Minnesota Administrative Rules

5510.0320 FILING AND SERVICE.

Subpart 1.

Effecting service.

Unless otherwise provided under parts 5510.0110 to 5510.2310, service on the commissioner or a party must comply with the filing requirements under this part.

Subp. 2.

Filing; when effective.

A.

Unless otherwise provided by law, a document filed under parts 5510.0110 to 5510.2310 is effective:

(1)

upon receipt; and

(2)

if it is received Monday through Friday before 4:30 p.m.

B.

A document received Monday through Friday after 4:30 p.m. is effective the next working day that is not a legal holiday.

C.

A document received on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday is deemed to be filed on the next working day that is not a legal holiday.

Subp. 3.

Filing method.

Unless another manner of filing is required by law, a document may be filed:

A.

in person, but if filing at the bureau, between only 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.;

B.

by facsimile;

C.

by United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the bureau or a party at its last known address; or

D.

electronically, with the express, prior written consent of the recipient that has provided an email address for the filing purpose.

Subp. 4.

Electronic filing.

A.

Unless otherwise provided by law, a document filed electronically must contain an electronic signature.

B.

For purposes of this subpart, "electronic signature" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 325L.02, paragraph (h).

Statutory Authority:

MS s 179.02; 179.82; 179A.04; 179A.16; 626.892

History:

46 SR 1387

Published Electronically:

January 30, 2024