Chapter 261 — Abolition of Town System of Poor Relief

261.001 Abolition of Town System of Poor Relief This section ended the old system where individual towns handled poor relief. Starting in 1974, county social services … 261.002 Transfer of Town Employees This section set rules for transferring town employees who worked in poor relief to county employment when the town … 261.003 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.004 Continuation of Benefits; Former Minneapolis Employees This section protects retirement benefits for former Minneapolis city employees who were transferred to Hennepin County … 261.01 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.03 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.035 Cremation, Burial, and Funerals at Expense of County When a person dies without money for a funeral, the county must first check for prepaid funeral plans. If there are … 261.04 Liability of Estate When a county provides support, care, or burial for a poor person, the county has a legal claim against that person or … 261.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.061 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.062 Tax for Support of Poor This section allows county boards to levy a yearly tax to pay for the cost of supporting poor residents. The tax can … 261.063 Tax Levy for Social Services; Board Duty; Penalty This section requires county commissioners to levy enough taxes each year to fully fund poor relief, general assistance, … 261.064 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.065 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.066 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.067 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.07 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.08 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.09 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.11 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.12 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.123 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.124 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.125 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.126 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.13 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.14 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.141 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.142 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.143 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.15 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.16 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.17 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.18 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.19 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.20 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.201 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.202 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.203 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.204 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.205 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.206 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.207 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.208 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.21 Hospitalization for Indigent Persons County boards can pay for hospital care for poor residents who cannot afford it. This applies when the person has a … 261.22 Application Filed This section explains how to apply for county-paid hospitalization. Officials like sheriffs, nurses, and doctors who … 261.23 Costs of Hospitalization This section sets limits on how much county-paid hospitalization can cost and splits the bill between the state and … 261.231 County Board May Delegate Certain Powers County boards can hand off their duties related to hospitalizing poor people to the local social services agency. This … 261.232 Duties of Commissioners of Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families The commissioners of human services and children, youth, and families must create rules for how the state pays its share … 261.233 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.25 Uniform Transfer of Dependents Act The Commissioner of Human Services can make agreements with other states about transporting and supporting poor people … 261.251 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.26 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.27 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 261.28 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.