Chapter 116J — Department of Employment and Economic Development

116J.01 Department of Employment and Economic Development Creates the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and sets up how it is organized and run. 116J.011 Mission States DEED's mission: grow jobs faster than the national average and improve the state workforce. 116J.0124 Plain Language in Written Materials Requires DEED to write materials in plain, easy-to-understand language for the public. 116J.0125 Annual Report to Legislature Requires DEED to give the legislature a yearly report on its programs, clients served, and results. 116J.013 Cost-of-living Study; Annual Report Requires DEED to do a yearly study on the cost of living in Minnesota, broken down by region and family size. 116J.014 Cooperation With Other State Agencies Requires DEED to work closely with other state agencies on job training and placement services. 116J.015 Legislative Review; Expiration of Report Mandates Requires DEED to report to the legislature each year about all its required reports and lets outdated ones expire. 116J.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.03 Definitions Defines key terms used throughout Chapter 116J, including commissioner, department, and economic development region. 116J.035 Powers of Commissioner; Rules Lists the powers of the DEED commissioner, including accepting grants, making contracts, and running demonstration … 116J.036 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.037 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.05 This section was renumbered. See 216C.05 for current law. 116J.06 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to various sections in Chapter 216C and 216B. 116J.07 This section was renumbered. See 216C.07 for current law. 116J.08 This section was renumbered. See 216C.08 for current law. 116J.09 This section was renumbered. See 216C.09 for current law. 116J.10 This section was renumbered. See 216C.10 for current law. 116J.11 This section was renumbered. See 216C.11 for current law. 116J.12 This section was renumbered. See 216C.12 for current law. 116J.13 This section was renumbered. See 216C.13 for current law. 116J.14 This section was renumbered. See 216C.14 for current law. 116J.15 This section was renumbered. See 216C.15 for current law. 116J.16 This section was renumbered. See 216C.16 for current law. 116J.17 This section was renumbered. See 216C.17 for current law. 116J.18 This section was renumbered. See 216C.18 for current law. 116J.19 This section was renumbered. See 216C.19 for current law. 116J.20 This section was renumbered. See 216C.20 for current law. 116J.21 This section was renumbered. See 216C.21 for current law. 116J.22 This section was renumbered. See 216C.22 for current law. 116J.23 This section was renumbered. See 216C.23 for current law. 116J.24 This section was renumbered. See 216C.24 for current law. 116J.25 This section was renumbered. See 216C.25 for current law. 116J.26 This section was renumbered. See 216C.26 for current law. 116J.261 This section was renumbered. See 216C.261 for current law. 116J.262 This section was renumbered. See 216C.262 for current law. 116J.27 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 216C.27 and related sections. 116J.28 This section was renumbered. See 216B.243 for current law. 116J.29 This section was renumbered. See 216C.29 for current law. 116J.30 This section was renumbered. See 216C.30 for current law. 116J.31 This section was renumbered. See 216C.31 for current law. 116J.315 This section was renumbered. See 216C.315 for current law. 116J.32 This section was renumbered. See 216C.32 for current law. 116J.33 This section was renumbered. See 216C.33 for current law. 116J.34 This section was renumbered. See 216C.34 for current law. 116J.35 This section was renumbered. See 216C.35 for current law. 116J.36 This section was renumbered. See 216C.36 for current law. 116J.37 This section was renumbered. See 216C.37 for current law. 116J.373 This section was renumbered. See 216C.373 for current law. 116J.38 This section was renumbered. See 216C.38 for current law. 116J.381 This section was renumbered. See 216C.381 for current law. 116J.39 Office of Broadband Development Creates the Office of Broadband Development within DEED to help expand internet access across Minnesota. 116J.391 Coordination of Broadband Infrastructure Development Requires coordination between state agencies and local governments when building broadband infrastructure. 116J.394 Definitions Defines key terms for the broadband grant program, including broadband, unserved areas, and underserved areas. 116J.395 Border-to-border Broadband Development Grant Program Creates a state grant program to expand broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas of Minnesota. 116J.3951 Broadband Line Extension Program Creates grants to help extend broadband lines to locations near existing service that are not yet connected. 116J.3952 Lower Population Density Grant Program Creates grants to bring broadband to areas with very low population where service is hard to reach. 116J.396 Border-to-border Broadband Fund Creates a special fund in the state treasury to hold money for the broadband grant program. 116J.397 Updated Broadband Deployment Data and Maps Requires the Office of Broadband Development to collect data and create maps showing where broadband is available. 116J.398 Broadband Prevailing Wage Exemption Exempts broadband grant projects from prevailing wage requirements that normally apply to state-funded work. 116J.399 Broadband Easements Allows broadband providers to negotiate easements to install internet equipment on private property. 