapter 131, this section does not apply to: (1) technology procured or developed prior to January 1, 2013, unless substantially modified or substantially enhanced after January 1, 2013; or (2) records that cannot be reasonably modified to be accessible without an undue burden as defined in section 16E.015, subdivision 4, to the public entity.
Subd. 3.
Penalties.
Violation of this section is subject to a penalty of $500 per violation, plus reasonable attorney fees, costs and disbursements, payable to a qualified disabled person under section 363A.03, subdivision 36, who sought the accessible record under subdivision 2, by the public entity in violation of this section. The total amount of penalties payable to any individual or class regardless of the number of violations is limited to $15,000. In any class action or series of class actions which arise from a violation of this section, the amount of attorney fees awarded against the violating public entity may not exceed $15,000. Any action must be commenced within one year of the occurrence of the alleged violation.
History:
2010 c 271 s 2; 2010 c 347 art 1 s 22
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights › Chapter 363A — Human Rights › Section 363A.43 — Continuing Education; Accessibility.

363A.43 CONTINUING EDUCATION; ACCESSIBILITY.
Subdivision 1.
Accessibility.
Upon request by an individual, any continuing education or professional development course, offering, material or activity approved or administered by the state, political subdivisions of the state, the University of Minnesota or the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, must be made available within a reasonable time period to persons with disabilities in a manner consistent with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities. Reasonable modifications must be made in any policies, practices and procedures that might otherwise deny equal access to continuing education or professional development to individuals with disabilities.
Subd. 2.
Penalties.
Violation of this section is subject to a penalty of $500 per violation, plus reasonable attorney fees, costs and disbursements, payable to a qualified disabled person under section 363A.03, subdivision 36, who sought the accessible format under subdivision 1, by the public entity or the entity offering the course, material, or activity under a contract with a public entity. The total amount of penalties payable to any individual or class regardless of the number of violations is limited to $15,000. In any class action or series of class actions which arise from a violation of this section, the amount of attorney fees awarded against the violating public entity may not exceed $15,000. Any action must be commenced within one year of the occurrence of the alleged violation.
History:
2010 c 271 s 3; 2010 c 347 art 1 s 23
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.01 — Policy.

364.01 POLICY.
The legislature declares that it is the policy of the state of Minnesota to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders and to assist them in the resumption of the responsibilities of citizenship. The opportunity to secure employment or to pursue, practice, or engage in a meaningful and profitable trade, occupation, vocation, profession or business is essential to rehabilitation and the resumption of the responsibilities of citizenship.
History:
1974 c 298 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.02 — Definitions.

364.02 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Scope.
For the purposes of sections 364.01 to 364.10, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2.
Occupation.
"Occupation" includes all occupations, trades, vocations, professions, businesses, or employment of any kind for which a license is required to be issued by the state of Minnesota, its agencies, or political subdivisions.
Subd. 3.
License.
"License" includes all licenses, permits, certificates, registrations, or other means required to engage in an occupation which are granted or issued by the state of Minnesota, its agents or political subdivisions before a person can pursue, practice, or engage in any occupation.
Subd. 4.
Public employment.
"Public employment" includes all employment with the state of Minnesota, its agencies, or political subdivisions.
Subd. 5.
Conviction of crime or crimes.
"Conviction of crime or crimes" shall be limited to convictions of felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors for which a jail sentence may be imposed. No other criminal conviction shall be considered.
Subd. 6.
Hiring or licensing authority.
"Hiring or licensing authority" shall mean the person, board, commission, or department of the state of Minnesota, its agencies or political subdivisions, responsible by law for the hiring of persons for public employment or the licensing of persons for occupations.
History:
1974 c 298 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.021 — Public And Private Employment; Consideration Of Criminal Records.

364.021 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT; CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
(a) A public or private employer may not inquire into or consider or require disclosure of the criminal record or criminal history of an applicant for employment until the applicant has been selected for an interview by the employer or, if there is not an interview, before a conditional offer of employment is made to the applicant.
(b) This section does not apply to the Department of Corrections or to employers who have a statutory duty to conduct a criminal history background check or otherwise take into consideration a potential employee's criminal history during the hiring process.
(c) This section does not prohibit an employer from notifying applicants that law or the employer's policy will disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history background from employment in particular positions.
(d) An appointing authority may not inquire into or consider or require disclosure of the criminal record or criminal history of an applicant for appointment to multimember agencies, including boards, commissions, agencies, committees, councils, authorities, advisory task forces, and advisory councils, on an application form or, until the applicant has been selected for an interview by the appointing authority or is otherwise selected as a final candidate for appointment.
History:
2009 c 59 art 5 s 11; 2013 c 61 s 3; 2023 c 52 art 19 s 19
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.04 — Availability Of Records.

