2025 Minnesota Statutes

300.77 JUDICIAL REVIEW.

(a) Any party who is aggrieved by a final order under section 300.76 may appeal the order to the district court of the Minnesota county where the business that is the subject of the final order is registered or was registered before the business's dissolution or, if the business is not registered in Minnesota, to the district court of Ramsey County. The aggrieved party may also appeal the final order as part of any district court action between the filer and complainant where the filing at issue is relevant to the issues in the case.

(b) The aggrieved party must serve a written copy of a notice of appeal upon the office and any adverse party of record within 30 calendar days after the date the final order was issued and must also file the original notice and proof of service with the court administrator of the district court. Service may be made in person or by mail. Service by mail is complete upon mailing. The court administrator is prohibited from requiring a filing fee for appeals taken pursuant to this section.

(c) The office may elect to become a party to the proceedings in the district court.

(d) The court may order that the office furnish the court and all parties to the proceedings with a copy of the decision, the filing that is the subject of the decision, and any materials or information submitted to the office. Any materials provided under this section that are filed with the court must be done so under restricted access unless the court orders otherwise.

(e) A party may obtain a hearing at a special term of the district court by serving a written notice of the hearing's time and place at least ten days before the date of the hearing.

(f) A party aggrieved by the order of the district court may appeal the order as in other civil cases. Costs or disbursements must not be taxed against a party. A filing fee or bond must not be required of a party.

History:

2025 c 39 art 5 s 11