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2017 MINNESOTA ELECTION LAWS Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections Division Annotations provided by Minnesota Attorney General
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  • 2017 MINNESOTA ELECTION LAWS

    Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State

    Elections Division

    Annotations provided by

    Minnesota Attorney General

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    Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Elections Division Annotations provided by Minnesota Attorney General

    CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES .................................................................................................................................... 19 ARTICLE I ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19 ARTICLE II .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

    CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES ....................................................................................................... 20 AMENDMENT XII ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 AMENDMENT XV ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 AMENDMENT XVII ................................................................................................................................................................. 20 AMENDMENT XIX .................................................................................................................................................................. 21 AMENDMENT XX ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 AMENDMENT XXII ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 AMENDMENT XXIV ................................................................................................................................................................ 21 AMENDMENT XXVI ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

    CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA (SELECTED PROVISIONS) ................................................................................. 23 ARTICLE I - BILL OF RIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................... 23

    SEC. 17. RELIGIOUS TESTS AND PROPERTY QUALIFICATIONS PROHIBITED. .................................................................... 23 ARTICLE IV - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT............................................................................................................................... 23

    SEC. 3. CENSUS ENUMERATION APPORTIONMENT; CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; SENATE DISTRICTS. ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 SEC. 5. RESTRICTION ON HOLDING OFFICE. ..................................................................................................................... 23 SEC. 6. QUALIFICATION OF LEGISLATORS; JUDGING ELECTION RETURNS AND ELIGIBILITY. ........................................... 23 SEC. 8. OATH OF OFFICE. .................................................................................................................................................. 23

    ARTICLE V - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT .................................................................................................................................. 24 SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. .................................................................................................................................... 24 SEC. 2. TERM OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; QUALIFICATIONS. ............................................................ 24 SEC. 4. TERMS AND SALARIES OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. ................................................................................................. 24 SEC. 5. SUCCESSION TO OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. ........................................................... 24 SEC. 6. OATH OF OFFICE OF STATE OFFICERS. .................................................................................................................. 24

    ARTICLE VI - JUDICIARY ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 SEC. 5. QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION. ..................................................................................................................... 24 SEC. 6. HOLDING OTHER OFFICE. ..................................................................................................................................... 24 SEC. 7. TERM OF OFFICE; ELECTION. ................................................................................................................................ 24 SEC. 8. VACANCY. ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

    ARTICLE VII - ELECTIVE FRANCHISE ....................................................................................................................................... 25 SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY; PLACE OF VOTING; INELIGIBLE PERSONS. .................................................................................. 25 SEC. 2. RESIDENCE. ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 SEC. 3. UNIFORM OATH AT ELECTIONS. ........................................................................................................................... 26 SEC. 4. CIVIL PROCESS SUSPENDED ON ELECTION DAY. ................................................................................................... 26 SEC. 5. ELECTIONS BY BALLOT. ......................................................................................................................................... 26 SEC. 6. ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE. ............................................................................................................................... 26 SEC. 7. OFFICIAL YEAR OF STATE. ..................................................................................................................................... 26 SEC. 8. ELECTION RETURNS TO SECRETARY OF STATE; BOARD OF CANVASSERS. ........................................................... 26

    ARTICLE VIII - IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE .............................................................................................. 29 SECTION 1. IMPEACHMENT POWERS. .............................................................................................................................. 29 SEC. 2. OFFICERS SUBJECT TO IMPEACHMENT; GROUNDS; JUDGMENT. ........................................................................ 29 SEC. 5. REMOVAL OF INFERIOR OFFICERS. ....................................................................................................................... 29 SEC. 6. RECALL. ................................................................................................................................................................. 29

    ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION ............................................................................................................ 30 SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS; RATIFICATION. ..................................................................................................................... 30 SEC. 2. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. ......................................................................................................................... 30 SEC. 3. SUBMISSION TO PEOPLE OF CONSTITUTION DRAFTED AT CONVENTION. .......................................................... 30

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    2017 MINNESOTA ELECTION LAWS ........................................................................................................................................... 31 CHAPTER 200 - GENERAL PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................... 31

    200.01 CITATION, MINNESOTA ELECTION LAW. .............................................................................................................. 31 200.015 APPLICATION. ..................................................................................................................................................... 31 200.02 DEFINITIONS. ........................................................................................................................................................ 31 200.031 DETERMINATION OF RESIDENCE. ....................................................................................................................... 34 200.039 PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT QUESTIONS. ........................................................................................ 35 200.04 HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT COMPLAINTS. ............................................................................................................. 35

