Minnesota § 609.445 - FAILURE TO PAY OVER STATE FUNDS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.445 — FAILURE TO PAY OVER STATE FUNDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.445. FAILURE TO PAY OVER STATE FUNDS
Whoever receives money on behalf of or for the account of the state or any of its agencies or subdivisions and intentionally refuses or omits to pay the same to the state or its agency or subdivision entitled thereto, or to an officer or agent authorized to receive the same, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
History:
1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.445; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1989 c 290 art 6 s 17
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.445
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.445 cover?
Section 609.445 ("FAILURE TO PAY OVER STATE FUNDS") 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 § 609.445?
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