Minnesota § 197.988 - PURPLE HEART COUNTY; PURPLE HEART CITY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 197.988 — PURPLE HEART COUNTY; PURPLE HEART CITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 197.988. PURPLE HEART COUNTY; PURPLE HEART CITY
A county or statutory or home rule charter city may by resolution designate the county or city as a Purple Heart County or Purple Heart City to honor United States military personnel who have received the Purple Heart. A Purple Heart city or county may designate a prominent parking space at city hall or the county government center as a "Reserved for a Purple Heart Recipient" parking space. A Purple Heart city or county may accept donations to pay for a sign that states that the city or county is a Purple Heart city or county, and to pay for a plaque to be displayed on public property. A Purple Heart city or county may honor Purple Heart recipients by resolution proclaiming August 7 as Purple Heart Day.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 197.988
What does Minnesota Statutes § 197.988 cover?
Section 197.988 ("PURPLE HEART COUNTY; PURPLE HEART CITY") 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 § 197.988?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 197.988" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 197.988 apply to my situation?
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