2019 Minnesota Election Laws (Constitution, Statutes and ... · 2019 MINNESOTA ELECTION LAWS . 3 ....

2019 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

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES .................................................................................................................................... 19

ARTICLE I ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19 ARTICLE II .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES ....................................................................................................... 21 AMENDMENT XII ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 AMENDMENT XV ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 AMENDMENT XVII ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 AMENDMENT XIX .................................................................................................................................................................. 22 AMENDMENT XX ................................................................................................................................................................... 22 AMENDMENT XXII ................................................................................................................................................................. 22 AMENDMENT XXIV ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 AMENDMENT XXVI ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

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


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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

2019 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. ............................................................................................................. 36

CHAPTER 201 – ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION OF VOTERS ............................................................................................... 39 201.01 DEFINITIONS. ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 201.014 ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. .......................................................................................................................................... 39 201.016 RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTING; VIOLATIONS; PENALTY. .................................................................. 39 201.018 REGISTRATION FOR VOTING. ............................................................................................................................. 40 201.021 PERMANENT REGISTRATION SYSTEM. ............................................................................................................... 40 201.022 STATEWIDE REGISTRATION SYSTEM. ................................................................................................................. 40 201.023 VOTER REGISTRATION. ....................................................................................................................................... 41 201.054 METHODS OF REGISTRATION; PROHIBITIONS; PENALTY. .................................................................................. 42 201.056 SIGNATURE OF REGISTERED VOTER; MARKS ALLOWED. ................................................................................... 42 201.061 REGISTRATION ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY. ................................................................................................. 43 201.071 REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS. .......................................................................................................................... 46 201.081 REGISTRATION FILES........................................................................................................................................... 48 201.091 REGISTERED VOTER LISTS; REPORTS; REGISTRATION PLACES. ........................................................................... 49 201.096 SCHOOL ELECTIONS; USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM. ........................................................................... 50 201.11 PRECINCT BOUNDARIES; HOUSE NUMBER; STREET ADDRESS CHANGED, CHANGE OF FILES. ............................ 51 201.12 PROPER REGISTRATION, VERIFICATION BY MAIL; CHALLENGES. ......................................................................... 51 201.121 ENTRY OF NAMES; MAILED NOTICE. .................................................................................................................. 52 201.13 REPORT OF DECEASED VOTERS; CHANGES TO VOTER RECORDS. ........................................................................ 53 201.14 COURT ADMINISTRATOR OF DISTRICT COURT; REPORT CHANGES OF NAMES. .................................................. 55 201.145 REPORTS ON GUARDIANSHIPS, LEGAL INCOMPETENCE, FELONY CONVICTIONS, AND CITIZENSHIP; STATUS CHANGES. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 55 201.161 DRIVER’S LICENSE AND IDENTIFICATION CARD APPLICATIONS. ........................................................................ 58 201.1611 POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION AND SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTER REGISTRATION. ........................................... 58 201.1615 INFORMATION SHARING; USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. ......................................................................... 58 201.162 DUTIES OF STATE AGENCIES. .............................................................................................................................. 59 201.171 POSTING VOTING HISTORY; FAILURE TO VOTE; REGISTRATION REMOVED. ..................................................... 59 201.195 CHALLENGES. ...................................................................................................................................................... 60 201.211 COSTS. ................................................................................................................................................................ 60 201.221 RULES. ................................................................................................................................................................ 60 201.225 ELECTRONIC ROSTER AUTHORIZATION. ............................................................................................................. 61 201.27 VIOLATIONS; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................................................ 63 201.275 INVESTIGATIONS; PROSECUTIONS. .................................................................................................................... 64

CHAPTER 202A - CAUCUSES AND CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................. 65 202A.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 65 202A.11 PARTY NAME. ..................................................................................................................................................... 65 202A.12 STATE CONVENTION, AUTHORITY OF. ............................................................................................................... 65 202A.13 COMMITTEES, CONVENTIONS. .......................................................................................................................... 66 202A.135 LEAVE TIME FROM EMPLOYMENT; PARTY OFFICERS; DELEGATES TO PARTY CONVENTIONS. ....................... 66 202A.14 PRECINCT CAUCUS. ............................................................................................................................................ 66 202A.15 TIME AND PLACE OF CAUCUS. ........................................................................................................................... 68 202A.155 INTERPRETER SERVICES; CAUCUS MATERIALS. ................................................................................................ 68


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202A.156 INTERPRETER SERVICES AND ACCESSIBLE PRECINCT CAUCUS EXEMPTIONS. ................................................. 69 202A.16 CAUCUS, WHO MAY PARTICIPATE AND VOTE. .................................................................................................. 69 202A.18 CAUCUS, PROCEDURE. ....................................................................................................................................... 69 202A.19 CAUCUS, SCHOOL SCHEDULE PREEMPTION, EXCUSAL FROM EMPLOYMENT TO ATTEND. .............................. 70 202A.192 USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES. ............................................................................................................................... 70 202A.20 CAUCUS INFORMATION; RESULTS. .................................................................................................................... 71

