Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 101 - Abstracters Board
Here’s a refined summary of Minnesota Administrative Rules – Agency 101: Abstracters Board (Chapter 1005):
📘 Overview
Agency 101 pertains to the Abstracters Board, responsible for overseeing abstracters of real estate titles in Minnesota.
The rules are codified in Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 1005 (Parts 1005.0100–1005.1000), now largely marked as “renumbered” following administrative updates (regulations.justia.com).
While Justia and Cornell note the need to verify the official current version, the Revisor of Statutes remains the definitive source .
🏛️ Historical Context & Status
The Board of Abstracters was historically empowered to license abstracters (professionals compiling land-title histories), regulate conduct, issue licenses and bonds, and maintain ethical standards.
Reprinted rules dated September 15, 1982, show:
Licensing requirements and liability insurance mandates (e.g., Minn. Stat. § 36.66) (revisor.mn.gov).
Requirements for annual meetings, examinations, temporary licenses, disclosures, prohibitions on deceptive practices, and professional standards (revisor.mn.gov).
The Board was abolished in 2014, and its regulatory functions were likely absorbed by another authority (such as the Department of Commerce) (mndigitallawlibrary.mnpals.net).
⚙️ Key Rule Sections (Historical – 1982 Version)
§5.001 Liability Insurance: Abstracters must carry a policy under Minn. Stat. § 36.66 (revisor.mn.gov).
§5.002 Name Change: Changing name on license requires a $50 fee (revisor.mn.gov).
§5.004 Meetings & Exams: Annual meetings on first Tuesday in May; additional emergency or special meetings possible (revisor.mn.gov).
§5.006 Temporary License: Available without exam under certain ownership-transfer or incapacity scenarios (fee: $25) (revisor.mn.gov).
§5.007 License & Bond Requirement: Mandatory licensing and bonding/insurance for abstracters (revisor.mn.gov).
§5.008 Disclosure: Abstracts must include the statement that they "do not represent that the title is good and marketable" (revisor.mn.gov).
§5.009 Fraudulent Practices: Detailed list of prohibited practices (e.g., misrepresentation, false advertising, falsifying abstracts) (revisor.mn.gov).
§5.010 Standards of Conduct: Sets ethical standards (e.g., only certifying work you did, no fee-splitting, non-discrimination) (revisor.mn.gov).
✅ Current Status & Next Steps
Part 1005 has been renumbered, and the original sections are no longer active in their prior form (law.cornell.edu).
Since the Board was abolished in 2014, the rules likely now exist under a different agency or revised chapter.
For current rules:
Visit the Minnesota Revisor’s Office for the latest active chapter linked to board-examiner rules.
Check the chapter following 1005 or within Agency 103 or the Department of Commerce for updated provisions.
Consult the Minnesota State Register for rulemaking updates and agency transfers.
🧭 Summary
Agency 101 originally governed licensing and oversight of abstracters through Chapter 1005.
The Board was disbanded in 2014, and these rules were renumbered and likely absorbed elsewhere.
The historical rules remain a useful reference, but current regulations are available only through the Revisor’s Office and State Register.
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