Subdivision 1. Rulemaking. The commissioner may promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, including rules and forms governing public offering statements, applications, financial statements and annual reports, and defining any terms, whether or not used in sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, insofar as the definitions are not inconsistent with sections 80C.01 to 80C.22. The commissioner may define by rule false, fraudulent or deceptive practices in the offer and sale of franchises. For the purpose of rules and forms the commissioner may classify franchises, persons and matters within the commissioner's jurisdiction, and prescribe different requirements for different classes. Rules shall be promulgated in accordance with chapter 14.
Subd. 2. Interpretive opinions. The commissioner may, upon request and upon payment of a fee of $50, honor requests for interpretive opinions relating to sections 80C.01 to 80C.22.
1973 c 612 s 18; 1981 c 165 s 7; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1993 c 13 art 1 s 21
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations
Section 80C.02 — Registration Requirement.
Section 80C.04 — Application For Registration.
Section 80C.05 — Registration Provisions.
Section 80C.06 — Public Offering Statement.
Section 80C.07 — Amendment Of Registration.
Section 80C.08 — Annual Report.
Section 80C.10 — Books, Records And Accounts.
Section 80C.11 — Opinions, Appraisals, And Reports.
Section 80C.12 — Denial, Suspension Or Revocation Of Registrations Or Exemptions.
Section 80C.13 — Prohibited Practices.
Section 80C.14 — Unfair Practices.
Section 80C.144 — Exempt Motor Fuel Franchises; Alternative Compliance.
Section 80C.145 — Motor Fuel Franchises; Right Of Survivorship.
Section 80C.146 — Elimination Of Service Bays Prohibited.
Section 80C.147 — Change In Ownership.
Section 80C.16 — Enforcement; Penalties And Remedies.
Section 80C.17 — Civil Liability.
Section 80C.18 — Administrative Pronouncements.
Section 80C.19 — Scope Of Sections 80c.01 To 80c.22.
Section 80C.20 — Service Of Process.