Minnesota Statutes Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection (Ch. 324-341) § 326B.139. Appeals

A person aggrieved by the final decision of any local or state level board of appeals as to the application of the code, including any rules adopted under section 471.469, may, within 180 days of the decision, appeal to the commissioner. Appellant shall submit a nonrefundable fee of $70, payable to the commissioner, with the request for appeal. An appeal must be heard as a contested case under chapter 14. The commissioner shall submit written findings to the parties. The party not prevailing shall pay the costs of the contested case hearing, including fees charged by the Office of Administrative Hearings and the expense of transcript preparation. Costs under this section do not include attorney fees. Any person aggrieved by a ruling of the commissioner may appeal in accordance with chapter 14. For the purpose of this section “any person aggrieved” includes the Council on Disability. No fee or costs shall be required when the council on disability is the appellant.