    CHAPTER 201 ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION OF VOTERS ............................................................................................... 37 201.01 DEFINITIONS. ........................................................................................................................................................ 37 201.014 ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. .......................................................................................................................................... 37 201.016 RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTING; VIOLATIONS; PENALTY. .................................................................. 37 201.018 REGISTRATION FOR VOTING. ............................................................................................................................. 38 201.021 PERMANENT REGISTRATION SYSTEM. ............................................................................................................... 38 201.022 STATEWIDE REGISTRATION SYSTEM. ................................................................................................................. 38 201.023 VOTER REGISTRATION. ....................................................................................................................................... 39 201.054 METHODS OF REGISTRATION; PROHIBITIONS; PENALTY. .................................................................................. 39 201.056 SIGNATURE OF REGISTERED VOTER; MARKS ALLOWED. ................................................................................... 40 201.061 REGISTRATION ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY. ................................................................................................. 40 201.071 REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS. .......................................................................................................................... 43 201.081 REGISTRATION FILES........................................................................................................................................... 45 201.091 REGISTERED VOTER LISTS; REPORTS; REGISTRATION PLACES. ........................................................................... 45 201.096 SCHOOL ELECTIONS; USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM. ........................................................................... 47 201.11 PRECINCT BOUNDARIES; HOUSE NUMBER; STREET ADDRESS CHANGED, CHANGE OF FILES. ............................ 47 201.12 PROPER REGISTRATION, VERIFICATION BY MAIL; CHALLENGES. ......................................................................... 47 201.121 ENTRY OF NAMES; MAILED NOTICE. .................................................................................................................. 48 201.13 REPORT OF DECEASED VOTERS; CHANGES TO VOTER RECORDS. ........................................................................ 49 201.14 COURT ADMINISTRATOR OF DISTRICT COURT; REPORT CHANGES OF NAMES. .................................................. 51 201.145 REPORTS ON GUARDIANSHIPS, LEGAL INCOMPETENCE, FELONY CONVICTIONS, AND CITIZENSHIP; STATUS CHANGES. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 51 201.15 DISTRICT JUDGE, REPORT GUARDIANSHIPS AND COMMITMENTS. ..................................................................... 53 201.155 REPORT ON FELONY CONVICTIONS. ................................................................................................................... 53 201.157 USE OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DATA ................................................................................................. 54 201.158 USE OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DATA. ............................................................................................... 54 201.161 DRIVERS LICENSE AND IDENTIFICATION CARD APPLICATIONS. ........................................................................ 55 201.1611 POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION AND SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTER REGISTRATION. ........................................... 55 201.1615 INFORMATION SHARING; USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. ......................................................................... 55 201.162 DUTIES OF STATE AGENCIES. .............................................................................................................................. 56 201.171 POSTING VOTING HISTORY; FAILURE TO VOTE; REGISTRATION REMOVED. ..................................................... 56 201.195 CHALLENGES. ...................................................................................................................................................... 56 201.211 COSTS. ................................................................................................................................................................ 57 201.221 RULES. ................................................................................................................................................................ 57 201.225 ELECTRONIC ROSTER AUTHORIZATION. ............................................................................................................. 58 201.27 VIOLATIONS; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................................................ 59 201.275 INVESTIGATIONS; PROSECUTIONS. .................................................................................................................... 60

    CHAPTER 202A - CAUCUSES AND CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................. 61 202A.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 61 202A.11 PARTY NAME. ..................................................................................................................................................... 61 202A.12 STATE CONVENTION, AUTHORITY OF. ............................................................................................................... 61 202A.13 COMMITTEES, CONVENTIONS. .......................................................................................................................... 62 202A.135 LEAVE TIME FROM EMPLOYMENT; PARTY OFFICERS; DELEGATES TO PARTY CONVENTIONS. ....................... 62 202A.14 PRECINCT CAUCUS. ............................................................................................................................................ 62 202A.15 TIME AND PLACE OF CAUCUS. ........................................................................................................................... 64 202A.155 INTERPRETER SERVICES; CAUCUS MATERIALS. ................................................................................................ 64

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    202A.156 INTERPRETER SERVICES AND ACCESSIBLE PRECINCT CAUCUS EXEMPTIONS. ................................................. 64 202A.16 CAUCUS, WHO MAY PARTICIPATE AND VOTE. .................................................................................................. 65 202A.18 CAUCUS, PROCEDURE. ....................................................................................................................................... 65 202A.19 CAUCUS, SCHOOL SCHEDULE PREEMPTION, EXCUSAL FROM EMPLOYMENT TO ATTEND. .............................. 66 202A.192 USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES. ............................................................................................................................... 66 202A.20 CAUCUS INFORMATION; RESULTS. .................................................................................................................... 66

    CHAPTER 203B - ABSENTEE VOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 69 203B.001 ELECTION LAW APPLICABILITY. ........................................................................................................................ 69 203B.01 ABSENTEE BALLOTING; DEFINITIONS. ................................................................................................................ 69 203B.02 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. .............................................................................................................. 69 203B.03 PROHIBITIONS; PENALTIES. ................................................................................................................................ 69 203B.04 APPLICATION FOR BALLOTS. .............................................................................................................................. 70 203B.05 DESIGNATION OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS TO ADMINISTER ABSENTEE VOTING LAWS. ................................................................ 72 203B.06 APPLICATIONS; FILING WITH COUNTY AUDITOR OR MUNICIPAL CLERK; DELIVERY OF BALLOT. ...................... 73 203B.065 USING THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 75 203B.07 RETURN AND BALLOT ENVELOPES; DIRECTIONS TO VOTERS. ........................................................................... 75 203B.08 MARKING AND RETURN OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS. .............................................................................................. 76 203B.081 LOCATIONS AND METHODS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING IN PERSON. ................................................................... 77 203B.085 COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS OFFICES TO REMAIN OPEN DURING CERTAIN HOURS PRECEDING ELECTION. ..................................................................................................................................................... 77 203B.09 FORM AND CONTENT OF REQUIRED MATERIALS; RULES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. ........................................ 78 203B.11 HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. ................................................................. 78 203B.12 ABSENTEE VOTER NAMES. ................................................................................................................................. 78 203B.121 BALLOT BOARDS. .............................................................................................................................................. 79 203B.125 SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAKE RULES. ........................................................................................................... 82 203B.14 COUNTY AUDITOR OR MUNICIPAL CLERK MAY EMPLOY ADDITIONAL HELP. .................................................... 82 203B.15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. ............................................................................................................................. 82 203B.16 ABSENT VOTERS IN THE MILITARY OR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. .............................................................. 82 203B.17 APPLICATION FOR BALLOT. ................................................................................................................................ 83 203B.18 FORWARDING APPLICATIONS. ........................................................................................................................... 84 203B.19 RECORDING APPLICATIONS. ............................................................................................................................... 84 203B.20 CHALLENGES. ..................................................................................................................................................... 85 203B.21 BALLOTS AND ENVELOPES. ................................................................................................................................ 85 203B.22 TRANSMITTING BALLOTS. .................................................................................................................................. 86 203B.225 TRANSMITTING AND RETURNING BALLOTS. .................................................................................................... 87 203B.227 WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT. .......................................................................................................................... 87 203B.23 ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD. ................................................................................................................................ 87 203B.24 DUTIES OF ELECTION JUDGES. ........................................................................................................................... 88 203B.26 SEPARATE RECORD. ............................................................................................................................................ 89 203B.27 EXPENSE CHARGEABLE TO GENERAL REVENUE. ................................................................................................ 89 203B.28 POSTELECTION REPORT TO LEGISLATURE .......................................................................................................... 89

