Subdivision 1. Attorney general investigation powers. The attorney general:
(a) may make public or private investigations within or outside the state as deemed necessary by the attorney general to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of sections 309.50 to 309.61 or any rule or order thereunder, or to aid in the enforcement of sections 309.50 to 309.61 in the prescribing of rules and forms thereunder, and may publish information, concerning the violation of sections 309.50 to 309.61 or any rule or order thereunder.
(b) may require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the attorney general determines, as to all facts and circumstances concerning the matter being investigated.
Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1987 c 336 s 47]
Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1987 c 336 s 47]
Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1987 c 336 s 47]
Subd. 5. Attorney general discovery powers. In connection with an investigation under this section, the attorney general may obtain discovery from any person regarding any matter, fact, or circumstance, not privileged, that is relevant to the subject matter involved in the investigation, in accordance with the provisions of section 8.31.
1978 c 601 s 11; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 336 s 36,46
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 300 - 323A — Business, Social, And Charitable Organizations
Chapter 309 — Social And Charitable Organizations
Section 309.50 — Solicitation Of Charitable Funds; Definitions.
Section 309.52 — Statement Requirement.
Section 309.53 — Annual Report.
Section 309.531 — Registration Of Professional Fundraisers.
Section 309.533 — Investigations.
Section 309.55 — Prohibited Practices.
Section 309.556 — Public Disclosure Requirements.
Section 309.56 — Service Of Process.
Section 309.57 — District Court Jurisdiction, Penalties, Enforcement.
Section 309.581 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 309.582 — Consultants.
Section 309.59 — Construction; Powers Of Attorney General.
Section 309.591 — Rulemaking Power.
Section 309.60 — Reciprocal Agreements, Other States.
Section 309.61 — Severability.
Section 309.72 — Acquisition Of Interests In Insurance.
Section 309.735 — Definitions.
Section 309.74 — Standard Of Conduct In Managing And Investing Institutional Fund.
Section 309.75 — Delegation Of Management And Investment Functions.
Section 309.755 — Release Or Modification Of Restrictions On Management, Investment, Or Purpose.
Section 309.76 — Reviewing Compliance.
Section 309.765 — Application To Existing Institutional Funds.
Section 309.77 — Relation To Electronic Signatures In Global And National Commerce Act.