Minnesota Administrative Code

4503.1300 GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Subpart 1. Seeking endorsement as lieutenant governor. Raising and spending funds to seek endorsement as lieutenant governor may be done either through a separate principal campaign committee established by the lieutenant governor candi…

4503.1400 PUBLIC SUBSIDY AGREEMENTS. Subpart 1. [Repealed, 21 SR 1779] Subp. 2. Period covered by agreement. A public subsidy agreement is effective for the entire election cycle regardless of when the agreement is signed. Subp. 3. Effect of signing public subsidy agreement after…

4503.1450 DISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL ACCOUNT PUBLIC SUBSIDY FUNDS. Subpart 1. [Repealed, L 2017 1Sp4 art 3 s 18] Subp. 2. Failure to repay. A candidate who fails to repay money required by the agreement cannot be paid additional general account public subsidy funds during the curren…

4503.1500 LOANS. Subpart 1. Loan agreement requirements. An agreement to make a loan to a principal campaign committee or political committee or fund must be made in writing and signed by the borrower and endorsers. Subp. 2. [Repealed, L 2015 c 73 s 27] Subp. 3. Unpaid reimbursem…

4503.1900 AGGREGATED EXPENDITURES. Expenditures and noncampaign disbursements may be aggregated and reported as lump sums when itemized within a report filed under Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.20, if: A. each expenditure or noncampaign disbursement was made to the same vendor;…

4503.2000 DISCLAIMERS. Subpart 1. Additional definitions. The following definitions apply to this part and Minnesota Statutes, section 211B.04: A. "broadcast media" means a television station, radio station, cable television system, or satellite system; and B. "social media platf…

4511.0010 SCOPE. This chapter implements the lobbyist registration and reporting requirements of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A. Statutory Authority: MS s 10A.02 History: 21 SR 1779 Published Electronically: February 28, 2006

4511.0100 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The definitions in this part apply to this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A. The definitions in chapter 4501 and in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A, also apply to this chapter. Subp. 1a. [Repealed, L 2023 c 62 art 5 s 44] Subp. …

4511.0200 REGISTRATION. Subpart 1. Separate registration required for each entity. A lobbyist who lobbies on behalf of more than one individual, association, political subdivision, or public higher education system shall register separately for each separate entity. Members or af…

4511.0300 PRINCIPALS. Individuals or associations represented by lobbyists are presumed to be principals until they establish that they do not fall within the statutory definition of a principal. A political subdivision; public higher education system; or any office, department, …

4511.0400 TERMINATION. Subpart 1. Lobbyist termination. A lobbyist who has ceased lobbying for a particular entity may terminate registration by filing a lobbyist termination form and a lobbyist report covering the period from the last report filed through the date of termination…

4511.0500 LOBBYIST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Subpart 1. Separate reporting required for each entity. A lobbyist must report separately for each entity for which the lobbyist is registered, unless their activity is reported in the manner provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.0…

4511.0600 REPORTING DISBURSEMENTS. Subpart 1. Determination of actual costs required. To the extent that actual costs of lobbying activities or administrative overhead expenses incurred by the principal to support lobbying can be obtained or calculated by reasonable means, those …

4511.0700 REPORTING COMPENSATION PAID TO LOBBYIST. Subpart 1. Reporting by lobbyist. Compensation paid to a lobbyist for lobbying is not reportable by the lobbyist. Subp. 2. Reporting by principal. Compensation for lobbying paid by a lobbyist principal to a lobbyist or to the emp…

4511.0800 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. Subpart 1. Commencement. An administrative action to adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14, begins on publication of the notice required under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.101, subdivision 1, or at an earlier t…

4511.0900 LOBBYIST REPORTING FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS. Subpart 1. Required reporting. An association whose membership consists of political subdivisions within Minnesota and which is a principal that provides lobbyist representation on issues as directed…

4511.1000 ACTIONS AND APPROVAL OF ELECTED LOCAL OFFICIALS. Subpart 1. An action that requires a vote of the governing body. Attempting to influence the vote of an elected local official while acting in their official capacity is lobbying of that official's political subdivision. …

4512.0010 SCOPE. This chapter applies to the prohibition of certain gifts pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.071. Statutory Authority: MS s 10A.02 History: 20 SR 2504 Published Electronically: February 28, 2006

4512.0100 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The definitions in this part apply to this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.071. The definitions in chapter 4501 and in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A, apply to this chapter. Subp. 2. [Repealed, L 2017 1Sp4 art 3 s 18] Subp. 3.…

4512.0200 GIFTS WHICH MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED. Subpart 1. Acceptance. An official may not accept a gift given by a lobbyist or lobbyist principal or given as the result of a request by a lobbyist or lobbyist principal unless the gift satisfies an exception under this part or Minnesot…

4512.0300 GIFTS PAID FOR BY THIRD PARTIES. A gift is given by the individual or association paying for the gift or reimbursing another for the gift. Statutory Authority: MS s 10A.02 History: 20 SR 2504 Published Electronically: February 28, 2006

4512.0400 GIFTS PARTIALLY PAID FOR BY LOBBYIST OR LOBBYIST PRINCIPAL. An official must contemporaneously reimburse the lobbyist or lobbyist principal for the fair market value of any part of a gift paid for by the lobbyist or lobbyist principal. Statutory Authority: MS s 10A.02 H…

4512.0500 WHEN A GIFT IS REQUESTED BY LOBBYIST OR LOBBYIST PRINCIPAL. A gift is requested by a lobbyist or lobbyist principal if it is the direct result of a request, suggestion, or other affirmative effort by the lobbyist or lobbyist principal. Statutory Authority: MS s 10A.02 H…

