https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/Recent content in Chapter 116J — Department of Employment and Economic Development on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-ushttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.01/Creates the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and sets up how it is organized and run.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.011/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.011/States DEED’s mission: grow jobs faster than the national average and improve the state workforce.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.0124/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.0124/Requires DEED to write materials in plain, easy-to-understand language for the public.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.0125/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.0125/Requires DEED to give the legislature a yearly report on its programs, clients served, and results.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.013/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.013/Requires DEED to do a yearly study on the cost of living in Minnesota, broken down by region and family size.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.014/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.014/Requires DEED to work closely with other state agencies on job training and placement services.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.015/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.015/Requires DEED to report to the legislature each year about all its required reports and lets outdated ones expire.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.02/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.03/Defines key terms used throughout Chapter 116J, including commissioner, department, and economic development region.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.035/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.035/Lists the powers of the DEED commissioner, including accepting grants, making contracts, and running demonstration projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.036/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.036/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.037/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.037/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.04/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.05/This section was renumbered. See 216C.05 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.06/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to various sections in Chapter 216C and 216B.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.07/This section was renumbered. See 216C.07 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.08/This section was renumbered. See 216C.08 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.09/This section was renumbered. See 216C.09 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.10/This section was renumbered. See 216C.10 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.11/This section was renumbered. See 216C.11 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.12/This section was renumbered. See 216C.12 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.13/This section was renumbered. See 216C.13 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.14/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.14/This section was renumbered. See 216C.14 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.15/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.15/This section was renumbered. See 216C.15 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.16/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.16/This section was renumbered. See 216C.16 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.17/This section was renumbered. See 216C.17 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.18/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.18/This section was renumbered. See 216C.18 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.19/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.19/This section was renumbered. See 216C.19 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.20/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.20/This section was renumbered. See 216C.20 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.21/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.21/This section was renumbered. See 216C.21 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.22/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.22/This section was renumbered. See 216C.22 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.23/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.23/This section was renumbered. See 216C.23 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.24/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.24/This section was renumbered. See 216C.24 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.25/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.25/This section was renumbered. See 216C.25 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.26/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.26/This section was renumbered. See 216C.26 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.261/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.261/This section was renumbered. See 216C.261 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.262/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.262/This section was renumbered. See 216C.262 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.27/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.27/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 216C.27 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.28/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.28/This section was renumbered. See 216B.243 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.29/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.29/This section was renumbered. See 216C.29 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.30/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.30/This section was renumbered. See 216C.30 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.31/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.31/This section was renumbered. See 216C.31 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.315/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.315/This section was renumbered. See 216C.315 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.32/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.32/This section was renumbered. See 216C.32 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.33/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.33/This section was renumbered. See 216C.33 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.34/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.34/This section was renumbered. See 216C.34 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.35/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.35/This section was renumbered. See 216C.35 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.36/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.36/This section was renumbered. See 216C.36 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.37/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.37/This section was renumbered. See 216C.37 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.373/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.373/This section was renumbered. See 216C.373 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.38/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.38/This section was renumbered. See 216C.38 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.381/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.381/This section was renumbered. See 216C.381 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.39/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.39/Creates the Office of Broadband Development within DEED to help expand internet access across Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.391/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.391/Requires coordination between state agencies and local governments when building broadband infrastructure.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.394/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.394/Defines key terms for the broadband grant program, including broadband, unserved areas, and underserved areas.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.395/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.395/Creates a state grant program to expand broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas of Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.3951/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.3951/Creates grants to help extend broadband lines to locations near existing service that are not yet connected.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.3952/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.3952/Creates grants to bring broadband to areas with very low population where service is hard to reach.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.396/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.396/Creates a special fund in the state treasury to hold money for the broadband grant program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.397/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.397/Requires the Office of Broadband Development to collect data and create maps showing where broadband is available.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.398/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.398/Exempts broadband grant projects from prevailing wage requirements that normally apply to state-funded work.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.399/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.399/Allows broadband providers to negotiate easements to install internet equipment on private property.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.40/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.40/This section was renumbered. See 116K.01 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.401/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.401/Designates DEED as the state agency for federal employment services and sets its duties for workforce data and programs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.4011/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.4011/Requires DEED to publish labor market data showing how workforce skills match up with employer needs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.402/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.402/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.403/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.403/Requires DEED to adopt rules before spending Small Cities Community Development Block Grant money.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.404/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.404/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.405/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.405/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.406/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.406/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.407/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.407/Provides loans to help Minnesota dairy farmers modernize their buildings and equipment.