2001 Minnesota Code
Chapters 14 - 16 State Agencies
Chapter 14 Administrative Procedure
Section 14.388 Good cause exemption.

14.388 Good cause exemption.

If an agency for good cause finds that the rulemaking provisions of this chapter are unnecessary, impracticable, or contrary to the public interest when adopting, amending, or repealing a rule to:

(1) address a serious and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare;

(2) comply with a court order or a requirement in federal law in a manner that does not allow for compliance with sections 14.14 to 14.28;

(3) incorporate specific changes set forth in applicable statutes when no interpretation of law is required; or

(4) make changes that do not alter the sense, meaning, or effect of a rule,

the agency may adopt, amend, or repeal the rule after satisfying the requirements of section 14.386, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (3). The agency shall incorporate its findings and a brief statement of its supporting reasons in its order adopting, amending, or repealing the rule.

The office of administrative hearings shall determine whether the agency has provided adequate justification for its use of this section.

Rules adopted, amended, or repealed under clauses (1) and (2) are effective for a period of two years from the date of publication of the rule in the State Register.

Rules adopted, amended, or repealed under clause (3) or (4) are effective upon publication in the State Register.

HIST: 1995 c 233 art 2 s 29; 2001 c 106 s 20