2025 Session
Last amended: 2007 session
§ 326B.085 — Recovery of Litigation Costs and Expenses
Plain-Language Summary
Allows the commissioner to recover litigation costs when enforcing construction codes.
326B.085 RECOVERY OF LITIGATION COSTS AND EXPENSES.
In any action brought by the commissioner for enforcement of an order issued under section 326B.082 for injunctive relief, or to compel performance pursuant to the applicable law, if the state finally prevails, the state, in addition to other penalties provided by law, may be allowed an amount determined by the court to be the reasonable value of all or part of the litigation expenses incurred by the state. In determining the amount of the litigation expenses to be allowed, the court shall give consideration to the economic circumstances of the defendant.
History:
History: History:
2007 c 140 art 3 s 5
Practical Notes
The department can recoup legal costs from those who violate construction laws.