CHAPTER 203B - ABSENTEE VOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 73 203B.001 ELECTION LAW APPLICABILITY. ........................................................................................................................ 73 203B.01 ABSENTEE BALLOTING; DEFINITIONS. ................................................................................................................ 73 203B.02 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. .............................................................................................................. 73 203B.03 PROHIBITIONS; PENALTIES. ................................................................................................................................ 74 203B.04 APPLICATION FOR BALLOTS. .............................................................................................................................. 74 203B.05 DESIGNATION OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS TO ADMINISTER ABSENTEE VOTING LAWS. ................................................................ 76 203B.06 APPLICATIONS; FILING WITH COUNTY AUDITOR OR MUNICIPAL CLERK; DELIVERY OF BALLOT. ...................... 77 203B.065 USING THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 79 203B.07 RETURN AND BALLOT ENVELOPES; DIRECTIONS TO VOTERS. ........................................................................... 79 203B.08 MARKING AND RETURN OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS. .............................................................................................. 80 203B.081 LOCATIONS AND METHODS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING IN PERSON. ................................................................... 81 203B.085 COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE AND MUNICIPAL CLERK’S OFFICES TO REMAIN OPEN DURING CERTAIN HOURS PRECEDING ELECTION. ..................................................................................................................................................... 82 203B.09 FORM AND CONTENT OF REQUIRED MATERIALS; RULES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. ........................................ 82 203B.11 HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. ................................................................. 82 203B.12 ABSENTEE VOTER NAMES. ................................................................................................................................. 83 203B.121 BALLOT BOARDS. .............................................................................................................................................. 84 203B.125 SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAKE RULES. ........................................................................................................... 86 203B.14 COUNTY AUDITOR OR MUNICIPAL CLERK MAY EMPLOY ADDITIONAL HELP. .................................................... 86 203B.15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. ............................................................................................................................. 86 203B.16 ABSENT VOTERS IN THE MILITARY OR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. .............................................................. 87 203B.17 APPLICATION FOR BALLOT. ................................................................................................................................ 87 203B.18 FORWARDING APPLICATIONS. ........................................................................................................................... 89 203B.19 RECORDING APPLICATIONS. ............................................................................................................................... 89 203B.20 CHALLENGES. ..................................................................................................................................................... 89 203B.21 BALLOTS AND ENVELOPES. ................................................................................................................................ 90 203B.22 TRANSMITTING BALLOTS. .................................................................................................................................. 91 203B.225 TRANSMITTING AND RETURNING BALLOTS. .................................................................................................... 91 203B.227 WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT. .......................................................................................................................... 91 203B.23 ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD. ................................................................................................................................ 92 203B.24 DUTIES OF ELECTION JUDGES. ........................................................................................................................... 92 203B.26 SEPARATE RECORD. ............................................................................................................................................ 93 203B.27 EXPENSE CHARGEABLE TO GENERAL REVENUE. ................................................................................................ 93 203B.28 POSTELECTION REPORT TO LEGISLATURE .......................................................................................................... 93

CHAPTER 204B - ELECTIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................ 95 204B.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 95 204B.02 APPLICATION. ..................................................................................................................................................... 95 204B.03 MANNER OF NOMINATION. ............................................................................................................................... 95 204B.04 CANDIDACY; PROHIBITIONS. .............................................................................................................................. 96 204B.06 FILING FOR PRIMARY; AFFIDAVIT OF CANDIDACY. ............................................................................................ 96 204B.07 NOMINATING PETITIONS. .................................................................................................................................. 99 204B.071 PETITIONS, RULES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. ................................................................................................. 100 204B.08 SIGNING PETITIONS. ......................................................................................................................................... 100 204B.09 TIME AND PLACE OF FILING AFFIDAVITS AND PETITIONS. ............................................................................... 101 204B.10 AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY; NOMINATING PETITIONS; DUTIES. .................................................................... 103 204B.11 CANDIDATES; FILING FEES; PETITION IN PLACE OF FILING FEE. ....................................................................... 104 204B.12 WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES. ...................................................................................................................... 105