    CHAPTER 204B - ELECTIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................ 91 204B.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 91 204B.02 APPLICATION. ..................................................................................................................................................... 91 204B.03 MANNER OF NOMINATION. ............................................................................................................................... 91 204B.04 CANDIDACY; PROHIBITIONS. .............................................................................................................................. 91 204B.06 FILING FOR PRIMARY; AFFIDAVIT OF CANDIDACY. ............................................................................................ 92 204B.07 NOMINATING PETITIONS. .................................................................................................................................. 95 204B.071 PETITIONS, RULES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. ................................................................................................... 96 204B.08 SIGNING PETITIONS. ........................................................................................................................................... 96 204B.09 TIME AND PLACE OF FILING AFFIDAVITS AND PETITIONS. ................................................................................. 97 204B.10 AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY; NOMINATING PETITIONS; DUTIES. ...................................................................... 99 204B.11 CANDIDATES; FILING FEES; PETITION IN PLACE OF FILING FEE. ....................................................................... 100 204B.12 WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES. ...................................................................................................................... 101

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    204B.13 VACANCY IN NOMINATION; PARTISAN OFFICE. ............................................................................................... 101 204B.131 VACANCY IN NOMINATION; NONPARTISAN OFFICE. ..................................................................................... 104 204B.135 REDISTRICTING OF ELECTION DISTRICTS. ....................................................................................................... 104 204B.14 ELECTION PRECINCTS. ...................................................................................................................................... 105 204B.145 DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE; REDISTRICTING. ........................................................................................ 108 204B.146 DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. .................................................................................................................. 108 204B.15 UNORGANIZED TERRITORY; ELECTION PRECINCTS. ......................................................................................... 109 204B.16 POLLING PLACES; DESIGNATION. ..................................................................................................................... 109 204B.175 CHANGE OF POLLING PLACE IN AN EMERGENCY. .......................................................................................... 111 204B.18 POLLING PLACES; EQUIPMENT. ........................................................................................................................ 112 204B.181 ELECTION EMERGENCY PLANS. ...................................................................................................................... 112 204B.19 ELECTION JUDGES; QUALIFICATIONS. .............................................................................................................. 113 204B.195 TIME OFF FROM WORK TO SERVE AS ELECTION JUDGE. ............................................................................... 114 204B.20 ELECTION BOARD; HEAD ELECTION JUDGE; DUTIES. ....................................................................................... 115 204B.21 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES. ............................................................................................................. 115 204B.22 ELECTION JUDGES; NUMBER REQUIRED. ......................................................................................................... 116 204B.23 VACANCIES AMONG ELECTION JUDGES. .......................................................................................................... 117 204B.24 ELECTION JUDGES; OATH. ................................................................................................................................ 117 204B.25 TRAINING FOR ELECTION JUDGES. ................................................................................................................... 117 204B.26 ELECTION JUDGES; VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. .................................................................................................. 118 204B.27 DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. .................................................................................................................... 118 204B.28 CLERKS; ELECTION SUPPLIES; DUTIES............................................................................................................... 119 204B.29 ELECTION JUDGES; ELECTION SUPPLIES; DUTIES. ............................................................................................ 120 204B.30 UNOFFICIAL BALLOTS. ...................................................................................................................................... 120 204B.31 COMPENSATION FOR ELECTION SERVICES. ..................................................................................................... 120 204B.32 ELECTION EXPENSES; PAYMENT. ...................................................................................................................... 121 204B.33 NOTICE OF FILING. ........................................................................................................................................... 122 204B.34 NOTICE OF ELECTION. ...................................................................................................................................... 122 204B.35 PREPARATION OF BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................. 123 204B.36 BALLOTS; FORM. .............................................................................................................................................. 124 204B.37 BACK OF BALLOT. ............................................................................................................................................. 126 204B.38 NAMES ON BALLOTS; IDENTICAL DESCRIPTIVE WORDS. ................................................................................. 126 204B.39 SUBSTITUTE BALLOTS. ...................................................................................................................................... 126 204B.40 BALLOTS, ELECTION RECORDS AND OTHER MATERIALS; DISPOSITION; INSPECTION OF BALLOTS. ................ 127 204B.43 UNLAWFUL PRINTING OR DISTRIBUTION OF BALLOTS; PENALTY. ................................................................... 128 204B.44 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS; REMEDY. ................................................................................................................ 128 204B.45 MAIL BALLOTING. ............................................................................................................................................. 130 204B.46 MAIL ELECTIONS; QUESTIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 131 204B.47 ALTERNATE ELECTION PROCEDURES; DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. ........................................................ 132 204B.48 VOTING EQUIPMENT GRANT ACCOUNT. ......................................................................................................... 132 204B.49 I VOTED STICKERS. ........................................................................................................................................ 133

    CHAPTER 204C - ELECTION DAY ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................ 135 204C.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 135 204C.02 CHAPTER APPLICATION; INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO WRITE. ............................................................................. 135 204C.03 PUBLIC MEETINGS PROHIBITED ON ELECTION DAY. ........................................................................................ 135 204C.035 DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN ELECTIONS. ............................................................................................................ 135 204C.04 EMPLOYEES; TIME OFF TO VOTE. ..................................................................................................................... 136 204C.05 STATE ELECTIONS; HOURS FOR VOTING. ......................................................................................................... 136 204C.06 CONDUCT IN AND NEAR POLLING PLACES. ...................................................................................................... 137 204C.07 CHALLENGERS. ................................................................................................................................................. 138 204C.08 OPENING OF POLLING PLACES. ........................................................................................................................ 139 204C.09 BALLOT PREPARATION BY ELECTION JUDGES. ................................................................................................. 141 204C.10 PERMANENT REGISTRATION; VERIFICATION OF REGISTRATION. .................................................................... 141 204C.12 CHALLENGES TO VOTERS; PENALTY. ................................................................................................................ 142

