Minnesota § 197.231 - HONOR GUARDS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 197.231 — HONOR GUARDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 197.231. HONOR GUARDS
The commissioner of veterans affairs shall pay, within available funds and upon request by a local unit of a congressionally chartered veterans organization or its auxiliary, up to $50 to the local unit for each time that local unit provides an honor guard detail at the funeral of a deceased veteran. If the local unit provides a student to play "Taps," the local unit may pay some or all of the $50 to the student.
History:
2007 c 45 art 2 s 2; 2012 c 149 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 197.231
What does Minnesota Statutes § 197.231 cover?
Section 197.231 ("HONOR GUARDS") 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 § 197.231?
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