Subject to the approval of the attorney general, as to form and legality, the commissioner of human services may enter into reciprocal agreements with agencies of other states regarding the interstate transportation of poor and indigent persons, and may arrange with the proper officials in this state for the acceptance, transfer, and support within this state of persons receiving public aid in other states in accordance with the terms of these agreements, provided that this state shall not, nor shall any county or other political subdivision of this state, be committed to the support of persons who are not in the opinion of the commissioner of human services entitled to public support by the laws of this state; provided further that determination of legal settlement in a county or other political subdivision of this state shall be made before authorization is granted for the return of an indigent person to this state.
1955 c 250 s 1; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 261 — County And Local Social Services, Generally
Section 261.001 — Abolition Of Town System Of Poor Relief.
Section 261.002 — Transfer Of Town Employees.
Section 261.003 — Eligibility Standards, Rules.
Section 261.035 — Cremation, Burial, And Funerals At Expense Of County.
Section 261.04 — Liability Of Estate.
Section 261.062 — Tax For Support Of Poor.
Section 261.063 — Tax Levy For Social Services; Board Duty; Penalty.
Section 261.21 — Hospitalization For Indigent Persons.
Section 261.22 — Application Filed.
Section 261.23 — Costs Of Hospitalization.
Section 261.231 — County Board May Delegate Certain Powers.
Section 261.232 — Duties Of Commissioner Of Human Services.