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MN Stat § 148F.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.08 — Sponsor's Application For Approval.

148F.08 SPONSOR'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL. Subdivision 1. Content. Individuals, organizations, associations, corporations, educational institutions, or groups intending to offer continuing education activities for approval must submit to the board the sponsor application fee and a completed application for approval on a form provided by the board. The sponsor must comply with the following to receive and maintain approval: (1) submit the application for approval at least 60 days before the activity is scheduled to begin; and (2) include the following information in the application for approval to enable the board to determine whether the activity complies with section 148F.075: (i) a statement of the objectives of the activity and the knowledge the participants will have gained upon completion of the activity; (ii) a description of the content and methodology of the activity which will allow the participants to meet the objectives; (iii) a description of the method the participants will use to evaluate the activity; (iv) a list of the qualifications of each instructor or developer that shows the instructor's or developer's current knowledge and skill in the activity's subject; (v) a description of the certificate or other form of verification of attendance distributed to each participant upon successful completion of the activity; (vi) the sponsor's agreement to retain attendance lists for a period of five years from the date of the activity; and (vii) a copy of any proposed advertisement or other promotional literature. Subd. 2. Approval expiration. If the board approves an activity it shall assign the activity a number. The approval remains in effect for one year from the date of initial approval. Upon expiration, a sponsor must submit a new application for activity approval to the board as required by subdivision 1. Subd. 3. Statement of board approval. Each sponsor of an approved activity shall include in any promotional literature a statement that "This activity has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy for ... hours of credit." Subd. 4. Changes. The activity sponsor must submit proposed changes in an approved activity to the board for its approval. Subd. 5. Denial of approval. The board shall not approve an activity if it does not meet the continuing education requirements in section 148F.075. The board shall notify the sponsor in writing of its reasons for denial. Subd. 6. Revocation of approval. The board shall revoke its approval of an activity if a sponsor falsifies information contained in its application for approval, or if a sponsor fails to notify the board of changes to an approved activity as required in subdivision 4. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 17
MN Stat § 148F.085 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.085 — Nontransferability Of Licenses.

148F.085 NONTRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES. An alcohol and drug counselor license is not transferable. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 18
MN Stat § 148F.095 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.095 — Additional Remedies.

148F.095 ADDITIONAL REMEDIES. Subdivision 1. Cease and desist. (a) The board may issue a cease and desist order to stop a person from violating or threatening to violate a statute, rule, or order which the board has issued or has authority to enforce. The cease and desist order must state the reason for its issuance and give notice of the person's right to request a hearing under sections 14.57 to 14.62. If, within 15 days of service of the order, the subject of the order fails to request a hearing in writing, the order is the final order of the board and is not reviewable by a court or agency. (b) A hearing must be initiated by the board not later than 30 days from the date of the board's receipt of a written hearing request. Within 30 days of receipt of the administrative law judge's report, and any written agreement or exceptions filed by the parties, the board shall issue a final order modifying, vacating, or making permanent the cease and desist order as the facts require. The final order remains in effect until modified or vacated by the board. (c) When a request for a stay accompanies a timely hearing request, the board may, in the board's discretion, grant the stay. If the board does not grant a requested stay, the board shall refer the request to the Office of Administrative Hearings within three working days of receipt of the request. Within ten days after receiving the request from the board, an administrative law judge shall issue a recommendation to grant or deny the stay. The board shall grant or deny the stay within five working days of receiving the administrative law judge's recommendation. (d) In the event of noncompliance with a cease and desist order, the board may institute a proceeding in district court to obtain injunctive relief or other appropriate relief, including a civil penalty payable to the board, not to exceed $10,000 for each separate violation. Subd. 2. Injunctive relief. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, including the issuance of a cease and desist order under subdivision 1, the board may in the board's own name bring an action in district court for injunctive relief to restrain an alcohol and drug counselor from a violation or threatened violation of any statute, rule, or order which the board has authority to administer, enforce, or issue. Subd. 3. Additional powers. The issuance of a cease and desist order or injunctive relief granted under this section does not relieve a counselor from criminal prosecution by a competent authority or from disciplinary action by the board. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 20
MN Stat § 148F.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.10 — Cooperation.