116J.40 This section was renumbered. See 116K.01 for current law. 116J.401 Designation; Duties; Data Designates DEED as the state agency for federal employment services and sets its duties for workforce data and programs. 116J.4011 Labor Market Information Data Production Requirement Requires DEED to publish labor market data showing how workforce skills match up with employer needs. 116J.402 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.403 Rules Requires DEED to adopt rules before spending Small Cities Community Development Block Grant money. 116J.404 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.405 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.406 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.407 Dairy Modernization Provides loans to help Minnesota dairy farmers modernize their buildings and equipment. 116J.41 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.411 Definitions Defines key terms for the rural challenge grant program, including job enhancement and regional organizations. 116J.412 Account Allocation Sets aside $6 million from the rural rehabilitation account for the challenge grant program. 116J.413 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.414 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.415 Challenge Grant Program Creates challenge grants to encourage private investment and create jobs for low-income people in rural Minnesota. 116J.417 Greater Minnesota Child Care Facility Capital Grant Program Creates grants to build or improve child care facilities in Greater Minnesota to support economic development. 116J.418 Office of Child Care Community Partnerships Creates an office within DEED to help communities build partnerships that expand child care options. 116J.42 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116K.04 and related sections. 116J.421 Rural Policy and Development Center Creates a Rural Policy and Development Center at Mankato State University to study rural issues. 116J.422 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.4221 Rural Policy and Development Center Fund Creates a special fund in the state treasury to pay for the Rural Policy and Development Center. 116J.423 Minnesota 21st Century Fund Creates a state investment fund to provide loans and investments for economic development projects. 116J.4231 Office of New Americans Creates the Office of New Americans within DEED to help immigrants and refugees find jobs and start businesses. 116J.424 Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Contribution Allows Iron Range Resources to match state investments in projects located in the taconite tax relief area. 116J.43 This section was renumbered. See 116K.05 for current law. 116J.431 Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program Provides grants to cities and counties for public infrastructure needed to support business growth in Greater Minnesota. 116J.433 This section is reserved or has been removed from the statutes. 116J.435 Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program Creates grants for public infrastructure to support innovative business projects across Minnesota. 116J.436 Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Program Creates a program to fund transportation infrastructure that supports economic development and job creation. 116J.437 Coordinating Economic Development and Environmental Policy Defines the green economy and directs DEED to coordinate economic development with environmental goals. 116J.438 Minnesota Green Enterprise Assistance Directs DEED to lead a multiagency effort to promote and support green businesses and clean energy projects. 116J.439 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.44 This section was renumbered. See 116K.06 for current law. 116J.45 This section was renumbered. See 116K.07 for current law. 116J.46 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.47 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.48 This section was renumbered. See 116K.08 for current law. 116J.49 This section was renumbered. See 116K.09 for current law. 116J.50 This section was renumbered. See 116K.10 for current law. 116J.51 This section was renumbered. See 116K.11 for current law. 116J.52 This section was renumbered. See 116K.12 for current law. 116J.53 This section was renumbered. See 116K.13 for current law. 116J.54 This section was renumbered. See 116J.406 for current law. 116J.541 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.542 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.543 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.545 Getting to Work Grant Program Creates grants to help low-income workers get, repair, or maintain cars so they can get to their jobs. 116J.548 Host Community Economic Development Grants Creates grants for communities that host large state facilities to fund local economic development projects. 116J.549 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.5491 Energy Transition Office Creates an Energy Transition Office to help communities affected by the closing of power plants and energy facilities. 116J.5492 Energy Transition Advisory Committee Creates an advisory committee to develop a statewide plan for helping communities transition away from fossil fuel … 116J.5493 Minnesota Energy Transition Plan Requires a statewide energy transition plan to help communities and workers affected by power plant closings. 116J.55 Community Energy Transition Grants Creates grants for communities where coal, nuclear, or gas power plants are closing or reducing operations. 116J.551 Creation of Accounts Creates state accounts to fund grants for cleaning up contaminated land so it can be redeveloped. 116J.552 Definitions Defines key terms for the contamination cleanup grant program, including cleanup costs and qualifying sites. 