SF 870

1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 05/08/2017 11:55am

A bill for an act
relating to local government; authorizing cities to spend money on National Night
Out and events that foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the
community; authorizing fundraising for these purposes; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [471.198] EXPENDITURES; NATIONAL NIGHT OUT; LAW
ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY EVENTS.
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new text begin (a) Any home rule charter or statutory city or any town, county, or school district may
spend money for National Night Out events held in the jurisdiction of the local government
spending the money.
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new text begin (b) Any home rule charter or statutory city or any town, county, or school district may
spend money for any event or purpose that the governing body determines will foster positive
relationships between law enforcement and the community.
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new text begin (c) Notwithstanding any law or ordinance to the contrary, any home rule charter or
statutory city, or any town, county, or school district may, by resolution, authorize officials
and staff to solicit contributions for the purposes authorized in paragraphs (a) and (b).
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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