Minnesota § 13.685 - MUNICIPAL UTILITY CUSTOMER DATA
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 13.685 — MUNICIPAL UTILITY CUSTOMER DATA, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.685. MUNICIPAL UTILITY CUSTOMER DATA
Data on customers of municipal electric utilities are private data on individuals or nonpublic data, but may be released to:
(1) a law enforcement agency that requests access to the data in connection with an investigation;
(2) a school for purposes of compiling pupil census data;
(3) the Metropolitan Council for use in studies or analyses required by law;
(4) a public child support authority for purposes of establishing or enforcing child support; or
(5) a person where use of the data directly advances the general welfare, health, or safety of the public; the commissioner of administration may issue advisory opinions construing this clause pursuant to section 13.072.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 13.685
What does Minnesota Statutes § 13.685 cover?
Section 13.685 ("MUNICIPAL UTILITY CUSTOMER 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 § 13.685?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 13.685 apply to my situation?
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