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CHAPTER 15. STATE AGENCIES IN GENERAL

Table of Sections

Section	Headnote
15.001	APPLICATION OF LAWS 2005, CHAPTER 56, TERMINOLOGY CHANGES.
DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND TASK FORCES
15.01	DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE.
15.012	STATE AGENCIES; DESIGNATION BY TYPE.
15.013	PROGRAM PAYMENTS WITHHELD; FRAUD.
15.014	ADVISORY TASK FORCES.
15.0145	ETHNIC COUNCILS.
15.0147	COUNCIL ON LGBTQIA2S+ MINNESOTANS.
15.015	[Repealed, 1981 c 253 s 48]
15.02	[Repealed, 1981 c 253 s 48]
15.03	[Repealed, 1981 c 253 s 48]
15.039	EFFECT OF TRANSFER OF POWERS AMONG AGENCIES.
15.0395	INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS AND INTRA-AGENCY TRANSFERS.
15.04	[Repealed, 1981 c 253 s 48]
15.041	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.0411	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.0412	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.0413	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.0414	[Repealed, 1963 c 822 s 4]
15.0415	[Renumbered 14.09]
15.0416	[Renumbered 14.44]
15.0417	[Renumbered 14.45]
15.0418	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.0419	[Renumbered 14.60]
15.042	[Repealed, 1957 c 806 s 13]
15.0421	[Renumbered 14.61]
15.0422	[Renumbered 14.62]
15.0423	[Repealed, 1980 c 615 s 61]
15.0424	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.0425	[Renumbered 14.69]
15.0426	[Renumbered 14.70]
15.043	[Repealed, 1957 c 806 s 13]
15.044	[Repealed, 1957 c 806 s 13]
15.045	[Repealed, 1955 c 603 s 4]
15.046	[Repealed, 1975 c 61 s 26; 1976 c 149 s 63]
15.047	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.0471	[Obsolete]
15.048	[Renumbered 14.37, subdivision 1]
15.049	[Renumbered 14.37, subdivision 1]
15.05	[Renumbered 14.46, subd 5]
15.051	[Renumbered 14.46, subds 1-4]
15.052	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
GENERAL
15.053	USE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION CENTER AT CAMP RIPLEY.
15.054	SALE OR PURCHASE OF STATE PROPERTY; PENALTY.
15.055	[Repealed, 1977 c 347 s 4]
15.056	[Repealed, 1965 c 45 s 73]
15.057	PUBLICITY REPRESENTATIVES.
15.0573	REPORTING ALLEGED MISUSE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES OR DATA.
15.0574	ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS POSTED.
BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES
15.0575	ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDS AND AGENCIES.
15.058	LICENSING BOARD MEMBERS, COMPENSATION, TERMS, REMOVAL, REPORTS.
15.059	ADVISORY COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES.
15.0591	REPRESENTATIVE OF OLDER POPULATION.
15.0593	AGENCIES CREATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER.
15.0594	COMMISSIONER'S APPROVAL REQUIRED.
15.0595	COMPENSATION AND PER DIEM; SOURCE OF FUNDS.
15.0596	ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND PROHIBITED.
APPOINTMENTS; REGISTRATION OF AGENCIES
15.0597	APPOINTMENTS TO MULTIMEMBER AGENCIES.
15.0598	EXCEPTIONS TO OPEN APPOINTMENTS.
15.0599	REGISTRATION OF MULTIMEMBER AGENCIES.
15.06	APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS; TERMS; DEPUTIES.
GENERAL
15.061	PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL SERVICES.
15.063	BIENNIAL REPORTS; SUBMISSION.
15.065	[Repealed, 1997 c 98 s 17]
15.066	CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS.
15.07	[Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
15.08	COMMISSIONERS OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION; ACCESS TO RECORDS.
15.082	OBLIGATIONS OF PUBLIC CORPORATIONS.
15.09	[Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
15.10	RECORDS DELIVERED TO DEPARTMENT HEADS.
15.11	[Repealed, 1961 c 561 s 17]
15.12	[Repealed, 1961 c 561 s 17]
15.13	[Repealed, 1976 c 2 s 3]
15.14	[Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
15.15	[Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
15.16	TRANSFER OF LANDS BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS.
15.161	ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL LANDS OR BUILDINGS; CONSULTATION WITH LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
15.1611	[Renumbered 13.01]
15.162	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.1621	[Renumbered 13.03]
15.163	[Renumbered 13.05, subds 1-9]
15.164	[Repealed, 1975 c 401 s 9]
15.1641	[Repealed, 1979 c 328 s 24]
15.1642	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.1643	[Renumbered 13.05, subd 10]
15.165	[Renumbered 13.04]
15.166	[Renumbered 13.08]
15.167	[Renumbered 13.09]
15.1671	[Renumbered 13.07]
15.1672	[Renumbered 13.34]
15.1673	[Renumbered 13.37]
15.1674	[Renumbered 13.52]
15.1675	[Renumbered 13.70, subdivision 1]
15.1676	[Renumbered 13.71]
15.1677	[Renumbered 13.35]
15.1678	[Renumbered 13.44]
15.1679	[Renumbered 13.40]
15.168	[Repealed, 1975 c 401 s 9]
15.1681	[Renumbered 13.86]
15.1682	[Renumbered 13.68]
15.1683	[Renumbered 13.72, subdivision 1]
15.169	[Repealed, 1979 c 328 s 24]
15.1691	[Renumbered 13.46]
15.1692	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.1693	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.1694	[Renumbered 13.30]
