<div class="xtend"><a id="pl.1.1"></a><var>1.1</var>CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON S.F. No. 1147<br />
         		
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.2"></a><var>1.2</var>A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>relating to real property; modifying provisions governing orders to secure vacant <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>property; specifying notice requirements; modifying provisions governing the <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>reduced redemption period for abandoned property; establishing a duty to <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>protect vacant foreclosed property under certain circumstances; providing for <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>the imposition of fines for failure to maintain property; altering the posting <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>requirement for trespassing on construction sites; modifying provisions <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>governing public nuisances; imposing civil and criminal penalties; amending <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 463.251, subdivisions 2, 3; 504B.151, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>subdivision 1; 504B.178, subdivision 8; 580.021, subdivision 1; 580.04; 580.041, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>subdivision 1a; 580.042, subdivision 1; 582.031; 582.032, subdivisions 2, 4, 5; <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>609.605, subdivision 1; 617.80, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 617.81, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>subdivisions 2, 4.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>May 15, 2009<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>The Honorable James P. Metzen<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>President of the Senate<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>The Honorable Margaret Anderson Kelliher<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>Speaker of the House of Representatives<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>We, the undersigned conferees for S.F. No. 1147 report that we have agreed upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>the items in dispute and recommend as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>That the House recede from its amendments and that S.F. No. 1147 be further <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>amended as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 463.251, subdivision 2, is amended to <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Order; notice.</b> (a) If in any city a building becomes vacant or unoccupied <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>and is deemed hazardous due to the fact that the building is open to trespass and has not <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>been secured and the building could be made safe by securing the building, the governing <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>body may order the building secured and shall cause notice of the order to be served upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>the owner of record of the premises or the owner's agent, the taxpayer identified in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>property tax records for that parcel, the holder of the mortgage or sheriff's certificate, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>any neighborhood association for the neighborhood in which the building is located that <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>has requested notice, by delivering or mailing a copy to the owner or agent, the identified <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>taxpayer, the holder of the mortgage or sheriff's certificate, and the neighborhood <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>association, at the last known address. Service by mail is complete upon mailing.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>(b) The notice under this subdivision must include a statement that:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>(1) informs the owner and the holder of any mortgage or sheriff's certificate of <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>the requirements of subdivision 3 and that costs may be assessed against the property if <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>the person does not secure the building;<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>(2) informs the owner and the holder of any mortgage or sheriff's certificate that the <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>person may request a hearing before the governing body challenging the governing body's <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>determination that the property is vacant or unoccupied and hazardous; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>(3) notifies the holder of any sheriff's certificate of the holder's duty under section <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>582.031, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), to enter the premises to protect the premises from <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>waste and trespass if the order is not challenged or set aside and there is prima facie <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>evidence of abandonment of the property as described in section 582.032, subdivision 7.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 463.251, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Securing building by city; lien.</b> If the owner of the building or a holder of <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>the sheriff's certificate of sale fails to either comply or provide to the governing body a <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>reasonable plan and schedule to comply with an order issued under subdivision 2 or to <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>request a hearing on the order within ~~six~~ 14 days after the order is served, the governing <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>body shall cause the building to be properly secured and the cost of securing the building <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>may be charged against the real estate as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>463.21</statute_ref>. In the metropolitan <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>area, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>473.121, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, the governing body may work with <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>neighborhood associations to develop and implement plans to secure vacant buildings in <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>a timely and cost-effective fashion. The city may use rehabilitation and revitalization <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>funds in implementing this section.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 504B.151, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Limitation on lease and notice to tenant.</b> (a) Once a landlord has <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>received notice of a contract for deed cancellation under section 
