Chapter 138 — Minnesota Historic Sites Act

138.01 Minnesota Historical Society; Finances Sets rules for money given to the Minnesota Historical Society, including employee pay and spending. 138.02 This section has been repealed. 138.025 This section has been repealed. 138.027 This section has been repealed. 138.03 Custodian of Records The Historical Society keeps copies of state books, documents, and reports and sends copies to Congress. 138.035 State Historical Society Authorized to Support the Science Museum of Minnesota The Historical Society can make payments to the Science Museum of Minnesota to support its programs. 138.04 This section has been repealed. 138.043 This section has been repealed. 138.05 This section has been repealed. 138.051 County Historical Societies Counties and cities can provide space in public buildings for county historical societies. 138.052 Tax Levy Counties can levy taxes or use general funds to support their county historical society. 138.0525 County and Local Historic Preservation Capital Grants The Historical Society can give grants to local governments to restore historic buildings they own. 138.053 County Historical Society; Tax Levy; Cities or Towns Cities and towns can spend up to 0.02418% of property value to support local historical societies. 138.054 Minnesota History and Government Learning Center Creates the Minnesota History and Government Learning Center to teach state history and government. 138.06 This section has been repealed. 138.07 This section has been repealed. 138.071 This section has been repealed. 138.08 This section has been repealed. 138.081 Federal Funds, Acts The Department of Administration accepts federal historic preservation money. The commissioner runs the State Historic … 138.09 This section has been repealed. 138.13 This section has been repealed. 138.14 This section has been repealed. 138.15 This section has been repealed. 138.16 This section has been repealed. 138.161 State Archives; Establishment Defines terms used in the state records management law, including 'records' and 'state agency.' 138.162 State records are the property of the state and cannot be removed or destroyed without authorization. 138.163 Preservation and Disposal of Public Records The records management program helps state agencies manage, store, and dispose of records properly. 138.17 Government Records; Administration State agencies must manage records following the guidelines set by the records management program. 138.18 This section has been repealed. 138.19 Applications for Orders of the Panel This section has been repealed. 138.20 Record of Proceedings This section has been repealed. 138.21 Storage Space Designated by Panel This section has been repealed. 138.22 This section has been repealed. 138.225 Prohibition Against Unauthorized Disposal of Records; Penalty Creates the Records Disposition Panel to approve schedules for keeping or destroying government records. 138.226 Replevin Authority This section has been repealed. 138.23 This section has been repealed. 138.24 This section has been repealed. 138.25 Executive Council; Administration of Federal Records Legislation This section has been repealed. 138.31 Definitions Declares it state policy to preserve buildings, sites, and objects that are important to Minnesota history. 138.32 Legislative Intent Defines key terms for the historic sites laws, including 'historic site' and 'state register.' 138.33 Unlicensed Field Archaeology Prohibited The Historical Society identifies, evaluates, and protects historic sites across Minnesota. 138.34 Administration of the Act State agencies must consider the impact of their projects on historic properties. 138.35 State Archaeologist The state can acquire historic sites through purchase, gift, or condemnation. 138.36 Licenses Rules for listing properties on the State Register of Historic Places. 138.37 Ownership, Custody and Use of Objects and Data State-funded projects must avoid harm to properties on the State Register. 138.38 Reports of State Archaeologist The Historical Society can make agreements with property owners to protect historic sites. 138.39 Rules The Historical Society can provide technical assistance and grants for historic preservation. 138.40 Cooperation of State Agencies; Development Plans Local governments can create historic preservation commissions to protect local landmarks. 138.41 Penalties Violations of historic site protection rules can result in penalties. 138.42 Title This law does not limit property owners' rights except as specifically stated. 138.51 Policy Defines terms for the field archaeology law, including 'archaeological site' and 'artifact.' 138.52 The State Archaeologist oversees archaeological research and site protection in Minnesota. 138.53 No one may dig for artifacts on state land without a license from the State Archaeologist. 138.54 Archaeological sites on state land are protected from unauthorized disturbance. 138.55 Artifacts found on state land belong to the state and must be preserved. 138.56 The State Archaeologist can enter private land with the owner's permission to survey for sites. 