Chapter 16B — Department of Administration

15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes When the state updates official terms and names under a 2005 law, agencies only need to use the new wording when they … 16B.001 This section serves as a placeholder or cross-reference entry in the chapter. It does not contain substantive legal … 16B.01 Definitions This section defines key terms used throughout the chapter on state administration. 'Agency' means most parts of the … 16B.02 Department of Administration The Department of Administration is led by the commissioner of administration, who is appointed by the governor. The … 16B.03 Appointments The commissioner of administration can hire staff, including up to two deputy commissioners. All hiring must follow the … 16B.04 Authority This section spells out what the commissioner of administration can do. The commissioner oversees all state contracts … 16B.05 Delegation by Commissioner The commissioner of administration can hand off duties to agency heads and their staff. Those people carry out the work … 16B.052 Authority to Transfer Funds The commissioner of administration can move money between certain state fund accounts to keep them running smoothly, but … 16B.053 Grants The commissioner can apply for and spend grant money from the federal government or other sources to carry out work … 16B.054 Developmental Disabilities The Department of Administration is the state agency in charge of helping the Governor's Council on Developmental … 16B.055 Lead Agency The Department of Administration is the lead state agency for assistive technology under federal law. 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The commissioner … 16B.2405 Capitol Building Powers and Duties The commissioner of administration is responsible for maintaining and operating the Capitol building, managing design … 16B.2406 Capitol Area Building Account to Address Health, Life Safety, and Security Needs This section creates a special account to pay for critical health, safety, and security repairs to old buildings in the … 16B.241 Coordinated Facility Planning The commissioner of administration must create a coordinated plan for office buildings outside the Twin Cities metro … 16B.242 Enterprise Real Property Account This section creates a special account in the state treasury for managing real property technology and services. Money … 16B.2421 Bird-safe Buildings During spring and fall bird migration seasons, people in state-owned or state-leased buildings must try to turn off … 16B.245 Inventory of State-owned Land The commissioner must create and maintain a complete inventory of all state-owned land, showing which agency manages … 16B.25 Lost Property on State Lands The commissioner can issue permits to search for lost or abandoned property on state land or in state buildings. If the … 16B.26 Utility Companies, Permits to Cross State-owned Lands The commissioner can grant easements or permits for utilities, roads, telecommunications, and other purposes to cross … 16B.27 Governor's Residence The governor's residence is used for official state ceremonies and as the governor's home. The commissioner of … 16B.275 Capitol Area Cafeterias When the commissioner contracts out the operation of cafeterias in the Capitol complex, the contracts should be set up … 16B.276 Capitol Flag Program The Capitol flag program provides flags flown over the Minnesota State Capitol to families of public safety officers … 16B.28 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.281 Sale and Disposition of Surplus State-owned Land This section sets up the process for selling or disposing of surplus state-owned land. Before land can be sold, the … 16B.282 Surveys, Appraisals, and Sale Before selling surplus state land, the commissioner must get an appraisal if the land is worth more than $50,000. Local … 16B.283 Terms of Payment When buying surplus state land, the buyer must pay 10 percent of the price at the time of sale and the rest within 90 … 16B.284 Quitclaim Deed When the state sells surplus land, the commissioner of administration signs a quitclaim deed to transfer the state's … 16B.285 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.286 Reservation of Minerals When the state sells surplus land, it keeps all mineral rights including iron, coal, copper, and other valuable … 16B.287 Disposition of Proceeds From Surplus State-owned Land Money from selling surplus state land goes into the general fund. However, the costs of preparing the land for sale - … 16B.29 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.295 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.296 Transfer of Real Property Real property bought with state funds cannot be transferred for less than its appraised or fair market value. This rule … 16B.297 Acquisition of Real Property When a state agency buys real property with public money, it must first get a licensed appraisal. The agency cannot pay … 16B.2975 Surplus Property Acquisition, Distribution, and Disposal The commissioner manages the state's surplus property program, handling both state and federal surplus equipment, … 16B.298 Surplus Property The commissioner can sell a surplus gun to the state trooper who used it during their job. The trooper must pay fair … 16B.30 General Authority The commissioner oversees all contracts for building construction and capital improvements to state buildings. State … 16B.305 Capital Budget Requests The commissioner sets design and cost standards for state building projects and helps agencies prepare their capital … 16B.307 Asset Preservation Appropriations Asset preservation money from state bonds or other sources can only be used to maintain and repair existing state … 16B.31 Commissioner Must Approve Plans The commissioner must approve all plans for state building construction, except highways, bridges, and buildings … 16B.312 Construction Materials; Environmental Analysis This section requires the state to set limits on the greenhouse gas emissions from construction materials like steel, … 16B.32 Energy Use This law requires state buildings to use energy-saving designs and renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. … 16B.321 Definitions This section defines key terms for the state energy improvement financing program. An 'energy improvement project' … 16B.322 State Energy Improvement Financing Program This law creates a state program to finance energy improvements in state buildings. State agencies can choose to join … 16B.323 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.325 Sustainable Building Guidelines This law requires the state to create guidelines for building new state buildings and doing major renovations in a … 16B.326 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.327 Recycling Construction and Demolition Waste From State Buildings; Requirement This law requires contractors working on state building projects to recycle at least half of the construction and … 16B.328 Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Model