         <statute_ref>559.21</statute_ref> or notice of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>mortgage foreclosure sale under chapter 580 or 582, or summons and complaint under <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>chapter 581, the landlord may only enter into (i) a periodic residential lease agreement <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>with a term of not more than two months or the time remaining in the contract cancellation <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>period or the mortgagor's redemption period, whichever is less or (ii) a fixed term <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>residential tenancy not extending beyond the cancellation period or the landlord's period <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>of redemption until:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>(1) the contract for deed has been reinstated or paid in full;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>(2) the mortgage default has been cured and the mortgage reinstated;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>(3) the mortgage has been satisfied;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>(4) the property has been redeemed from a foreclosure sale; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>(5) a receiver has been appointed.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>(b) Before entering into a lease under this section and accepting any rent or security <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>deposit from a tenant, the landlord must notify the prospective tenant in writing that the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>landlord has received notice of a contract for deed cancellation or notice of a mortgage <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>foreclosure sale as appropriate, and the date on which the contract cancellation period or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>the mortgagor's redemption period ends.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>(c) This section does not apply to a manufactured home park as defined in section <br />
         		
         <statute_ref><a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>327C.01, subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to leases <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>entered into on or after that date.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 504B.178, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Withholding rent.</b> No tenant may withhold payment of all or any portion <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>of rent for the last payment period of a residential rental agreement, except an oral or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>written month to month residential rental agreement concerning which neither the tenant <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>nor landlord has served a notice to quit, or for the last month of a contract for deed <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>cancellation period under section 
         <statute_ref>559.21</statute_ref> or a mortgage foreclosure redemption period <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>under chapter 580, 581,  or 582, on the grounds that the deposit should serve as payment <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>for the rent. Withholding all or any portion of rent for the last payment period of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>residential rental agreement creates a rebuttable presumption that the tenant withheld the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>last payment on the grounds that the deposit should serve as payment for the rent. Any <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>tenant who remains in violation of this subdivision after written demand and notice of this <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>subdivision shall be liable to the landlord for the following:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>(1) a penalty in an amount equal to the portion of the deposit which the landlord <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>is entitled to withhold under subdivision 3 other than to remedy the tenant's default in <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>the payment of rent; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>(2) interest on the whole deposit as provided in subdivision 2, in addition to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>amount of rent withheld by the tenant in violation of this subdivision.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>cancellations of contracts for deed in which the notice of cancellation is first served or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>published on or after August 1, 2009, and mortgage foreclosures under chapter 581 in <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>which the lis pendens is recorded on or after August 1, 2009. <br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 580.021, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1.  <b>Applicability.</b> This section applies to foreclosure of mortgages by <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>advertisement under this chapter and foreclosure of mortgages by action under chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>581 on property consisting of one to four family dwelling units, one of which the owner <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>occupies as the owner's principal place of residency ~~on the date of~~ ~~service of the notice of~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>~~sale of the owner~~ when the notice of pendency under section 580.032 or the lis pendens <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>for a foreclosure under chapter 581 is recorded. <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for foreclosures in which the notice <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>of pendency under section 580.032 or the lis pendens for a foreclosure under chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>581 is recorded on or after August 1, 2009.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 580.04, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var><b>580.04 REQUISITES OF NOTICE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>Each notice shall specify or contain:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>(1) the name of the mortgagor, the mortgagee, each assignee of the mortgage, if any, <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>and the original or maximum principal amount secured by the mortgage;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>(2) the date of the mortgage, and when and where recorded, except where the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>mortgage is upon registered land, in which case the notice shall state that fact, and when <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>and where registered;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>(3) the amount claimed to be due on the mortgage on the date of the notice;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>(4) a description of the mortgaged premises, conforming substantially to that <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>contained in the mortgage, and the commonly used street address of the mortgaged <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>premises;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>(5) the time and place of sale;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>(6) the time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagor, the mortgagor's <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>personal representatives or assigns; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>(7) ~~if the party foreclosing the mortgage desires to preserve the right to reduce the~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>~~redemption period under section~~ 
         <statute_ref>~~582.032~~</statute_ref> ~~after the first publication of the notice, the~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>~~notice must also state~~ for mortgaged premises described in section 582.032, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>1, the following statement in capital letters: "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION <br />
         		
         <statute_ref><a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>582.032
