Various technical changes to the Department of Commerce provisions

This bill makes technical updates to various Minnesota statutes overseen by the Department of Commerce, affecting businesses and organizations regulated under state commerce laws. Key changes include clarifying definitions for ethanol production, updating requirements for bank charter applications, adjusting interest rate limits for depository institutions, and modifying procedures for corporate mergers and consolidations. The legislation also introduces a new registration requirement for lenders operating in Minnesota starting January 1, 2025. These amendments aim to refine existing regulations without fundamentally altering the underlying legal framework governing commerce and financial institutions in the state.