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MN Stat § 148F.17 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.17 — Welfare Of Students, Supervisees, And Research Subjects.

148F.17 WELFARE OF STUDENTS, SUPERVISEES, AND RESEARCH SUBJECTS. Subdivision 1. General. Due to the evaluative, supervisory, or other authority that providers who teach, evaluate, supervise, or conduct research have over their students, supervisees, or research subjects, providers shall protect the welfare of these individuals. Subd. 2. Student, supervisee, and research subject protections. To protect the welfare of their students, supervisees, or research subjects, providers shall not: (1) discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, language, age, gender, physical disabilities, mental capabilities, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, or socioeconomic status; (2) exploit or misuse the professional relationship for the emotional, financial, sexual, or personal advantage or benefit of the provider or another individual or entity; (3) engage in any sexual behavior with a current student, supervisee, or research subject, including sexual contact, as defined in section 604.20, subdivision 7, or any physical, verbal, written, interactive, or electronic communication, conduct, or act that may be reasonably interpreted to be sexually seductive, demeaning, or harassing. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a provider from engaging in teaching or research with an individual with whom the provider has a preexisting and ongoing sexual relationship; (4) engage in any behavior likely to be deceptive or fraudulent; (5) disclose evaluative information except for legitimate professional or scientific purposes; or (6) engage in any other unprofessional conduct. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 35
MN Stat § 148F.175 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.175 — Medical And Other Health Care Considerations.

148F.175 MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH CARE CONSIDERATIONS. Subdivision 1. Coordinating services with other health care professionals. Upon initiating services, the provider shall inquire whether the client has a preexisting relationship with another health care professional. If the client has such a relationship, and it is relevant to the provider's services to the client, the provider shall, to the extent possible and consistent with the wishes and best interests of the client, coordinate services for the client with the other health care professional. This requirement does not apply if brief crisis intervention services are provided. Subd. 2. Reviewing health care information. If the provider determines that a client's preexisting relationship with another health care professional is relevant to the provider's services to the client, the provider shall, to the extent possible and consistent with the wishes and best interests of the client, review this information with the treating health care professional. Subd. 3. Relevant medical conditions. If the provider believes that a client's psychological condition may have medical etiology or consequence, the provider shall, within the limits of the provider's competence, discuss this with the client and offer to assist in identifying medical resources for the client. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 36
MN Stat § 148F.18 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.18 — Assessments; Tests; Reports.

148F.18 ASSESSMENTS; TESTS; REPORTS. Subdivision 1. Assessments. Providers who conduct assessments of individuals shall base their assessments on records, information, observations, and techniques sufficient to substantiate their findings. They shall render opinions only after they have conducted an examination of the individual adequate to support their statements or conclusions, unless an examination is not practical despite reasonable efforts. An assessment may be limited to reviewing records or providing testing services when an individual examination is not necessary for the opinion requested. Subd. 2. Tests. Providers may administer and interpret tests within the scope of the counselor's training, skill, and competence. Subd. 3. Reports. Written and oral reports, including testimony as an expert witness and letters to third parties concerning a client, must be based on information and techniques sufficient to substantiate their findings. Reports must include: (1) a description of all assessments, evaluations, or other procedures, including materials reviewed, which serve as a basis for the provider's conclusions; (2) reservations or qualifications concerning the validity or reliability of the opinions and conclusions formulated and recommendations made; (3) a statement concerning any discrepancy, disagreement, or inconsistent or conflicting information regarding the circumstances of the case that may have a bearing on the provider's conclusions; (4) a statement of the nature of and reason for the use of a test that is administered, recorded, scored, or interpreted in other than a standard and objective manner; and (5) a statement indicating when test interpretations or report conclusions are not based on direct contact between the client and the provider. Subd. 4. Private information. Test results and interpretations regarding an individual are private information. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 37
MN Stat § 148F.185 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.185 — Public Statements.