         </statute_ref>, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>AND ARE ABANDONED."  <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>notices of sale first published on or after that date.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 580.041, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 1a. <b>Applicability.</b> This section applies to foreclosure of mortgages by <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>advertisement under this chapter and foreclosure of mortgages by action under chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>581 on property consisting of one to four family dwelling units, one of which the owner <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>occupies as the owner's principal place of residency ~~on the date of~~ ~~service of the notice of~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>~~sale on the owner~~ when the notice of pendency under section 580.032 or the lis pendens <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>for a foreclosure under chapter 581 is recorded.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for foreclosures in which the notice <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>of pendency under section 580.032 or the lis pendens for a foreclosure under chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>581 is recorded on or after August 1, 2009.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 580.042, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1.  <b>Applicability.</b> This section applies to foreclosure of mortgages by <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>advertisement under this chapter and foreclosure of mortgages by action under chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>581 on property consisting of one to four family dwelling units, one or more of which <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>are occupied by a tenant as a residence. <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for foreclosures in which the notice <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>of pendency under section 580.032 or the lis pendens for a foreclosure under chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>581 is recorded on or after August 1, 2009.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 582.031, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var><b>582.031 LIMITED RIGHT OF ENTRY</b><b>; DUTY TO ENTER AND PROTECT </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var><b>PREMISES</b><b>. </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1.  <b>Right of entry.</b>  (a) If premises described in a mortgage or sheriff's <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>certificate are vacant or unoccupied, the holder of the mortgage or sheriff's certificate or <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>the holder's agents and contractors may~~, but is under no obligation to,~~ enter upon the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>premises to protect the premises from waste and trespass, until the holder of the mortgage <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>or sheriff's certificate receives notice that the premises are occupied. The holder of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>mortgage or sheriff's certificate does not become a mortgagee in possession by taking <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>actions authorized or required under this section. An affidavit of the sheriff, the building <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>or housing regulatory authority of a municipality in which the property is located, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>holder of the mortgage or sheriff's certificate, or a person acting on behalf of the holder, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>describing the premises and stating that the same are vacant or unoccupied, is prima facie <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>evidence of the facts stated in the affidavit and is entitled to be recorded in the office of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>county recorder or the registrar of titles in the county where the premises are located, if it <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>contains a legal description of the premises. <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If the holder of a sheriff's certificate knows that there is prima facie evidence of <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>abandonment of the property, as described in section 582.032, subdivision 7, clauses (1) <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>to (6), the holder or the holder's agents:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) shall enter the premises and make reasonable periodic inspections, install or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>change the locks on all doors, install locks on all windows that do not have locks, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>ensure that any existing window locks are functioning properly; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) may, to protect the premises from waste, trespass, or falling below minimum <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>community standards for public safety and sanitation, enter the premises and board <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>windows, doors, and other openings; install and operate an alarm system; and otherwise <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>prevent or minimize damage to the premises from the elements, vandalism, trespass, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>or other illegal activity.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Upon an installation or change of locks as required by this section, the holder of <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>a sheriff's certificate must deliver a key to the premises to the mortgagor or any person <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>lawfully claiming through the mortgagor, upon request.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2.  <b>Authorized actions.</b> The holder of the mortgage or sheriff's certificate may <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>take the following actions to protect the premises from waste, trespass, or from falling <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>below minimum community standards for public safety and sanitation: make reasonable <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>periodic inspections~~,~~; install or change locks on doors and windows~~,~~; board windows, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>doors, and other openings; install and operate an alarm system~~,~~; and otherwise prevent or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>minimize damage to the premises from the elements, vandalism, trespass, or other illegal <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>activities. If the holder of the mortgage or sheriff's certificate installs or changes locks <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>under this section, a key to the premises must be promptly delivered to the mortgagor or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>any person lawfully claiming through the mortgagor, upon request. <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3.  <b>Costs.</b> All costs incurred by the holder of the mortgage or sheriff's <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>certificate to protect the premises from waste or trespass or from falling below minimum <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>community standards for public safety and sanitation may be added to the principal <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>balance of the mortgage or the costs allowable upon redemption. The costs may bear <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>interest to the extent provided in the mortgage and may be added to the redemption price <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>if the costs are incurred after a foreclosure sale. If the costs are incurred after a foreclosure <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>sale, the holder of any sheriff's certificate of sale or certificate of redemption must comply <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.36"></a><var>6.36</var>with the provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>582.03</statute_ref>. The provisions of this section are in addition to, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>do not limit or replace, any other rights or remedies available to holders of mortgages and <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>sheriff's certificates, at law or under the applicable mortgage agreements. <br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 582.032, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Before foreclosure sale.