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.41/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.41/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.411/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.411/Defines key terms for the rural challenge grant program, including job enhancement and regional organizations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.412/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.412/Sets aside $6 million from the rural rehabilitation account for the challenge grant program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.413/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.413/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.414/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.414/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.415/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.415/Creates challenge grants to encourage private investment and create jobs for low-income people in rural Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.417/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.417/Creates grants to build or improve child care facilities in Greater Minnesota to support economic development.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.418/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.418/Creates an office within DEED to help communities build partnerships that expand child care options.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.42/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.42/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116K.04 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.421/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.421/Creates a Rural Policy and Development Center at Mankato State University to study rural issues.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.422/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.422/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.4221/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.4221/Creates a special fund in the state treasury to pay for the Rural Policy and Development Center.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.423/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.423/Creates a state investment fund to provide loans and investments for economic development projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.4231/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.4231/Creates the Office of New Americans within DEED to help immigrants and refugees find jobs and start businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.424/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.424/Allows Iron Range Resources to match state investments in projects located in the taconite tax relief area.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.43/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.43/This section was renumbered. See 116K.05 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.431/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.431/Provides grants to cities and counties for public infrastructure needed to support business growth in Greater Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.433/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.433/This section is reserved or has been removed from the statutes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.435/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.435/Creates grants for public infrastructure to support innovative business projects across Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.436/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.436/Creates a program to fund transportation infrastructure that supports economic development and job creation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.437/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.437/Defines the green economy and directs DEED to coordinate economic development with environmental goals.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.438/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.438/Directs DEED to lead a multiagency effort to promote and support green businesses and clean energy projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.439/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.439/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.44/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.44/This section was renumbered. See 116K.06 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.45/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.45/This section was renumbered. See 116K.07 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.46/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.46/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.47/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.47/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.48/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.48/This section was renumbered. See 116K.08 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.49/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.49/This section was renumbered. See 116K.09 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.50/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.50/This section was renumbered. See 116K.10 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.51/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.51/This section was renumbered. See 116K.11 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.52/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.52/This section was renumbered. See 116K.12 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.53/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.53/This section was renumbered. See 116K.13 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.54/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.54/This section was renumbered. See 116J.406 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.541/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.541/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.542/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.542/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.543/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.543/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.545/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.545/Creates grants to help low-income workers get, repair, or maintain cars so they can get to their jobs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.548/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.548/Creates grants for communities that host large state facilities to fund local economic development projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.549/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.549/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5491/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5491/Creates an Energy Transition Office to help communities affected by the closing of power plants and energy facilities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5492/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5492/Creates an advisory committee to develop a statewide plan for helping communities transition away from fossil fuel energy.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5493/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5493/Requires a statewide energy transition plan to help communities and workers affected by power plant closings.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.55/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.55/Creates grants for communities where coal, nuclear, or gas power plants are closing or reducing operations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.551/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.551/Creates state accounts to fund grants for cleaning up contaminated land so it can be redeveloped.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.552/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.552/Defines key terms for the contamination cleanup grant program, including cleanup costs and qualifying sites.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.553/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.553/Explains how to apply for a contamination cleanup grant, including what information the application must contain.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.554/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.554/Allows the commissioner to grant up to 75% of cleanup costs for contaminated sites to help with redevelopment.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.555/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.555/Sets priorities for awarding cleanup grants when applications exceed available funding.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.556/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.556/Requires municipalities to pay at least 25% of project costs as a local match to qualify for cleanup grants.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.557/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.557/Allows the state or local authorities to sue polluters to recover contamination cleanup costs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.558/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.558/States that receiving a cleanup grant does not change the state’s own liability for contamination at the site.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.559/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.559/Allows the commissioner to provide loans and grants for brownfield cleanup under federal EPA authority.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.561/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.561/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.562/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.562/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.563/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.563/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.564/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.564/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.565/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.565/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.566/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.566/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.567/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.567/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.57/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.57/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.571/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.571/Creates two state accounts to fund grants and loans for redeveloping blighted or underused properties.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.572/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.572/Defines key terms for the redevelopment grant and loan program, including demolition costs and eligible sites.