364.04 AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS.
The following criminal records shall not be used, distributed, or disseminated by the state of Minnesota, its agents or political subdivisions in connection with any application for public employment nor in connection with an application for a license:
(1) Records of arrest not followed by a valid conviction.
(2) Convictions which have been, pursuant to law, annulled or expunged.
(3) Misdemeanor convictions for which no jail sentence can be imposed.
History:
1974 c 298 s 4
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.05 — Notification Upon Denial Of Employment Or Disqualification From Occupation.

364.05 NOTIFICATION UPON DENIAL OF EMPLOYMENT OR DISQUALIFICATION FROM OCCUPATION.
If a hiring or licensing authority denies an individual a position of public employment or disqualifies the individual from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in any occupation for which a license is required, solely or in part because of the individual's prior conviction of a crime, the hiring or licensing authority shall notify the individual in writing of the following:
(1) the grounds and reasons for the denial or disqualification;
(2) the applicable complaint and grievance procedure as set forth in section 364.06;
(3) the earliest date the person may reapply for a position of public employment or a license; and
(4) that all competent evidence of rehabilitation presented will be considered upon reapplication.
History:
1974 c 298 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.06 — Violations; Procedure; Remedies.

364.06 VIOLATIONS; PROCEDURE; REMEDIES.
Subdivision 1.
Public employers.
Any complaints or grievances concerning violations of sections 364.01 to 364.10 by public employers or violations of section 364.021 by public appointing authorities shall be processed and adjudicated in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 14, the Administrative Procedure Act.
Subd. 2.
Private employers.
(a) The commissioner of human rights shall investigate violations of section 364.021 by a private employer. If the commissioner finds that a violation has occurred, the commissioner may impose penalties as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c).
(b) For violations that occur before January 1, 2015, the penalties are as follows:
(1) for the first violation, the commissioner shall issue a written warning to the employer that includes a notice regarding the penalties for subsequent violations;
(2) if a first violation is not remedied within 30 days of the issuance of a warning under clause (1), the commissioner may impose up to a $500 fine; and
(3) subsequent violations before January 1, 2015, are subject to a fine of up to $500 per violation, not to exceed $500 in a calendar month.
(c) For violations that occur after December 31, 2014, the penalties are as follows:
(1) for employers that employ ten or fewer persons at a site in this state, the penalty is up to $100 for each violation, not to exceed $100 in a calendar month;
(2) for employers that employ 11 to 20 persons at a site in this state, the penalty is up to $500 for each violation, not to exceed $500 in a calendar month; and
(3) for employers that employ more than 20 persons at one or more sites in this state, the penalty is up to $500 for each violation, not to exceed $2,000 in a calendar month.
(d) The remedies under this subdivision are exclusive. A private employer is not otherwise liable for complying with or failing to comply with section 364.021.
History:
1974 c 298 s 6; 1982 c 424 s 130; 2013 c 61 s 4; 2023 c 52 art 19 s 20
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.07 — Application.

364.07 APPLICATION.
The provisions of sections 364.01 to 364.10 shall prevail over any other laws and rules which purport to govern the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the initiation, suspension, or termination of public employment on the grounds of conviction of a crime or crimes. In deciding to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or renew a license, or to deny, suspend, or terminate public employment for a lack of good moral character or the like, the hiring or licensing authority may consider evidence of conviction of a crime or crimes but only in the same manner and to the same effect as provided for in sections 364.01 to 364.10. Nothing in sections 364.01 to 364.10 shall be construed to otherwise affect relevant proceedings involving the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the initiation, suspension, or termination of public employment.
History:
1974 c 298 s 7; 1985 c 248 s 70
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.08 — Practice Of Law; Exception.

364.08 PRACTICE OF LAW; EXCEPTION.
This chapter shall not apply to the practice of law or judicial branch employment; but nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the supreme court, in its discretion, from adopting the policies set forth in this chapter.
History:
1974 c 298 s 8; 2009 c 83 art 2 s 26
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapter 364 — Criminals; Rehabilitation › Chapter 364 — Criminal Offenders; Rehabilitation › Section 364.10 — Violation Of Civil Rights.

364.10 VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS.
Violation of the rights established in sections 364.01 to 364.10 by a public employer shall constitute a violation of a person's civil rights.
History:
1974 c 298 s 10; 2013 c 61 s 6
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.01 — 1906 Boundaries Remain Unless Changed By County.

