Minnesota § 200.039 - PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT QUESTIONS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 200.039 — PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT QUESTIONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.039. PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT QUESTIONS
If a statute:
(1) provides that a ballot question may or must be placed on the ballot when a specified number of individuals have signed a petition; and
(2) specifies the number of individuals required under the statute as a percentage of the individuals who voted in a previous election,
the statute must be construed to mean that the petition must be signed by a number of current voters equal to the required percentage specified in the statute. The statute must not be construed to restrict the eligibility to sign the petition to only those individuals who were eligible to cast ballots or who did cast ballots in the previous election.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 200.039
What does Minnesota Statutes § 200.039 cover?
Section 200.039 ("PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT QUESTIONS") 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 § 200.039?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 200.039 apply to my situation?
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