Minnesota § 13.679 - PUBLIC UTILITY DATA
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 13.679 — PUBLIC UTILITY DATA, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.679. PUBLIC UTILITY DATA
Subdivision 1.Tenant.
Data collected by the commissioner of commerce that reveals the identity of a tenant who makes a complaint regarding energy efficiency standards for rental housing are private data on individuals.
Subd. 2.Utility or telephone company employee or customer.
(a) The following are private data on individuals: data collected by the commissioner of commerce or the Public Utilities Commission, including the names or any other data that would reveal the identity of either an employee or customer of a telephone company or public utility who files a complaint or provides information regarding a violation or suspected violation by the telephone company or public utility of any federal or state law or rule; except these data may be released as needed to law enforcement authorities.
(b) The following are private data on individuals: data collected by the commission or the commissioner of commerce on individual public utility or telephone company customers or prospective customers, including copies of tax forms, needed to administer federal or state programs that provide relief from telephone company bills, public utility bills, or cold weather disconnection. The determination of eligibility of the customers or prospective customers may be released to public utilities or telephone companies to administer the programs.
History:
1987 c 351 s 16; 1993 c 351 s 13; 1999 c 227 s 22; 1Sp2001 c 4 art 6 s 3; 2012 c 290 s 46
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 13.679
What does Minnesota Statutes § 13.679 cover?
Section 13.679 ("PUBLIC UTILITY DATA") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 13.679?
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