Minnesota Statutes Elections (Ch. 200-212) § 211B.35. Evidentiary hearing by panel

(1) ten days after the complaint was assigned to the panel, if an expedited probable cause hearing was requested or required undersection 211B.33;

(2) 30 days after the complaint was filed, if it was filed within 60 days before the primary or special election or within 90 days before the general election to which the complaint relates; or

(3) 90 days after the complaint was filed, if it was filed at any other time.

For good cause shown, the panel may extend the deadline set forth in clause (2) or (3) by 60 days.

(a) The panel may dismiss the complaint.

(b) The panel may issue a reprimand.

(c) The panel may find that a statement made in a paid advertisement or campaign material violatedsection 211B.06.

(d) The panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for any violation of chapter 211A or 211B.

(e) The panel may refer the complaint to the appropriate county attorney.

(1) within three business days after the hearing record closes, if an expedited probable cause hearing was required bysection 211B.33; and

(2) within 14 days after the hearing record closes, if an expedited probable cause hearing was not required bysection 211B.33.