148F.185 PUBLIC STATEMENTS. Subdivision 1. Prohibition against false or misleading information. Public statements by providers must not include false or misleading information. Providers shall not solicit or use testimonials by quotation or implication from current clients or former clients who are vulnerable to undue influence. The provider shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that public statements by others on behalf of the provider are truthful and shall make reasonable remedial efforts to bring a public statement into compliance with sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 when the provider becomes aware of a violation. Subd. 2. Misrepresentation. The provider shall not misrepresent, directly or by implication, professional qualifications including education, training, experience, competence, credentials, or areas of specialization. The provider shall not misrepresent, directly or by implication, professional affiliations or the purposes and characteristics of institutions and organizations with which the provider is professionally associated. Subd. 3. Use of specialty board designation. Providers may represent themselves as having an area of specialization from a specialty board, such as a designation as a diplomate or fellow, if the specialty board used, at a minimum, the following criteria to award such a designation: (1) specified educational requirements defined by the specialty board; (2) specified experience requirements defined by the specialty board; (3) a work product evaluated by other specialty board members; and (4) a face-to-face examination by a committee of specialty board members or a comprehensive written examination in the area of specialization. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 38
MN Stat § 148F.19 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.19 — Fees; Statements.

148F.19 FEES; STATEMENTS. Subdivision 1. Disclosure. The provider shall disclose the fees for professional services to a client before providing services. Subd. 2. Itemized statement. The provider shall itemize fees for all services for which the client or a third party is billed and make the itemized statement available to the client. The statement shall identify the date the service was provided, the nature of the service, the name of the individual who provided the service, and the name of the individual who is professionally responsible for the service. Subd. 3. Representation of billed services. The provider shall not directly or by implication misrepresent to the client or to a third party billed for services the nature or the extent of the services provided. Subd. 4. Claiming fees. The provider shall not claim a fee for counseling services unless the provider is either the direct provider of the services or is clinically responsible for providing the services and under whose supervision the services were provided. Subd. 5. Referrals. No commission, rebate, or other form of remuneration may be given or received by a provider for the referral of clients for counseling services. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 39
MN Stat § 148F.195 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.195 — Aiding And Abetting Unlicensed Practice.

148F.195 AIDING AND ABETTING UNLICENSED PRACTICE. A provider shall not aid or abet an unlicensed individual to engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling. A provider who supervises a student as part of an alcohol and drug counseling practicum is not in violation of this section. Properly qualified individuals who administer and score testing instruments under the direction of a provider who maintains responsibility for the service are not considered in violation of this section. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 40
MN Stat § 148F.20 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.20 — Violation Of Law.

148F.20 VIOLATION OF LAW. A provider shall not violate any law in which the facts giving rise to the violation involve the practice of alcohol and drug counseling as defined in sections 148F.001 to 148F.205. In any board proceeding alleging a violation of this section, the proof of a conviction of a crime constitutes proof of the underlying factual elements necessary to that conviction. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 41
MN Stat § 148F.2051 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.2051 — Failure To Report.

148F.2051 FAILURE TO REPORT. On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, insurer, or organization that fails to report as required under Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148C.095, subdivisions 2 to 5, shall be subject to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law. History:  2012 c 278 art 2 s 16; 2014 c 275 art 1 s 30
MN Stat § 149A.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.03 — Duties Of Commissioner.

149A.03 DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. The commissioner shall: (1) enforce all laws and adopt and enforce rules relating to the: (i) removal, preparation, transportation, arrangements for disposition, and final disposition of dead human bodies; (ii) licensure and professional conduct of funeral directors, morticians, interns, practicum students, and clinical students; (iii) licensing and operation of a funeral establishment; (iv) licensing and operation of an alkaline hydrolysis facility; and (v) licensing and operation of a crematory; (2) provide copies of the requirements for licensure and permits to all applicants; (3) administer examinations and issue licenses and permits to qualified persons and other legal entities; (4) maintain a record of the name and location of all current licensees and interns; (5) perform periodic compliance reviews and premise inspections of licensees; (6) accept and investigate complaints relating to conduct governed by this chapter; (7) maintain a record of all current preneed arrangement trust accounts; (8) maintain a schedule of application, examination, permit, and licensure fees, initial and renewal, sufficient to cover all necessary operating expenses; (9) educate the public about the existence and content of the laws and rules for mortuary science licensing and the removal, preparation, transportation, arrangements for disposition, and final disposition of dead human bodies to enable consumers to file complaints against licensees and others who may have violated those laws or rules; (10) evaluate the laws, rules, and procedures regulating the practice of mortuary science in order to refine the standards for licensing and to improve the regulatory and enforcement methods used; and (11) initiate proceedings to address and remedy deficiencies and inconsistencies in the laws, rules, or procedures governing the practice of mortuary science and the removal, preparation, transportation, arrangements for disposition, and final disposition of dead human bodies. History:  1997 c 215 s 7; 2007 c 114 s 14; 2013 c 108 art 12 s 73
MN Stat § 149A.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.05 — Correction Orders.

