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Who pulls a permit is a function of the law in effect (if any). For the State of Minnesota, the person(s) who do the work are the ones who must pull the permit.
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State of Minnesota Statutes 326.244 Inspection. Subdivision 2. Procedure.
(a) At or before commencement of any installation required to be inspected by the board, the contractor, installer, special electrician, or owner making the installation shall submit to the board a request for inspection, in a form prescribed by the board, together with the fees required for the installation.
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State of Minnesota Statute 326.246 Crimes. It is a misdemeanor knowingly and willfully to commit, or to order, instruct, or direct another to commit, any of the following acts:
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(3) to fail to file a request for inspection when required;
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There are provisions for additional fees, fines and even jail time.


Al Hildenbrand