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MN Stat § 147E.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147E — Registered Naturopathic Doctors|Section 147E.05 — Scope Of Practice.

147E.05 SCOPE OF PRACTICE. Subdivision 1. Practice parameters. (a) The practice of naturopathic medicine includes, but is not limited to, the following services: (1) ordering, administering, prescribing, or dispensing for preventive and therapeutic purposes: food, extracts of food, nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, botanicals and their extracts, botanical medicines, herbal remedies, homeopathic medicines, dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs as defined by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, glandulars, protomorphogens, lifestyle counseling, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, dietary therapy, electrotherapy, galvanic therapy, oxygen, therapeutic devices, barrier devices for contraception, and minor office procedures, including obtaining specimens to assess and treat disease; (2) performing or ordering physical examinations and physiological function tests; (3) ordering clinical laboratory tests and performing waived tests as defined by the United States Food and Drug Administration Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA); (4) referring a patient for diagnostic imaging including x-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, mammogram, and bone densitometry to an appropriately licensed health care professional to conduct the test and interpret the results; (5) prescribing nonprescription medications and therapeutic devices or ordering noninvasive diagnostic procedures commonly used by physicians in general practice; and (6) prescribing or performing naturopathic physical medicine. (b) A registered naturopathic doctor may admit patients to a hospital if the naturopathic doctor meets the hospital's governing body requirements regarding credentialing and privileging process. Subd. 2. Prohibitions on practice. (a) The practice of naturopathic medicine does not include: (1) administering therapeutic ionizing radiation or radioactive substances; (2) administering general or spinal anesthesia; (3) prescribing, dispensing, or administering legend drugs or controlled substances including chemotherapeutic substances; or (4) performing or inducing abortions. (b) A naturopathic doctor registered under this chapter shall not perform surgical procedures using a laser device or perform surgical procedures beyond superficial tissue. (c) A naturopathic doctor shall not practice or claim to practice as a medical doctor, surgeon, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, psychologist, advanced practice professional nurse, physician assistant, chiropractor, physical therapist, acupuncturist, dietician, nutritionist, or any other health care professional, unless the naturopathic physician also holds the appropriate license or registration for the health care practice profession. History:  2008 c 348 s 2; 2016 c 119 s 7
MN Stat § 147E.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147E — Registered Naturopathic Doctors|Section 147E.06 — Professional Conduct.

147E.06 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. Subdivision 1. Informed consent. (a) The registered naturopathic doctor shall obtain a signed informed consent from the patient prior to initiating treatment and after advising the patient of the naturopathic doctor's qualifications including education and registration information; and outlining of the scope of practice of registered naturopathic doctors in Minnesota. This information must be supplied to the patient in writing before or at the time of the initial visit. The registrant shall present treatment facts and options accurately to the patient or to the individual responsible for the patient's care and make treatment recommendations according to standards of good naturopathic medical practice. (b) Upon request, the registered naturopathic doctor must provide a copy of the informed consent form to the board. Subd. 2. Patient records. (a) A registered naturopathic doctor shall maintain a record for seven years for each patient treated, including: (1) a copy of the informed consent; (2) evidence of a patient interview concerning the patient's medical history and current physical condition; (3) evidence of an examination and assessment; (4) record of the treatment provided to the patient; and (5) evidence of evaluation and instructions given to the patient, including acknowledgment by the patient in writing that, if deemed necessary by the registered naturopathic doctor, the patient has been advised to consult with another health care provider. (b) A registered naturopathic doctor shall maintain the records of minor patients for seven years or until the minor's 19th birthday, whichever is longer. Subd. 3. Data practices. All records maintained on a naturopathic patient by a registered naturopathic doctor are subject to sections 144.291 to 144.298. Subd. 4. State and municipal public health regulations. A registered naturopathic doctor shall comply with all applicable state and municipal requirements regarding public health. History:   2008 c 348 s 3
MN Stat § 147E.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147E — Registered Naturopathic Doctors|Section 147E.10 — Protected Titles.

