Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1030
"Regulatory authority" defined for the code (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Wherever the term "regulatory authority" is used in the Minnesota Lodging Code, or in Chapter 244, Article X, rooming houses and lodging establishments, it shall be held to mean the Minneapolis Health Department. (2011-Or-069, § 1, 8-5-11; 2013-Or-161, § 26 , 12-6-13)
Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.1030 establishes that whenever the phrase "regulatory authority" appears in either the Minnesota Lodging Code or in Chapter 244, Article X (which governs rooming houses and lodging establishments), that term refers specifically to the Minneapolis Health Department. This definitional rule ensures consistent interpretation across the relevant code sections by anchoring a key term to a single named agency. It does not create new substantive obligations on its own, but it shapes how all related provisions in those chapters are read and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses and lodging establishments subject to Chapter 244, Article X should understand that under § 244.1030, the Minneapolis Health Department is the body designated as the "regulatory authority" for purposes of both the Minnesota Lodging Code and that chapter. Compliant operators generally direct licensing inquiries, inspection responses, and compliance communications to the Minneapolis Health Department rather than to other city agencies. Knowing which agency holds regulatory authority helps operators respond correctly when notices, orders, or inspection requests arrive.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1030 clarifies that residents of rooming houses and lodging establishments covered by Chapter 244, Article X have the Minneapolis Health Department as their point of contact when issues arise under the Minnesota Lodging Code or that chapter. Tenants who believe a rooming house or lodging establishment is not meeting code requirements can look to the Minneapolis Health Department as the designated regulatory authority for complaints or inspections. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minneapolis housing law can help residents understand how this agency's role connects to other protections available under Chapter 244, Article X.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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