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.573/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.573/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.574/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.574/Explains how to apply for a redevelopment grant, including what information the application must contain.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.575/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.575/Allows the commissioner to make grants covering up to 50% of eligible redevelopment project costs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5761/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5761/Allows the commissioner to make loans covering up to 100% of land acquisition and demolition costs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5762/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5762/Explains how to apply for a demolition loan, including what information the application must contain.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5763/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5763/Sets priorities for demolition loans when applications exceed available funds, favoring high public benefit projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5764/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5764/Sets the terms and conditions for demolition loans, including repayment, interest rates, and security requirements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5765/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.5765/States that the state has no liability for activities at a project site just because it made a grant or loan.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.578/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.578/Requires bioscience projects receiving public money to show how consumers will benefit from more affordable products.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.58/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.58/This section has been mostly repealed, with one part renumbered to 116J.035, subdivision 1a.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.581/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.581/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.59/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.59/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.60/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.60/Lets the DEED commissioner spend money to promote trade and economic development like a private business would.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.61/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.61/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.613/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.613/This section was renumbered. See 116K.14 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.615/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.615/This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.616/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.616/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.617/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.617/Creates a loan program to help resorts, campgrounds, and other tourism businesses get financing.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.62/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.62/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.63/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.63/Lets DEED sell publications and accept advertising in its promotional materials to raise revenue.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.64/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.64/Creates a loan program for enrolled members of Minnesota-based tribes to start or expand businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.645/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.645/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.65/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.65/This section was renumbered. See 116M.04 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.655/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.655/This section was renumbered. See 121.72 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.656/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.656/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.657/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.657/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.658/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.658/Directs DEED to lead a public-private effort to promote science and technology economic development in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.6581/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.6581/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.659/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.659/Creates the CanStartup program to fund loans for new cannabis microbusinesses and support job creation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.6595/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.6595/Creates the CanNavigate program to help people understand and enter the legal cannabis industry in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.66/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.66/Requires DEED to run a business assistance center with a Bureau of Small Business and a licensing bureau.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.661/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.661/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.67/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.67/This section was renumbered. See 116M.05 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.68/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.68/Sets up the Bureau of Small Business as a one-stop resource for information, referrals, and help for small businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.682/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.682/Creates a grant program for organizations that provide free business counseling to small businesses and entrepreneurs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.69/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.69/Declares state policy that business licenses should protect the public without being overly burdensome on businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.691/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.691/This section was renumbered. See 116O.091 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.692/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.692/This section was renumbered. See 116O.092 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.693/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.693/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.70/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.70/Defines key terms for the business licensing laws, including what counts as a business license and licensing agency.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.71/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.71/Requires any new business license created after June 2, 1981 to follow the uniform licensing policy.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.72/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.72/Protects existing business licenses from being affected by the uniform licensing policy rules.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.73/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.73/Creates a Bureau of Business Licenses to be a one-stop office where businesses can get all their licensing information.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.74/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.74/Defines terms used in the business license assistance laws, including agency, bureau, director, and license.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.75/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.75/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.76/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.76/Lists the powers and duties of the Bureau of Business Licenses, including providing information and coordinating permits.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.77/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.77/Requires other state agencies to help the Bureau of Business Licenses when asked by the commissioner.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.78/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.78/Requires all licensing agencies to report their license types to the bureau and keep that information up to date.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.79/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.79/Lets businesses request a conference with the bureau to get help before formally applying for licenses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.80/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.80/Creates a master application process so businesses can apply for multiple licenses at once.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.81/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.81/Lets business license applicants get help from the bureau to speed up the review of their applications.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.82/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.82/Allows the bureau to request consolidated hearings when a business needs multiple licenses that require hearings.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.83/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.83/Confirms that each licensing agency keeps its authority to approve or deny licenses under its jurisdiction.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.84/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.84/States that the Bureau of Business Licenses provides its services for free to applicants.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.85/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.85/Encourages federal and local government agencies to participate in the state business licensing bureau services.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.86/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.86/Requires the bureau to collect and maintain statistics on business licenses issued across state agencies.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.87/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.87/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.871/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.871/Requires workers on state-funded economic development projects over $200,000 to be paid prevailing wages.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.872/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.872/Creates a fast-action team at DEED that contacts businesses within 24 hours when they may leave or expand in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.873/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.873/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8731/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8731/Creates the Minnesota Investment Fund to provide loans, grants, and technical help for job creation and business growth.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8732/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8732/Sets rules for businesses to qualify for the seed capital investment tax credit for early-stage companies.