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    204C.13 RECEIVING AND MARKING BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................... 143 204C.14 UNLAWFUL VOTING; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................................ 144 204C.15 ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS. .................................................................................................................................. 144 204C.16 MISMARKING BALLOTS; DISCLOSURE OF MARKINGS BY OTHERS; PENALTY. .................................................. 145 204C.17 VOTING; SECRECY. ............................................................................................................................................ 145 204C.18 BALLOTS; SECRECY. .......................................................................................................................................... 145 204C.19 COUNTING VOTES; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................................... 146 204C.20 BALLOTS; NUMBER TO BE COUNTED ............................................................................................................... 146 204C.21 COUNTING BALLOTS; PILING SYSTEM. ............................................................................................................. 147 204C.22 DETERMINING VOTERS INTENT ....................................................................................................................... 147 204C.23 DEFECTIVE BALLOTS. ........................................................................................................................................ 150 204C.24 ELECTION RETURNS; SUMMARY STATEMENTS. ............................................................................................... 150 204C.25 DISPOSITION OF BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................... 151 204C.26 SUMMARY STATEMENTS AND ENVELOPES FOR BALLOT RETURNS; ELECTION OFFICIALS TO FURNISH. ........ 151 204C.27 DELIVERY OF RETURNS TO COUNTY AUDITORS. .............................................................................................. 152 204C.28 ELECTION NIGHT; DUTIES OF COUNTY AUDITORS AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS. .................................................. 153 204C.29 IMPROPER DELIVERY OF RETURNS................................................................................................................... 153 204C.31 CANVASSING BOARDS; MEMBERSHIP. ............................................................................................................. 154 204C.32 CANVASS OF STATE PRIMARIES. ...................................................................................................................... 155 204C.33 CANVASS OF STATE GENERAL ELECTIONS. ....................................................................................................... 156 204C.34 TIE VOTES. ........................................................................................................................................................ 157 204C.35 FEDERAL, STATE, AND JUDICIAL RACES. ........................................................................................................... 157 204C.36 RECOUNTS IN COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. ...................................................... 159 204C.361 RULES FOR RECOUNTS. .................................................................................................................................. 161 204C.37 COUNTY CANVASS; RETURN OF REPORTS TO SECRETARY OF STATE. .............................................................. 161 204C.38 CORRECTION OF OBVIOUS ERRORS; WHEN CANDIDATES AGREE. .................................................................. 161 204C.39 CORRECTION OF OTHER OBVIOUS ERRORS. .................................................................................................... 162 204C.40 CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION. ............................................................................................................................ 163 204C.41 NEGLECT OF DUTY; OTHER OFFENSES BY ELECTION OFFICIALS; PENALTY. ..................................................... 164

    CHAPTER 204D - PARTICULAR ELECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 165 204D.01 DEFINITIONS. ................................................................................................................................................... 165 204D.02 OFFICERS CHOSEN AT STATE GENERAL ELECTION; TERMS OF OFFICE. ........................................................... 165 204D.03 TIME OF STATE ELECTIONS. ............................................................................................................................. 165 204D.04 BALLOT PREPARATION. .................................................................................................................................... 165 204D.05 STATE PRIMARY BALLOTS; PARTISAN AND NONPARTISAN; OFFICIAL IN CHARGE. ......................................... 166 204D.06 CERTIFICATION OF NAMES BY SECRETARY OF STATE. ..................................................................................... 166 204D.07 PLACING NAMES ON BALLOTS. ........................................................................................................................ 167 204D.08 STATE PRIMARY BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................... 167 204D.09 EXAMPLE BALLOTS; SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOTS. ............................................................................................ 168 204D.10 PRIMARY RESULTS; NOMINEES. ....................................................................................................................... 169 204D.11 STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS; CANDIDATES; OFFICIAL IN CHARGE; RULES; REIMBURSEMENT. .......... 169 204D.12 NAMES PLACED ON GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS. ......................................................................................... 170 204D.13 BALLOT; PARTISAN OFFICES. ............................................................................................................................ 170 204D.14 BALLOTS; NONPARTISAN OFFICES. .................................................................................................................. 171 204D.15 BALLOT; CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SAMPLE. ........................................................................................ 171 204D.16 SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS; POSTING; PUBLICATION. ................................................................... 171 204D.165 SAMPLE BALLOTS TO SCHOOLS. .................................................................................................................... 171 204D.17 STATE SENATOR; STATE REPRESENTATIVE; VACANCY IN OFFICE; SPECIAL ELECTION. .................................... 172 204D.18 GENERAL ELECTION LAWS; APPLICATION. ....................................................................................................... 172 204D.19 SPECIAL ELECTIONS; WHEN HELD. ................................................................................................................... 172 204D.195 DATE OF SPECIAL ELECTION; CERTAIN TIMES PROHIBITED. .......................................................................... 173 204D.20 NOMINATIONS; VACANCY. .............................................................................................................................. 173 204D.21 TIME OF SPECIAL PRIMARY. ............................................................................................................................. 173 204D.22 WRIT OF ELECTION........................................................................................................................................... 173

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    204D.23 AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY; NOMINATING PETITIONS. .................................................................................. 174 204D.24 SPECIAL ELECTIONS; PRECINCTS; ELECTION JUDGES; VOTERS. ....................................................................... 174 204D.25 SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOTS............................................................................................................................. 175 204D.26 CONGRESSIONAL OR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS; CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES. ...................................................... 175 204D.27 SPECIAL ELECTION RETURNS ............................................................................................................................ 175 204D.28 UNITED STATES SENATE VACANCY; MANNER OF FILLING ............................................................................... 176 204D.29 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS VACANCY. ..................................................................................................... 177