148F.10 COOPERATION. An alcohol and drug counselor who is the subject of an investigation, or who is questioned in connection with an investigation, by or on behalf of the board, shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes responding fully to any question raised by or on behalf of the board relating to the subject of the investigation, whether tape recorded or not. Challenges to requests of the board may be brought before the appropriate agency or court. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 21
MN Stat § 148F.105 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.105 — Prohibited Practice Or Use Of Titles; Penalty.

148F.105 PROHIBITED PRACTICE OR USE OF TITLES; PENALTY. Subdivision 1. Practice. No person shall engage in alcohol and drug counseling without first being licensed under this chapter as an alcohol and drug counselor. For purposes of this chapter, an individual engages in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling if the individual performs or offers to perform alcohol and drug counseling services as defined in section 148F.01, subdivision 18, or if the individual is held out as able to perform those services. Subd. 2. Use of titles. (a) No individual shall present himself or herself or any other individual to the public by any title incorporating the words "licensed alcohol and drug counselor," "alcohol and drug counselor," or otherwise hold himself or herself out to the public by any title or description stating or implying that they are licensed or otherwise qualified to practice alcohol and drug counseling, unless that individual holds a valid license. (b) An individual issued a temporary permit must use titles consistent with section 148F.035, paragraph (c), clause (3). (c) An individual who is participating in an alcohol and drug counseling practicum for purposes of licensure by the board may be designated an alcohol and drug counselor intern. (d) Individuals who are trained in alcohol and drug counseling and employed by an educational institution recognized by a regional accrediting organization, by a federal, state, county, or local government institution, by agencies, or research facilities, may represent themselves by the titles designated by that organization provided the title does not indicate the individual is licensed by the board. Subd. 3. Penalty. A person who violates sections 148F.001 to 148F.205 is guilty of a misdemeanor. History:  2012 c 197 art 2 s 22; 2014 c 275 art 1 s 29
MN Stat § 148F.115 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.115 — Fees.

148F.115 FEES. Subdivision 1. Application fee. The application fee is $295. Subd. 2. Biennial renewal fee. The license renewal fee is $295. If the board establishes a renewal schedule, and the scheduled renewal date is less than two years, the fee may be prorated. Subd. 3. Temporary permit fee. Temporary permit fees are as follows: (1) initial application fee is $100; and (2) annual renewal fee is $150. If the initial term is less or more than one year, the fee may be prorated. Subd. 4. Inactive license renewal fee. The inactive license renewal fee is $150. Subd. 5. Late fees. Late fees are as follows: (1) biennial renewal late fee is $74; (2) inactive license renewal late fee is $37; and (3) annual temporary permit late fee is $37. Subd. 6. Fee to renew after expiration of license. The fee for renewal of a license that has been expired for less than two years is the total of the biennial renewal fee in effect at the time of late renewal and the late fee. Subd. 7. Fee for license verification. The fee for license verification is $25. Subd. 8. Surcharge fee. Notwithstanding section 16A.1285, subdivision 2, a surcharge of $99 shall be paid at the time of initial application for or renewal of an alcohol and drug counselor license until June 30, 2013. Subd. 9. Sponsor application fee. The fee for a sponsor application for approval of a continuing education course is $60. Subd. 10. Order or stipulation fee. The fee for a copy of a board order or stipulation is $10. Subd. 11. Duplicate certificate fee. The fee for a duplicate certificate is $25. Subd. 12. Supervisor application processing fee. The fee for licensure supervisor application processing is $30. Subd. 13. Nonrefundable fees. All fees in this section are nonrefundable. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 24
MN Stat § 148F.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.12 — Conduct.

148F.12 CONDUCT. Subdivision 1. Scope. Sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 apply to the conduct of all alcohol and drug counselors, licensees, and applicants, including conduct during the period of education, training, and employment that is required for licensure. Subd. 2. Purpose. Sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 constitute the standards by which the professional conduct of alcohol and drug counselors is measured. Subd. 3. Violations. A violation of sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 is unprofessional conduct and constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, corrective action, or denial of licensure. Subd. 4. Conflict with organizational demands. If the organizational policies at the provider's work setting conflict with any provision in sections 148F.12 to 148F.205, the provider shall discuss the nature of the conflict with the employer, make known the requirement to comply with these sections of law, and attempt to resolve the conflict in a manner that does not violate the law. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 25
MN Stat § 148F.125 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.125 — Competent Provision Of Services.

