as introduced - 83rd Legislature (2003 - 2004) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
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Introduction | Posted on 03/10/2003 |
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to public libraries; requiring a hearing 1.3 before closing a public library; proposing coding for 1.4 new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 134. 1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.6 Section 1. [134.071] [HEARING WITH PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE 1.7 CLOSURE.] 1.8 (a) Notwithstanding section 134.08 or other general or 1.9 special law, or charter provision to the contrary, a public 1.10 library or public library branch must not be closed by its 1.11 governing body except after a public hearing with opportunity 1.12 for public comment. 1.13 (b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to the closing of a public 1.14 library or public library branch due to scheduled remodeling for 1.15 a limited time. 1.16 Sec. 2. [EFFECTIVE DATE.] 1.17 Section 1 is effective the day after final enactment.