    CHAPTER 205 - MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 179 205.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 179 205.02 STATUTES APPLICABLE. ...................................................................................................................................... 179 205.065 PRIMARIES. ....................................................................................................................................................... 179 205.07 CITY GENERAL ELECTION. ................................................................................................................................... 180 205.075 TOWN GENERAL ELECTION. ............................................................................................................................. 181 205.10 MUNICIPAL SPECIAL ELECTIONS. ........................................................................................................................ 182 205.105 POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION; INCLEMENT WEATHER. ................................................................................. 183 205.121 NOMINATING PETITIONS; CITIES OF FIRST CLASS; SIGNATURES. .................................................................... 184 205.13 CANDIDATES, FILING. ......................................................................................................................................... 184 205.16 NOTICE. .............................................................................................................................................................. 185 205.17 BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................................................ 186 205.175 VOTING HOURS. ............................................................................................................................................... 187 205.185 PROCEDURE. ..................................................................................................................................................... 187 205.84 REDISTRICTING; CITIES WITH WARDS. ............................................................................................................... 188

    CHAPTER 205A - SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 189 205A.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 189 205A.02 ELECTION LAW APPLICABLE. ............................................................................................................................ 189 205A.03 PRIMARIES........................................................................................................................................................ 189 205A.04 GENERAL ELECTION. ......................................................................................................................................... 190 205A.046 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TERM EXPIRATION. .............................................................................................. 190 205A.05 SPECIAL ELECTIONS. ......................................................................................................................................... 190 205A.055 POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION; INCLEMENT WEATHER. ............................................................................... 191 205A.06 CANDIDATES, FILING. ....................................................................................................................................... 192 205A.07 NOTICE. ............................................................................................................................................................ 192 205A.08 BALLOTS. .......................................................................................................................................................... 193 205A.09 VOTING HOURS. ............................................................................................................................................... 194 205A.10 PROCEDURE. .................................................................................................................................................... 194 205A.11 PRECINCTS; POLLING PLACES. .......................................................................................................................... 195 205A.12 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION DISTRICTS. ............................................................................................................. 196 205A.13 REQUIREMENTS FOR PETITIONS. ..................................................................................................................... 197

    CHAPTER 206 - ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................. 199 206.55 MINNESOTA ELECTION LAW APPLIES. ................................................................................................................ 200 206.56 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 201 206.57 EXAMINATION OF NEW VOTING SYSTEMS. ....................................................................................................... 202 206.58 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE. ................................................................................................................................. 203 206.59 PAYMENT FOR VOTING SYSTEMS. ...................................................................................................................... 204 206.61 BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................................................ 204 206.62 SAMPLE BALLOTS. .............................................................................................................................................. 205 206.64 ACCESSIBILITY; INSTRUCTIONS; ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS. ................................................................................. 205 206.66 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. .................................................................................................................................... 206 206.80 ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS. ......................................................................................................................... 206 206.805 STATE VOTING SYSTEMS CONTRACTS. ............................................................................................................. 207 206.81 ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS; EXPERIMENTAL USE. ....................................................................................... 207 206.82 PREPARATION OF ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM PROGRAMS AND PLANS. ...................................................... 207 206.83 TESTING OF VOTING SYSTEMS. .......................................................................................................................... 208 206.84 METHODS OF USING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS. ....................................................................................... 208

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    206.845 BALLOT RECORDING AND COUNTING SECURITY. ............................................................................................. 209 206.85 OFFICIALS IN CHARGE OF COUNTING................................................................................................................. 209 206.86 COUNTING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM RESULTS........................................................................................... 210 206.87 CANVASSING BOARD DUTIES. ............................................................................................................................ 211 206.88 PARTIAL RECOUNTS ON ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS. .................................................................................. 211 206.89 POSTELECTION REVIEW OF VOTING SYSTEMS. .................................................................................................. 212 206.895 SECRETARY OF STATE MONITOR. ..................................................................................................................... 214 206.90 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEMS. ...................................................................................................................... 214 206.95 VOTING EQUIPMENT GRANT ACCOUNT. ........................................................................................................... 216

    CHAPTER 207A - PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY .......................................................................................................................... 217 207A.11 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ESTABLISHED. .................................................................................... 217 207A.12 CONDUCTING PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY. ................................................................................... 217 207A.13 FORM OF BALLOTS; CANDIDATES ON BALLOT. ................................................................................................ 218 207A.14 NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY; SAMPLE BALLOTS. .......................................................... 218 207A.15 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION EXPENSES; LOCAL REIMBURSEMENT. .............................. 219

    CHAPTER 208 - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS............................................................................................................................ 221 208.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 221 208.02 ELECTION OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AND ALTERNATES ................................................................................ 221 208.03 NOMINATION OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AND ALTERNATES. ........................................................................ 221 208.04 PREPARATION OF BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................... 221 208.05 STATE CANVASSING BOARD. .............................................................................................................................. 222 208.06 ELECTORS AND ALTERNATES TO MEET AT STATE CAPITOL. ............................................................................... 222 208.40 SHORT TITLE. ...................................................................................................................................................... 223 208.41 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 223 208.42 DESIGNATION OF STATES ELECTORS. ................................................................................................................ 224 208.43 PLEDGE. .............................................................................................................................................................. 224 208.44 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORS. ............................................................................................................................ 224 208.45 PRESIDING OFFICER; ELECTOR VACANCY. .......................................................................................................... 224 208.46 ELECTOR VOTING. .............................................................................................................................................. 225 208.47 ELECTOR REPLACEMENT; ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATES. ...................................................................................... 225 208.48 UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION. ....................................................................................... 225

