# Minn. R. 1400.2040: PETITION FOR RULEMAKING

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2040

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 1400.2040
- **Heading:** PETITION FOR RULEMAKING
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS / Chapter 1400 / Part 1400.2040

## Text

Subpart 1. Content of petition. A petition to an agency requesting rulemaking under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.09 , must contain the following information: A. the name and address of the petitioner; B. the specific action (adoption, amendment, or repeal of an agency rule) requested by the petitioner; and C. the need for the requested action. Part 1400.2500 contains a recommended format for the petition. Subp. 2. Filing of petition with agency. The petition must be filed with the executive director or head of the agency in person or by United States mail. Subp. 3. Agency response to petition. The agency must reply in writing to the petition within 60 days after receiving it. The reply must meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 14.09 , and be signed by a person authorized to adopt a rule or, for multimember agencies, by a member or officer.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 1400.2000 SCOPE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2000.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2010 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2010.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2020 ASSIGNMENT AND DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2020.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2030 COUNTING TIME AND FILING DOCUMENTS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2030.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2040 PETITION FOR RULEMAKING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2040.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2050 REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON POSSIBLE RULE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2050.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2060 APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL NOTICE PLAN](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2060.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2070 STATEMENT OF NEED AND REASONABLENESS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2070.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2080 NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2080.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2085 NOTICE OF PROPOSED EXPEDITED RULE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2085.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2090 ORDER ADOPTING RULE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2090.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2100 STANDARDS OF REVIEW](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2100.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2110 PROCEDURE TO ADOPT SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT RULES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2110.md)
- [Minn. R. 1400.2200 APPLICABILITY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_1400_2200.md)

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