4512.0600 SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS FROM GIFT DEFINITION. Subpart 1. Payment for goods and services. Payment of the regular price for goods or services provided by an official or an official's business is not a gift to the official. Subp. 2. Employment compensation. A salary increase, …

4525.0010 SCOPE. This chapter applies to the conduct of hearings, audits, and investigations by the board. Statutory Authority: MS s 10A.02 History: 20 SR 2504 Published Electronically: September 30, 2013

4525.0100 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The definitions in this part apply to this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A. The definitions in chapter 4501 and in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A, apply to this chapter. Subp. 1a. [Repealed, 20 SR 2504] Subp. 2. [Repealed, 20 …

4525.0150 GENERAL PROVISIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. This part applies to all complaints, investigations, and audits conducted under this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A. Subp. 2. Notice, where sent. Whenever notice is required, if a respondent is registered with the board…

4525.0200 COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS. Subpart 1. Who may complain. A person who believes a violation of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A, or another provision of law placed under the board's jurisdiction by Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.022, subdivision 3, or rules of the board ha…

4525.0210 DETERMINATIONS PRIOR TO AND DURING FORMAL INVESTIGATION. Subpart 1. [Repealed, L 2017 1Sp4 art 3 s 18] Subp. 2. Making the prima facie determination. In determining whether a complaint states a prima facie violation, any evidence outside the complaint and its attachment…

4525.0220 SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS. Subpart 1. Summary proceeding. A summary proceeding is an action other than a complete formal investigation that is undertaken to resolve a matter, or a part of a matter, that is the subject of a complaint, an investigation, or an audit. A staff rev…

4525.0320 STAFF REVIEW. Subpart 1. Staff review. In a staff review, the executive director reviews information and works informally with a respondent to determine whether a violation has occurred and to determine how any identified violation should be resolved. Subp. 2. Staff rev…

4525.0340 SUBMISSION TO BOARD; BOARD-INITIATED INVESTIGATIONS AND MATTERS NOT RESOLVED BY CONCILIATION AGREEMENT. Subpart 1. [Repealed, L 2018 c 119 s 34] Subp. 2. Board action on submission. When it receives a submission under Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.022, subdivision 3d,…

4525.0500 INVESTIGATIONS AND AUDITS; GENERAL PROVISIONS. Subpart 1. No complaint. The board may undertake investigations or audits with respect to statements and reports which are filed or should have been filed under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A, although no complaint has bee…

4525.0550 FORMAL AUDITS. Subpart 1. Formal audit. The purpose of a formal audit is to ensure that all information included in the report or statement being audited is accurately reported. The fact that the board is conducting a formal audit does not imply that the subject of the …

4525.0900 INITIATING A CONTESTED CASE. Subpart 1. Initiation by application. Any person requesting an exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.20, subdivisions 8 and 10, or any other person whose rights, privileges, and duties the board is authorized by law to determine af…

4525.1000 INITIATING ANONYMOUS PROCEEDINGS. Subpart 1. Authority. Any person making application for an exemption from campaign reporting requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.20, subdivisions 8 and 10, may proceed anonymously if the board determines that identificati…

4601.0100 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. For purposes of parts 4601.0100 to 4601.2600, the terms used have the meanings given them in this part. Subp. 2. Amendment. "Amendment" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.212, subdivision 1a. Subp. 3. Certified birth …

4601.0200 DUTIES OF STATE REGISTRAR. According to parts 4601.0100 to 4601.2600 and the Vital Records Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.211 to 144.227, the state registrar must: A. administer and enforce parts 4601.0100 to 4601.2600 and the Vital Records Act and issue instruct…

4601.0300 DUTIES OF LOCAL REGISTRARS. According to parts 4601.0100 to 4601.2600 and the Vital Records Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.211 to 144.227, a local registrar must: A. work in partnership with the state registrar to maintain a system of vital records; B. attend tra…

4601.0400 FEES. Subpart 1. Statutory fees. Fees for the following services related to vital records are in the amounts prescribed under Minnesota Statutes, section 144.226: A. for issuing a copy, verification, or certification of a vital record, including a certification that a r…

4601.0500 NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED. The state or local registrar is not required to obtain further documentation to verify the contents of a birth or death record, except as provided under parts 4601.0100 to 4601.2600. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.12; 144.213; 144.215; …

4601.0600 FILING DOCUMENTATION OF BIRTH WITHIN FIRST YEAR OF BIRTH. Subpart 1. Births occurring in institution. According to Minnesota Statutes, section 144.215, subdivision 5, the person in charge of an institution or that person's authorized designee must collect the required b…

4601.0700 BIRTHS IN MOVING CONVEYANCE. When a birth occurs in a moving conveyance within the United States, while in international waters or air space, or in a foreign country or its air space and the child is first removed from the conveyance in Minnesota, the birth must be regi…

4601.0800 MONTHLY REPORT OF BIRTHS. This part applies only to an institution that does not file documentation of birth through the centralized electronic system of the state registrar. The person in charge of the institution or that person's authorized designee must submit to the…

4601.0900 DELAYED BIRTH REGISTRATION. Subpart 1. Delayed registration. For a person born in Minnesota whose birth is not recorded, the registrant age 18 or older, parent, guardian, or legal representative who demonstrates tangible interest may file with a registrar documentation …

4601.1000 BIRTH RECORD AMENDMENTS. Subpart 1. Requesting amendment. A registrant age 18 or older or the registrant's parent, legal guardian, or legal representative may request a registrar to amend the civil registration information in a birth record. The person requesting the am…

4601.1100 REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED. Subpart 1. Document requirements. The documents submitted to support a birth registration or amendment must: A. be legible; B. be without any sign of erasure, alteration, or change of the pertinent information; C. indicate the date …