Subdivision 1. Generally. The attorney general has the responsibilities and duties prescribed by this section.
Subd. 2. Duties. The attorney general shall:
(1) enforce the provisions of law relating to consumer fraud and unlawful practices in connection therewith as set forth in sections 325F.68 and 325F.69;
(2) enforce the provisions of law set forth in sections 80D.19 and 80D.20 and Laws 1984, chapter 641, section 9; and
(3) make recommendations to the governor and the legislature for statutory needs that exist in adequately protecting the consumer.
1969 c 1129 art 4 s 4; 1973 c 513 s 1; 1978 c 746 s 1; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 13; 1983 c 289 s 23,24,114 subd 2; 1984 c 641 s 1; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 4 - 9 — Constitutional Offices And Duties
Section 8.02 — Deputies, Assistants.
Section 8.025 — Part-time Special Attorneys, Payment On Hourly Basis.
Section 8.05 — Forms Prepared; Opinions.
Section 8.06 — Attorney For State Officers, Boards, Or Commissions; Employ Counsel.
Section 8.065 — Private Attorney Contracts.
Section 8.07 — Opinions: Questions Of Public Importance; Public Schools.
Section 8.09 — Claims Of State Against United States; Retain Counsel.
Section 8.10 — Compensation Of Attorneys.
Section 8.11 — Bringing Action To Recover On Bonds.
Section 8.12 — Solicitor General; Duties.
Section 8.13 — Contest Of Barriers On Dairy Products.
Section 8.14 — Actions Challenging State Expenditures; Intervention.
Section 8.15 — Attorney General Costs.
Section 8.16 — Attorney General; Administrative Subpoenas.
Section 8.20 — Delegation Of Contract Review.
Section 8.30 — Compromise Of Tax And Fee Claims.
Section 8.31 — Additional Duties Of Attorney General.
Section 8.32 — Consumer Affairs.
Section 8.33 — Representation Of Consumer And Small Business Interest In Public Utility Matters.