116J.553 Grant Applications Explains how to apply for a contamination cleanup grant, including what information the application must contain. 116J.554 Grants Allows the commissioner to grant up to 75% of cleanup costs for contaminated sites to help with redevelopment. 116J.555 Priorities Sets priorities for awarding cleanup grants when applications exceed available funding. 116J.556 Local Match Requirement Requires municipalities to pay at least 25% of project costs as a local match to qualify for cleanup grants. 116J.557 Cost Recovery Actions Allows the state or local authorities to sue polluters to recover contamination cleanup costs. 116J.558 Effect of Issuance of Grants States that receiving a cleanup grant does not change the state's own liability for contamination at the site. 116J.559 Loans Allows the commissioner to provide loans and grants for brownfield cleanup under federal EPA authority. 116J.561 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.562 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.563 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.564 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.565 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.566 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.567 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.57 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.571 Creation of Accounts Creates two state accounts to fund grants and loans for redeveloping blighted or underused properties. 116J.572 Definitions Defines key terms for the redevelopment grant and loan program, including demolition costs and eligible sites. 116J.573 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.574 Grant Applications Explains how to apply for a redevelopment grant, including what information the application must contain. 116J.575 Grants Allows the commissioner to make grants covering up to 50% of eligible redevelopment project costs. 116J.5761 Loans Allows the commissioner to make loans covering up to 100% of land acquisition and demolition costs. 116J.5762 Loan Applications Explains how to apply for a demolition loan, including what information the application must contain. 116J.5763 Priorities Sets priorities for demolition loans when applications exceed available funds, favoring high public benefit projects. 116J.5764 Loan Terms and Conditions Sets the terms and conditions for demolition loans, including repayment, interest rates, and security requirements. 116J.5765 Nonliability States that the state has no liability for activities at a project site just because it made a grant or loan. 116J.578 Bioscience Subsidy Requires bioscience projects receiving public money to show how consumers will benefit from more affordable products. 116J.58 This section has been mostly repealed, with one part renumbered to 116J.035, subdivision 1a. 116J.581 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.59 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.60 Promotional Expenses Lets the DEED commissioner spend money to promote trade and economic development like a private business would. 116J.61 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.613 This section was renumbered. See 116K.14 for current law. 116J.615 This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes. 116J.616 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.617 Tourism Loan Program Creates a loan program to help resorts, campgrounds, and other tourism businesses get financing. 116J.62 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.63 Sale of Pamphlets and Publications; Fees; Advertising Lets DEED sell publications and accept advertising in its promotional materials to raise revenue. 116J.64 Loans to Indians Creates a loan program for enrolled members of Minnesota-based tribes to start or expand businesses. 116J.645 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.65 This section was renumbered. See 116M.04 for current law. 116J.655 This section was renumbered. See 121.72 for current law. 116J.656 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.657 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.658 Minnesota Science and Technology Economic Development Project Directs DEED to lead a public-private effort to promote science and technology economic development in Minnesota. 116J.6581 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.659 Cannabis Industry Startup Financing Grants Creates the CanStartup program to fund loans for new cannabis microbusinesses and support job creation. 116J.6595 Cannabis Industry Navigation Grants Creates the CanNavigate program to help people understand and enter the legal cannabis industry in Minnesota. 116J.66 Business Assistance Requires DEED to run a business assistance center with a Bureau of Small Business and a licensing bureau. 116J.661 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.67 This section was renumbered. See 116M.05 for current law. 116J.68 Bureau of Small Business Sets up the Bureau of Small Business as a one-stop resource for information, referrals, and help for small businesses. 116J.682 Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program Creates a grant program for organizations that provide free business counseling to small businesses and entrepreneurs. 116J.69 Uniform Business Licensing Policy Declares state policy that business licenses should protect the public without being overly burdensome on businesses. 116J.691 This section was renumbered. See 116O.091 for current law. 116J.692 This section was renumbered. See 116O.092 for current law. 116J.693 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.70 Definitions Defines key terms for the business licensing laws, including what counts as a business license and licensing agency. 