Ordinance This law sets standards for outdoor lighting paid for with state money. New outdoor lights that are brighter than 1,800 … 16B.33 Designer Selection Board This law creates the state Designer Selection Board, which picks architects and engineers for major state building … 16B.335 Review of Plans and Projects This law requires state agencies to get legislative review before starting major construction or remodeling projects. … 16B.34 Inmate Labor This law allows the state to use inmate labor or project labor for construction, improvements, or maintenance work at … 16B.35 Art in State Buildings This law allows up to one percent of the money spent on building or remodeling a state building to be used for buying … 16B.355 Cooperative Local Facilities Grants This law lets the state give grants to local governments for building shared facilities. At least three counties, … 16B.356 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.357 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.358 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.359 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.36 Investigations This law gives the commissioner of administration the power to examine and investigate how state agencies are organized … 16B.361 Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution This law creates the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution within the Department of Administration. The office … 16B.37 Reorganization of Agencies This law lets the commissioner of administration move staff, powers, or duties from one state agency to another to … 16B.371 Assistance to Small Agencies This law lets the Department of Administration provide shared services like accounting, payroll, and human resources to … 16B.372 Environmental Sustainability Government Operations; Office Created This law creates the Office of Enterprise Sustainability to help state agencies reduce their impact on the environment. … 16B.373 Office of Enterprise Translations This law creates the Office of Enterprise Translations to provide translation services for state agencies. The office … 16B.38 Dissolved or Suspended Agencies When a state agency is dissolved or suspended, the commissioner of administration takes over its essential functions. … 16B.39 Programs for State Employees This law lets the commissioner of administration set up a fund to reward state agencies and their employees for … 16B.40 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.405 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.41 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.415 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.42 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.43 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.44 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.45 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.46 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.465 This section has been renumbered. All of its provisions have been moved to section 16E.18, which covers the same subject … 16B.466 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.467 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.47 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.48 General Services Revolving Funds This law creates the general services revolving fund, which pays for shared services the Department of Administration … 16B.4805 Accommodation Reimbursement This law creates a fund to help state agencies pay for reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with … 16B.481 Fees for Training and Maintenance This law allows the commissioner to charge state agencies and local governments a fee for energy conservation training … 16B.482 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.4821 Provision of Materials and Services to Mnscu This law lets the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system use the same services and materials that state … 16B.483 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.485 Interfund Loans This law allows the commissioner to make short-term loans between state internal service or enterprise funds, with … 16B.49 Central Mailing System This law requires the commissioner to run a central mail handling unit for state agencies in St. Paul. The unit handles … 16B.495 Hazard Identification and Accident Prevention This law requires the commissioner to run a workplace safety program for state agencies and employees. The program … 16B.50 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.51 Agency Reports This law gives the commissioner control over how state agencies make and distribute their reports and publications. The … 16B.52 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.53 Sale of Laws and Resolutions This law authorizes the commissioner to sell and distribute copies of Minnesota laws and resolutions that are on file … 16B.531 Travel Services This law lets the commissioner offer a centralized travel booking service for all state agencies and the Minnesota State … 16B.54 Enterprise Fleet; Establishment This law creates the state's enterprise fleet of vehicles for official state business. The commissioner manages the … 16B.55 Use of State Vehicles; Compensation for Use of Personal Vehicles This law says state vehicles can only be used for official state business. Employees generally cannot drive state … 16B.56 Commuter Vans; Use by State Employees and Spouses and Others This law creates a van pooling program for state employees to share rides to and from work. The commissioner provides … 16B.57 Gasoline and Petroleum Products, Source of Supply for Agencies This law allows the commissioner to require a state agency that has fuel storage facilities to share gasoline and other … 16B.58 State Parking Facilities This law governs parking on state-owned lots and facilities. The commissioner controls and operates state parking in the … 16B.581 Distinctive Tax-exempt License Plates This law requires state-owned or state-leased vehicles to display special tax-exempt license plates. 