https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/Recent content in Chapter 240A — Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-ushttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.01/Defines key terms used in the Amateur Sports Commission statutes, including the commission itself, local governments, and sports facilities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.02/Establishes the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission with 14 voting members appointed by the governor and commission, plus four nonvoting legislators. Requires gender balance and congressional district representation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.03/Grants the Amateur Sports Commission broad powers including acquiring and managing property, entering contracts, accepting gifts and grants, conducting research, setting fees, and obtaining insurance. Commission property is generally exempt from property tax.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.04/Lists the commissions authority to promote amateur sports, including developing Olympic training centers, sponsoring workshops and clinics, funding research, and promoting inclusion of people with disabilities in amateur athletics.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.05/Allows the commission to sponsor or sanction amateur sporting events that include athletes from high school leagues or other governing bodies of sport.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.06/Authorizes the commission to sponsor statewide amateur athletic games modeled after the Olympic Games, held annually if funds and facilities allow. The games must include athletes of all ages, skill levels, and people with disabilities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.07/Requires local governments to cooperate with the Amateur Sports Commission in providing facilities for amateur sports and Olympic training.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.08/This section has been repealed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.085/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.085/Establishes the short title for sections 240A.085 through 240A.11 as the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Ice Center Development Act, which funds public ice arena construction and renovation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.09/Directs the commission to develop a plan for new public ice facilities, including ice centers and matching grants. Sets priorities for air quality improvements, R-22 refrigerant elimination, and equitable geographic distribution. Requires 50 percent of prime ice time be available to female groups.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.10/Authorizes the commission to enter agreements with local governments and provide grants for ice arena construction, and to set up cooperative purchasing agreements for ice arena equipment through a revolving fund.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.11/Allows the state to issue general obligation special tax bonds to finance ice center construction, with debt service paid from sports and health club sales tax revenue.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.12/Authorizes the commission to make matching grants to political subdivisions for building, renovating, or improving public amateur athletic facilities and supporting youth recreational programs and special events.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.13/Authorizes the commission to make matching grants to political subdivisions for developing new soccer fields, with priority given to multi-applicant proposals and equitable distribution across congressional districts.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.20/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-240a/240a.20/This section was enacted by the 2025 first special session legislature.