Minnesota § 471.661 - OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 471.661 — OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 471.661. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
The governing body of each statutory or home rule charter city, county, school district, regional agency, or other political subdivision, except a town, must have on record a policy that controls travel outside the state of Minnesota for the applicable elected officials of the relevant unit of government. The policy must be approved by a recorded vote and specify:
(1) when travel outside the state is appropriate;
(2) applicable expense limits; and
(3) procedures for approval of the travel.
The policy must be made available for public inspection upon request. Subsequent changes to the policy must be approved by a recorded vote.
History:
2005 c 156 art 2 s 38; 2009 c 152 s 21
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 471.661
What does Minnesota Statutes § 471.661 cover?
Section 471.661 ("OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL") 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 § 471.661?
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