</b> Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>580.23</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>581.10</statute_ref>, if at <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>any time before the foreclosure sale but not more than 30 days before the first publication <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>of the notice of sale, a court order is entered reducing the mortgagor's redemption period to <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>five weeks under subdivision 7, after the mortgaged premises have been sold as provided in <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>chapter 580 or 581, the mortgagor, and the mortgagor's personal representatives or assigns, <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>within five weeks after the sale under chapter 580, or within five weeks after the date of <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>the order confirming the sale under chapter 581, may redeem the mortgaged premises as <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>provided in section 
         <statute_ref>580.23, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>581.10</statute_ref>, as applicable. ~~If an order is obtained~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>~~after the first publication of the notice of sale, the five-week redemption period applies~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>~~only if the notice of sale contained the statement required by section~~ 
         <statute_ref>~~580.04~~</statute_ref>~~, clause (7).~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>foreclosures for which the notice of sale is first published on or after that date.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 582.032, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Summons and complaint.</b> In a foreclosure by advertisement, the party <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>foreclosing a mortgage or holding the sheriff's certificate of sale or the political subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>in which the mortgaged premises are located may initiate a proceeding in district court <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>to reduce the mortgagor's redemption period under this section. The proceeding must be <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>initiated by the filing of a complaint, naming the mortgagor, or the mortgagor's personal <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>representatives or assigns of record, as defendant, in district court for the county in which <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>the mortgaged premises are located. If the proceeding is initiated by a political subdivision, <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>the party foreclosing the mortgage or holding the sheriff's certificate of sale must also be <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>named as a defendant, and the summons and complaint shall be delivered by certified <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>mail to the foreclosing attorney. If the proceeding is commenced after the foreclosure <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>sale, the holders of junior liens and interests entitled to notice under subdivision 3 must <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>also be named as defendants. The complaint must identify the mortgaged premises by <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>legal description and must identify the mortgage by the names of the mortgagor and <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>mortgagee, and any assignee of the mortgagee; the date of its making; and pertinent <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>recording information. The complaint must allege that the mortgaged premises are:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>(1) ten acres or less in size;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>(2) improved with a residential dwelling consisting of less than five units, which is <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>not a model home or a dwelling under construction;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>(3) not property used in agricultural production; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>(4) abandoned.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>The complaint must request an order reducing the mortgagor's redemption period <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>to five weeks. When the complaint has been filed, the court shall issue a summons <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>commanding the person or persons named in the complaint to appear before the court on a <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>day and at a place stated in the summons. The appearance date shall be not less than 15 <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>nor more than 25 days from the date of the issuing of the summons. A copy of the filed <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>complaint must be attached to the summons.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 582.032, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Order to show cause.</b> In a foreclosure by action, the plaintiff or the holder <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>of the sheriff's certificate may make a motion to reduce the mortgagor's redemption period <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>under this section. The political subdivision in which the mortgaged premises are located <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>may intervene in the action and make a motion to reduce the redemption period. The <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>motion must conform generally to the pleading requirements provided in subdivision 4. <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>For purposes of the motion, the court has continuing jurisdiction over the parties and the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>mortgaged premises through the expiration of the redemption period. When the motion <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>has been filed, the court shall issue an order to show cause commanding the parties it <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>considers appropriate to appear before the court on a day and at a place stated in the order. <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>The appearance date may not be less than 15 nor more than 25 days after the date of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>order to show cause. A copy of the motion must be attached to the order to show cause.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 582.032, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7.  <b>Hearing; evidence; order.