Sections 181.13 to 181.171 shall not be construed to apply to any employer or an individual, copartnership, or corporation that is bankrupt, or where a receiver or trustee is acting under the direction of the court. Payment or tender by check drawn on a bank situated in the county where a laborer is employed shall be a sufficient payment or tender to comply with the provisions of sections 181.13 to 181.171.
Minn. Stat. § 181.16
(4130) 1919 c 175 s 4; 1983 c 41 s 1; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 87