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The … 16B.87 Award and Repayment of State Building Energy Improvement Conservation Loans This law sets out how state agencies can apply for and repay energy conservation loans for state buildings. A … 16B.875 Review by Commissioner of Administration This law requires the commissioner of administration to regularly review state departments, agencies, and boards that … 16B.88 This section has been renumbered. All of its provisions have been moved to section 4.50. Some subdivisions were also … 16B.89 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.92 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.93 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.94 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.95 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.96 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.97 Grants Management This law gives the commissioner of administration authority to oversee how state agencies manage grants. The … 16B.98 Grants Management Process This law sets out the process state agencies must follow when managing grants. Grant agreements must be signed by the … 16B.981 Financial Review of Grant and Business Subsidy Recipients Before awarding a grant of $50,000 or more, state agencies must review the potential grantee's finances and ability to … 16B.99 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16B.991 Termination of Grant This law requires that every state grant agreement include a provision that the grant will be immediately terminated if … 16C.05 Contract Management; Validity and Review This law sets the rules for how state contracts are created, approved, and managed. A state contract is not valid until … 16C.0725 Purchase of Recycled, Repairable, and Durable Materials This law requires the state to consider recycled content when buying products. When the price of recycled materials is … 16C.073 Purchase and Use of Paper Stock; Printing This law requires all public entities in Minnesota, including the state, cities, counties, and schools, to buy recycled … 16C.074 Consideration of Environmental Impacts of Metal Recycling Facilities This law requires the state, counties, towns, and cities to consider the environmental impact of recycling facilities … 16C.0745 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16C.081 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16C.145 Nonvisual Technology Access Standards This law requires the state to include accessibility standards for blind and visually impaired users in all technology … 16C.151 Purchases From Corrections Industries This law allows public entities in Minnesota to buy products and services directly from the Department of Corrections … 16E.15 Software Sales This law allows the state's chief information officer to sell or license computer software that was developed by state … 16E.16 Modification of Operating and Management Procedures This law lets the chief information officer, with the governor's approval, require a state agency to change its … 16E.17 Telecommunication; Powers This law gives the chief information officer control over all state telecommunications facilities and services. This … 16E.19 Administration of State Computer Facilities This law puts the chief information officer in charge of running the state's centralized computer facilities. The … 16E.20 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 16E.30 Geospatial Information Office This law creates the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office to coordinate geographic mapping and location data across … 326B.101 Policy and Purpose This section establishes the purpose of the State Building Code. The code sets uniform standards for building … 326B.106 General Powers of Commissioner of Labor and Industry This law gives the commissioner of labor and industry broad powers to adopt and enforce the State Building Code. The … 326B.109 Restroom Facilities This law requires large public venues like arenas, stadiums, and theaters to provide more restrooms for women than for … 326B.112 Bleacher Safety This law sets safety standards for bleacher seating in public venues like arenas, gyms, and stadiums. Gaps in bleachers … 326B.115 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 326B.118 Energy Code This law directs the commissioner of labor and industry to review and adopt energy codes for building one- and … 326B.121 State Building Code; Application and Enforcement This law says the State Building Code is the standard for construction across all of Minnesota and overrides any local … 326B.124 Exemptions This law allows the commissioner to exempt parts of historic state buildings from building and fire codes when needed to … 326B.127 State Building Official This law requires the commissioner of labor and industry to appoint a state building official to administer the State … 326B.13 Application of Administrative Procedure Act This law says the State Building Code must be adopted and amended through the Administrative Procedure Act, which … 326B.133 Building Officials Every municipality must designate a certified building official to administer the State Building Code. Building … 326B.135 Construction Code Inspectors This law requires the commissioner to set competency standards for construction code inspectors, including building, … 326B.136 Certain Inspections This law lets the state building official review and approve building plans for one- and two-family homes that will be … 326B.139 Appeals This law gives people the right to appeal building code decisions to the commissioner. Appeals must be filed within 180 … 326B.142 Certain Certificates This law confirms that building certificates of occupancy that were properly issued before July 1, 1972, remain valid. … 326B.145 Annual Report This law requires municipalities to report by June 30 each year all construction and development fees they collected … 326B.148 Surcharge This law imposes a surcharge on all building permits to help pay for administering the State Building Code. The … 326B.151 Permit Fees, to Whom Applicable This law says that when a municipality enforces the State Building Code, its building official has authority over all … 326B.16 Enforcement of Requirements for Persons With Disabilities The State Building Code's rules for making buildings accessible to people with disabilities apply everywhere in … 326B.163 Definitions; Elevators This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's elevator safety laws. It covers definitions for passenger and freight … 326B.166 Elevator Inspection and Reporting Building owners must let state inspectors check their elevators at reasonable times. People who own, service, or repair … 326B.169 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 326B.172 Licensing Authorities Cities may set up a system to license passenger and freight elevators within their borders. They can set the fees, how … 326B.175 Elevators, Entrances Sealed If an elevator is being used in violation of the safety laws, the state or local licensing authority must seal off the … 326B.178 Violations, Penalties It is illegal to remove the seal or notice from a shut-down elevator without permission, to falsely certify an elevator … 326B.181 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law. 326B.184 Fees for Licensure and Permit No one may build, install, alter, repair, or operate an elevator without proper permits. The permit fee is $100 plus … 326B.187 Rules The commissioner may adopt rules to set minimum qualifications for elevator inspectors and contractors, establish … 326B.191 Conflict of Laws The elevator safety laws in sections 326B.163 to 326B.191 do not override the Minnesota Electrical Act. Both sets of … 326B.194 Interstate Compact on Industrialized/modular Buildings Minnesota has joined an interstate agreement on industrialized and modular buildings. The commissioner must make a copy … 4A.05 This section has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains active law.