Minnesota Administrative Rules

1230.1609 DENIALS OF REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATION.

A.

When a request to be certified as a socially and economically disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged area, or veteran-owned small business is denied, a written explanation of the reasons for the denial must be provided to the applicant, specifically referencing the evidence in the record that supports each reason for the denial. All documents and other information on which the denial is based must be made available to the applicant on request.

B.

When a business is denied certification, 12 months must lapse before the business may reapply for certification. The time period for reapplication begins to run on the date the explanation required by item A is received by the applicant. An applicant's appeal of the decision does not extend this period.

C.

When an administratively final denial of certification is made concerning a business, the business may appeal the denial pursuant to part 1230.1700, subpart 6.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16C.19

History:

42 SR 543

Published Electronically:

November 13, 2017