Chapter 8 — Attorney General

8.01 Appearance This statute defines the Attorney General's duty to represent the State of Minnesota in all cases before the Minnesota … 8.02 Deputies, Assistants Authorizes the Attorney General to appoint deputy attorneys general, assistant attorneys general, and special assistant … 8.023 Section 8.023 has been repealed or renumbered. See the session law references for details on when this section was … 8.024 Section 8.024 has been repealed or renumbered. See the session law references for details on when this section was … 8.025 Part-time Special Attorneys, Payment on Hourly Basis Caps the hourly rate for part-time special attorneys assigned to state licensing boards at the equivalent amount paid to … 8.026 Section 8.026 has been repealed or renumbered. See the session law references for details on when this section was … 8.03 Prosecutions Designates the Attorney General as the chief legal officer and advisor to all state officers, boards, and commissions, … 8.04 Public Lands Requires the Attorney General to draft legal documents, contracts, and forms for the state when requested by state … 8.05 Forms Prepared; Opinions Requires the Attorney General to furnish an opinion on any question of law when requested by either house of the … 8.06 Attorney for State Officers, Boards, or Commissions; Employ Counsel Requires the Attorney General to keep a record of all official opinions and of all actions and proceedings in which the … 8.065 Private Attorney Contracts Authorizes the Attorney General to operate the residential utilities division to represent the interests of residential … 8.07 Opinions: Questions of Public Importance; Public Schools Requires the Attorney General to make an annual report to the governor detailing official actions, opinions given, and … 8.08 Report Provides that when there is a conflict of interest preventing the Attorney General from representing the state, a … 8.09 Claims of State Against United States; Retain Counsel Addresses the Attorney General's authority and duties relating to charitable trusts and nonprofit organizations, … 8.10 Compensation of Attorneys Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions to protect the public interest and enforce consumer protection … 8.11 Bringing Action to Recover on Bonds Addresses the Attorney General's authority to intervene in federal proceedings and multi-state litigation on behalf of … 8.12 Solicitor General; Duties Provides for the Attorney General's authority relating to antitrust enforcement and competition law. 8.13 Contest of Barriers on Dairy Products Addresses additional administrative powers and duties of the Attorney General, including internal operations and … 8.14 Actions Challenging State Expenditures; Intervention Addresses the Attorney General's powers regarding investigations, subpoenas, and civil investigative demands in … 8.15 Attorney General Costs Provides for additional enforcement tools available to the Attorney General, including civil penalties and restitution. 8.16 Attorney General; Administrative Subpoenas Addresses the Attorney General's authority to enter into settlements and consent decrees on behalf of the state. 8.20 Delegation of Contract Review Allows the Attorney General to delegate contract review authority to state officials when doing so would significantly … 8.30 Compromise of Tax and Fee Claims Gives the Attorney General authority to compromise tax, fee, surcharge, assessment, penalty, and interest claims … 8.31 Additional Duties of Attorney General This law gives the Minnesota Attorney General the power to investigate and take action against unfair, fraudulent, or … 8.315 Consumer Litigation Account Establishes the consumer litigation account in the state treasury special revenue fund, authorizing the AG to disburse … 8.32 Consumer Affairs Addresses the Attorney General's authority relating to enforcement actions under the consumer protection and antitrust … 8.33 Representation of Consumer and Small Business Interest in Public Utility Matters Provides for the disposition and use of funds recovered by the Attorney General in enforcement actions, including … 8.34 Bias-motivated Crime Prosecution Training Establishes the Attorney General's Safe at Home address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence, sexual … 8.35 Public Education Campaign Provides additional details on the Safe at Home program administration, eligibility requirements, and protections for … 8.36 Section 8.36 has been repealed or renumbered. See the session law references for details on when this section was … 8.37 Consumer Protection Restitution Account Creates the consumer protection restitution account to distribute unpaid restitution to consumers harmed by unlawful … 8.40 Expenses of Attorney General-elect Provides up to $35,000 in transition funding for a newly elected Attorney General who is not the incumbent, covering …