Minnesota § 246.52 - PAYMENT FOR CARE; ORDER; ACTION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 246.52 — PAYMENT FOR CARE; ORDER; ACTION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 246.52. PAYMENT FOR CARE; ORDER; ACTION
(a) The executive board shall issue an order to the client or the guardian of the estate, if applicable, and relatives determined able to pay requiring them to pay to the state of Minnesota the amounts determined under sections 246.51 and 246.511, not to exceed the full cost of care. The order must specifically state the determination of the executive board and is final unless appealed from pursuant to section 246.55.
(b) When a client or relative fails to pay the amount due under an order of the executive board, the attorney general, upon request of the executive board, may institute, or direct the appropriate county attorney to institute, civil action to recover such amount.
History:
1959 c 578 s 3; 1985 c 21 s 16; 1986 c 444; 1989 c 282 art 2 s 218; 2009 c 79 art 3 s 7; 2024 c 79 art 2 s 40
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 246.52
What does Minnesota Statutes § 246.52 cover?
Section 246.52 ("PAYMENT FOR CARE; ORDER; ACTION") 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 § 246.52?
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