Minnesota § 177.31 - POSTING OF LAW AND RULES; PENALTY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 177.31 — POSTING OF LAW AND RULES; PENALTY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 177.31. POSTING OF LAW AND RULES; PENALTY
Every employer subject to sections 177.21 to 177.44 must obtain and keep a summary of those sections, approved by the department, and copies of any applicable rules adopted under those sections, or a summary of the rules. The employer must post the summaries in a conspicuous and accessible place in or about the premises in which any person covered by sections 177.21 to 177.44 is employed. The department shall furnish copies of the summaries and rules to employers without charge.
The commissioner may fine an employer up to $200 for each failure to comply with this section. This penalty is in addition to any penalties provided by section 177.32, subdivision 1.
History:
1973 c 721 s 11; 1982 c 424 s 53; 1983 c 209 s 3; 1984 c 628 art 4 s 1; 1987 c 329 s 21; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 4
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 177.31
What does Minnesota Statutes § 177.31 cover?
Section 177.31 ("POSTING OF LAW AND RULES; PENALTY") 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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