In Re Commission Investigation of Issues Governed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 216a.036

OPINION

TOUSSAINT, Chief Judge.

Relator Gregory Scott appeals from respondent Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s order denying his motion for reconsideration, arguing that the employment-restriction statute, Minn.Stat. § 216A.036 (2004), (1) did not apply to his employment; (2) is unconstitutionally vague as applied to him, and (3) did not authorize a penalty in the absence of scienter and in light of relator’s reliance on the advice of counsel. Because the statute unambiguously and constitutionally prohibited relator’s employment and because the commission did not abuse its discretion by…