</b> At the hearing on the summons and complaint <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>or order to show cause, the court shall enter an order reducing the mortgagor's redemption <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>period as provided in subdivision 2 or 3, as applicable, if evidence is presented supporting <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>the allegations in the complaint or motion and no appearance is made to oppose the relief <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>sought. An affidavit by the sheriff or a deputy sheriff of the county in which the mortgaged <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>premises are located, or of a building inspector, zoning administrator, housing official, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>other municipal or county official having jurisdiction over the mortgaged premises, stating <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>that the mortgaged premises are not actually occupied and further setting forth any of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>following supporting facts, is prima facie evidence of abandonment: <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) windows or entrances to the premises are boarded up or closed off, or multiple <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>window panes are broken and unrepaired; <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) doors to the premises are smashed through, broken off, unhinged, or continuously <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>unlocked; <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) gas, electric, or water service to the premises has been terminated; <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) rubbish, trash, or debris has accumulated on the mortgaged premises; <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the police or sheriff's office has received at least two reports of trespassers on the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>premises, or of vandalism or other illegal acts being committed on the premises; or <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) the premises are deteriorating and are either below or are in imminent danger of <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>falling below minimum community standards for public safety and sanitation. <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An affidavit of the party foreclosing the mortgage or holding the sheriff's certificate, <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>or one of their agents or contractors, stating any of the above supporting facts, and that <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>the affiant has changed locks on the mortgaged premises under section 
         <statute_ref>582.031</statute_ref> and that <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>for a period of ten days no party having a legal possessory right has requested entrance <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>to the premises, is also prima facie evidence of abandonment. Either affidavit described <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>above, or an affidavit from any other person having knowledge, may state facts supporting <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>any other allegations in the complaint or motion and is prima facie evidence of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>same. Written statements of the mortgagor, the mortgagor's personal representatives or <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>assigns, including documents of conveyance, which indicate a clear intent to abandon the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>premises, are conclusive evidence of abandonment. In the absence of affidavits or written <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>statements, or if rebuttal evidence is offered by the defendant or a party lawfully claiming <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>through the defendant, the court may consider any competent evidence, including oral <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>testimony, concerning any allegation in the complaint or motion. A defendant's failure <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>to appear at the hearing after service of process in compliance with subdivision 6 is <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>conclusive evidence of abandonment by the defendant, subject to vacation under Rule <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>60.02 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure. An order entered under this section must <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>contain a legal description of the mortgaged premises. <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>and applies to orders issued before, on, or after the effective date.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609.605, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Misdemeanor.</b> (a) The following terms have the meanings given <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>them for purposes of this section.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>(1) "Premises" means real property and any appurtenant building or structure.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>(2) "Dwelling" means the building or part of a building used by an individual as a <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>place of residence on either a full-time or a part-time basis. A dwelling may be part of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>multidwelling or multipurpose building, or a manufactured home as defined in section <br />
         		
         <statute_ref><a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>168.002, subdivision 16
         </statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>(3) "Construction site" means the site of the construction, alteration, painting, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>repair of a building or structure.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>(4) "Owner or lawful possessor," as used in paragraph (b), clause (9), means the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>person on whose behalf a building or dwelling is being constructed, altered, painted, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>repaired and the general contractor or subcontractor engaged in that work.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>(5) "Posted," as used:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>(i) in paragraph (b), clause (4), means the placement of a sign at least 8-1/2 inches <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>by 11 inches in a conspicuous place on the exterior of the building, or in a conspicuous <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>place within the property on which the building is located. The sign must carry a general <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>notice warning against trespass;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>(ii) in paragraph (b), clause (9), means the placement of a sign at least 8-1/2 inches <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>by 11 inches ~~square~~ in a conspicuous place on the exterior of the building that is under <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>construction, alteration, or repair, ~~and additional signs in at least two conspicuous places~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>~~for each ten acres being protected.~~ or in a conspicuous place within the area being <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>protected. If the area being protected is less than three acres, one additional sign must <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>be conspicuously placed within that area. If the area being protected is three acres but <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>less than ten acres, two additional signs must be conspicuously placed within that area. <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>For each additional full ten acres of area being protected beyond the first ten acres of <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>area, two additional signs must be conspicuously placed within the area being protected. <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>The sign must carry ~~an appropriate~~ a general notice ~~and the name of the person giving~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>~~the notice, followed by the word "owner" if the person giving the notice is the holder of~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>~~legal title to the land on which the construction site is located or by the word "occupant"~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>~~if the person giving the notice is not the holder of legal title but is a lawful occupant~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>~~of the land~~ warning against trespass; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>~~(ii)~~ (iii) in paragraph (b), clause (10), means the placement of signs that:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>(A) ~~state "no trespassing" or similar terms~~ carry a general notice warning against <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>trespass;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>(B) display letters at least two inches high;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>(C) state that Minnesota law prohibits trespassing on the property; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>(D) are posted in a conspicuous place and at intervals of 500 feet or less.