Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. Legislative function. "Legislative function" means the establishment and promulgation of all rules, orders and directives of general or particular applicability, governing the conduct of the regulated persons or businesses, together with such investigative procedures as are incident thereto and all other valid acts and procedures which are historically or functionally legislative in character.
Subd. 3. Administrative function. "Administrative function" means all duties and procedures concerning the execution and enforcement of the laws, rules, orders, directives, duties, and obligations imposed for the control and government of the persons or businesses regulated, together with investigative activities incident thereto and procedures inherently administrative or executive in character.
Subd. 4. Quasi-judicial function. "Quasi-judicial function" means the promulgation of all orders and directives of particular applicability governing the conduct of the regulated persons or businesses, together with procedures inherently judicial.
1967 c 864 s 2; 1977 c 364 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 216 - 217 — Utilities
Chapter 216A — Public Utilities Regulators
Section 216A.01 — Department And Commission; Powers And Duties.
Section 216A.02 — Definitions.
Section 216A.03 — Public Utilities Commission.
Section 216A.035 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 216A.036 — Employment Restrictions; Civil Penalty.
Section 216A.037 — Ex Parte Communications; Code Of Conduct; Rules.
Section 216A.04 — Executive Secretary; Commission Employees.
Section 216A.05 — Commission Functions And Powers.
Section 216A.07 — Commissioner Powers And Duties.
Section 216A.08 — Continuation Of Rules Of Public Service Department.
Section 216A.095 — Cooperation Between Department And Commission.