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8733/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8733/Creates a fund to help nonprofit lenders and community development groups increase lending to Minnesota small businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8737/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8737/Creates a tax credit for investors who put money into certified Minnesota small businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8738/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8738/Provides tax benefits for qualified business expansions in Greater Minnesota, including manufacturing and ag processing.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.874/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.874/This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8745/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8745/Provides grants to nonprofits that help people start very small businesses with fewer than five employees.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8747/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8747/Gives grants to job training programs that successfully place and retain graduates in employment.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8748/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8748/Creates the Minnesota Job Creation Fund to reward businesses that create new jobs and make capital investments.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8749/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8749/Creates a loan guarantee program to help develop, redevelop, or expand commercial property on main streets in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.875/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.875/This section was renumbered. See 116M.02 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8751/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8751/Creates Launch Minnesota within DEED to support startups, technology development, and innovation in the state.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8752/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8752/Creates the Minnesota Forward Fund to provide financial incentives for businesses that create jobs and invest capital.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8755/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8755/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.876/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.876/Defines key terms for the Capital Access Program, which helps small businesses get bank loans.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8761/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8761/Creates the Capital Access Program to help small and medium businesses get loans by providing a reserve fund for lenders.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8762/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8762/Lists the commissioner’s duties for running the Capital Access Program, including marketing and managing reserve funds.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8763/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8763/Describes what types of loans qualify for the Capital Access Program, including business and agricultural loans.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8764/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8764/Explains how lenders enroll loans in the Capital Access Program by filing forms and certifications.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8765/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8765/Creates reserve funds at lenders to back enrolled loans, funded by premiums from borrowers, lenders, and the state.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8766/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8766/Explains how lenders can file claims against the reserve fund when an enrolled loan goes bad.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8767/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8767/Gives the commissioner the right to step into a lender’s place to collect on loans if the lender was not diligent.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8768/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8768/Requires lenders to report on enrolled loans quarterly and lets the commissioner reclaim excess reserve funds.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8769/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8769/Lets the commissioner end a lender’s participation in the Capital Access Program for noncompliance.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8770/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8770/Allows the commissioner to make equity investments in community development venture capital funds for small businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8771/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.8771/Exempts the Capital Access Program from certain state purchasing requirements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.88/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.88/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.03 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.881/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.881/Creates a state loan guarantee program to help small businesses get bank loans they might not otherwise qualify for.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.885/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.885/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.89/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.89/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.06 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.90/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.90/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.07 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.91/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.91/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.08 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.921/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.921/This section was renumbered. See 116M.09 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.922/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.922/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.923/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.923/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.10 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.924/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.924/This section was renumbered. Subdivisions moved to section 116M.11 and related sections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.925/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.925/This section was renumbered. See 116M.12 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.926/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.926/This section was renumbered. See 116M.13 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.94/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.94/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.941/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.941/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.942/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.942/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.951/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.951/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.955/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.955/Creates a revolving fund for rural development, funded by the old Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Trust.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.961/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.961/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.965/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.965/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.966/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.966/Requires the commissioner to promote international trade and attract foreign investment to Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9661/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9661/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9665/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9665/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.967/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.967/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9671/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9671/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9672/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9672/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9673/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9673/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.968/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.968/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.970/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.970/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.971/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.971/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.974/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.974/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.975/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.975/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.976/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.976/Requires both the governor and legislature to approve any state participation in international trade procurement agreements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.977/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.977/This section is reserved or has been removed from the statutes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.978/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.978/Directs DEED to open three trade offices in foreign countries to boost Minnesota exports and attract investment.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9781/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9781/Creates the Invest Minnesota marketing program to promote the state as a good place to do business.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.979/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.979/Creates STEP grants to help small Minnesota businesses start or increase exporting to foreign markets.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.980/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.980/Lists DEED’s community development duties, including administering grant programs and assisting local governments.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.981/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.981/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.982/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.982/Authorizes DEED to make grants to community development corporations that create jobs and fight poverty in their regions.