15.1695	[Renumbered 13.81]
15.1696	[Renumbered 13.82, subd 6]
15.1697	[Renumbered 13.33]
15.1698	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.1699	[Renumbered 13.43, subd 7]
15.17	OFFICIAL RECORDS.
15.171	[Repealed, 1997 c 206 s 13]
15.172	[Repealed, 1997 c 206 s 13]
15.173	[Repealed, 1997 c 206 s 13]
15.174	[Repealed, 1997 c 206 s 13]
15.18	DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLICATIONS.
15.181	[Renumbered 43.33]
15.185	MAILING LISTS.
15.19	[Repealed, 1969 c 265 s 2]
15.191	IMPREST CASH FUNDS.
15.21	[Obsolete by Laws 1957 c 936, see sections 15A.02 to 15A.15]
15.22	[Obsolete by Laws 1957 c 936, see sections 15A.02 to 15A.15]
15.23	[Obsolete by Laws 1957 c 936, see sections 15A.02 to 15A.15]
15.31	STATE EMPLOYEES, LIABILITY INSURANCE, PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.
15.315	[Repealed, 1976 c 331 s 43]
15.35	[Repealed, 1965 c 780 s 9]
15.36	[Repealed, 1965 c 780 s 9]
15.37	[Repealed, 1967 c 103 s 10]
15.375	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.38	NONINSURANCE OF STATE PROPERTY; EXCEPTIONS.
15.39	EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS.
15.40	LACK OF CARE IN KEEPING STATE PROPERTY SAFE FROM FIRE LOSS, NONFEASANCE IN OFFICE.
15.41	CONSTRUCTION PERMITS, REQUISITES.
15.411	PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS; NO DAMAGES FOR DELAY CLAUSES.
15.415	CORRECTIONS IN TRANSACTIONS, WAIVER.
15.42	[Renumbered 15.041]
15.43	ACCEPTANCE OF ADVANTAGE BY STATE EMPLOYEE; PENALTY.
15.435	AIRLINE TRAVEL CREDIT.
15.44	AIDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT STATE MEETINGS.
15.441	COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
15.442	LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING BY STATE AGENCIES.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEESPREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES
15.45	DEFINITIONS.
15.46	PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
15.47	[Repealed, 1987 c 186 s 16]
COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES
15.471	DEFINITIONS.
15.472	FEES AND EXPENSES; CIVIL ACTION OR CONTESTED CASE PROCEEDING INVOLVING STATE.
15.473	PAYMENT OF COSTS AND FEES.
15.474	PROCEDURE FOR AWARD OF FEES; CONTESTED CASE.
15.475	[Repealed, 1997 c 7 art 2 s 67]
15.50	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
INTERCHANGE OFGOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
15.51	DECLARATION OF POLICY.
15.52	DEFINITIONS.
15.53	AUTHORITY TO INTERCHANGE EMPLOYEES.
15.54	STATUS OF EMPLOYEES OF THIS STATE.
15.55	TRAVEL EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES OF THIS STATE.
15.56	STATUS OF EMPLOYEES OF OTHER GOVERNMENTS.
15.57	TRAVEL EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES OF OTHER GOVERNMENTS.
15.58	AGREEMENTS BETWEEN FEDERAL AND RECEIVING AGENCIES.
15.59	EMPLOYEE INTERCHANGE BETWEEN STATE AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY.
GENERAL
15.60	PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS; AMERICAN FLAG.
15.61	EMPLOYMENT OF UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED PERSONS.
15.62	ATHLETIC LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
15.71	PUBLIC CONTRACTS; DEFINITIONS.
15.72	PROGRESS PAYMENTS ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS; RETAINAGE.
15.73	ALTERNATIVE FORM OF RETAINAGE.
15.74	EXCEPTIONS TO APPLICATION.
15.75	CONTRACTS WITH REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
15.76	MS 2016 [Expired, 2011 c 24 s 1 subd 5]
15.761	SAVI PROGRAM.
15.771	[Renumbered 13.69, subdivision 1]
15.772	[Renumbered 13.45]
15.773	[Renumbered 13.36]
15.774	[Renumbered 13.57]
15.775	[Renumbered 13.39]
15.776	[Renumbered 13.80]
15.777	[Renumbered 13.83]
15.778	[Renumbered 13.73]
15.779	[Renumbered 13.70, subd 2]
15.781	[Renumbered 13.41]
15.782	[Renumbered 13.53]
15.783	[Renumbered 13.31]
15.784	[Renumbered 13.51]
15.785	[Renumbered 13.38]
15.786	[Renumbered 13.54]
15.787	[Renumbered 13.66]
15.788	[Renumbered 13.67]
15.789	[Renumbered 13.65]
15.791	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
15.792	[Renumbered 13.69, subd 2]
15.793	[Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
15.801	[Renumbered 13.87]
15.802	[Renumbered 13.85]
15.803	[Renumbered 13.84]
15.804	[Renumbered 13.55]
15.805	[Renumbered 13.72, subd 2]
15.806	[Renumbered 13.50]
15.811	[Renumbered 13.56]
15.85	DISCIPLINE FOR RACIAL HARASSMENT.
15.86	STATE AGENCY ACTIONS.
15.87	VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE.
15.90	[Repealed, 1999 c 250 art 1 s 115]
15.91	[Repealed, 1999 c 250 art 1 s 115]
15.92	[Repealed, 1999 c 250 art 1 s 115]
15.95	[Repealed, 1997 c 202 art 3 s 36]
15.96	[Repealed, 1997 c 202 art 3 s 36]
15.97	INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTITUTE.
15.98	INDOOR ICE FACILITIES.
15.985	ADVISORY INSPECTIONS.
AGENCY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
15.99	TIME DEADLINE FOR AGENCY ACTION.
15.991	CUSTOMER SERVICE.
15.992	TIME LIMITATION.
15.993	OTHER LAW.
15.994	INTERNET GRANT INFORMATION.
15.995	[Repealed, 2007 c 75 s 1]

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