Minnesota Statutes Animals and Property (Ch. 343-348) § 345.50. Determination of claims

Subdivision 1. Commissioner's duties. The commissioner shall consider any claim filed undersections 345.31to345.60and may hold a hearing and receive evidence concerning it. If a hearing is held, the commissioner shall prepare a finding and a decision in writing on each claim filed, stating the substance of any evidence heard and the reasons for the decision.The decision shall be a public record.

Subd. 2. Payment. If the claim is allowed, the commissioner shall make payment forthwith. The claim shall be paid without deduction for costs of notices or sale or for service charges.