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259.115 CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

A person who has a felony conviction under Minnesota law or the law of another state or federal jurisdiction and who does any of the following is guilty of a gross misdemeanor:

(1) upon marriage, uses a different surname from that used before marriage without complying with section 259.13;

(2) upon marriage dissolution or legal separation, uses a different surname from that used during marriage without complying with section 259.13; or

(3) with the intent to defraud or mislead, or to cause injury to or harass another, uses a different name without complying with section 259.13.

History:

2000 c 311 art 3 s 2

NOTE: A transfer of a power or responsibility in this chapter to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is effective upon notice of the commissioner of children, youth, and families to the commissioners of administration, management and budget, and other relevant departments along with the secretary of the senate, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant legislative committees and divisions. Laws 2024, chapter 80, article 8, section 72, Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 12, section 30.

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