Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 12.02 (2026)

Policy Declaration

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Subdivision 1.Findings.

Because of the existing and increasing possibility of the occurrence of natural and other disasters of major size and destructiveness and in order to (1) ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with disasters, (2) generally protect the public peace, health, and safety, and (3) preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, the legislature finds and declares it necessary:

(1) to create a state Division of Emergency Management, and to require the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state;

(2) to confer upon the governor and upon governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the state the emergency and disaster powers provided in this chapter;

(3) to provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with Canadian provinces and to cooperate with the federal government with respect to carrying out of emergency management functions; and

(4) to ensure that financial assistance made available to the state of Minnesota and to eligible applicants in the state, as a result of natural or other disasters, is provided in accord with established rules and regulations.

Subd. 2.Policy.

It is further declared to be the purpose of this chapter and the policy of the state that all emergency management functions of this state be coordinated to the maximum extent with the comparable functions of the federal government, including its various departments and agencies, of other states and localities, and of private agencies of every type, to the end that the most effective preparations and use may be made of the nation's labor supply, resources, and facilities for dealing with any disaster that may occur.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 13 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1962–2024 · leading case: Alleco, Inc. v. IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Co., 745 F. Supp. 1467 (D. Minnesota 1989).
Alleco, Inc. v. IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Co., 745 F. Supp. 1467 (D. Minnesota 1989). · cites it 12× “Alternatively, Alleco argues that it was released upon its dissolution pursuant to section 12.02 of the Indenture. Schroder responds that the original trustee, First Trust, never agreed to a novation, and therefore Alleco was not released from its payment obligation.”
Heights Apts., LLC v. Tim Walz, 30 F.4th 720 (8th Cir. 2022). “32; emergency powers granted to the governor, see Minn. Stat. §§ 12.02 , subd. 1(2) & 12.21, subd.”
Hauser v. Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Co., 299 F. Supp. 387 (D. Minnesota 1969). · cites it 2× “The clear provision of Section 12.02 refers to rights “which áre fully vested.”
Amcon Corp. v. City of Eagan, 348 N.W.2d 66 (Minn. 1984). “” 1 Rathkopf, § 12.02 at 12-5. Recent revisions in the zoning-enabling acts of states such as California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, and Washington require that the ordinance and all amendments be drawn in accordance with a comprehensive plan.”
Bauer v. Soc. Sec. Admin., 734 F. Supp. 2d 773 (D. Minnesota 2010). “Step Three, the ALJ concluded, based upon the medical records, that the Plaintiffs obesity, chronic sinusitis, and bilateral knee disorder, did not meet or equal any impairment contained in the Listing of Impairments through the date last insured, and that the Plaintiffs mental…”
Nodes v. City of Hastings, 170 N.W.2d 92 (Minn. 1969). · cites it 2× “2d 586 ; 2 Davis, Administrative Law Treatise, §§ 12.02, 12.06. Affirmed. ROGOSHESKE, Justice (concurring specially).”
Queen City Constr., Inc. v. City of Rochester, 604 N.W.2d 368 (Minn. Ct. App. 1999). “Thus, the rules governing Rochester’s competitive bidding requirements are found in its home rule charter and Minnesota case law.”
Besch v. Vill. of Arden Hills, 115 N.W.2d 338 (Minn. 1962). “12) contains broad provisions relating to the preservation of lives and property by volunteer civil defense units throughout the state in the event of “enemy attack, sabotage, or other hostile action, or from fire, flood, earthquake or other natural causes, * * * and generally…”
Reijo v. Kijakazi (D. Minnesota 2021). · cites it 3× “Because traumatic brain injury can result in mental impairments, the Eighth Circuit court looked to § 12.02 (“Organic Mental Disorders”), which was present in the listing at that time.”
Drake Snell v. Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, in his Off. capacity, ..., 6 N.W.3d 458 (Minn. 2024). · cites it 2× “” Minn. Stat. § 12.02 , subd. 1. The Governor may declare a peacetime emergency “only when an act of nature, a technological failure or malfunction, a terrorist incident, an industrial accident, a hazardous materials accident, or a civil disturbance endangers life and property…”
Bloomquist v. William H. Ziegler Co. Inc., 133 N.W.2d 484 (Minn. 1965). “) § 2090; 1 Frumer & Friedman, Products Liability, § 12.02; Prosser, Torts (2 ed.) § 44.”
Dimond v. Saul (D. Minnesota 2020). “) When examining Plaintiff’s cognitive impairments, the ALJ specifically reviewed Sections 12.02 (organic mental disorders) and 12.”
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