Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1410
Reporting of communicable disease (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The operator of a hotel shall report to the commissioner of health within twenty-four (24) hours the name of any person living in the hotel who is suffering from any communicable disease, and such report shall be made whenever there is reason to believe or suspect that any person in such hotel may be afflicted with any communicable disease. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.220) Cross reference-- Contagious diseases generally, Ch. 219 .
Under Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.1410, hotel operators are required to notify the city's commissioner of health within 24 hours whenever a guest or resident is known or reasonably suspected to be suffering from a communicable disease. The rule applies not only to confirmed cases but also to situations where there is merely reason to believe or suspect that a communicable disease may be present. This provision is part of a broader public-health framework that also intersects with Chapter 219, which addresses contagious diseases more generally.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Hotel operators subject to § 244.1410 generally maintain a clear internal protocol for identifying and documenting guests or residents who show signs of a communicable disease, ensuring that a report reaches the commissioner of health within the 24-hour window. Compliant operators treat the reporting obligation as triggered by reasonable suspicion alone — not just confirmed diagnoses — so staff training typically covers how to recognize and escalate potential cases promptly. Keeping records of when and how reports were made can help demonstrate adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 244.1410, guests and residents living in a hotel have an interest in knowing that the operator is obligated to report communicable disease concerns to the commissioner of health, which is a public-health protection measure. If a tenant or guest believes a hotel is failing to act on known or suspected communicable disease cases, they may consider contacting the Minneapolis commissioner of health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Chapter 219 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances addresses contagious diseases more broadly and may provide additional context for anyone seeking to understand their rights in this area.
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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