Minnesota § 371.02 - PETITION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 371.02 — PETITION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 371.02. PETITION
A petition for each affected county, signed by at least one-fourth of those voting in the county at the last preceding general election, giving the residence of each signer, shall be filed with the secretary of state at least 90 days before any general election, requesting the consolidation of the counties named, specifying the name of the proposed new county and the name and location of the proposed county seat.
History:
(637-2) 1933 c 273 s 2; 1985 c 109 s 2
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 371.02
What does Minnesota Statutes § 371.02 cover?
Section 371.02 ("PETITION") 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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