Minnesota § 438.05 - FIRE MARSHAL

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 438.05 — FIRE MARSHAL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 438.05. FIRE MARSHAL

In every city of the first class in the state which does not now have an official in its fire department designated and acting as fire marshal, under the charter of the city, there is hereby created the office of fire marshal and it shall be the duty of the chief of the fire department of the city to appoint from among the members of the fire department a fire marshal, who shall hold office until removed for cause.

History:

(1423) 1911 c 94 s 1; 1986 c 444

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 438.05

What does Minnesota Statutes § 438.05 cover?

Section 438.05 ("FIRE MARSHAL") 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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