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>(6) "Business licensee," as used in paragraph (b), clause (9), includes a representative <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>of a building trades labor or management organization.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>(7) "Building" has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>609.581, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>(b) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person intentionally:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>(1) permits domestic animals or fowls under the actor's control to go on the land <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>of another within a city;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>(2) interferes unlawfully with a monument, sign, or pointer erected or marked to <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.36"></a><var>10.36</var>designate a point of a boundary, line or a political subdivision, or of a tract of land;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>(3) trespasses on the premises of another and, without claim of right, refuses to <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>depart from the premises on demand of the lawful possessor;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>(4) occupies or enters the dwelling or locked or posted building of another, without <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>claim of right or consent of the owner or the consent of one who has the right to give <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>consent, except in an emergency situation;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>(5) enters the premises of another with intent to take or injure any fruit, fruit trees, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>vegetables growing on the premises, without the permission of the owner or occupant;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>(6) enters or is found on the premises of a public or private cemetery without <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>authorization during hours the cemetery is posted as closed to the public;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>(7) returns to the property of another with the intent to abuse, disturb, or cause <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>distress in or threaten another, after being told to leave the property and not to return, if the <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>actor is without claim of right to the property or consent of one with authority to consent;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>(8) returns to the property of another within one year after being told to leave the <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>property and not to return, if the actor is without claim of right to the property or consent <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>of one with authority to consent;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>(9) enters the locked or posted construction site of another without the consent of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>owner or lawful possessor, unless the person is a business licensee; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>(10) enters the locked or posted aggregate mining site of another without the consent <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>of the owner or lawful possessor, unless the person is a business licensee.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to crimes <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>committed on or after that date.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 617.80, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Owner.</b> "Owner," for purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>617.80</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>617.87</statute_ref>, means ~~the~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>~~person in whose name the building or affected portion is recorded with the county auditor~~ <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>~~for taxation purposes.~~ a person having legal title to the premises, a mortgagee or vendee in <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>possession, a trustee in bankruptcy, a receiver, or any other person having legal ownership <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>or control of the premises. <br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 617.80, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7a. <b>Occupant.</b> "Occupant" means a person who occupies or resides in a <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>building or rental unit with the permission of the owner or a tenant or lessee.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 617.81, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2.  <b>Acts constituting a nuisance.</b> (a) For purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>617.80</statute_ref> to <br />
         		
         <statute_ref><a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>617.87
         </statute_ref>, a public nuisance exists (1) upon proof of one or more separate behavioral <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>incidents described in item (i), (v), ~~or~~ (viii), or (ix), or (2) upon proof of two or more <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>separate behavioral incidents described in item (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (vii), or ~~(ix)~~ (x), <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>committed within the previous 12 months within the building: <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>(i) prostitution or prostitution-related activity committed within the building; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>(ii) gambling or gambling-related activity committed within the building; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>(iii) maintaining a public nuisance in violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.74</statute_ref>, clause (1) or (3); <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>(iv) permitting a public nuisance in violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.745</statute_ref>; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>(v) unlawful sale, possession, storage, delivery, giving, manufacture, cultivation, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>use of controlled substances committed within the building; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>(vi) unlicensed sales of alcoholic beverages committed within the building in <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>violation of section 
         <statute_ref>340A.401</statute_ref>; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>(vii) unlawful sales or gifts of alcoholic beverages by an unlicensed person <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>committed within the building in violation of section 
         <statute_ref>340A.503, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, clause (1); <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>(viii) unlawful sales or gifts of alcoholic beverages committed within the building <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>in violation of section 340A.401 or 340A.503, subdivision 2, clause (1), if multiple <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>violations occur during the same behavioral incident when the building is not occupied by <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>the owner or a tenant, lessee, or occupant;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>(ix) unlawful use or possession of a dangerous weapon as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.02, <br />
            		<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>subdivision 6