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204B.13 VACANCY IN NOMINATION; PARTISAN OFFICE. ............................................................................................... 105 204B.131 VACANCY IN NOMINATION; NONPARTISAN OFFICE. ..................................................................................... 108 204B.135 REDISTRICTING OF ELECTION DISTRICTS. ....................................................................................................... 108 204B.14 ELECTION PRECINCTS. ...................................................................................................................................... 110 204B.145 DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE; REDISTRICTING. ........................................................................................ 113 204B.146 DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. .................................................................................................................. 113 204B.15 UNORGANIZED TERRITORY; ELECTION PRECINCTS. ......................................................................................... 113 204B.16 POLLING PLACES; DESIGNATION. ..................................................................................................................... 114 204B.175 CHANGE OF POLLING PLACE IN AN EMERGENCY. .......................................................................................... 115 204B.18 POLLING PLACES; EQUIPMENT. ........................................................................................................................ 116 204B.181 ELECTION EMERGENCY PLANS. ...................................................................................................................... 117 204B.19 ELECTION JUDGES; QUALIFICATIONS. .............................................................................................................. 118 204B.195 TIME OFF FROM WORK TO SERVE AS ELECTION JUDGE. ............................................................................... 119 204B.20 ELECTION BOARD; HEAD ELECTION JUDGE; DUTIES. ....................................................................................... 119 204B.21 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES. ............................................................................................................. 119 204B.22 ELECTION JUDGES; NUMBER REQUIRED. ......................................................................................................... 121 204B.23 VACANCIES AMONG ELECTION JUDGES. .......................................................................................................... 122 204B.24 ELECTION JUDGES; OATH. ................................................................................................................................ 122 204B.25 TRAINING FOR ELECTION JUDGES. ................................................................................................................... 122 204B.26 ELECTION JUDGES; VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. .................................................................................................. 123 204B.27 DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. .................................................................................................................... 123 204B.28 CLERKS; ELECTION SUPPLIES; DUTIES............................................................................................................... 124 204B.29 ELECTION JUDGES; ELECTION SUPPLIES; DUTIES. ............................................................................................ 125 204B.30 UNOFFICIAL BALLOTS. ...................................................................................................................................... 125 204B.31 COMPENSATION FOR ELECTION SERVICES. ..................................................................................................... 125 204B.32 ELECTION EXPENSES; PAYMENT. ...................................................................................................................... 126 204B.33 NOTICE OF FILING. ........................................................................................................................................... 127 204B.34 NOTICE OF ELECTION. ...................................................................................................................................... 127 204B.35 PREPARATION OF BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................. 128 204B.36 BALLOTS; FORM. .............................................................................................................................................. 129 204B.37 BACK OF BALLOT. ............................................................................................................................................. 131 204B.38 NAMES ON BALLOTS; IDENTICAL DESCRIPTIVE WORDS. ................................................................................. 131 204B.39 SUBSTITUTE BALLOTS. ...................................................................................................................................... 132 204B.40 BALLOTS, ELECTION RECORDS AND OTHER MATERIALS; DISPOSITION; INSPECTION OF BALLOTS. ................ 132 204B.43 UNLAWFUL PRINTING OR DISTRIBUTION OF BALLOTS; PENALTY. ................................................................... 133 204B.44 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS; REMEDY. ................................................................................................................ 133 204B.45 MAIL BALLOTING. ............................................................................................................................................. 135 204B.46 MAIL ELECTIONS; QUESTIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 136 204B.47 ALTERNATE ELECTION PROCEDURES; DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE. ........................................................ 137 204B.49 “I VOTED” STICKERS. ........................................................................................................................................ 138

CHAPTER 204C - ELECTION DAY ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................ 139 204C.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 139 204C.02 CHAPTER APPLICATION; INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO WRITE. ............................................................................. 139 204C.03 PUBLIC MEETINGS PROHIBITED ON ELECTION DAY. ........................................................................................ 139 204C.035 DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN ELECTIONS. ............................................................................................................ 139 204C.04 EMPLOYEES; TIME OFF TO VOTE. ..................................................................................................................... 140 204C.05 STATE ELECTIONS; HOURS FOR VOTING. ......................................................................................................... 140 204C.06 CONDUCT IN AND NEAR POLLING PLACES. ...................................................................................................... 141 204C.07 CHALLENGERS. ................................................................................................................................................. 142 204C.08 OPENING OF POLLING PLACES. ........................................................................................................................ 143 204C.09 BALLOT PREPARATION BY ELECTION JUDGES. ................................................................................................. 145 204C.10 PERMANENT REGISTRATION; VERIFICATION OF REGISTRATION. .................................................................... 145 204C.12 CHALLENGES TO VOTERS; PENALTY. ................................................................................................................ 146 204C.13 RECEIVING AND MARKING BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................... 147


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204C.14 UNLAWFUL VOTING; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................................ 148 204C.15 ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS. .................................................................................................................................. 148 204C.16 MISMARKING BALLOTS; DISCLOSURE OF MARKINGS BY OTHERS; PENALTY. .................................................. 149 204C.17 VOTING; SECRECY. ............................................................................................................................................ 149 204C.18 BALLOTS; SECRECY. .......................................................................................................................................... 149 204C.19 COUNTING VOTES; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................................... 150 204C.20 BALLOTS; NUMBER TO BE COUNTED ............................................................................................................... 150 204C.21 COUNTING BALLOTS; PILING SYSTEM. ............................................................................................................. 151 204C.22 DETERMINING VOTER’S INTENT ....................................................................................................................... 151 204C.23 DEFECTIVE BALLOTS. ........................................................................................................................................ 154 204C.24 ELECTION RETURNS; SUMMARY STATEMENTS. ............................................................................................... 154 204C.25 DISPOSITION OF BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................... 155 204C.26 SUMMARY STATEMENTS AND ENVELOPES FOR BALLOT RETURNS; ELECTION OFFICIALS TO FURNISH. ........ 155 204C.27 DELIVERY OF RETURNS TO COUNTY AUDITORS. .............................................................................................. 156 204C.28 ELECTION NIGHT; DUTIES OF COUNTY AUDITORS AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS. .................................................. 157 204C.29 IMPROPER DELIVERY OF RETURNS................................................................................................................... 158 204C.31 CANVASSING BOARDS; MEMBERSHIP. ............................................................................................................. 158 204C.32 CANVASS OF STATE PRIMARIES. ...................................................................................................................... 159 204C.33 CANVASS OF STATE GENERAL ELECTIONS. ....................................................................................................... 160 204C.34 TIE VOTES. ........................................................................................................................................................ 161 204C.35 FEDERAL, STATE, AND JUDICIAL RACES. ........................................................................................................... 161 204C.36 RECOUNTS IN COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. ...................................................... 163 204C.361 RULES FOR RECOUNTS. .................................................................................................................................. 165 204C.37 COUNTY CANVASS; RETURN OF REPORTS TO SECRETARY OF STATE. .............................................................. 165 204C.38 CORRECTION OF OBVIOUS ERRORS; WHEN CANDIDATES AGREE. .................................................................. 166 204C.39 CORRECTION OF OTHER OBVIOUS ERRORS. .................................................................................................... 166 204C.40 CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION. ............................................................................................................................ 167 204C.41 NEGLECT OF DUTY; OTHER OFFENSES BY ELECTION OFFICIALS; PENALTY. ..................................................... 168