147E.10 PROTECTED TITLES. Subdivision 1. Designation. (a) No individual may use the title "registered naturopathic doctor," "naturopathic doctor," "doctor of naturopathic medicine," or use, in connection with the individual's name, the letters "R.N.D." or "N.M.D.," or any other titles, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a registered naturopathic doctor unless the individual has been registered as a registered naturopathic doctor according to this chapter. (b) After July 1, 2009, individuals who are registered under this chapter and who represent themselves as practicing naturopathic medicine by use of a term in paragraph (a) shall conspicuously display the registration in the place of practice. Subd. 2. Other health care practitioners. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or to restrict: (1) the practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state and are performing services within their authorized scope of practice; (2) the provision of the complementary and alternative healing methods and treatments, including naturopathy, as described in chapter 146A; (3) the practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual licensed, registered, or certified in another state and employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States; (4) the practice by a naturopathic doctor duly licensed, registered, or certified in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia when incidentally called into this state for consultation with a Minnesota licensed physician or Minnesota registered naturopathic doctor; or (5) individuals not registered by this chapter from the use of individual modalities which comprise the practice of naturopathic medicine. Subd. 3. Penalty. A person violating subdivision 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor. History:   2008 c 348 s 4
MN Stat § 147E.20 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147E — Registered Naturopathic Doctors|Section 147E.20 — Board Action On Applications For Registration.

147E.20 BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION. (a) The board shall act on each application for registration according to paragraphs (b) to (d). (b) The board shall determine if the applicant meets the requirements for registration under section 147E.15. The board or advisory council may investigate information provided by an applicant to determine whether the information is accurate and complete. (c) The board shall notify each applicant in writing of action taken on the application, the grounds for denying registration if registration is denied, and the applicant's right to review under paragraph (d). (d) Applicants denied registration may make a written request to the board, within 30 days of the board's notice, to appear before the advisory council or the board and for the advisory council to review the board's decision to deny the applicant's registration. After reviewing the denial, the advisory council shall make a recommendation to the board as to whether the denial shall be affirmed. Each applicant is allowed only one request for review each yearly registration period. History:   2008 c 348 s 6
MN Stat § 147E.30 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147E — Registered Naturopathic Doctors|Section 147E.30 — Discipline; Reporting.

147E.30 DISCIPLINE; REPORTING. For purposes of this chapter, registered naturopathic doctors and applicants are subject to sections 147.091 to 147.162. History:   2008 c 348 s 8
MN Stat § 147E.35 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147E — Registered Naturopathic Doctors|Section 147E.35 — Registered Naturopathic Doctor Advisory Council.

147E.35 REGISTERED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Membership. The board shall appoint a seven-member Registered Naturopathic Doctor Advisory Council consisting of one public member as defined in section 214.02, five registered naturopathic doctors who are residents of the state, and one licensed physician or osteopathic physician with expertise in natural medicine. Subd. 2. Organization. The advisory council shall be organized and administered under section 15.059. Section 15.059, subdivision 2, does not apply to this section. Members shall serve two-year terms, and shall serve until their successors have been appointed. The council shall select a chair from its membership. Subd. 3. Duties. The advisory council shall: (1) advise the board regarding standards for registered naturopathic doctors; (2) provide for distribution of information regarding registered naturopathic doctors standards; (3) advise the board on enforcement of sections 147.091 to 147.162; (4) review applications and recommend granting or denying registration or registration renewal; (5) advise the board on issues related to receiving and investigating complaints, conducting hearings, and imposing disciplinary action in relation to complaints against registered naturopathic doctors; (6) advise the board regarding approval of continuing education programs using the criteria in section 147E.25, subdivision 3; and (7) perform other duties authorized for advisory councils by chapter 214, as directed by the board. Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 2014 c 286 art 8 s 40] History:  2008 c 348 s 9; 2016 c 119 s 7
MN Stat § 147E.40 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147E — Registered Naturopathic Doctors|Section 147E.40 — Fees.

147E.40 FEES. Subdivision 1. Fees. (a) Fees are as follows: (1) registration application fee, $200; (2) renewal fee, $150; (3) late fee, $75; (4) inactive status fee, $50; (5) temporary permit fee, $25; (6) naturopathic doctor certification fee, $25; (7) naturopathic doctor duplicate license fee, $20; (8) naturopathic doctor emeritus registration fee, $50; (9) naturopathic doctor certification fee, $25; (10) duplicate license or registration fee, $20; (11) certification letter fee, $25; (12) verification fee, $25; (13) education or training program approval fee, $100; and (14) report creation and generation fee, $60 per hour billed in quarter-hour increments with a quarter-hour minimum. (b) The revenue generated from the fees must be deposited in an account in the state government special revenue fund. Subd. 2. Proration of fees. The board may prorate the initial annual registration fee. All registrants are required to pay the full fee upon registration renewal. Subd. 3. Penalty fee for late renewals. An application for registration renewal submitted after the deadline must be accompanied by a late fee in addition to the required fees. Subd. 4. Nonrefundable fees. All of the fees in subdivision 1 are nonrefundable. History:  2008 c 348 s 10; 2019 c 8 art 7 s 8; 1Sp2019 c 9 art 10 s 5
MN Stat § 147F.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.01 — Definitions.