         </statute_ref>, committed within the building; or <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>~~(ix)~~ (x) violation by a commercial enterprise of local or state business licensing <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>regulations, ordinances, or statutes prohibiting the maintenance of a public nuisance as <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.74</statute_ref> or the control of a public nuisance as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.745</statute_ref>. <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>(b) If the building contains more than one rental unit, two or more behavioral <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>incidents must consist of conduct: <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>(1) anywhere in the building by the same tenant ~~or~~, lessee, occupant, or persons <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>acting in conjunction with or under the control of the same tenant ~~or~~, lessee, or occupant; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>(2) by any persons within the same rental unit while occupied by the same tenant <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>~~or~~, lessee, or occupant, or within two or more rental units while occupied by the same <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>tenant ~~or~~, lessee, or occupant; or <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>(3) by the owner of the building or persons acting in conjunction with or under <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>the control of the owner. <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>(c) Proof of a nuisance exists if each of the elements of the conduct constituting the <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>nuisance is established by clear and convincing evidence. <br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 617.81, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Notice.</b> (a) If a prosecuting attorney has reason to believe that a nuisance is <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>maintained or permitted in the jurisdiction the prosecuting attorney serves, and intends to <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>seek abatement of the nuisance, the prosecuting attorney shall provide the written notice <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>described in paragraph (b), by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>to ~~the owner~~ all owners and ~~all~~ interested parties known to the prosecuting attorney.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>(b) The written notice must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>(1) state that a nuisance as defined in subdivision 2 is maintained or permitted in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>building and must specify the kind or kinds of nuisance being maintained or permitted;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>(2) summarize the evidence that a nuisance is maintained or permitted in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>building, including the date or dates on which nuisance-related activity or activities are <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>alleged to have occurred;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>(3) inform the recipient that failure to abate the conduct constituting the nuisance or <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>to otherwise resolve the matter with the prosecuting attorney within 30 days of service of <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>the notice may result in the filing of a complaint for relief in district court that could, among <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>other remedies, result in enjoining the use of the building for any purpose for one year or, <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>in the case of a tenant, lessee, or occupant, could result in cancellation of the lease; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>(4) inform the owner of the options available under section 
         <statute_ref>617.85</statute_ref>."<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>Delete the title and insert:<br />
         		
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>"A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>relating to real property; modifying provisions governing orders to secure vacant <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>property; specifying notice requirements; modifying provisions governing the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>reduced redemption period for abandoned property; establishing a duty to <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>protect vacant foreclosed property under certain circumstances; providing for <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>the imposition of fines for failure to maintain property; altering the posting <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>requirement for trespassing on construction sites; modifying provisions <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>governing public nuisances; imposing civil and criminal penalties; amending <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 463.251, subdivisions 2, 3; 504B.151, <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>subdivision 1; 504B.178, subdivision 8; 580.021, subdivision 1; 580.04; 580.041, <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>subdivision 1a; 580.042, subdivision 1; 582.031; 582.032, subdivisions 2, 4, 5, 7; <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>609.605, subdivision 1; 617.80, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 617.81, <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>subdivisions 2, 4."<br />
         		We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.Senate Conferees: (Signed) Linda Higgins, Linda Scheid, Julianne OrtmanHouse Conferees: (Signed) Jeff Hayden, Joe Mullery, Mary Liz Holberg
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               <td><a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var><br />
                  		
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               <td colspan="3">We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.<br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Senate Conferees:<span width="2em"></span>(Signed)<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
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               <td><a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var><br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Linda Higgins<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Linda Scheid<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
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               <td><a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
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               </td>
               <td></td>
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               <td><a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Julianne Ortman<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>House Conferees:<span width="2em"></span>(Signed)<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
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               <td><a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
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               <td></td>
               <td><span>
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               <td><a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Jeff Hayden<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Joe Mullery<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
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               <td><a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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               </td>
               <td></td>
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               <td><a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Mary Liz Holberg<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
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