149A.05 CORRECTION ORDERS. Subdivision 1. Authorization. The regulatory agency may issue correction orders that require a person subject to regulation under this chapter to correct violations of this chapter or rules, orders, stipulation agreements, settlements, compliance agreements, licenses, and permits adopted or issued by the regulatory agency. Subd. 2. Contents of order. The correction order must include: (1) a concise statement of the deficiencies alleged to constitute the violation; (2) a reference to the section of law, rule, order, stipulation agreement, settlement, compliance agreement, license, or permit that has been violated; (3) a statement of the time by and the manner in which the violation must be corrected; and (4) a statement of the right to request a hearing under sections 14.57 to 14.62. Subd. 3. Request for hearing; hearing; and final order. A request for hearing must be in writing, delivered to the regulatory agency by certified mail within 20 calendar days after the receipt of the correction order, and specifically state the reasons for seeking review of the order. The regulatory agency must initiate a hearing within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the written request for hearing. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the contested case procedures in sections 14.57 to 14.62. No earlier than ten calendar days after and within 30 calendar days of receipt of the presiding administrative law judge's report, the regulatory agency shall issue a final order modifying, vacating, or making permanent the correction order as the facts require. If, within 20 calendar days of receipt of the correction order, the person that is the subject of the order fails to request a hearing in writing, the correction order becomes the final order of the regulatory agency. Subd. 4. Review of final order. A judicial review of the final order issued by the regulatory agency subsequent to a contested case hearing may be requested in the manner prescribed in sections 14.63 to 14.69. Failure to request a contested case hearing pursuant to subdivision 3 shall constitute a waiver of the right to further agency or judicial review of the final order. Subd. 5. Reinspections and effect of noncompliance. If upon reinspection, or in the determination of the regulatory agency, it is found that any deficiency specified in a correction order has not been corrected by the person that is subject to the correction order, that person or entity is in noncompliance. The regulatory agency shall issue a notice of noncompliance and may impose any additional remedy available under this chapter. History:  1997 c 215 s 9; 2001 c 171 s 13
MN Stat § 149A.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.07 — Injunctive Relief.

149A.07 INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the regulatory agency may bring an action for injunctive relief in any district court in any district in Minnesota to restrain any person from violation or threatened violation of any law, rule, order, stipulation agreement, settlement, compliance agreement, license, or permit which the regulatory agency is empowered to enforce, regulate, or issue. History:  1997 c 215 s 11; 2001 c 171 s 13
MN Stat § 149A.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.10 — Additional Remedies.

149A.10 ADDITIONAL REMEDIES. Subdivision 1. Reimbursement of costs. The regulatory agency may impose a fee on any person subject to regulation under this chapter to reimburse the Department of Health for all or part of the cost of contested case proceedings or civil action resulting in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, the amount paid by the regulatory agency for services from the Office of Administrative Hearings, attorney fees, court reports, witnesses, reproduction of records, staff time, and other expenses. Subd. 2. Contested case and civil action; award of fees and expenses. In a contested case proceeding or a civil action, the prevailing party other than the state, upon a showing that the position of the state was not substantially justified, shall be awarded fees and other expenses pursuant to sections 14.62, subdivision 3; and 15.471 to 15.474. Subd. 3. Other actions. The regulatory agency may take any other lawful action justified by the facts of the case. History:  1997 c 215 s 14; 2001 c 171 s 13
MN Stat § 149A.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.11 — Publication Of Disciplinary Actions.

149A.11 PUBLICATION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS. The regulatory agencies shall report all disciplinary measures or actions taken to the commissioner. At least annually, the commissioner shall publish and make available to the public a description of all disciplinary measures or actions taken by the regulatory agencies. The publication shall include, for each disciplinary measure or action taken, the name and business address of the licensee or intern, the nature of the misconduct, and the measure or action taken by the regulatory agency. History:  1997 c 215 s 15; 2001 c 171 s 8
MN Stat § 149A.30 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.30 — Reciprocal Licensing.