147F.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. ABGC. "ABGC" means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors, or its successor organization or equivalent. Subd. 3. ABMG. "ABMG" means the American Board of Medical Genetics, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors, medical geneticists, and Ph.D. geneticists, or its successor organization. Subd. 4. ACGC. "ACGC" means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, a specialized program accreditation board for educational training programs granting master's degrees or higher in genetic counseling, or its successor organization. Subd. 5. Board. "Board" means the Board of Medical Practice. Subd. 6. Eligible status. "Eligible status" means an applicant who has met the requirements and received approval from the ABGC to sit for the certification examination. Subd. 7. Genetic counseling. "Genetic counseling" means the provision of services described in section 147F.03 to help clients and their families understand the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to a disease or medical condition. Subd. 8. Genetic counselor. "Genetic counselor" means an individual licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. Subd. 9. Licensed physician. "Licensed physician" means an individual who is licensed to practice medicine under chapter 147. Subd. 10. NSGC. "NSGC" means the National Society of Genetic Counselors, a professional membership association for genetic counselors that approves continuing education programs. Subd. 11. Qualified supervisor. "Qualified supervisor" means any person who is licensed under this chapter as a genetic counselor or a physician licensed under chapter 147 to practice medicine in Minnesota. Subd. 12. Supervisee. "Supervisee" means a genetic counselor with a provisional license. Subd. 13. Supervision. "Supervision" means an assessment of the work of the supervisee, including regular meetings and file review, by a qualified supervisor according to the supervision contract. Supervision does not require the qualified supervisor to be present while the supervisee provides services. History:   2016 c 189 art 21 s 1
MN Stat § 147F.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.03 — Scope Of Practice.

147F.03 SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The practice of genetic counseling by a licensed genetic counselor includes the following services: (1) obtaining and interpreting individual and family medical and developmental histories; (2) determining the mode of inheritance and the risk of transmitting genetic conditions and birth defects; (3) discussing the inheritance, features, natural history, means of diagnosis, and management of conditions with clients; (4) identifying, coordinating, ordering, and explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other laboratory studies; (5) assessing psychosocial factors, including social, educational, and cultural issues; (6) providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance to the client or family based on their responses to the condition, risk of occurrence, or risk of recurrence; (7) facilitating informed decision-making about testing and management; (8) identifying and using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and (9) providing accurate written medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals. History:   2016 c 189 art 21 s 2
MN Stat § 147F.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.05 — Unlicensed Practice Prohibited; Protected Titles And Restrictions On Use.

147F.05 UNLICENSED PRACTICE PROHIBITED; PROTECTED TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE. Subdivision 1. Protected titles. No individual may use the title "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," "gene counselor," "genetic consultant," "genetic assistant," "genetic associate," or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is eligible for licensure by the state as a genetic counselor unless the individual has been licensed as a genetic counselor according to this chapter. Subd. 2. Unlicensed practice prohibited. Effective January 1, 2018, no individual may practice genetic counseling unless the individual is licensed as a genetic counselor under this chapter except as otherwise provided under this chapter. Subd. 3. Other practitioners. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict the practice of any profession or occupation licensed or registered by the state by an individual duly licensed or registered to practice the profession or occupation or to perform any act that falls within the scope of practice of the profession or occupation. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a license under this chapter for: (1) an individual employed as a genetic counselor by the federal government or a federal agency if the individual is providing services under the direction and control of the employer; (2) a student or intern, having graduated within the past six months, or currently enrolled in an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling educational program providing genetic counseling services that are an integral part of the student's or intern's course of study, are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or physician who is on duty in the assigned patient care area, and the student is identified by the title "genetic counseling intern"; (3) a visiting ABGC- or ABMG-certified genetic counselor working as a consultant in this state who permanently resides outside of the state, or the occasional use of services from organizations from outside of the state that employ ABGC- or ABMG-certified genetic counselors. This is limited to practicing for 30 days total within one calendar year. Certified genetic counselors from outside of the state working as a consultant in this state must be licensed in their state of residence if that credential is available; or (4) an individual who is licensed to practice medicine under chapter 147. Subd. 4. Sanctions. An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to sanctions or actions according to section 214.11. History:   2016 c 189 art 21 s 3
MN Stat § 147F.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.09 — Board Action On Applications For Licensure.

