An employer desiring a permanent variance from a standard must file a written application with the commissioner containing the information specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 182.655, subdivision 8.
The commissioner may hold a hearing on the variance application. Affected employees and authorized employee representatives of the affected employees shall be given notice of the hearing and allowed to participate.
The commissioner may grant a permanent variance from an adopted standard in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 182.655, subdivision 8.
Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 5210, VARIANCES, pt. 5210.0830
Statutory Authority: MS s 182.657