HF 1230

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; modifying requirements for 911 emergency
communication fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 403.11, by
adding subdivisions.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 403.11, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Fee collection declaration. new text end

new text begin If the commissioner disputes the
accuracy of a fee submission or if no fees are submitted by a wireless, wire-line, or
packet-based telecommunications service provider, the wireless, wire-line, or packet-based
telecommunications service provider shall submit a sworn declaration signed by an officer
of the company certifying, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided with
the fee submission is true and correct. The sworn declaration must specifically describe
and affirm that the 911 fee computation is complete and accurate. When a wireless,
wire-line, or packet-based telecommunications service provider fails to provide a sworn
declaration within 90 days of notice by the commissioner that the fee submission is
disputed, the commissioner may estimate the amount due from the wireless, wire-line, or
packet-based telecommunications service provider and refer that amount for collection
under section 16D.04.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 403.11, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 1b. new text end

new text begin Fee audit. new text end

new text begin If the commissioner determines that an audit is necessary
to document the fee submission and sworn declaration in subdivision 1a, the wireless,
wire-line, or packet-based telecommunications service provider must contract with an
independent certified public accountant to conduct an audit. The audit must be conducted
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. The wireless, wire-line, or
packet-based telecommunications service provider is responsible for any costs associated
with the audit.
new text end