Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 142 - Ethical Practices Board
Here’s a refined and updated overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules — Agency 142: Ethical Practices Board:
🏛️ What is Agency 142?
Known historically as the Ethical Practices Board, this agency administered Minnesota’s ethics laws covering:
Campaign financing (Chapter 4500)
Lobbyist registration/reporting (Chapter 4510) (revisor.mn.gov, lrl.mn.gov)
In 1997, it was succeeded by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (lrl.mn.gov).
📘 Key Chapters
Chapter 4500 – Campaign Financing
Governs candidate and committee finance disclosures, public financing, reporting requirements, enforcement.
Contains subparts currently numbered from 4500.0100 through 4500.4400 (lrl.mn.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 4510 – Lobbyist Registration and Reporting
Defines who is a lobbyist, what must be reported (payments, clients, issues), and registration deadlines.
Note: Many parts have been repealed (e.g., parts 4510.0050, 4510.0200) and likely consolidated or updated within newer frameworks (regulations.justia.com).
🔄 Historical & Structural Background
The Board began under the 1974 "Ethics in Government Act" and started as the Ethical Practices Board in 1975 (lrl.mn.gov).
It held authority over campaign reporting, lobbyist activities, personal economic disclosures, and investigations/advisory opinions.
In 1997, its responsibilities and name transitioned to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board—yet the agency’s rule chapters (4500, 4510) remain in the Minnesota Administrative Rules (lrl.mn.gov).
🧾 Current Status & Compliance
Rules remain active and are updated quarterly. The latest revision noted through Register Vol. 49, No. 39 (March 24, 2025) (regulations.justia.com).
To review obligations or specific compliance details, consult the current Minnesota Revisor’s Office—look under Agency 142 or Chapters 4500/4510.
🔎 Interpretation & Application
These rules help ensure campaign finance transparency and lobbyist accountability.
Ongoing enforcement and advisory functions for candidates, committees, lobbyists, and regulated officials are managed through the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
Many technical adjustments (renumbering, repeals) have happened—legal professionals often refer directly to the Revisor’s Office or the Minnesota State Register for up-to-date changes.
📚 Resources & Further Review
Minnesota Revisor: Agency 142 – view full chapters, subparts, amendments.
Law.Cornell & Justia – archived versions and repeal tracking.
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board website – current implementation and guidance.
✅ Need More?
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