§ 142A.05 — Rulemaking
Plain-Language Summary
This section gives the commissioner the power to adopt rules needed to carry out the department's responsibilities. The commissioner must update existing Minnesota Rules to reflect the transfer of duties from other agencies. The commissioner has 36 months to begin the formal rulemaking process.
142A.05 RULEMAKING.
(a) The commissioner may use the procedure in section 14.386, paragraph (a), to adopt rules necessary to implement the responsibilities transferred under this article or through section 16B.37. Section 14.386, paragraph (b), does not apply to these rules.
(b) The commissioner must amend Minnesota Rules to make conforming changes related to the transfer of responsibilities under Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 12, or through section 16B.37. The commissioner must obtain the approval of the commissioners of human services, education, health, and public safety for any amendments to or repeal of rules in existence on July 1, 2024, and administered under the authority of those agencies.
(c) The time limit in section 14.125 is extended to 36 months for rulemaking under paragraphs (a) and (b). The commissioner must publish a notice of intent to adopt rules or a notice of hearing within 36 months of the effective date reported under section 142A.05, subdivision 1, paragraph (c).
(d) The commissioner may adopt rules for the administration of activities related to the department. Rules adopted under this paragraph are subject to the rulemaking requirements of chapter 14.
History:
History: History:
2023 c 70 art 12 s 17