Chapter 16D — Debt Collection Act

16D.01 Citation and Scope This section provides the official name and scope of the state debt collection law. It establishes the legal framework … 16D.02 Definitions This section defines key terms used in the state debt collection law, including what counts as a debt, a debtor, a … 16D.03 Supervision of State Debt Collection This section gives the commissioner of finance overall supervision of state debt collection activities and requires … 16D.04 Collection Activities This section describes the specific collection activities the state can use to collect debts, including wage … 16D.045 Staff This section authorizes the hiring of staff needed to carry out the state debt collection program. 16D.05 Priority of Satisfaction of Debts This section sets the order of priority when a debtor owes money to multiple state agencies. Certain types of debts must … 16D.06 Debtor Information This section explains what debtor information state agencies can share with each other and with collection agencies for … 16D.07 Notice to Debtor This section requires the state to send you a written notice before taking collection action on a debt. The notice must … 16D.08 Collection Duties and Powers This section describes the collection duties and powers of state agencies, including the authority to offset debts … 16D.09 Uncollectible Debts This section explains when the state can write off a debt as uncollectible. A debt may be written off when all … 16D.10 Case Reviewer This section creates the position of case reviewer to handle disputes about state debts. The reviewer provides an … 16D.11 Collection Costs This section allows the state to add reasonable collection costs to the amount of the debt. This means the debtor pays … 16D.12 Payment of Collection Agency Fees This section authorizes payment of fees to private collection agencies that help the state collect debts. The fees are … 16D.13 Interest This section sets the interest rate that applies to unpaid state debts. Interest begins accruing when the debt becomes … 16D.14 Venue This section sets the proper court location (venue) for lawsuits brought by the state to collect debts. 16D.15 Compromise of Debt This section allows the state to settle debts for less than the full amount owed (compromise) when it makes financial … 16D.16 Setoffs This section authorizes the state to set off (intercept) payments it owes you to pay debts you owe to state agencies. … 16D.17 Enforcement of Statutory Penalties This section establishes procedures for enforcing statutory penalties as part of the state debt collection process. 16D.18 Reciprocal Agreement This section allows Minnesota to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states to help collect debts that cross …