Minnesota Administrative Rules

1230.1601 CERTIFICATION STANDARDS; BURDENS OF PROOF.

A.

In determining whether to certify a business as eligible to participate as a socially and economically disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged area, or veteran-owned small business, the standards in this part apply.

B.

The business seeking certification has the burden of demonstrating, by a preponderance of evidence, that it meets the requirements in parts 1230.1601 to 1230.1607.

C.

Members of the designated groups identified in part 1230.1603, subpart 1, item A, are deemed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. In order to obtain the benefit of the determination, individuals must submit a signed, notarized statement that they are a member of one of the groups in part 1230.1603, subpart 1, item A. Applicants must provide the division information concerning their economic disadvantage status as required in part 1230.1603, subpart 1, item B.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16C.19

History:

42 SR 543

Published Electronically:

November 13, 2017