116J.71 New Licenses Requires any new business license created after June 2, 1981 to follow the uniform licensing policy. 116J.72 Existing Licenses Protects existing business licenses from being affected by the uniform licensing policy rules. 116J.73 Bureau of Business Licenses; Declaration of Purpose Creates a Bureau of Business Licenses to be a one-stop office where businesses can get all their licensing information. 116J.74 Definitions Defines terms used in the business license assistance laws, including agency, bureau, director, and license. 116J.75 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.76 General Functions; Powers and Duties Lists the powers and duties of the Bureau of Business Licenses, including providing information and coordinating … 116J.77 Assistance of Other Agencies Requires other state agencies to help the Bureau of Business Licenses when asked by the commissioner. 116J.78 Comprehensive License Information Requires all licensing agencies to report their license types to the bureau and keep that information up to date. 116J.79 Preapplication Conferences Lets businesses request a conference with the bureau to get help before formally applying for licenses. 116J.80 Master Application Procedure Creates a master application process so businesses can apply for multiple licenses at once. 116J.81 License Coordination and Assistance to Applicants Lets business license applicants get help from the bureau to speed up the review of their applications. 116J.82 Consolidated Hearings Allows the bureau to request consolidated hearings when a business needs multiple licenses that require hearings. 116J.83 License Authority Retained Confirms that each licensing agency keeps its authority to approve or deny licenses under its jurisdiction. 116J.84 Services Provided at No Charge States that the Bureau of Business Licenses provides its services for free to applicants. 116J.85 Federal and Local Government Participation Encourages federal and local government agencies to participate in the state business licensing bureau services. 116J.86 Compilation and Maintenance of Statistical Data Requires the bureau to collect and maintain statistics on business licenses issued across state agencies. 116J.87 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.871 Financial Assistance Limitations; Prevailing Wage Requires workers on state-funded economic development projects over $200,000 to be paid prevailing wages. 116J.872 Economic Response Team Creates a fast-action team at DEED that contacts businesses within 24 hours when they may leave or expand in Minnesota. 116J.873 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.8731 Minnesota Investment Fund Creates the Minnesota Investment Fund to provide loans, grants, and technical help for job creation and business growth. 116J.8732 Seed Capital Investment Credit; Commissioner's Responsibilities Sets rules for businesses to qualify for the seed capital investment tax credit for early-stage companies. 116J.8733 Minnesota Expanding Opportunity Fund Program Creates a fund to help nonprofit lenders and community development groups increase lending to Minnesota small … 116J.8737 Small Business Investment Tax Credit Creates a tax credit for investors who put money into certified Minnesota small businesses. 116J.8738 Qualified Expansions of Greater Minnesota Businesses Provides tax benefits for qualified business expansions in Greater Minnesota, including manufacturing and ag processing. 116J.874 This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes. 116J.8745 Microenterprise Entrepreneurial Assistance Provides grants to nonprofits that help people start very small businesses with fewer than five employees. 116J.8747 Job Training Program Grant Gives grants to job training programs that successfully place and retain graduates in employment. 116J.8748 Minnesota Job Creation Fund Creates the Minnesota Job Creation Fund to reward businesses that create new jobs and make capital investments. 116J.8749 Main Street Economic Revitalization Program Creates a loan guarantee program to help develop, redevelop, or expand commercial property on main streets in Minnesota. 116J.875 This section was renumbered. See 116M.02 for current law. 116J.8751 Launch Minnesota Creates Launch Minnesota within DEED to support startups, technology development, and innovation in the state. 116J.8752 Minnesota Forward Fund Creates the Minnesota Forward Fund to provide financial incentives for businesses that create jobs and invest capital. 116J.8755 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.876 Definitions Defines key terms for the Capital Access Program, which helps small businesses get bank loans. 116J.8761 Capital Access Program; Creation; Administration Creates the Capital Access Program to help small and medium businesses get loans by providing a reserve fund for … 116J.8762 Commissioner; Duties Lists the commissioner's duties for running the Capital Access Program, including marketing and managing reserve funds. 116J.8763 Eligible Loans Describes what types of loans qualify for the Capital Access Program, including business and agricultural loans. 116J.8764 Enrollment of Loans in Program Explains how lenders enroll loans in the Capital Access Program by filing forms and certifications. 116J.8765 Reserve Fund; Premiums Creates reserve funds at lenders to back enrolled loans, funded by premiums from borrowers, lenders, and the state. 116J.8766 Claims by Lender to Reserve Fund Explains how lenders can file claims against the reserve fund when an enrolled loan goes bad. 116J.8767 Subrogation of Claims Gives the commissioner the right to step into a lender's place to collect on loans if the lender was not diligent. 