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MN Stat § 145.698 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.698 — Confinement Of Drug Dependent Person.

145.698 CONFINEMENT OF DRUG DEPENDENT PERSON. Subdivision 1. Authority. When a person has been accused of violating any state or local law or ordinance in district court, and if it appears to the court that the defendant may be a drug dependent person, or by reason of the repeated use of drugs may not be responsible for that person's actions, the court may adjourn the proceedings and order the county attorney to file a petition for commitment of the defendant pursuant to chapter 253B, the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act, for confinement in a hospital, a mental health center, the Willmar Regional Treatment Center or other drug treatment facility until such time as the court feels that such person can be returned to the court. Subd. 2. Stay; commitment. Upon conviction of a defendant for any crime, or following revocation of probation previously granted whether or not sentence has been imposed, if it appears to the court that the defendant may be a drug dependent person, or by reason of the repeated use of drugs may be in imminent danger of becoming addicted, the court may adjourn the proceedings or suspend imposition or execution of sentence and order the county attorney to file a petition for commitment of the defendant pursuant to chapter 253B until the court feels that the person is no longer in need of institutional care and treatment. History:  1971 c 892 s 11; 1983 c 247 s 62; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 384 art 1 s 49; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 11; 2000 c 260 s 22
MN Stat § 145.711 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.711 — Definitions.

145.711 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Application. For purposes of sections 145.711 to 145.714, the following definitions apply. Subd. 2. Dispensing. "Dispensing" means the retail delivery of ophthalmic goods to a patient. Subd. 3. Fitting. "Fitting" means the performance of mechanical procedures and measurements necessary to adapt and fit contact lenses after an eye examination and supervision of the trial wearing of the contact lenses, which may require revisions during the trial period. Subd. 4. Ophthalmic goods. "Ophthalmic goods" means eyeglasses, one or more eyeglass components for which a prescription is required, or contact lenses. Subd. 5. Ophthalmic services. "Ophthalmic services" means the measuring, fitting, adjusting, fabricating, or prescribing of ophthalmic goods after an eye examination. Subd. 6. Optometrist. "Optometrist" means an individual licensed to practice optometry under sections 148.52 to 148.62. Subd. 7. Patient. "Patient" means a person who has had an eye examination. Subd. 8. Prescription. "Prescription" means a written directive from an optometrist or physician for contact lenses that must include the manufacturer's brand name, power, base curve, the name and telephone number of the prescribing optometrist or physician, patient's name, and the expiration date of the prescription. If applicable, the prescription may also include diameter, axis, add power, cylinder, peripheral curve, optical zone, or center thickness. Subd. 9. Physician. "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine under chapter 147. History:   2002 c 259 s 1
MN Stat § 145.712 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.712 — Requirements For Contact Lenses Prescriptions.

145.712 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTACT LENSES PRESCRIPTIONS. Subdivision 1. Copy of prescription. An optometrist or physician must provide a patient with a copy of the patient's prescription upon completion of the patient's eye examination and fitting. An optometrist or physician may refuse to give a patient a copy of the patient's prescription until after the patient has paid for the eye examination and fitting, but only if the optometrist or physician would have required immediate payment from that patient if the examination had revealed that no ophthalmic goods were required. Subd. 2. Prescription expiration date. A prescription written by an optometrist or physician must expire two years after it is written, unless a different expiration date is warranted by the patient's ocular health. If the prescription is valid for less than two years, the optometrist or physician must note the medical reason for the prescription's expiration date in the patient's record and must orally explain to the patient at the time of the eye examination the reason for the prescription's expiration date. Subd. 3. Prescription verification. An optometrist or physician must promptly respond to any request received from a physician, optometrist, optician, or contact lens retailer to verify a patient's prescription information in order for the person requesting the information to accurately dispense the contact lenses. Verification must be requested by telephone, fax, or through electronic communications during the prescriber's normal business hours. Consistently failing to respond to verification requests within a reasonable period of time is grounds for disciplinary action by the respective regulatory board. Subd. 4. Prohibited conduct. When filling a contact lens prescription, no optometrist, physician, or contact lens retailer may: (1) substitute or in any way dispense a different contact lens than the contact lens ordered on the prescription; (2) dispense a contact lens for a period of time beyond the written expiration date; or (3) dispense contact lenses that are not based on prescription parameters pursuant to a valid prescription. Subd. 5. Dispensing records. A copy of the dispensing records must be kept on file at the dispensing location for a period of no less than two years. History:   2002 c 259 s 2
MN Stat § 145.7131 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.7131 — Exception To Eyeglass Prescription Expiration.