149A.30 RECIPROCAL LICENSING. Subdivision 1. Licensees of other states. The commissioner may issue a license to practice mortuary science to a person who holds a current license or other credential from another jurisdiction if the commissioner determines that the requirements for that license or other credential are substantially similar to the requirements under this chapter. The individual seeking reciprocal licensing must: (1) attain a passing score on the Minnesota state licensing examination; (2) submit to the commissioner the documentation described in section 149A.20, subdivision 7, clauses (1) and (5); and (3) pay the appropriate licensing fee. When, in the determination of the commissioner, all of the requirements of this subdivision have been met, the commissioner shall, based on all the information available, grant or deny licensure. If the commissioner grants licensure, the applicant shall be notified and the license shall issue and remain valid for a period prescribed on the license, but not to exceed one calendar year from the date of issuance of the license. If the commissioner denies licensure, the commissioner must notify the applicant, in writing, of the denial and provide the specific reason for denial. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 2013 c 108 art 12 s 109] Subd. 3. Period of licensure. All reciprocal licenses to practice mortuary science issued by the commissioner shall be valid for one calendar year, beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 regardless of the date of issuance. Fees shall not be prorated. Subd. 4. Display of license. Each reciprocal license to practice mortuary science must be conspicuously displayed at all times in the holder's place of business. Conspicuous display means in a location where a member of the general public within the holder's place of business will be able to observe and read the license. Subd. 5. Nontransferability of license. A reciprocal license to practice mortuary science is not assignable or transferable and shall not be valid for any person other than the person named. Subd. 6. Reporting changes in license information. Any change of license information must be reported to the commissioner, on forms provided by the commissioner, no later than 30 calendar days after the change occurs. Failure to report changes is grounds for disciplinary action. Subd. 7. Application information. All information submitted to the commissioner by an applicant for reciprocal licensure is classified as licensing data under section 13.41, subdivision 2, with the exception of the name and address of the applicant. Upon issuance of a license to practice mortuary science, all application information becomes licensing data under section 13.41, subdivision 5. History:  1997 c 215 s 17; 2003 c 112 art 2 s 50; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
MN Stat § 149A.45 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.45 — Emeritus Registration For Mortuary Science Practitioners.

149A.45 EMERITUS REGISTRATION FOR MORTUARY SCIENCE PRACTITIONERS. Subdivision 1. Application. Any mortuary science practitioner licensed to practice mortuary science in Minnesota under this chapter may apply to the commissioner for mortuary science practitioner emeritus registration if the person declares that he or she is retired in all jurisdictions from the active practice of mortuary science and if the person is not subject to any disciplinary action by the commissioner and not subject to an order by the commissioner imposing a suspended, conditional, or restricted license to practice mortuary science. For purposes of this section, a person is retired if the person has completely ceased the active practice of mortuary science in all jurisdictions for any reason. The mortuary science practitioner may apply to the commissioner using the practitioner's licensure form or by petitioning the commissioner. Subd. 2. Status of registrant. An emeritus registration is not a license to engage in the practice of mortuary science. A person registered under this section shall not engage in the practice of mortuary science. Subd. 3. Continuing education requirements. The continuing education requirements that apply to mortuary science practitioners shall not apply to a person registered under this section. Subd. 4. Documentation of status. A person granted emeritus registration shall, upon payment of a $50 fee, be issued a certificate by the commissioner certifying that the person has received emeritus registration and has completed his or her active professional career licensed in good standing with the commissioner. The $50 fee shall be a onetime fee. Subd. 5. Renewal cycle or fee. A person registered under this section shall not be subject to a registration renewal cycle or any renewal fees. Subd. 6.  [Repealed, 2013 c 108 art 12 s 109] Subd. 7. Reinstatement. After one year a person who registers under this section may reapply meeting current requirements for licensure listed in section 149A.20. History:  2002 c 399 s 1; 2007 c 114 s 19,20; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
MN Stat § 149A.60 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies|Section 149A.60 — Prohibited Conduct.

149A.60 PROHIBITED CONDUCT. The regulatory agency may impose disciplinary measures or take disciplinary action against a person whose conduct is subject to regulation under this chapter for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter or laws, rules, orders, stipulation agreements, settlements, compliance agreements, licenses, and permits adopted, or issued for the regulation of the removal, preparation, transportation, arrangements for disposition or final disposition of dead human bodies, or for the regulation of the practice of mortuary science. History:  1997 c 215 s 23; 2001 c 171 s 13