116J.8768 Excess Reserve Funds Requires lenders to report on enrolled loans quarterly and lets the commissioner reclaim excess reserve funds. 116J.8769 Termination Lets the commissioner end a lender's participation in the Capital Access Program for noncompliance. 116J.8770 Equity Investments Allows the commissioner to make equity investments in community development venture capital funds for small businesses. 116J.8771 Waiver Exempts the Capital Access Program from certain state purchasing requirements. 116J.88 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.03 and related sections. 116J.881 Small Business Loan Guarantee Program Creates a state loan guarantee program to help small businesses get bank loans they might not otherwise qualify for. 116J.885 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.89 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.06 and related sections. 116J.90 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.07 and related sections. 116J.91 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.08 and related sections. 116J.921 This section was renumbered. See 116M.09 for current law. 116J.922 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.923 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.10 and related sections. 116J.924 This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.11 and related sections. 116J.925 This section was renumbered. See 116M.12 for current law. 116J.926 This section was renumbered. See 116M.13 for current law. 116J.94 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.941 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.942 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.951 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.955 Rural Rehabilitation Revolving Account Creates a revolving fund for rural development, funded by the old Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Trust. 116J.961 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.965 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.966 Commissioner's Trade Promotion Duties Requires the commissioner to promote international trade and attract foreign investment to Minnesota. 116J.9661 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.9665 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.967 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.9671 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.9672 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.9673 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.968 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.970 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.971 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.974 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.975 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.976 State Approval of Government Procurement Agreements Requires both the governor and legislature to approve any state participation in international trade procurement … 116J.977 This section is reserved or has been removed from the statutes. 116J.978 Minnesota Trade Offices in Foreign Markets Directs DEED to open three trade offices in foreign countries to boost Minnesota exports and attract investment. 116J.9781 Invest Minnesota Creates the Invest Minnesota marketing program to promote the state as a good place to do business. 116J.979 Minnesota Step Grants Creates STEP grants to help small Minnesota businesses start or increase exporting to foreign markets. 116J.980 Community Development Lists DEED's community development duties, including administering grant programs and assisting local governments. 116J.981 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.982 Community Development Corporations Authorizes DEED to make grants to community development corporations that create jobs and fight poverty in their … 116J.983 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.984 This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes. 116J.985 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.986 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.987 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.988 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.989 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.990 This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes. 116J.991 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.992 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116J.9921 Office of Public Service Creates the Office of Public Service within DEED to promote and coordinate public service opportunities across … 116J.9922 Central Minnesota Opportunity Grant Program Creates grants for organizations that help central Minnesota communities of color with job training and small business … 116J.9923 Telecommuter Forward! Certification Lets cities, townships, and counties get certified as telecommuter-friendly communities. 116J.9924 Targeted Community Capital Project Grant Program Creates grants for capital projects in communities with high concentrations of people of color and low-income residents. 116J.9926 Emerging Developer Fund Program Creates a fund to support real estate developers from disadvantaged communities in building projects. 116J.993 Definitions Defines key terms for the business subsidy regulation laws, including subsidy, grantor, and recipient. 116J.994 Regulating Local and State Business Subsidies Regulates how state and local governments give subsidies to businesses, requiring public purpose, goals, and … 116J.995 Economic Grants Requires that any state economic development grant to a specific business include a statement of expected benefits. 