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.983/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.983/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.984/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.984/This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.985/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.985/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.986/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.986/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.987/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.987/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.988/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.988/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.989/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.989/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.990/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.990/This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.991/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.991/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.992/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.992/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9921/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9921/Creates the Office of Public Service within DEED to promote and coordinate public service opportunities across Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9922/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9922/Creates grants for organizations that help central Minnesota communities of color with job training and small business support.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9923/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9923/Lets cities, townships, and counties get certified as telecommuter-friendly communities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9924/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9924/Creates grants for capital projects in communities with high concentrations of people of color and low-income residents.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9926/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.9926/Creates a fund to support real estate developers from disadvantaged communities in building projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.993/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.993/Defines key terms for the business subsidy regulation laws, including subsidy, grantor, and recipient.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.994/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.994/Regulates how state and local governments give subsidies to businesses, requiring public purpose, goals, and accountability.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.995/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.995/Requires that any state economic development grant to a specific business include a statement of expected benefits.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.996/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.996/Creates a loan program for small businesses hurt when an employee is called to military active duty and for veteran-owned businesses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.997/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116j.997/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.01/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.05/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.06/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.07/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.08/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.09/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.10/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.11/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.12/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.13/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.14/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116k.14/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.02/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.04/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.05/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.09/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.12/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116m.13/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116o.091/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116o.091/This section has been repealed. All subdivisions were removed from the statutes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116o.092/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/116o.092/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/121.72/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/121.72/This section was renumbered. See 124D.35 for current law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216b.243/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216b.243/Requires large energy facilities to get a certificate of need before being built, ensuring the power is actually needed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.05/Declares state policy to conserve energy, develop renewable resources, and plan for long-term energy needs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.07/Bars the commerce commissioner from having financial interests in energy companies while serving in office.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.08/Gives the commerce commissioner sole authority to administer energy policy, overriding other agencies when there is overlap.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.09/Lists the energy commissioner’s duties, including collecting energy data, planning for emergencies, and promoting conservation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.10/Lists the energy commissioner’s powers, including making rules, accepting federal grants, and providing technical assistance.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.11/Requires the commissioner to run an Energy Information Center that provides energy data and help to the public.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.12/Requires the commissioner to develop public education materials about energy conservation and efficiency programs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.13/Directs the commissioner to help develop energy education programs at colleges and universities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.14/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.14/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.15/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.15/Requires the commissioner to maintain an emergency plan for conserving and distributing energy during shortages.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.16/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.16/Gives the commissioner power to manage petroleum fuel distribution during shortages to protect essential services.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.17/Requires the commissioner to collect energy data from utilities and producers and publish forecasts and reports.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.18/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.18/Requires the commissioner to publish a major energy policy report every four years covering trends, forecasts, and conservation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.19/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.19/Sets energy efficiency rules for roadway lighting, building temperature limits, and vehicle fleet fuel use.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.20/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.20/Requires energy conservation standards for existing public buildings, including schools and government offices.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.21/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.21/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.22/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.22/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.23/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.23/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.24/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.24/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.25/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.25/Requires the state to adopt quality and performance standards for solar energy heating and cooling systems.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.26/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.26/Requires the commissioner to track and evaluate alternative energy research and demonstration projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.261/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.261/Creates an alternative energy engineering program to help develop renewable energy projects across the state.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.262/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.262/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.29/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.29/Gives the commissioner power to issue subpoenas for records and witnesses to enforce energy laws.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.30/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.30/Makes violations of energy laws a misdemeanor and allows the attorney general to seek injunctions.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.31/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.31/Requires the commissioner to develop energy audit programs for homes and commercial buildings.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.315/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.315/Requires the commissioner to do economic analysis of alternative energy for reports, permits, and legislative requests.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.32/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.32/Requires the commissioner to train contractors, engineers, and architects on energy-efficient building techniques.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.33/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.33/Allows the commissioner to create a Minnesota Biomass Center to focus on using plant and organic materials for energy.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.34/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.34/Makes state money available to schools and government buildings for energy audits and conservation improvements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.35/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.35/Requires all energy conservation funding applications to go through the commissioner with building energy data.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.36/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.36/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.37/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.37/Creates a loan program for municipalities and schools to pay for energy conservation improvements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.373/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.373/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.38/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.38/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.381/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116j/216c.381/Creates a community energy program to fund local efforts to improve energy conservation and use renewable resources.