1997 Minnesota Statutes

     178.041 Rulemaking power.  

    Subdivision 1.  The commissioner may, upon receipt of the 
 council's proposals, accept, adopt, and issue them by rule with 
 any modifications or amendments the commissioner finds 
 appropriate.  The commissioner may refer them back to the 
 council with recommendations for further study, consideration 
 and revision.  Additional rules may be issued as the 
 commissioner may deem necessary.  

    Subd. 2.  Rules, modifications, amendments, and repeals 
 thereof which may be issued by the commissioner under this 
 section shall be adopted in accordance with chapter 14 and shall 
 have the force and effect of law.  

    HIST: 1974 c 144 s 4; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1986 c 444