Minnesota Statutes Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection (Ch. 324-341) § 326B.85. Building permit conditioned on licensure; notice of permit application

Subdivision 1. Building permit.A political subdivision shall not issue a building permit to an unlicensed person who is required to be licensed undersections 326B.802to326B.885. A political subdivision that issues zoning or land use permits in lieu of a building permit shall not issue those permits to an unlicensed person who is required to be licensed undersections 326B.802to326B.885. The political subdivision shall report the person applying for the permit to the commissioner who may bring an action against the person.

Subd. 2. Notice of building permit application. A political subdivision shall notify the department when an application for a building permit involving the construction of new residential real estate has been received from an unlicensed person by submitting a copy of the application to the department within two business days of receipt of the application. The political subdivision may submit a copy of the building permit application by facsimile, United States mail, or electronic communication.