116J.996 Military Reservist Economic Injury and Veteran-owned Small Business Loans Creates a loan program for small businesses hurt when an employee is called to military active duty and for … 116J.997 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.01 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.07 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.08 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.09 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.11 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.12 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.13 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116K.14 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116M.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116M.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116M.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116M.09 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116M.12 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116M.13 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 116O.091 This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes. 116O.092 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 121.72 This section was renumbered. See 124D.35 for current law. 216B.243 Certificate of Need for Large Energy Facility Requires large energy facilities to get a certificate of need before being built, ensuring the power is actually needed. 216C.05 Findings and Purpose Declares state policy to conserve energy, develop renewable resources, and plan for long-term energy needs. 216C.07 Conflict of Interest Bars the commerce commissioner from having financial interests in energy companies while serving in office. 216C.08 Jurisdiction Gives the commerce commissioner sole authority to administer energy policy, overriding other agencies when there is … 216C.09 Commissioner Duties Lists the energy commissioner's duties, including collecting energy data, planning for emergencies, and promoting … 216C.10 Commissioner Powers Lists the energy commissioner's powers, including making rules, accepting federal grants, and providing technical … 216C.11 Energy Information Center Requires the commissioner to run an Energy Information Center that provides energy data and help to the public. 216C.12 Energy Literacy Requires the commissioner to develop public education materials about energy conservation and efficiency programs. 216C.13 Postsecondary Energy Education Directs the commissioner to help develop energy education programs at colleges and universities. 216C.14 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.15 Emergency Energy Conservation and Allocation Plan Requires the commissioner to maintain an emergency plan for conserving and distributing energy during shortages. 216C.16 State Petroleum Set-aside Program Gives the commissioner power to manage petroleum fuel distribution during shortages to protect essential services. 216C.17 Energy Forecasts and Statistics; Report Requires the commissioner to collect energy data from utilities and producers and publish forecasts and reports. 216C.18 State Energy Policy and Conservation Report Requires the commissioner to publish a major energy policy report every four years covering trends, forecasts, and … 216C.19 Energy Conservation Sets energy efficiency rules for roadway lighting, building temperature limits, and vehicle fleet fuel use. 216C.20 Energy Conservation in Public Building Requires energy conservation standards for existing public buildings, including schools and government offices. 216C.21 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.22 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.23 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.24 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.25 Solar Energy System Standards Requires the state to adopt quality and performance standards for solar energy heating and cooling systems. 216C.26 Energy Research Project; Review Requires the commissioner to track and evaluate alternative energy research and demonstration projects. 216C.261 Alternative Energy Engineering Activity Creates an alternative energy engineering program to help develop renewable energy projects across the state. 216C.262 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.29 Subpoena Power Gives the commissioner power to issue subpoenas for records and witnesses to enforce energy laws. 216C.30 Enforcement; Penalties, Remedies Makes violations of energy laws a misdemeanor and allows the attorney general to seek injunctions. 216C.31 Energy Audit Programs Requires the commissioner to develop energy audit programs for homes and commercial buildings. 216C.315 Alternative Energy Economic Analysis Requires the commissioner to do economic analysis of alternative energy for reports, permits, and legislative requests. 216C.32 Energy-efficient Building Education Requires the commissioner to train contractors, engineers, and architects on energy-efficient building techniques. 216C.33 Minnesota Biomass Center Allows the commissioner to create a Minnesota Biomass Center to focus on using plant and organic materials for energy. 216C.34 Money for School or Governing Body Makes state money available to schools and government buildings for energy audits and conservation improvements. 216C.35 Priorities for Funding Requires all energy conservation funding applications to go through the commissioner with building energy data. 216C.36 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.37 Energy Conservation Investment Loan Creates a loan program for municipalities and schools to pay for energy conservation improvements. 216C.373 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.38 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216C.381 Community Energy Program Creates a community energy program to fund local efforts to improve energy conservation and use renewable resources.