145.7131 EXCEPTION TO EYEGLASS PRESCRIPTION EXPIRATION. Notwithstanding any practice to the contrary, in an emergency situation or in the case of lost glasses, an optometrist or physician may authorize a new pair of prescription eyeglasses using the prescription from the old lenses or the last prescription available. History:  2014 c 291 art 10 s 1; 2017 c 59 s 4; 2018 c 170 s 4
MN Stat § 145.714 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.714 — Enforcement.

145.714 ENFORCEMENT. Failure to comply with sections 145.711 to 145.713 shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Optometry or the Board of Medical Practice. History:   2002 c 259 s 4
MN Stat § 145.851 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.851 — Definitions.

145.851 DEFINITIONS. In sections 145.851 to 145.858: (1) "disabled condition" means the condition of being unconscious, semiconscious, incoherent, or otherwise incapacitated to communicate; (2) "disabled person" means a person in a disabled condition; (3) "the emergency symbol" means the caduceus inscribed within a six-barred cross used by the American Medical Association to denote emergency information; (4) "identifying device" means an identifying bracelet, necklace, metal tag, or similar device bearing the emergency symbol and the information needed in an emergency; (5) "medical practitioner" means a person licensed or authorized to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine, and the healing arts. History:  1973 c 428 s 1; 2016 c 119 s 7
MN Stat § 145.852 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.852 — Identifying Devices For Persons Having Certain Conditions.

145.852 IDENTIFYING DEVICES FOR PERSONS HAVING CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Subdivision 1. Authorization. A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition, or any other type of illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods, or complete unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or medical treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical treatment, wears contact lenses, or is unable to communicate coherently or effectively in the English language, is authorized and encouraged to wear an identifying device. Subd. 2. Identification card. Any person may carry an identification card bearing the person's name, type of medical condition, physician's name, and other medical information. Subd. 3. Consent. By wearing an identifying device a person gives consent for any law enforcement officer or medical practitioner who finds the person in a disabled condition to make a reasonable search of the person's clothing or other effects for an identification card of the type described in subdivision 2. History:  1973 c 428 s 2; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 145.853 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.853 — Duty Of Law Enforcement Officer.

145.853 DUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Subdivision 1. Diligent effort required. A law enforcement officer shall make a diligent effort to determine whether any disabled person found is a person having epilepsy or a diabetic, or suffers from some other type of illness that would cause the condition. Whenever feasible, this effort shall be made before the person is charged with a crime or taken to a place of detention. Subd. 2. Search. In seeking to determine whether a disabled person suffers from an illness, a law enforcement officer shall make a reasonable search for an identifying device and an identification card of the type described in section 145.852, subdivision 2, and examine them for emergency information. The law enforcement officer may not search for an identifying device or an identification card in a manner or to an extent that would appear to a reasonable person in the circumstances to cause an unreasonable risk of worsening the disabled person's condition. The law enforcement officer may not remove an identifying device or an identification card from the possession of a disabled person unless the removal is necessary for law enforcement purposes or to protect the safety of the disabled person. Subd. 3. Duty; absence of device. A law enforcement officer who finds a disabled person without an identifying device or identification card is not relieved of the duty to that person to make a diligent effort to ascertain the existence of any illness causing the disabled condition. Subd. 4. Actions. A cause of action against a law enforcement officer does not arise from the officer's making a reasonable search of the disabled person to locate an identifying device or identification card, even though the person is not wearing an identifying device or carrying an identification card. Subd. 5. Notification; medical care. A law enforcement officer who determines or has reason to believe that a disabled person is suffering from an illness causing the person's condition shall promptly notify the person's physician or advanced practice registered nurse, if practicable. If the officer is unable to ascertain the physician's or advanced practice registered nurse's identity or to communicate with the physician or advanced practice registered nurse, the officer shall make a reasonable effort to cause the disabled person to be transported immediately to a medical practitioner or to a facility where medical treatment is available. If the officer believes it unduly dangerous to move the disabled person, the officer shall make a reasonable effort to obtain the assistance of a medical practitioner. History:  1973 c 428 s 3; 1983 c 10 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1988 c 689 art 2 s 44; 2020 c 115 art 4 s 64
MN Stat § 145.854 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.854 — Duty Of Medical Practitioners.

