This section of the web site discusses various legal and tax-related issues that fall under the Office of Parish Administration’s area of responsibility.

Other Links

Here are links to other useful information on topics that are not covered on this site.

Minnesota Gambling Control Board: Is your parish getting ready to have a raffle, bingo, or other fund-raiser? Visit this site to find the rules and regulations you need to follow.

Fair Credit Reporting Act: Parishes that are doing their own background checks on volunteers should be familiar with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the law that specifies what you can and cannot do with background checks. This link leads to the complete text of the Act.

IRS Rules on Car Donations: Effective January 1, 2005, there are new rules for car donations. This document has information on the new rules.