    CHAPTER 209 - ELECTION CONTESTS .................................................................................................................................. 227 209.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 227 209.02 CONTESTANT; GROUNDS. .................................................................................................................................. 227 209.021 NOTICE OF CONTEST. ....................................................................................................................................... 229 209.03 CONTESTEES ANSWER. ...................................................................................................................................... 230 209.045 VENUE FOR STATEWIDE CONTESTS. ................................................................................................................ 230 209.05 GUARDING THE BALLOTS. .................................................................................................................................. 230 209.06 INSPECTION OF BALLOTS. ................................................................................................................................... 230 209.065 PLEADINGS; PROCEDURE. ................................................................................................................................ 231 209.07 RESULTS OF CONTEST......................................................................................................................................... 231 209.09 APPEALS. ............................................................................................................................................................ 232 209.10 STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICE. ................................................................................................................................ 232 209.12 CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE. ................................................................................................................................... 234

    CHAPTER 211A - CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORTS ............................................................................................................. 237 211A.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 237 211A.02 FINANCIAL REPORT. ......................................................................................................................................... 237 211A.03 FINAL REPORT. ................................................................................................................................................. 239 211A.04 SECRETARY OF STATES DUTIES. ...................................................................................................................... 239 211A.05 FAILURE TO FILE STATEMENT. ......................................................................................................................... 239 211A.06 FAILURE TO KEEP ACCOUNT; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................... 240 211A.07 BILLS WHEN RENDERED AND PAID. ................................................................................................................. 240 211A.08 PROSECUTION. ................................................................................................................................................. 240 211A.09 FORFEITURE OF NOMINATION OR OFFICE. ...................................................................................................... 241

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    211A.10 DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS NOT TO HOLD VARIOUS POSITIONS. .................................................................. 241 211A.11 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. ........................................................................................................................... 241 211A.12 CONTRIBUTION LIMITS. ................................................................................................................................... 241 211A.13 PROHIBITED TRANSFERS. ................................................................................................................................. 242 211A.14 CONTRIBUTIONS AND SOLICITATIONS DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSION. .......................................................... 242

    CHAPTER 211B - FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ..................................................................................................................... 243 211B.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 243 211B.02 FALSE CLAIM OF SUPPORT. .............................................................................................................................. 244 211B.03 USE OF THE TERM REELECT. ............................................................................................................................. 244 211B.04 CAMPAIGN LITERATURE MUST INCLUDE DISCLAIMER .................................................................................... 244 211B.045 NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS EXEMPTION. ......................................................................................................... 245 211B.05 PAID ADVERTISEMENTS IN NEWS. ................................................................................................................... 245 211B.06 FALSE POLITICAL AND CAMPAIGN MATERIAL. ................................................................................................. 246 211B.07 UNDUE INFLUENCE ON VOTERS PROHIBITED. ................................................................................................. 247 211B.08 SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS PROHIBITED. ............................................................................................ 248 211B.09 PROHIBITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES. .................................................................................................... 248 211B.10 INDUCING OR REFRAINING CANDIDACY; TIME OFF FOR PUBLIC OFFICE MEETINGS....................................... 248 211B.11 ELECTION DAY PROHIBITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 249 211B.12 LEGAL EXPENDITURES ...................................................................................................................................... 250 211B.13 BRIBERY, TREATING, AND SOLICITATION. ........................................................................................................ 250 211B.14 DIGEST OF LAWS. ............................................................................................................................................. 251 211B.15 CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. ....................................................................................................... 251 211B.16 PROSECUTION. ................................................................................................................................................. 254 211B.17 FORFEITURE OF NOMINATION OR OFFICE; CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE NOT FORFEITED.................................. 254 211B.18 DISQUALIFIED CANDIDATE NOT TO HOLD VARIOUS POSITIONS. .................................................................... 254 211B.19 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. ............................................................................................................................. 255 211B.20 DENIAL OF ACCESS BY POLITICAL CANDIDATES TO MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLINGS. ........................................... 255 211B.205 PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC PARADES. ............................................................................................................. 256 211B.21 APPLICABILITY. ................................................................................................................................................. 256 211B.31 DEFINITION. ...................................................................................................................................................... 256 211B.32 COMPLAINTS OF UNFAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES. ........................................................................................... 256 211B.33 PRIMA FACIE REVIEW. ...................................................................................................................................... 257 211B.34 PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING. ............................................................................................................................ 257 211B.35 EVIDENTIARY HEARING BY PANEL. ................................................................................................................... 258 211B.36 PROCEDURES. ................................................................................................................................................... 259 211B.37 COSTS ASSESSED .............................................................................................................................................. 259

    CHAPTER 211C - RECALL OF ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS ..................................................................................................... 261 211C.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 261 211C.02 GROUNDS. ........................................................................................................................................................ 261 211C.03 PETITION FOR RECALL; FORM AND CONTENT. ................................................................................................ 261 211C.04 PROPOSED PETITION; SUBMITTAL. .................................................................................................................. 262 211C.05 SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF PROPOSED PETITION. ....................................................................................... 262 211C.06 ISSUING, CIRCULATING, AND VERIFYING PETITION. ........................................................................................ 263 211C.07 GOVERNOR; WRIT OF ELECTION; ELECTION. ................................................................................................... 263 211C.071 REMOVAL ELECTION FORM OF QUESTION. ................................................................................................... 263 211C.08 ELECTION RESULT; REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. .................................................................................................. 263 211C.09 RECALL PETITION; CORRUPT PRACTICES. ......................................................................................................... 264

    OTHER LAWS RELATED TO ELECTIONS..................................................................................................................................... 265 CHAPTER 2 TERRITORIAL DIVISIONS ................................................................................................................................ 265

    2.91 REDISTRICTING PLANS. ........................................................................................................................................... 265 CHAPTER 3 LEGISLATURE ................................................................................................................................................. 266

    3.20 FORM OF ACT; SUBMISSION. ................................................................................................................................. 266 3.21 NOTICE. .................................................................................................................................................................. 266

