Subdivision 1.General.

In any case in which the commissioner of commerce is required by law to conduct a hearing, the hearing must be conducted in accordance with chapter 14 and other applicable laws.

Subd. 2.Delegation.

The commissioner of commerce may delegate to a deputy commissioner, assistant commissioner, or director the exercise of the commissioner’s statutory powers and duties, including the authority to decide and issue final orders in contested cases, rulemaking proceedings, and other hearings held under chapter 14.

This delegation is in addition to, and does not in any way limit, the commissioner’s authority to delegate pursuant to section 15.06, subdivision 6, or any other law.