CHAPTER 204D - PARTICULAR ELECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 169 204D.01 DEFINITIONS. ................................................................................................................................................... 169 204D.02 OFFICERS CHOSEN AT STATE GENERAL ELECTION; TERMS OF OFFICE. ........................................................... 169 204D.03 TIME OF STATE ELECTIONS. ............................................................................................................................. 169 204D.04 BALLOT PREPARATION. .................................................................................................................................... 170 204D.05 STATE PRIMARY BALLOTS; PARTISAN AND NONPARTISAN; OFFICIAL IN CHARGE. ......................................... 170 204D.06 CERTIFICATION OF NAMES BY SECRETARY OF STATE. ..................................................................................... 171 204D.07 PLACING NAMES ON BALLOTS. ........................................................................................................................ 171 204D.08 STATE PRIMARY BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................... 171 204D.09 EXAMPLE BALLOTS; SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOTS. ............................................................................................ 172 204D.10 PRIMARY RESULTS; NOMINEES. ....................................................................................................................... 173 204D.11 STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS; CANDIDATES; OFFICIAL IN CHARGE; RULES; REIMBURSEMENT. .......... 173 204D.12 NAMES PLACED ON GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS. ......................................................................................... 174 204D.13 BALLOT; PARTISAN OFFICES. ............................................................................................................................ 174 204D.14 BALLOTS; NONPARTISAN OFFICES. .................................................................................................................. 175 204D.15 BALLOT; CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SAMPLE. ........................................................................................ 175 204D.16 SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS; POSTING; PUBLICATION. ................................................................... 176 204D.165 SAMPLE BALLOTS TO SCHOOLS. .................................................................................................................... 176 204D.17 STATE SENATOR; STATE REPRESENTATIVE; VACANCY IN OFFICE; SPECIAL ELECTION. .................................... 176 204D.18 GENERAL ELECTION LAWS; APPLICATION. ....................................................................................................... 176 204D.19 SPECIAL ELECTIONS; WHEN HELD. ................................................................................................................... 176 204D.195 DATE OF SPECIAL ELECTION; CERTAIN TIMES PROHIBITED. .......................................................................... 177 204D.20 NOMINATIONS; VACANCY. .............................................................................................................................. 177 204D.21 TIME OF SPECIAL PRIMARY. ............................................................................................................................. 178 204D.22 WRIT OF ELECTION........................................................................................................................................... 178 204D.23 AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY; NOMINATING PETITIONS. .................................................................................. 178


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204D.24 SPECIAL ELECTIONS; PRECINCTS; ELECTION JUDGES; VOTERS. ....................................................................... 179 204D.25 SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOTS............................................................................................................................. 179 204D.26 CONGRESSIONAL OR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS; CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES. ...................................................... 180 204D.27 SPECIAL ELECTION RETURNS ............................................................................................................................ 180 204D.28 UNITED STATES SENATE VACANCY; MANNER OF FILLING ............................................................................... 181 204D.29 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS VACANCY. ..................................................................................................... 182

CHAPTER 205 - MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 185 205.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 185 205.02 STATUTES APPLICABLE. ...................................................................................................................................... 185 205.065 PRIMARIES. ....................................................................................................................................................... 185 205.07 CITY GENERAL ELECTION. ................................................................................................................................... 186 205.075 TOWN GENERAL ELECTION. ............................................................................................................................. 187 205.10 MUNICIPAL SPECIAL ELECTIONS. ........................................................................................................................ 188 205.105 POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION; INCLEMENT WEATHER. ................................................................................. 189 205.121 NOMINATING PETITIONS; CITIES OF FIRST CLASS; SIGNATURES. .................................................................... 189 205.13 CANDIDATES, FILING. ......................................................................................................................................... 190 205.16 NOTICE. .............................................................................................................................................................. 191 205.17 BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................................................ 192 205.175 VOTING HOURS. ............................................................................................................................................... 192 205.185 PROCEDURE. ..................................................................................................................................................... 193 205.84 REDISTRICTING; CITIES WITH WARDS. ............................................................................................................... 194

CHAPTER 205A - SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 195 205A.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 195 205A.02 ELECTION LAW APPLICABLE. ............................................................................................................................ 195 205A.03 PRIMARIES........................................................................................................................................................ 195 205A.04 GENERAL ELECTION. ......................................................................................................................................... 196 205A.046 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TERM EXPIRATION. .............................................................................................. 196 205A.05 SPECIAL ELECTIONS. ......................................................................................................................................... 196 205A.055 POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION; INCLEMENT WEATHER. ............................................................................... 197 205A.06 CANDIDATES, FILING. ....................................................................................................................................... 197 205A.07 NOTICE. ............................................................................................................................................................ 198 205A.08 BALLOTS. .......................................................................................................................................................... 199 205A.09 VOTING HOURS. ............................................................................................................................................... 200 205A.10 PROCEDURE. .................................................................................................................................................... 200 205A.11 PRECINCTS; POLLING PLACES. .......................................................................................................................... 201 205A.12 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION DISTRICTS. ............................................................................................................. 202 205A.13 REQUIREMENTS FOR PETITIONS. ..................................................................................................................... 203