365.01 1906 BOUNDARIES REMAIN UNLESS CHANGED BY COUNTY.
A town's boundaries on March 1, 1906, remain its boundaries unless the county board changes them according to law.
History:
(998) RL s 621; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.02 — Town Corporation May Sue, Own Property, Make Contracts.

365.02 TOWN CORPORATION MAY SUE, OWN PROPERTY, MAKE CONTRACTS.
(a) A town is a public corporation.
(b) A town may:
(1) sue and be sued in its corporate name;
(2) buy, take, and hold real and personal property for a public purpose, and convey and dispose of the property;
(3) enter into any contract that is necessary for the town to use any of its powers; and
(4) dispose of, control, and use town property as its residents consider expedient.
History:
(999) RL s 622; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.025 — Contracts; Time Payments; Petition On Big Buys.

365.025 CONTRACTS; TIME PAYMENTS; PETITION ON BIG BUYS.
Subdivision 1.
Board makes contracts.
Notwithstanding other law, a town board may enter into any contract it considers necessary or desirable to use any town power.
Subd. 2.
May buy over five years.
The town may buy personal property on a conditional sales contract and real property on a contract for deed. The town must pay for the property within five years.
Subd. 3.
Seller's remedy: recover property.
The seller's only remedy for nonpayment on a contract entered into under subdivision 2 is recovery of the property.
Subd. 4.
Major purchases: notice, petition, election.
Before buying anything under subdivision 2 that costs more than 0.24177 percent of the estimated market value of the town, the town must follow this subdivision.
The town must publish in its official newspaper the board's resolution to pay for the property over time. Then a petition for an election on the contract may be filed with the clerk. The petition must be filed within ten days after the resolution is published. To require the election the petition must be signed by a number of voters equal to ten percent of the voters at the last regular town election. The contract then must be approved by a majority of those voting on the question. The question may be voted on at a regular or special election.
History:
1969 c 648 s 1; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c 329 art 13 s 20; 1990 c 480 art 9 s 8; 2013 c 143 art 14 s 44
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.04 — Property To Or For Use Of Town Is Town Property.

365.04 PROPERTY TO OR FOR USE OF TOWN IS TOWN PROPERTY.
Real or personal property conveyed to a town or to its residents or any person for the use of the town or its residents is town property. The conveyance has the same effect as if made directly to the town by name.
History:
(1001) RL s 624; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.05 — Deed Of Town Land; Formalities; Interest Given.

365.05 DEED OF TOWN LAND; FORMALITIES; INTEREST GIVEN.
A deed conveying real estate owned by a town must be signed by the chair of the town board in an official capacity and attested by the clerk. The deed, witnessed and acknowledged, must give the grantee all of the town's interest in the real estate.
History:
(1007) RL s 626; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.07 — To Pay Officers And Expenses; To Raise Money.

365.07 TO PAY OFFICERS AND EXPENSES; TO RAISE MONEY.
It is a town charge:
(1) to pay town officers for services performed for the town;
(2) to pay contingent expenses necessarily incurred for the use and benefit of the town;
(3) to raise money authorized to be raised by the vote of the town meeting for general purposes; and
(4) to raise money directed by law to be raised for any town purpose.
History:
(1093) RL s 686; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.08 — Town Damage To Private Road Is A Charge If Voted.

365.08 TOWN DAMAGE TO PRIVATE ROAD IS A CHARGE IF VOTED.
If a court finds that a town's officers ordered work done on a private road believing that the road was public, the damage caused and necessary expenses and costs incurred in the suit are a claim against the town. Before the claim becomes a charge to be paid by the town, payment must be authorized by vote of a majority of electors present at a town meeting. First, there must be due notice that the question will be considered and voted on at the meeting.
History:
(1094) 1907 c 150 s 1; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.09 — Charges Paid By Taxes Levied Under Chapter 275.

365.09 CHARGES PAID BY TAXES LEVIED UNDER CHAPTER 275.
Taxes to pay for town charges must be levied under chapter 275 on the town's taxable property.
History:
(1097) RL s 689; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 365 - 368 — Towns › Chapter 365 — Town General Law › Section 365.11 — Notice Of Bylaw Required; Binds All In Town.

365.11 NOTICE OF BYLAW REQUIRED; BINDS ALL IN TOWN.
A town bylaw is not effective until posted notice of it is given. The bylaw is then binding on all town residents and on all others while in the town.
History:
(1008) RL s 627; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1