Minnesota § 358.05 - OATH OF OFFICE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 358.05 — OATH OF OFFICE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 358.05. OATH OF OFFICE
The oath of office to be taken by members and officers of either branch of the legislature shall be that prescribed by the Constitution of the state of Minnesota, article IV, section 8. Every person elected or appointed to any other public office, including every official commissioner, or member of any public board or body, before transacting any of the business or exercising any privilege of such office, shall take and subscribe the oath defined in the Constitution of the state of Minnesota, article V, section 6.
History:
(6963) RL s 2677; 1976 c 2 s 172
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 358.05
What does Minnesota Statutes § 358.05 cover?
Section 358.05 ("OATH OF OFFICE") 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.
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