CHAPTER 206 - ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................. 205 206.55 MINNESOTA ELECTION LAW APPLIES. ................................................................................................................ 208 206.56 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 208 206.57 EXAMINATION OF NEW VOTING SYSTEMS. ....................................................................................................... 209 206.58 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE. ................................................................................................................................. 211 206.59 PAYMENT FOR VOTING SYSTEMS. ...................................................................................................................... 211 206.61 BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................................................ 212 206.62 SAMPLE BALLOTS. .............................................................................................................................................. 213 206.64 ACCESSIBILITY; INSTRUCTIONS; ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS. ................................................................................. 213 206.66 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. .................................................................................................................................... 213 206.80 ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS. ......................................................................................................................... 214 206.805 STATE VOTING SYSTEMS CONTRACTS. ............................................................................................................. 214 206.81 ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS; EXPERIMENTAL USE. ....................................................................................... 215 206.82 PREPARATION OF ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM PROGRAMS AND PLANS. ...................................................... 215 206.83 TESTING OF VOTING SYSTEMS. .......................................................................................................................... 216 206.84 METHODS OF USING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS. ....................................................................................... 216 206.845 BALLOT RECORDING AND COUNTING SECURITY. ............................................................................................. 217


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206.85 OFFICIALS IN CHARGE OF COUNTING................................................................................................................. 217 206.86 COUNTING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM RESULTS........................................................................................... 218 206.87 CANVASSING BOARD DUTIES. ............................................................................................................................ 219 206.88 PARTIAL RECOUNTS ON ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS. .................................................................................. 219 206.89 POSTELECTION REVIEW OF VOTING SYSTEMS. .................................................................................................. 219 206.895 SECRETARY OF STATE MONITOR. ..................................................................................................................... 221 206.90 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEMS. ...................................................................................................................... 221 206.95 VOTING EQUIPMENT GRANT ACCOUNT. ........................................................................................................... 223

CHAPTER 207A - PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY .......................................................................................................................... 225 207A.11 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ESTABLISHED. .................................................................................... 225 207A.12 CONDUCTING PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY. ................................................................................... 225 207A.13 FORM OF BALLOTS; CANDIDATES ON BALLOT. ................................................................................................ 226 207A.14 NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY; SAMPLE BALLOTS. .......................................................... 226 207A.15 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION EXPENSES; LOCAL REIMBURSEMENT. .............................. 227

CHAPTER 208 - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS............................................................................................................................ 229 208.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 229 208.02 ELECTION OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AND ALTERNATES ................................................................................ 229 208.03 NOMINATION OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AND ALTERNATES. ........................................................................ 229 208.04 PREPARATION OF BALLOTS. ............................................................................................................................... 229 208.05 STATE CANVASSING BOARD. .............................................................................................................................. 230 208.06 ELECTORS AND ALTERNATES TO MEET AT STATE CAPITOL. ............................................................................... 230 208.40 SHORT TITLE. ...................................................................................................................................................... 231 208.41 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 231 208.42 DESIGNATION OF STATE’S ELECTORS. ................................................................................................................ 232 208.43 PLEDGE. .............................................................................................................................................................. 232 208.44 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORS. ............................................................................................................................ 232 208.45 PRESIDING OFFICER; ELECTOR VACANCY. .......................................................................................................... 232 208.46 ELECTOR VOTING. .............................................................................................................................................. 233 208.47 ELECTOR REPLACEMENT; ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATES. ...................................................................................... 233 208.48 UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION. ....................................................................................... 234

CHAPTER 209 - ELECTION CONTESTS .................................................................................................................................. 235 209.01 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 235 209.02 CONTESTANT; GROUNDS. .................................................................................................................................. 235 209.021 NOTICE OF CONTEST. ....................................................................................................................................... 237 209.03 CONTESTEE’S ANSWER. ...................................................................................................................................... 238 209.045 VENUE FOR STATEWIDE CONTESTS. ................................................................................................................ 238 209.05 GUARDING THE BALLOTS. .................................................................................................................................. 238 209.06 INSPECTION OF BALLOTS. ................................................................................................................................... 238 209.065 PLEADINGS; PROCEDURE. ................................................................................................................................ 239 209.07 RESULTS OF CONTEST......................................................................................................................................... 239 209.09 APPEALS. ............................................................................................................................................................ 240 209.10 STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICE. ................................................................................................................................ 240 209.12 CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE. ................................................................................................................................... 242

CHAPTER 211A - CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORTS ............................................................................................................. 245 211A.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 245 211A.02 FINANCIAL REPORT. ......................................................................................................................................... 245 211A.03 FINAL REPORT. ................................................................................................................................................. 247 211A.04 SECRETARY OF STATE’S DUTIES. ...................................................................................................................... 247 211A.05 FAILURE TO FILE STATEMENT. ......................................................................................................................... 247 211A.06 FAILURE TO KEEP ACCOUNT; PENALTY. ........................................................................................................... 248 211A.07 BILLS WHEN RENDERED AND PAID. ................................................................................................................. 248 211A.08 PROSECUTION. ................................................................................................................................................. 248 211A.09 FORFEITURE OF NOMINATION OR OFFICE. ...................................................................................................... 249 211A.10 DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS NOT TO HOLD VARIOUS POSITIONS. .................................................................. 249


