Minnesota § 412.871 - FINES AND PENALTIES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 412.871 — FINES AND PENALTIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 412.871. FINES AND PENALTIES
All fines, forfeitures, and penalties recovered for the violation of any statute or ordinance to which the city is entitled by law shall be paid into the city treasury. Every court or officer receiving such moneys, shall make return thereof under oath in accordance with law, and be entitled to duplicate receipts for the amounts paid. One of the receipts shall be filed with the city clerk.
History:
1949 c 119 s 104; 1967 c 62 s 2; 1974 c 337 s 15
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 412.871
What does Minnesota Statutes § 412.871 cover?
Section 412.871 ("FINES AND PENALTIES") 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.
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