    CHAPTER 5 SECRETARY OF STATE .................................................................................................................................... 266

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    5.31 STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 266 CHAPTER 5B DATA PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ......................................................................................... 266

    5B.03 ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM. .............................................................................................................. 266 5B.06 VOTING BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANT; ABSENTEE BALLOT. .................................................................................. 267

    CHAPTER 10 PUBLIC WEB SITES AND PUBLICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 268 10.60 PUBLIC WEB SITES AND PUBLICATIONS. .............................................................................................................. 268

    CHAPTER 10A CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ....................................................................................... 269 10A.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 269 10A.04 LOBBYIST REPORTS. ........................................................................................................................................... 276 10A.321 ESTIMATES OF MINIMUM AMOUNTS TO BE RECEIVED................................................................................... 278 10A.38 CAPTIONING OF CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS. ............................................................................................... 278

    CHAPTER 13 GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ................................................................................................................. 279 13.045 SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM PARTICIPANT DATA. ............................................................................................ 279 13.356 PERSONAL CONTACT AND ONLINE ACCOUNT INFORMATION. .................................................................... 282 13.37 GENERAL NONPUBLIC DATA. ............................................................................................................................. 282 13.607 CAMPAIGN FINANCE, PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, AND ELECTION DATA CODED ELSEWHERE. (FORMERLY 13.99) .. 283 13.851 CORRECTIONS AND DETENTION DATA CODED ELSEWHERE. ............................................................................. 284

    CHAPTER 43A STATE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................... 285 43A.32 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. ........................................................................................................................................ 285

    CHAPTER 103C SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ......................................................................................... 285 103C.305 GENERAL ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS. .......................................................................................................... 285 103C.311 FORMATION OF SUPERVISOR DISTRICTS. ...................................................................................................... 286 103C.315 SUPERVISORS. ................................................................................................................................................ 287

    CHAPTER 123A SCHOOL DISTRICTS; FORMS OF ORGANIZING ......................................................................................... 288 123A.48 CONSOLIDATION. ............................................................................................................................................. 288

    CHAPTER 123B EDUCATION FUNDING ............................................................................................................................. 290 123B.09 BOARDS OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS ............................................................................................... 290

    CHAPTER 126C SCHOOL DISTRICTS; FORMS OF ORGANIZING ......................................................................................... 292 126C.17 REFERENDUM REVENUE. ................................................................................................................................. 292

    CHAPTER 135A PUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION ................................................................................................... 297 135A.17 PROVISIONS TO FACILITATE VOTING. .............................................................................................................. 297

    CHAPTER 160 ROADS, GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................................................. 297 160.27 PARTICULAR USES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY; MISDEMEANORS. ............................................................................ 297 160.2715 RIGHT-OF-WAY USE; MISDEMEANORS. ......................................................................................................... 297

    CHAPTER 171 DRIVERS LICENSES AND TRAINING SCHOOLS ........................................................................................... 298 171.11 DUPLICATE LICENSE; CHANGE OF DOMICILE OR NAME. .................................................................................... 298 171.12 DRIVING RECORD; FILING; PRIVATE DATA. ........................................................................................................ 298

    CHAPTER 256 HUMAN SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................... 299 256.925 OPTIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS. .......................... 299

    CHAPTER 275 TAXES, LEVY, EXTENSION ........................................................................................................................... 299 275.60 LEVY OR BOND REFERENDUM; BALLOT NOTICE. ............................................................................................... 299 275.61 VOTER APPROVED LEVY; MARKET VALUE. ......................................................................................................... 299

    CHAPTER 289A ADMINISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE (VARIOUS STATE TAXES AND PROGRAMS) ................................. 300 289A.08 FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL INCOME, FIDUCIARY INCOME, CORPORATE FRANCHISE, MINING COMPANY, AND ENTERTAINMENT TAXES. .................................................................................................................... 300

    CHAPTER 325L UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT ........................................................................................... 300 325L.02 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 300 325L.03 SCOPE. .............................................................................................................................................................. 301 325L.04 PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION. ............................................................................................................................. 301 325L.05 USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES; VARIATION BY AGREEMENT. ....................... 301 325L.07 LEGAL RECOGNITION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, AND ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS. ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 302 325L.15 TIME AND PLACE OF SENDING AND RECEIPT. .................................................................................................. 302

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    325L.17 CREATION AND RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND CONVERSION OF WRITTEN RECORDS BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. .......................................................................................................................................... 303 325L.18 ACCEPTANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. ...................... 303

    CHAPTER 340A LIQUOR .................................................................................................................................................... 303 340A.416 LOCAL OPTION ELECTION ............................................................................................................................... 303 340A.504 HOURS AND DAYS OF SALE. ........................................................................................................................... 304

    CHAPTER 351 RESIGNATIONS, VACANCIES, REMOVALS .................................................................................................. 305 351.01 RESIGNATIONS. .................................................................................................................................................. 305 351.02 VACANCIES. ........................................................................................................................................................ 306 351.05 VACANCY DURING RECESS OF LEGISLATURE...................................................................................................... 307 351.055 PREPARATIONS FOR SPECIAL ELECTIONS. ........................................................................................................ 307 351.06 APPOINTMENT; CONTINUANCE OF TERM; IMPEACHMENT. ............................................................................. 307 351.14 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 307 351.15 REMOVAL OF ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL. ........................................................................................................ 307 351.16 PETITION; REVIEW. ............................................................................................................................................. 308 351.17 CHIEF JUSTICE REVIEW; ASSIGNMENT TO SPECIAL MASTER. ............................................................................. 308 351.18 WAIVER. ............................................................................................................................................................. 308 351.19 PUBLIC HEARING. ............................................................................................................................................... 308 351.20 DECISION; CERTIFICATION. ................................................................................................................................. 309 351.21 APPEAL. .............................................................................................................................................................. 309 351.22 REMOVAL ELECTION; DISQUALIFICATION. ......................................................................................................... 309 351.23 EXTENSION OF TIME. .......................................................................................................................................... 309

