Enforcement.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 41.140
in effect41.140. - Enforcement.
(a) No data or information obtained through a violation of this article shall be received as evidence in any legislative, administrative, regulatory, or other proceeding under the city's jurisdiction.
(b) Upon the discovery of a violation of this article, the affected department, board or commission shall:
(1) Delete any data or information obtained through the violation of this article, to the extent permitted by law.
(2) Provide a summary of the nature of the violation and steps taken to delete the data to the city clerk for inclusion in the report described in section 41.180.
(c) Any city officer or employee who intentionally violates this article shall be subject to discipline, consistent with any applicable collective bargaining agreement and other applicable law, policies and procedures.
(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit any person's rights or remedies under any federal or state law.
(e) This article may be enforced by petition for writ of mandate brought pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 586. Prior to the filing of a petition for writ of mandate, a petitioner shall give written notice to the city of the alleged violation of this article. The city shall have thirty (30) days to correct the alleged violation. No petition for writ of mandate shall be filed in any court until this thirty (30) day period has passed and the city has failed to correct the alleged violation. (Ord. No. 2021-006, § 2, 2-12-21)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT2AD_CH41INGO_ARTIIFARETE_41.140ENFetched: 11/2/2026