Subdivision 1. Elements. (a) A person has a conflict of interest under this section if:
(1) the person is a board member, or is employed or retained by the board;
(2) the person has a financial interest in a business enterprise or activity within the Capitol Area, or in constructing or maintaining a facility within the Capitol Area for the enterprise or activity; and
(3) the board's approval is in any way required by law for the business enterprise or activity or for constructing or maintaining the facility.
(b) For purposes of this section, it does not matter whether the financial interest mentioned in paragraph (a), clause (2), is direct or indirect.
Subd. 2. Penalty. A person who has a conflict of interest under subdivision 1 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
1969 c 1150 s 4; 1974 c 580 s 7; 2003 c 17 s 1, subds 45,46;2
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 15B — Capitol Area Planning And Preservation
Section 15B.01 — Purposes Of The Board.
Section 15B.02 — Boundary Of Capitol Area.
Section 15B.03 — Capitol Area Architectural And Planning Board.
Section 15B.05 — Comprehensive Use Plan.
Section 15B.06 — Zoning Rules.
Section 15B.08 — Construction Process.
Section 15B.10 — Design Competitions.
Section 15B.11 — Advisory Committee On Architecture And Planning.
Section 15B.15 — Administration Department.
Section 15B.155 — Capitol Restoration Project.
Section 15B.17 — Capitol Area Proposals.
Section 15B.19 — Consultation.
Section 15B.21 — Responsibilities To Legislature.
Section 15B.23 — Conveyances Of Property.
Section 15B.24 — Capitol Area Tax-forfeited Lands.
Section 15B.26 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 15B.28 — Outdoor Advertising.
Section 15B.31 — Capitol Area Land Acquisition.
Section 15B.32 — State Capitol Preservation Commission.