Chapter 1 — General Provisions; Sovereignty

1.01 Extent This section says that Minnesota's government power covers all land within the state's borders as set by the state … 1.02 Jurisdiction Over Waters Courts and officials in Minnesota counties that border Big Stone Lake, Lake Traverse, Bois de Sioux River, or the Red … 1.03 Waters Included This section explains how far a county's power extends over shared border waters. A county's jurisdiction reaches across … 1.041 Concurrent Jurisdiction of State and United States Minnesota shares legal authority with the federal government over federally owned land in the state. The state keeps the … 1.042 Consent of State Minnesota gives the federal government permission to buy land in the state for buildings like courthouses, post offices, … 1.043 Jurisdiction, When to Vest The federal government does not get legal authority over land in Minnesota until it actually owns or has the right to … 1.0431 Retrocession The federal government can give legal authority back to Minnesota over any land it controls in the state. An authorized … 1.044 Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge Minnesota allows the federal government to buy, receive, or lease land and water in the state to create the Upper … 1.045 State, Consent to Acquisition of Lands Minnesota allows the federal government to acquire land within the Chippewa National Forest and the Superior National … 1.0451 Limits on Consent to Federal Acquisitions of Lands in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties; Water and Land Ownership; Duties of State Officials Minnesota declares that it owns the navigable waters, lake beds, and trust fund lands within the Superior National … 1.046 Evidence of Consent When the federal government gets land in Minnesota, the governor must issue a certificate with the state seal to prove … 1.047 Condemnation Proceedings in State Courts by United States When the federal government is allowed to take private land in Minnesota through eminent domain, it can use either state … 1.048 Effect of Repeal of Certain Laws This section repealed older laws about federal land acquisition in Minnesota but protected any deals that were already … 1.049 Acquisition of Lands in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge by United States Minnesota allows the federal government to acquire land within the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge for managing and … 1.05 Waiver of Immunity for Violations of Certain Federal Statutes Minnesota waives its sovereign immunity so that state employees can sue the state in court for violations of certain … 1.12 Federal Flowage Easements Over Highways When the commissioner of transportation asks, the governor can sell or grant flowage easements to the federal government … 1.13 Money Received Credited to Highway Fund Any money the state receives from granting a flowage easement on highway land to the federal government must be … 1.135 State Seal This section establishes the official Great Seal of the State of Minnesota. The seal was redesigned by the State Emblems … 1.14 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.141 State Flag This section adopts the official Minnesota state flag, which was redesigned by the State Emblems Redesign Commission in … 1.142 State Flower The pink and white lady slipper is the official state flower of Minnesota. A photograph approved by the commissioner of … 1.143 State Tree The Red pine, also known as the Norway pine, is the official state tree of Minnesota. A photograph approved by the … 1.144 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.145 State Bird The common loon is the official state bird of Minnesota. A photograph of the loon is kept in the Office of the Secretary … 1.146 State Fish The walleye is the official state fish of Minnesota. A photograph of the walleye is kept in the Office of the Secretary … 1.1465 State Bee The rusty patched bumble bee is the official state bee of Minnesota. A photograph of this bee is kept in the Office of … 1.1466 State Fossil The giant beaver is the official state fossil of Minnesota. It is known as Castoroides ohioensis in science, capa in … 1.147 State Gemstone The Lake Superior agate is the official state gemstone of Minnesota. A photograph and a sample of the agate are kept in … 1.1471 State Fire Museum The Bill and Bonnie Daniels Firefighters Hall and Museum in Minneapolis is the official state fire museum of Minnesota. 1.1475 State Fruit The Honeycrisp apple is the official state fruit of Minnesota. 1.148 State Grain Wild rice, also called manomin, is the official state grain of Minnesota. A photograph of wild rice may be displayed in … 1.1485 State Soil Lester soil is the official state soil of Minnesota. 1.149 State Mushroom The morel mushroom is the official state mushroom of Minnesota. A photograph approved by the commissioner of natural … 1.1493 State Constellation Ursa Minor is the official state constellation of Minnesota. 1.1495 State Drink Milk is the official state drink of Minnesota. 1.1496 State Muffin The blueberry muffin is the official state muffin of Minnesota. 1.1497 State Butterfly The Monarch butterfly is the official state butterfly of Minnesota. 1.1498 State Photograph The photograph 'Grace,' showing an elderly man bowing his head to give thanks, is the official state photograph of … 1.1499 State Sport Ice hockey is the official state sport of Minnesota. 1.15 Boundary Compact; Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota This section approves a boundary compact between Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota that sets the official borders … 1.16 Maps on File The official maps that go with the Michigan-Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary compact are kept in the Office of the Secretary … 1.17 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.18 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect at this location. 1.21 Great Lakes Basin Compact Minnesota joined the Great Lakes Basin Compact, an agreement among eight states to work together to protect and develop … 1.22 Commissioners Minnesota sends five commissioners to the Great Lakes Commission. Two are from the House of Representatives, two are … 1.23 State Officers, Duties All Minnesota state officers must do whatever is needed within their power to carry out the Great Lakes Basin Compact. … 1.24 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.25 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.26 Enemy Attack, Temporary Relocation of Seats of Government If an enemy attack or threatened attack makes it impossible to run government from its normal location, the governor can … 1.27 Local Interim Emergency Succession Act Local governments in Minnesota can plan ahead for emergencies like nuclear attacks or natural disasters by setting up … 1.31 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.32 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.33 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.331 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.34 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.35 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.36 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.37 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.38 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.39 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.40 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 1.50 Freedom From Violence Minnesota has a zero tolerance policy toward violence. The state declares that every person in Minnesota has the right … 1.51 Flags Flown at Half-staff Following Public Safety Officer Death When a public safety officer or Minnesota military member is killed in the line of duty, the American and Minnesota …