Minn. Stat. § 16B.226
A business that is certified by the commissioner of administration as a small business, small targeted group business or a business located in an economically disadvantaged area is eligible to participate under the requirements of sections 137.31, 161.321, and, if certified as a small targeted group business, under section 473.142 without further certification by the contracting agency. Personnel in state agencies currently involved in certifying small businesses shall be reduced accordingly.