2025 Session Last amended: 1986 session

§ 41B.23 — Severability; Actions

Plain-Language Summary

This section is the severability clause for the Rural Finance Authority Act. If any part of the law is found unconstitutional, the rest of the law remains in effect. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over any case challenging the validity of these provisions.

41B.23 SEVERABILITY; ACTIONS.

Each of the provisions of sections 41B.01 to 41B.23, and each application thereof to particular circumstances, is severable. If any provision or application is found to be unconstitutional and void, it is the intention that the remaining provisions and applications shall be valid and enforceable to the full extent possible under section 645.20. The supreme court shall have original jurisdiction, pursuant to article VI, section 2 of the constitution, in all cases seeking a remedy based upon an issue raised as to the validity of any such provision or application.

History:

1986 c 398 art 6 s 23

History: History:

  1986 c 398 art 6 s 23

Practical Notes

This protects the overall Rural Finance Authority framework from being completely struck down if one section has a legal problem. Each provision stands on its own, so a court ruling against one part does not affect the other programs and powers. Challenges go directly to the Supreme Court for faster resolution.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes