Minnesota § 419.17 - ABOLITION SUBMITTED TO VOTERS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 419.17 — ABOLITION SUBMITTED TO VOTERS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 419.17. ABOLITION SUBMITTED TO VOTERS
When a petition is filed under section 419.16, the governing body of the city shall cause the question to be submitted to the voters at the first following general municipal election. The commission is abolished if two-thirds of the votes cast in the election are in favor of the abolishment, and the status of the police department and all of its employees shall thereafter be the same as if the commission had not been created.
History:
(1933-63c) 1929 c 299; 1933 c 197 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1999 c 165 s 2
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 419.17
What does Minnesota Statutes § 419.17 cover?
Section 419.17 ("ABOLITION SUBMITTED TO VOTERS") 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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