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HF 522

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/17/2011 09:38am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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Introduction Posted on 02/17/2011

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; authorizing sheriffs to determine the appropriate level of
staff needed to operate county jails; repealing an administrative rule establishing
staffing requirements for jails; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 641; repealing Minnesota Rules, part 2911.0900.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [641.055] STAFFING.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a sheriff shall staff a county jail in a
manner that promotes public safety, officer safety, and prisoner safety. The commissioner
of corrections may not mandate staffing levels for jails.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Rules, part 2911.0900, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end