Minnesota § 138.053 - COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY; TAX LEVY; CITIES OR TOWNS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 138.053 — COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY; TAX LEVY; CITIES OR TOWNS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.053. COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY; TAX LEVY; CITIES OR TOWNS
The governing body of any home rule charter or statutory city or town may annually appropriate from its general fund an amount not to exceed 0.02418 percent of estimated market value, derived from ad valorem taxes on property or other revenues, to be paid to the historical society of its respective city, town, or county to be used for the promotion of historical work and to aid in defraying the expenses of carrying on the historical work in the city, town, or county. No city or town may appropriate any funds for the benefit of any historical society unless the society is affiliated with and approved by the Minnesota Historical Society.
History:
1963 c 129 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1973 c 773 s 1; 1983 c 315 s 1; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c 277 art 4 s 11; 1994 c 505 art 3 s 4; 2008 c 158 s 1; 2013 c 143 art 14 s 16; 1Sp2019 c 6 art 4 s 3
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 138.053
What does Minnesota Statutes § 138.053 cover?
Section 138.053 ("COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY; TAX LEVY; CITIES OR TOWNS") 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 § 138.053?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 138.053 apply to my situation?
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