145.854 DUTY OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS. Subdivision 1. Search. A medical practitioner, in discharging a duty to a disabled person whom the practitioner has undertaken to examine or treat, shall make a reasonable search for an identifying device or identification card of the type described in section 145.852, subdivision 2 and examine them for emergency information. Subd. 2. Actions. A cause of action against a medical practitioner does not arise from the practitioner's making a reasonable search of a disabled person to locate an identifying device or identification card, even though the person is not wearing an identifying device or carrying an identification card. History:  1973 c 428 s 4; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 145.855 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.855 — Duty Of Others.

145.855 DUTY OF OTHERS. Subdivision 1. Notification; search. A person, other than a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner, who finds a disabled person shall make a reasonable effort to notify a law enforcement officer. If a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner is not present, a person who finds a disabled person may (1) make a reasonable search for an identifying device, and (2) if the identifying device is found may make a reasonable search for an identification card of the type described in section 145.852, subdivision 2. If a device or card is located, the person making the search shall attempt promptly to bring its contents to the attention of a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner. Subd. 2. Actions. A cause of action does not arise from a reasonable search to locate an identifying device or identification card as authorized by subdivision 1. History:   1973 c 428 s 5
MN Stat § 145.856 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.856 — Falsifying Identification Or Misrepresenting Condition; Penalty.

145.856 FALSIFYING IDENTIFICATION OR MISREPRESENTING CONDITION; PENALTY. A person who with intent to deceive provides, wears, uses, or possesses a false identifying device or identification card of the type described in section 145.852, subdivision 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor. History:   1973 c 428 s 6
MN Stat § 145.857 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.857 — Other Duties.

145.857 OTHER DUTIES. The duties imposed by sections 145.851 to 145.858 are in addition to, and not in limitation of, other duties existing under the law of this state. History:   1973 c 428 s 7
MN Stat § 145.858 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.858 — Citation.

145.858 CITATION. Sections 145.851 to 145.858 may be cited as the "Uniform Duties to Disabled Persons Act." History:   1973 c 428 s 8
MN Stat § 145.88 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.88 — Purpose.

145.88 PURPOSE. Federal money received by the Minnesota Department of Health, pursuant to United States Code, title 42, sections 701 to 709, shall be expended to: (1) assure access to quality maternal and child health services for mothers and children, especially those of low income and with limited availability to health services and those children at risk of physical, neurological, emotional, and developmental problems arising from chemical abuse by a mother during pregnancy; (2) reduce infant mortality and the incidence of preventable diseases and disabling conditions among children; (3) reduce the need for inpatient and long-term care services and to otherwise promote the health of mothers and children, especially by providing preventive and primary care services for low-income mothers and children and prenatal, delivery and postpartum care for low-income mothers; (4) provide rehabilitative services for blind and disabled children under age 16 receiving benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act; and (5) provide and locate medical, surgical, corrective and other service for children with special health care needs. History:  1982 c 431 s 1; 1990 c 542 s 3; 1Sp2003 c 14 art 8 s 2; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2013 c 62 s 5
MN Stat § 145.8811 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.8811 — Maternal And Child Health Advisory Task Force.