    CHAPTER 353 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION ...................................................................................... 310 353.03 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ......................................................................................................................................... 310

    CHAPTER 358 SEALS, OATHS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..................................................................................................... 314 358.05 OATH OF OFFICE. ................................................................................................................................................ 314 358.10 OFFICIALS MAY ADMINISTER, WHEN. ................................................................................................................ 314 358.11 OATHS, WHERE FILED. ........................................................................................................................................ 314

    CHAPTER 365 TOWN GENERAL LAW ................................................................................................................................ 314 365.51 ANNUAL MEETING; NOTICE, BUSINESS, ELECTIONS. ......................................................................................... 314 365.52 SPECIAL MEETING; FOR ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE. ............................................................................................... 315 365.59 COUNTY TO APPOINT OFFICERS IF NONE ELECTED. ........................................................................................... 316

    CHAPTER 367 TOWN OFFICERS; OPTIONAL PLANS .......................................................................................................... 316 367.03 ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS; VACANCIES; SPECIAL ELECTIONS .................................................................. 316 367.033 MAY BE ON BOTH TOWN AND SCHOOL BOARD EXCEPT IF URBAN TOWN. .................................................... 318 367.10 TOWN CLERK; BOND; OATH. .............................................................................................................................. 318 367.12 DEPUTY CLERK. .................................................................................................................................................... 318 367.25 OATH OF OFFICE; BOND; FILING; PENALTIES. .................................................................................................... 318 367.30 OPTIONAL PLANS. ............................................................................................................................................... 319 367.31 ADOPTION OF SPECIFIC OPTION. ....................................................................................................................... 319 367.36 CLERK, TREASURER COMBINED; AUDIT STANDARDS. ........................................................................................ 319

    CHAPTER 373 COUNTIES; POWERS, DUTIES, PRIVILEGES ................................................................................................ 320 373.50 POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION; INCLEMENT WEATHER. ................................................................................... 320

    CHAPTER 375 COUNTY BOARDS....................................................................................................................................... 320 375.025 COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS. ............................................................................................................................. 320 375.04 TIE DETERMINED BY LOT. ................................................................................................................................... 322 375.08 BOARD TO FILL VACANCIES IN COUNTY OFFICES. .............................................................................................. 322 375.101 VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER. ......................................................................................... 322 375.20 BALLOT QUESTIONS. .......................................................................................................................................... 323

    CHAPTER 375A OPTIONAL FORMS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT ...................................................................................... 324 375A.12 HOW, WHEN TO ADOPT, ABANDON OPTIONS. ............................................................................................... 324

    CHAPTER 382 COUNTY OFFICERS ..................................................................................................................................... 324 382.10 BONDS RECORDED. ............................................................................................................................................ 324

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    CHAPTER 383B HENNEPIN COUNTY ................................................................................................................................. 324 383B.151 FINANCIAL INTEREST FORBIDDEN. ................................................................................................................. 324

    CHAPTER 387 SHERIFF ...................................................................................................................................................... 325 387.01 QUALIFICATIONS; BOND; OATH. ........................................................................................................................ 325

    CHAPTER 388 COUNTY ATTORNEY ................................................................................................................................... 325 388.01 ELECTION; QUALIFICATIONS; TERM. .................................................................................................................. 325

    CHAPTER 410 CLASSIFICATION; CHARTERS (CITIES, ORGANIZATIONS) .............................................................................. 325 410.01 CITIES, CLASSES. ................................................................................................................................................. 325 410.015 DEFINITIONS RELATING TO CITIES. ................................................................................................................... 326 410.10 CHARTER ELECTION. ........................................................................................................................................... 326 410.12 AMENDMENTS. .................................................................................................................................................. 326 410.121 SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR WINE; FAVORABLE VOTE. ....................................................................... 329 410.191 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; CITY EMPLOYMENT. ............................................................................................... 329 410.20 RECALL AND REMOVAL OF OFFICERS; ORDINANCES. ........................................................................................ 329 410.21 APPLICATION OF GENERAL ELECTION LAWS. ..................................................................................................... 329

    CHAPTER 412 STATUTORY CITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 330 412.02 CITY ELECTIONS; OFFICERS, TERMS, VACANCIES; CITY EMPLOYEES. ................................................................. 330 412.022 COUNCIL MAY PROVIDE FOUR-YEAR TERM. .................................................................................................... 332 412.541 OPTIONAL PLANS.............................................................................................................................................. 332 412.551 ELECTION ON OPTIONAL PLAN. ........................................................................................................................ 332

    CHAPTER 414 MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................... 333 414.041 CONSOLIDATION OF MUNICIPALITIES. ............................................................................................................. 333

    CHAPTER 447 HOSPITALS, WELFARE ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................. 333 447.32 OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS. ................................................................................................................................. 333

    CHAPTER 471 MUNICIPAL RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES ...................................................................................................... 336 471.46 VACANCIES; PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO APPOINTMENT. ...................................................................................... 336 471.87 PUBLIC OFFICERS, INTEREST IN CONTRACT; PENALTY ....................................................................................... 336 471.895 CERTAIN GIFTS BY INTERESTED PERSONS PROHIBITED.................................................................................... 336

    CHAPTER 473 METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ................................................................................................................ 337 473.121 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 337

    CHAPTER 475 MUNICIPAL DEBT ....................................................................................................................................... 337 475.58 OBLIGATIONS; ELECTIONS TO DETERMINE ISSUE. ............................................................................................. 337

    CHAPTER 524 UNIFORM PROBATE CODE......................................................................................................................... 339 524.5-310 FINDINGS; ORDER OF APPOINTMENT. .......................................................................................................... 339

    CHAPTER 609 CRIMINAL CODE ........................................................................................................................................ 340 609.02 DEFINITIONS. ..................................................................................................................


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