2025 Session Last amended: 1976 session

§ 410.015 — Definitions Relating to Cities

Plain-Language Summary

This law defines two types of Minnesota cities. A 'statutory city' follows state laws for its government. A 'home rule charter city' has adopted its own charter (like a local constitution) under the state constitution. In laws passed after July 1, 1976, the word 'city' by itself means only statutory cities.

410.015 DEFINITIONS RELATING TO CITIES.

The term “statutory city” means any city which has not adopted a home rule charter pursuant to the constitution and laws; the words “home rule charter city” mean any city which has adopted such a charter. In any law adopted after July 1, 1976, the word “city” when used without further description extending the application of the term to home rule charter cities means statutory cities only.

History:

1976 c 44 s 19; 1976 c 155 s 3

History: History: 1976 c 44 s 19; 1976 c 155 s 3

Practical Notes

If you are reading a Minnesota law passed after 1976 that says ‘city,’ it only applies to statutory cities unless it specifically says it also covers home rule charter cities. This distinction matters when figuring out which laws apply to your city.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes