Minnesota § 260.871 - AGREEMENTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 260.871 — AGREEMENTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 260.871. AGREEMENTS
The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of article 5 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the commissioner of children, youth, and families in the case of the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the state.
History:
1999 c 139 art 1 s 22; 2024 c 80 art 8 s 70
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 260.871
What does Minnesota Statutes § 260.871 cover?
Section 260.871 ("AGREEMENTS") 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 § 260.871?
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