145.8811 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH ADVISORY TASK FORCE. Subdivision 1. Composition of task force. The commissioner shall establish and appoint a Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force consisting of 15 members who will provide equal representation from: (1) professionals with expertise in maternal and child health services; (2) representatives of community health boards as defined in section 145A.02, subdivision 5; and (3) consumer representatives interested in the health of mothers and children. No members shall be employees of the Minnesota Department of Health. Section 15.059 governs the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force. Notwithstanding section 15.059, the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force does not expire. Subd. 2. Duties. The advisory task force shall meet on a regular basis to perform the following duties: (1) review and report on the health care needs of mothers and children throughout the state of Minnesota; (2) review and report on the type, frequency, and impact of maternal and child health care services provided to mothers and children under existing maternal and child health care programs, including programs administered by the commissioner of health; (3) establish, review, and report to the commissioner a list of program guidelines and criteria which the advisory task force considers essential to providing an effective maternal and child health care program to low-income populations and high-risk persons and fulfilling the purposes defined in section 145.88; (4) make recommendations to the commissioner for the use of other federal and state funds available to meet maternal and child health needs; (5) make recommendations to the commissioner of health on priorities for funding the following maternal and child health services: (i) prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care; (ii) comprehensive health care for children, especially from birth through five years of age; (iii) adolescent health services; (iv) family planning services; (v) preventive dental care; (vi) special services for chronically ill and disabled children; and (vii) any other services that promote the health of mothers and children; and (6) establish in consultation with the commissioner statewide outcomes that will improve the health status of mothers and children. History:  2012 c 247 art 2 s 7; 2014 c 291 art 7 s 29; 2015 c 42 s 3
MN Stat § 145.8821 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.8821 — Accountability.

145.8821 ACCOUNTABILITY. (a) Coordinating with accountability measures outlined in section 145A.131, subdivision 7, each community health board that receives money under section 145.882, subdivision 3, shall select by February 1, 2005, and every five years thereafter, up to two statewide maternal and child health outcomes. (b) For the period January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2005, each community health board must work toward the Healthy People 2010 goal to reduce the state's percentage of low birth weight infants. (c) The commissioner shall monitor and evaluate whether each community health board has made sufficient progress toward the selected outcomes established in paragraph (b). (d) Community health boards shall provide the commissioner with annual information necessary to evaluate progress toward selected statewide outcomes and to meet federal reporting requirements. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 8 s 9; 2014 c 275 art 1 s 27; 2014 c 291 art 7 s 29
MN Stat § 145.883 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.883 — Definitions.

145.883 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For purposes of sections 145.882 and 145.883, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health. Subd. 3. Qualified program. "Qualified program" means a program with professional maternal and child health care staff which is established for the purpose of providing one or more essential services in maternal and child health care to target populations of low income and high risk persons. Nothing in this subdivision shall imply that every person served must take a means test. Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 8 s 32] Subd. 5. Low income. "Low income" means an individual or family income determined to be at or below 175 percent of the official poverty line established by the Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with United States Code, title 42, section 9902, as amended. With respect to an individual who is a high risk person, "low income" means that the income of the high risk person or the person's family is determined to be at or below 200 percent of the official poverty line established by the Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with United States Code, title 42, section 9902, as amended, or determined to meet the income eligibility requirements of medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, or the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC). The commissioner shall establish the low income level for eligibility for services to children with disabilities. Subd. 6. High risk person. "High risk person" means a mother or child with a condition which significantly increases the probability of disease, injury, death, or other adverse health-related problem. Determination that a condition results in high risk shall be based on well-validated, scientific studies. Subd. 7.  [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 8 s 32] Subd. 8. Maternal and child health block grant money. "Maternal and child health block grant money" means the money received by the state from the federal maternal and child health block grant. The commissioner shall carry forward from state fiscal year 1985, and succeeding years, only sufficient money for qualified programs approved through the federal award period. Subd. 9. Community health board. "Community health board" means a community health board established, operating, and eligible for a local public health grant under sections 145A.11 to 145A.131. History:  1983 c 312 art 4 s 3; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 19 s 19,20; 1987 c 309 s 24-26; 1991 c 36 s 3; 1Sp1993 c 1 art 3 s 1; 1Sp2003 c 14 art 8 s 10,11; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2012 c 187 art 1 s 23; 2014 c 219 art 7 s 29; 2015 c 21 art 1 s 109
MN Stat § 145.891 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 145 — Public Health Provisions|Section 145.891 — Citation.

145.891 CITATION. Sections 145.891 to 145.897 shall be known as the "Maternal and Child Nutrition Act of 1975." History:   1975 c 346 s 1