Minnesota § 609.45 - PUBLIC OFFICER; UNAUTHORIZED COMPENSATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.45 — PUBLIC OFFICER; UNAUTHORIZED COMPENSATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.45. PUBLIC OFFICER; UNAUTHORIZED COMPENSATION
Whoever is a public officer or public employee and under color of office or employment intentionally asks, receives, or agrees to receive a fee or other compensation in excess of that allowed by law or where no such fee or compensation is allowed, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.45; 1971 c 23 s 47; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.45
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.45 cover?
Section 609.45 ("PUBLIC OFFICER; UNAUTHORIZED COMPENSATION") 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 § 609.45?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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