Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-66
Severability
Operative Text
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this article is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this article.
Section 10-66 of Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the article—whether a section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase—is found legally invalid by a court or other authority, the rest of the article remains in full force and effect. The invalid portion is treated as severable, or separable, from the whole. This prevents a single flawed provision from invalidating the entire regulatory framework established by the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers operating under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II, the severability provision at § 10-66 means that compliance obligations under the article as a whole do not disappear simply because one part of it is successfully challenged. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other enforceable provisions of the article even if a specific section is struck down. Staying informed about any legal challenges to the article's provisions helps operators understand which specific requirements remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a tenant, § 10-66 of Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II means that the protections and rights established elsewhere in the article are not automatically wiped out if one portion of the article is found to be legally invalid. The bulk of the article's tenant-related provisions can still be enforced and relied upon even after a successful legal challenge to a single part. Tenants who have questions about which specific provisions remain in effect may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Bemidji housing regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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