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211A.11 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. ........................................................................................................................... 249 211A.12 CONTRIBUTION LIMITS. ................................................................................................................................... 249 211A.13 PROHIBITED TRANSFERS. ................................................................................................................................. 250 211A.14 CONTRIBUTIONS AND SOLICITATIONS DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSION. .......................................................... 250

CHAPTER 211B - FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ..................................................................................................................... 251 211B.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 251 211B.02 FALSE CLAIM OF SUPPORT. .............................................................................................................................. 252 211B.03 USE OF THE TERM REELECT. ............................................................................................................................. 252 211B.04 CAMPAIGN MATERIAL MUST INCLUDE DISCLAIMER EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2018 ............................................... 252 211B.045 NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS EXEMPTION. ......................................................................................................... 254 211B.05 PAID ADVERTISEMENTS IN NEWS. ................................................................................................................... 254 211B.06 FALSE POLITICAL AND CAMPAIGN MATERIAL. ................................................................................................. 254 211B.07 UNDUE INFLUENCE ON VOTERS PROHIBITED. ................................................................................................. 256 211B.08 SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS PROHIBITED. ............................................................................................ 256 211B.09 PROHIBITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES. .................................................................................................... 257 211B.10 INDUCING OR REFRAINING CANDIDACY; TIME OFF FOR PUBLIC OFFICE MEETINGS....................................... 257 211B.11 ELECTION DAY PROHIBITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 257 211B.12 LEGAL EXPENDITURES ...................................................................................................................................... 258 211B.13 BRIBERY, TREATING, AND SOLICITATION. ........................................................................................................ 259 211B.14 DIGEST OF LAWS. ............................................................................................................................................. 259 211B.15 CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. ....................................................................................................... 260 211B.16 PROSECUTION. ................................................................................................................................................. 262 211B.17 FORFEITURE OF NOMINATION OR OFFICE; CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE NOT FORFEITED.................................. 262 211B.18 DISQUALIFIED CANDIDATE NOT TO HOLD VARIOUS POSITIONS. .................................................................... 263 211B.19 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. ............................................................................................................................. 263 211B.20 DENIAL OF ACCESS BY POLITICAL CANDIDATES TO MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLINGS. ........................................... 263 211B.205 PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC PARADES. ............................................................................................................. 264 211B.21 APPLICABILITY. ................................................................................................................................................. 264 211B.31 DEFINITION. ...................................................................................................................................................... 264 211B.32 COMPLAINTS OF UNFAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES. ........................................................................................... 265 211B.33 PRIMA FACIE REVIEW. ...................................................................................................................................... 265 211B.34 PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING. ............................................................................................................................ 266 211B.35 EVIDENTIARY HEARING BY PANEL. ................................................................................................................... 267 211B.36 PROCEDURES. ................................................................................................................................................... 267 211B.37 COSTS ASSESSED .............................................................................................................................................. 268

CHAPTER 211C - RECALL OF ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS ..................................................................................................... 269 211C.01 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 269 211C.02 GROUNDS. ........................................................................................................................................................ 269 211C.03 PETITION FOR RECALL; FORM AND CONTENT. ................................................................................................ 269 211C.04 PROPOSED PETITION; SUBMITTAL. .................................................................................................................. 270 211C.05 SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF PROPOSED PETITION. ....................................................................................... 270 211C.06 ISSUING, CIRCULATING, AND VERIFYING PETITION. ........................................................................................ 271 211C.07 GOVERNOR; WRIT OF ELECTION; ELECTION. ................................................................................................... 271 211C.071 REMOVAL ELECTION FORM OF QUESTION. ................................................................................................... 271 211C.08 ELECTION RESULT; REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. .................................................................................................. 271 211C.09 RECALL PETITION; CORRUPT PRACTICES. ......................................................................................................... 272

OTHER LAWS RELATED TO ELECTIONS..................................................................................................................................... 273 CHAPTER 2 – TERRITORIAL DIVISIONS ................................................................................................................................ 273

2.91 REDISTRICTING PLANS. ........................................................................................................................................... 273 CHAPTER 3 – LEGISLATURE ................................................................................................................................................. 274

3.20 FORM OF ACT; SUBMISSION. ................................................................................................................................. 274 3.21 NOTICE. .................................................................................................................................................................. 274

CHAPTER 5 – SECRETARY OF STATE .................................................................................................................................... 274 5.31 STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 274


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CHAPTER 5B – DATA PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ......................................................................................... 274 5B.03 ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 274 5B.06 VOTING BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANT; ABSENTEE BALLOT. .................................................................................. 275

CHAPTER 10 – PUBLIC WEB SITES AND PUBLICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 276 10.60 PUBLIC WEB SITES AND PUBLICATIONS. .............................................................................................................. 276

CHAPTER 10A – CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ....................................................................................... 277 10A.01 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 277 10A.04 LOBBYIST REPORTS. ........................................................................................................................................... 284 10A.321 ESTIMATES OF MINIMUM AMOUNTS TO BE RECEIVED................................................................................... 285 10A.38 CAPTIONING OF CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS. ............................................................................................... 286

CHAPTER 13 – GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ................................................................................................................. 286 13.045 SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM PARTICIPANT DATA. ............................................................................................ 286 13.356 PERSONAL CONTACT AND ONLINE ACCOUNT INFORMATION. .................................................................... 289 13.37 GENERAL NONPUBLIC DATA. ............................................................................................................................. 290 13.607 CAMPAIGN FINANCE, PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, AND ELECTION DATA CODED ELSEWHERE. (FORMERLY 13.99) .. 291 13.851 CORRECTIONS AND DETENTION DATA CODED ELSEWHERE. ............................................................................. 291

