Minnesota § 137.36 - PROMPT PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 137.36 — PROMPT PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 137.36. PROMPT PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS
Each university contract must require the prime contractor to pay any subcontractor within ten days of the prime contractor's receipt of payment from the university for undisputed services provided by the subcontractor. The contract must require the prime contractor to pay interest of 1-1/2 percent per month or any part of a month to the subcontractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to the subcontractor. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100 or more is $10. For an unpaid balance of less than $100, the prime contractor shall pay the actual penalty due to the subcontractor. A subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from a prime contractor must be awarded its costs and disbursements, including attorney fees, incurred in bringing the action.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 137.36
What does Minnesota Statutes § 137.36 cover?
Section 137.36 ("PROMPT PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 137.36?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 137.36" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 137.36 apply to my situation?
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