138.57 State Historic Sites; Registry, Federally Owned Lands Destroying or disturbing an archaeological site on state land is illegal. 138.58 This law does not limit federal authority over archaeological sites on federal land. 138.581 State Historic Sites; Registry; Lands Owned by Governmental Units Outside the State The Indian Affairs Council works with the State Archaeologist on sites with Native American remains. 138.585 State Monuments The state must consult with tribal nations before disturbing burial sites. 138.586 County Boards May Acquire Historic Sites Unidentified human remains found during construction must be reported to law enforcement. 138.59 This section has been repealed. 138.60 This section has been repealed. 138.61 This section has been repealed. 138.62 This section has been repealed. 138.63 This section has been repealed. 138.64 This section has been repealed. 138.65 This section has been repealed. 138.66 This section has been repealed. 138.661 State Historic Site Network Defines terms used in the burial sites protection law. 138.662 Historic Sites Intentionally disturbing a burial site without authorization is a felony. 138.663 State Register of Historic Places Anyone who discovers human remains must report them to local law enforcement. 138.664 Historic Places The State Archaeologist investigates reported burial sites and determines their origin. 138.665 Duties of State in Regard to Historic Properties Burial sites are protected and may not be developed without following specific procedures. 138.666 Cooperation The Indian Affairs Council has authority over burial sites with identified tribal affiliation. 138.667 Historic Properties; Changes Developers who discover burial sites must stop work and report the find. 138.668 Admission Fees The state maintains a list of recorded burial sites for planning purposes. 138.669 Contracts for Historic Site Management Penalties for violating burial site protection laws include fines and imprisonment. 138.6691 Citation Property owners can request a survey to determine if burial sites exist on their land. 138.67 Definitions This section has been repealed. 138.68 Supervision of Preservation This section has been repealed. 138.69 Public Areas of the Capitol This section has been repealed. 138.70 Capitol Building Powers and Duties This section has been repealed. 138.705 Capitol Building Electrolier Defines terms for the historic preservation tax credit law. 138.71 Policy This section has been repealed. 138.72 Definition This section has been repealed. 138.73 Designation of Historic Districts This section has been repealed. 138.74 Control and Maintenance of Historic Districts This section has been repealed. 138.75 Citation This section has been repealed. 138.761 Purpose Defines terms for the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission. 138.762 Definitions Creates the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission to plan the state's 150th anniversary. 138.763 St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board Sets the membership and duties of the Sesquicentennial Commission. 138.764 Grants The commission can raise and spend funds for sesquicentennial events. 138.765 Zone Coordinator The commission must report on its activities and spending. 138.766 Match The commission expires after completing its work for the 150th anniversary. 138.81 Citation Creates the Minnesota Humanities Center as a nonprofit to promote public humanities. 138.82 Findings Defines the mission and purpose of the Minnesota Humanities Center. 138.83 Definitions The Humanities Center is governed by a board of directors. 138.84 Folklore Center The Humanities Center can receive and spend state and private funds. 138.85 State Folklorist; Powers The Humanities Center provides grants for public humanities programs. 138.86 State Folklorist; Duties; Annual Report; Contributors' Rights The Humanities Center can partner with schools and community organizations. 138.87 Folklife Information The Humanities Center must evaluate its programs and share results publicly. 138.91 Established the Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commission. 138.911 Minnesota Humanities Center Defines terms for the historic property registration law. 138.912 Sets procedures for registering historic properties at the state level. 138.92 Local and Regional Historical Interpretive Centers Sets the membership and duties of the Heritage Preservation Commission. 138.93 Grant-in-aid Assistance; Non-state-owned Historical Interpretive Centers The commission reviews state actions that may affect historic properties. 138.94 Minnesota History Center The commission can designate state historic districts and landmarks. 138.95 Native American Memorial Plan The commission provides guidance on historic preservation standards. 138.96 Recorded Music Center This section addresses funding for heritage preservation activities. 138.97 The commission must report annually on historic preservation in Minnesota. 144.0554 Healthy Eating, Here at Home Addresses preservation requirements related to health care facilities and historic buildings.