CHAPTER 43A – STATE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................... 292 43A.32 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. ........................................................................................................................................ 292

CHAPTER 103C – SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ......................................................................................... 292 103C.305 GENERAL ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS. .......................................................................................................... 292 103C.311 FORMATION OF SUPERVISOR DISTRICTS. ...................................................................................................... 293 103C.315 SUPERVISORS. ................................................................................................................................................ 294

CHAPTER 123A – SCHOOL DISTRICTS; FORMS OF ORGANIZING ......................................................................................... 295 123A.48 CONSOLIDATION. ............................................................................................................................................. 295

CHAPTER 123B – EDUCATION FUNDING ............................................................................................................................. 297 123B.09 BOARDS OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS ............................................................................................... 297

CHAPTER 126C – SCHOOL DISTRICTS; FORMS OF ORGANIZING ......................................................................................... 298 126C.17 REFERENDUM REVENUE. ................................................................................................................................. 298

CHAPTER 135A – PUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION ................................................................................................... 303 135A.17 PROVISIONS TO FACILITATE VOTING. .............................................................................................................. 303

CHAPTER 160 – ROADS, GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................................................. 304 160.27 PARTICULAR USES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY; MISDEMEANORS. ............................................................................ 304 160.2715 RIGHT-OF-WAY USE; MISDEMEANORS. ......................................................................................................... 304

CHAPTER 171 – DRIVER’S LICENSES AND TRAINING SCHOOLS ........................................................................................... 305 171.11 DUPLICATE LICENSE; CHANGE OF DOMICILE OR NAME. .................................................................................... 305 171.12 DRIVING RECORD; FILING; PRIVATE DATA. ........................................................................................................ 305

CHAPTER 256 – HUMAN SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................... 305 256.925 OPTIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS. .......................... 305

CHAPTER 275 – TAXES, LEVY, EXTENSION ........................................................................................................................... 305 275.60 LEVY OR BOND REFERENDUM; BALLOT NOTICE. ............................................................................................... 305 275.61 VOTER APPROVED LEVY; MARKET VALUE. ......................................................................................................... 306

CHAPTER 289A – ADMINISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE (VARIOUS STATE TAXES AND PROGRAMS) ................................. 306 289A.08 FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL INCOME, FIDUCIARY INCOME, CORPORATE FRANCHISE, MINING COMPANY, AND ENTERTAINMENT TAXES. .................................................................................................................... 306

CHAPTER 325L – UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT ........................................................................................... 306 325L.02 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 306 325L.03 SCOPE. .............................................................................................................................................................. 307 325L.04 PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION. ............................................................................................................................. 308 325L.05 USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES; VARIATION BY AGREEMENT. ....................... 308 325L.07 LEGAL RECOGNITION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, AND ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS. ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 308 325L.15 TIME AND PLACE OF SENDING AND RECEIPT. .................................................................................................. 308


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325L.17 CREATION AND RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND CONVERSION OF WRITTEN RECORDS BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. .......................................................................................................................................... 309 325L.18 ACCEPTANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. ...................... 309

CHAPTER 340A – LIQUOR .................................................................................................................................................... 310 340A.416 LOCAL OPTION ELECTION ............................................................................................................................... 310 340A.504 HOURS AND DAYS OF SALE. ........................................................................................................................... 310

CHAPTER 351 – RESIGNATIONS, VACANCIES, REMOVALS .................................................................................................. 312 351.01 RESIGNATIONS. .................................................................................................................................................. 312 351.02 VACANCIES. ........................................................................................................................................................ 312 351.05 VACANCY DURING RECESS OF LEGISLATURE...................................................................................................... 313 351.055 PREPARATIONS FOR SPECIAL ELECTIONS. ........................................................................................................ 313 351.06 APPOINTMENT; CONTINUANCE OF TERM; IMPEACHMENT. ............................................................................. 313 351.14 DEFINITIONS. ...................................................................................................................................................... 313 351.15 REMOVAL OF ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL. ........................................................................................................ 313 351.16 PETITION; REVIEW. ............................................................................................................................................. 314 351.17 CHIEF JUSTICE REVIEW; ASSIGNMENT TO SPECIAL MASTER. ............................................................................. 314 351.18 WAIVER. ............................................................................................................................................................. 314 351.19 PUBLIC HEARING. ............................................................................................................................................... 314 351.20 DECISION; CERTIFICATION. ................................................................................................................................. 315 351.21 APPEAL. .............................................................................................................................................................. 315 351.22 REMOVAL ELECTION; DISQUALIFICATION. ......................................................................................................... 315 351.23 EXTENSION OF TIME. .......................................................................................................................................... 315

CHAPTER 353 – PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION ...................................................................................... 316 353.03 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ......................................................................................................................................... 316

CHAPTER 358 – SEALS, OATHS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..................................................................................................... 319 358.05 OATH OF OFFICE. ................................................................................................................................................ 319 358.10 OFFICIALS MAY ADMINISTER, WHEN. ................................................................................................................ 319 358.11 OATHS, WHERE FILED. ........................................................................................................................................ 320

