Subd. 1. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter:

1. (1) "automatically" means either by operation of law or by the mandated action of a designated official or agency; and

2. (2) "collateral sanction" means a legal penalty, disability, or disadvantage, however denominated, that is imposed on a person automatically when that person is convicted of or found to have committed a crime, even if the sanction is not included in the sentence. Collateral sanction does not include:

   1. (i) a direct consequence of the crime such as a criminal fine, restitution, or incarceration; or
   2. (ii) a requirement imposed by the sentencing court or other designated official or agency that the convicted person provide a biological specimen for DNA analysis, provide fingerprints, or submit to any form of assessment or testing.

Subd. 2. Statement of purpose.

This chapter contains cross-references to Minnesota Statutes imposing collateral sanctions. This chapter provides quick access to the cross-referenced collateral sanctions by using the following categories:

1. (1) collateral sanctions relating to employment and licensing;
2. (2) collateral sanctions relating to teaching;
3. (3) collateral sanctions relating to nursing and other health care licenses;
4. (4) collateral sanctions relating to transportation;
5. (5) collateral sanctions relating to elections;
6. (6) collateral sanctions relating to carriers;
7. (7) collateral sanctions relating to miscellaneous licensing provisions;
8. (8) collateral sanctions relating to liquor;
9. (9) collateral sanctions relating to gambling;
10. (10) collateral sanctions relating to fiduciary service and public office vacancies;
11. (11) collateral sanctions relating to local government;
12. (12) collateral sanctions relating to metropolitan area officers and peace officers;
13. (13) collateral sanctions relating to driving and motor vehicles;
14. (14) collateral sanctions relating to prison program eligibility;
15. (15) collateral sanctions relating to offender registration;
16. (16) collateral sanctions relating to crimes against a person; crimes of violence;
17. (17) collateral sanctions relating to possession of firearms, explosives, and similar devices;
18. (18) collateral sanctions relating to services and benefits;
19. (19) collateral sanctions relating to property rights;
20. (20) collateral sanctions relating to civil rights and remedies;
21. (21) collateral sanctions relating to recreational activities; and
22. (22) collateral sanctions relating to game and fish laws.

Subd. 3. Cautionary language.

The following cautionary language should be noted:

1. (1) the list of collateral sanctions laws contained in this chapter is intended to be comprehensive but is not necessarily complete;
2. (2) the inclusion or exclusion of a collateral sanction in this chapter is not intended to have any substantive legal effect;
3. (3) the cross-references used in this chapter are intended solely to indicate the contents of the cross-referenced section or subdivision and are not part of the cross-referenced statute;
4. (4) the cross-references are not substantive and may not be used to construe or limit the meaning of any statutory language; and
5. (5) users must consult the language of each cross-referenced law to fully understand the scope and effect of the collateral sanction it imposes.