Subdivision 1. Reports by agencies. Not later than 90 days from June 2, 1981, each agency issuing licenses for business undertakings, projects, and activities shall report to the bureau, in a form prescribed by the bureau, on each and every type of license administered or issued by the agency. Application forms, applicable agency rules, fee schedules, and the estimated time period necessary for license application consideration based on experience and statutory or regulatory requirements shall accompany each report. The reports shall be updated every two years.
Subd. 2. Report supplementation. Each agency issuing licenses for business undertakings, projects, and activities shall, subsequent to its report pursuant to subdivision 1, provide the bureau with a report of any new license or modification of any existing license, or licensing procedures, together with applicable forms, rules, and information required under subdivisions 1 and 2 regarding new or modified licenses.
Subd. 3. Preparation of information file. The bureau shall prepare an information file on agency license requirements upon receipt of the agency reports and shall develop methods for its maintenance, revision, updating, and ready access.
Subd. 4. License information provided by bureau. The bureau shall provide comprehensive license information on the basis of information submitted in subdivisions 1 to 3. The bureau may prepare and distribute publications, guides, and other materials based upon the agency reports and the information file. These materials are designed to serve the convenience of license applicants and explain license requirements affecting business, including requirements having multiple license or multiple agency aspects.
History:1981 c 342 art 3 s 6; 1981 c 356 s 248