Subdivision 1.Appropriation.

For the purpose of collecting delinquent tax liabilities or debts as defined in section 16D.02, subdivision 3, there is appropriated to the commissioner an amount representing the cost of collection by contract with collection agencies, revenue departments of other states, or attorneys to enable the commissioner to reimburse these agencies, departments, or attorneys for this service. The commissioner shall report quarterly on the status of this program to the chair of the house of representatives Tax and Appropriation Committees and senate Tax and Finance Committees.

Subd. 2.Prepayment.

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 270C.16

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Chair: includes chairman, chairwoman, and chairperson. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Tax: means any fee, charge, exaction, or assessment imposed by a governmental entity on an individual, person, entity, transaction, good, service, or other thing. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

Notwithstanding section 16A.15, subdivision 3, the commissioner may authorize the prepayment of sheriff’s fees, attorney fees, fees charged by revenue departments of other states, or court costs to be incurred in connection with the collection of delinquent tax liabilities owed to the commissioner.