CHAPTER 365 – TOWN GENERAL LAW ................................................................................................................................ 320 365.51 ANNUAL MEETING; NOTICE, BUSINESS, ELECTIONS. ......................................................................................... 320 365.52 SPECIAL MEETING; FOR ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE. ............................................................................................... 321 365.59 COUNTY TO APPOINT OFFICERS IF NONE ELECTED. ........................................................................................... 321

CHAPTER 367 – TOWN OFFICERS; OPTIONAL PLANS .......................................................................................................... 322 367.03 ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS; VACANCIES; SPECIAL ELECTIONS .................................................................. 322 367.033 MAY BE ON BOTH TOWN AND SCHOOL BOARD EXCEPT IF URBAN TOWN. .................................................... 323 367.10 TOWN CLERK; BOND; OATH. .............................................................................................................................. 324 367.12 DEPUTY CLERK. .................................................................................................................................................... 324 367.25 OATH OF OFFICE; BOND; FILING; PENALTIES. .................................................................................................... 324 367.30 OPTIONAL PLANS. ............................................................................................................................................... 324 367.31 ADOPTION OF SPECIFIC OPTION. ....................................................................................................................... 325 367.36 CLERK, TREASURER COMBINED; AUDIT STANDARDS. ........................................................................................ 325

CHAPTER 373 – COUNTIES; POWERS, DUTIES, PRIVILEGES ................................................................................................ 326 373.50 POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION; INCLEMENT WEATHER. ................................................................................... 326

CHAPTER 375 – COUNTY BOARDS....................................................................................................................................... 326 375.025 COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS. ............................................................................................................................. 326 375.04 TIE DETERMINED BY LOT. ................................................................................................................................... 327 375.08 BOARD TO FILL VACANCIES IN COUNTY OFFICES. .............................................................................................. 327 375.101 VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER. ......................................................................................... 328 375.20 BALLOT QUESTIONS. .......................................................................................................................................... 329

CHAPTER 375A – OPTIONAL FORMS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT ...................................................................................... 329 375A.10 OPTIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICES. ........................................................................................ 329 375A.12 HOW, WHEN TO ADOPT, ABANDON OPTIONS. ............................................................................................... 330 375A.1205 APPOINTING COUNTY OFFICERS. ................................................................................................................. 330


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CHAPTER 382 – COUNTY OFFICERS ..................................................................................................................................... 332 382.10 BONDS RECORDED. ............................................................................................................................................ 332

CHAPTER 383B – HENNEPIN COUNTY ................................................................................................................................. 333 383B.151 FINANCIAL INTEREST FORBIDDEN. ................................................................................................................. 333

CHAPTER 387 – SHERIFF ...................................................................................................................................................... 333 387.01 QUALIFICATIONS; BOND; OATH. ........................................................................................................................ 333

CHAPTER 388 – COUNTY ATTORNEY ................................................................................................................................... 333 388.01 ELECTION; QUALIFICATIONS; TERM. .................................................................................................................. 333

CHAPTER 410 CLASSIFICATION; CHARTERS (CITIES, ORGANIZATIONS) .............................................................................. 333 410.01 CITIES, CLASSES. ................................................................................................................................................. 333 410.015 DEFINITIONS RELATING TO CITIES. ................................................................................................................... 334 410.10 CHARTER ELECTION. ........................................................................................................................................... 334 410.12 AMENDMENTS. .................................................................................................................................................. 334 410.121 SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR WINE; FAVORABLE VOTE. ....................................................................... 337 410.191 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; CITY EMPLOYMENT. ............................................................................................... 337 410.20 RECALL AND REMOVAL OF OFFICERS; ORDINANCES. ........................................................................................ 337 410.21 APPLICATION OF GENERAL ELECTION LAWS. ..................................................................................................... 337

CHAPTER 412 – STATUTORY CITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 338 412.02 CITY ELECTIONS; OFFICERS, TERMS, VACANCIES; CITY EMPLOYEES. ................................................................. 338 412.022 COUNCIL MAY PROVIDE FOUR-YEAR TERM. .................................................................................................... 339 412.541 OPTIONAL PLANS.............................................................................................................................................. 340 412.551 ELECTION ON OPTIONAL PLAN. ........................................................................................................................ 340

CHAPTER 414 – MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................... 340 414.041 CONSOLIDATION OF MUNICIPALITIES. ............................................................................................................. 340

CHAPTER 447 – HOSPITALS, WELFARE ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................. 341 447.32 OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS. ................................................................................................................................. 341

CHAPTER 471 – MUNICIPAL RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES ...................................................................................................... 343 471.46 VACANCIES; PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO APPOINTMENT. ...................................................................................... 343 471.87 PUBLIC OFFICERS, INTEREST IN CONTRACT; PENALTY ....................................................................................... 344 471.895 CERTAIN GIFTS BY INTERESTED PERSONS PROHIBITED.................................................................................... 344

CHAPTER 473 – METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ................................................................................................................ 345 473.121 DEFINITIONS. .................................................................................................................................................... 345

CHAPTER 475 – MUNICIPAL DEBT ....................................................................................................................................... 345 475.58 OBLIGATIONS; ELECTIONS TO DETERMINE ISSUE. ............................................................................................. 345

CHAPTER 524 – UNIFORM PROBATE CODE......................................................................................................................... 347 524.5-310 FINDINGS; ORDER OF APPOINTMENT. .......................................................................................................... 347

CHAPTER 609 – CRIMINAL CODE ........................................................................................................................................ 347 609.02 DEFINITIONS. ................................................................................................................................................

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