In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in sections 383B.211 to 383B.229, the county:

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 383B.215

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(a) Shall maintain a system for the registration of vital records.

(b) Shall prepare and publish an annual report of the health services provided and available in the preceding year.

(c) Shall enforce all laws and regulations relating to public health within its jurisdiction and authority.

(d) Shall establish fee schedules for services rendered.

(e) May purchase services for health care and related services consistent with Laws 1979, chapter 198.