147F.09 BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE. (a) The board shall act on each application for licensure according to paragraphs (b) to (d). (b) The board shall determine if the applicant meets the requirements for licensure under section 147F.07. The board may investigate information provided by an applicant to determine whether the information is accurate and complete. (c) The board shall notify each applicant in writing of action taken on the application, the grounds for denying licensure if a license is denied, and the applicant's right to review the board's decision under paragraph (d). (d) Applicants denied licensure may make a written request to the board, within 30 days of the board's notice, to appear before the advisory council and for the advisory council to review the board's decision to deny the applicant's license. After reviewing the denial, the advisory council shall make a recommendation to the board as to whether the denial shall be affirmed. Each applicant is allowed only one request for review per licensure period. History:   2016 c 189 art 21 s 5
MN Stat § 147F.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.11 — Continuing Education Requirements.

147F.11 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) A licensed genetic counselor must complete a minimum of 25 hours of NSGC- or ABMG-approved continuing education units every two years. If a licensee's renewal term is prorated to be more or less than one year, the required number of continuing education units is prorated proportionately. (b) The board may grant a variance to the continuing education requirements specified in this section if a licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee is unable to complete the required number of educational units during the renewal term. The board may allow the licensee to complete the required number of continuing education units within a time frame specified by the board. In no case shall the board allow the licensee to complete less than the required number of continuing education units. History:   2016 c 189 art 21 s 6
MN Stat § 147F.13 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.13 — Discipline; Reporting.

147F.13 DISCIPLINE; REPORTING. For purposes of this chapter, licensed genetic counselors and applicants are subject to sections 147.091 to 147.162. History:   2016 c 189 art 21 s 7
MN Stat § 147F.15 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.15 — Licensed Genetic Counselor Advisory Council.

147F.15 LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Membership. The board shall appoint a five-member Licensed Genetic Counselor Advisory Council. One member must be a licensed physician with experience in genetics, three members must be licensed genetic counselors, and one member must be a public member. Subd. 2. Organization. The advisory council shall be organized and administered as provided in section 15.059. Subd. 3. Duties. The advisory council shall: (1) advise the board regarding standards for licensed genetic counselors; (2) provide for distribution of information regarding licensed genetic counselor practice standards; (3) advise the board on enforcement of this chapter; (4) review applications and recommend granting or denying licensure or license renewal; (5) advise the board on issues related to receiving and investigating complaints, conducting hearings, and imposing disciplinary action in relation to complaints against licensed genetic counselors; and (6) perform other duties authorized for advisory councils under chapter 214, as directed by the board. Subd. 4. Expiration. Notwithstanding section 15.059, the advisory council does not expire. History:   2016 c 189 art 21 s 8
MN Stat § 147F.17 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 147F — Genetic Counselors|Section 147F.17 — Fees.

147F.17 FEES. Subdivision 1. Fees. (a) Fees are as follows: (1) license application fee, $200; (2) initial licensure and annual renewal, $150; (3) late fee, $75; (4) genetic counselor certification fee, $25; (5) temporary license fee, $60; (6) duplicate license fee, $20; (7) certification letter fee, $25; (8) education or training program approval fee, $100; and (9) report creation and generation fee, $60 per hour billed in quarter-hour increments with a quarter-hour minimum. (b) The revenue generated from the fees must be deposited in an account in the state government special revenue fund. Subd. 2. Proration of fees. The board may prorate the initial license fee. All licensees are required to pay the full fee upon license renewal. Subd. 3. Penalty for late renewals. An application for registration renewal submitted after the deadline must be accompanied by a late fee in addition to the required fees. Subd. 4. Nonrefundable fees. All fees are nonrefundable. Subd. 5. Deposit. Fees collected by the board under this section shall be deposited in the state government special revenue fund. History:  2016 c 189 art 21 s 9; 2019 c 8 art 7 s 9; 1Sp2019 c 9 art 10 s 6; 2020 c 79 art 1 s 9