148F.125 COMPETENT PROVISION OF SERVICES. Subdivision 1. Limits on practice. Alcohol and drug counselors shall limit their practice to the client populations and services for which they have competence or for which they are developing competence. Subd. 2. Developing competence. When an alcohol and drug counselor is developing competence in a service, method, procedure, or to treat a specific client population, the alcohol and drug counselor shall obtain professional education, training, continuing education, consultation, supervision, or experience, or a combination thereof, necessary to demonstrate competence. Subd. 3. Experimental, emerging, or innovative services. Alcohol and drug counselors may offer experimental services, methods, or procedures competently and in a manner that protects clients from harm. However, when doing so, they have a heightened responsibility to understand and communicate the potential risks to clients, to use reasonable skill and safety, and to undertake appropriate preparation as required in subdivision 2. Subd. 4. Limitations. Alcohol and drug counselors shall recognize the limitations to the scope of practice of alcohol and drug counseling. When the needs of clients appear to be outside their scope of practice, providers shall inform the clients that there may be other professional, technical, community, and administrative resources available to them. Providers shall assist with identifying resources when it is in the best interests of clients to be provided with alternative or complementary services. Subd. 5. Burden of proof. Whenever a complaint is submitted to the board involving a violation of this section, the burden of proof is on the provider to demonstrate that the elements of competence have reasonably been met. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 26
MN Stat § 148F.14 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.14 — Informed Consent.

148F.14 INFORMED CONSENT. Subdivision 1. Obtaining informed consent for services. The provider shall obtain informed consent from the client before initiating services. The informed consent must be in writing, signed by the client, and include the following, at a minimum: (1) authorization for the provider to engage in an activity which directly affects the client; (2) the goals, purposes, and procedures of the proposed services; (3) the factors that may impact the duration of the service; (4) the applicable fee schedule; (5) the limits to the client's privacy, including but not limited to the provider's duty to warn pursuant to section 148F.13, subdivision 2; (6) the provider's responsibilities if the client terminates the service; (7) the significant risks and benefits of the service, including whether the service may affect the client's legal or other interests; (8) the provider's responsibilities under section 148F.125, subdivision 3, if the proposed service, method, or procedure is of an experimental, emerging, or innovative nature; and (9) if applicable, information that the provider is developing competence in the proposed service, method, or procedure, and alternatives to the proposed service, if any. Subd. 2. Updating informed consent. If there is a substantial change in the nature or purpose of a service, the provider must obtain a new informed consent from the client. Subd. 3. Emergency or crisis services. Informed consent is not required when a provider is providing emergency or crisis services. If services continue after the emergency or crisis has abated, informed consent must be obtained. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 29
MN Stat § 148F.145 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.145 — Termination Of Services.

148F.145 TERMINATION OF SERVICES. Subdivision 1. Right to terminate services. Either the client or the provider may terminate the professional relationship unless prohibited by law or court order. Subd. 2. Mandatory termination of services. The provider shall promptly terminate services to a client whenever: (1) the provider's objectivity or effectiveness is impaired, unless a resolution can be achieved as permitted in section 148F.155, subdivision 2; or (2) the client would be harmed by further services. Subd. 3. Notification of termination. When the provider initiates a termination of professional services, the provider shall inform the client either orally or in writing. This requirement shall not apply when the termination is due to the successful completion of a predefined service such as an assessment, or if the client terminates the professional relationship. Subd. 4. Recommendation upon termination. (a) Upon termination of counseling services, the provider shall make a recommendation for alcohol and drug counseling services if requested by the client or if the provider believes the services are needed by the client. (b) A recommendation for alcohol and drug counseling services is not required if the professional service provided is limited to an alcohol and drug assessment and a recommendation for continued services is not requested. Subd. 5. Absence from practice. Nothing in this section requires the provider to terminate a client due to an absence from practice that is the result of a period of illness or injury that does not affect the provider's ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, as long as arrangements have been made for temporary counseling services that may be needed by the client during the provider's absence. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 30
MN Stat § 148F.15 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.15 — Record Keeping.

148F.15 RECORD KEEPING. Subdivision 1. Record-keeping requirements. Providers must maintain accurate and legible client records. Records must include, at a minimum: (1) an accurate chronological listing of all substantive contacts with the client; (2) documentation of services, including: (i) assessment methods, data, and reports; (ii) an initial treatment plan and any revisions to the plan; (iii) the name of the individual providing services; (iv) the name and credentials of the individual who is professionally responsible for the services provided; (v) case notes for each date of service, including interventions; (vi) consultations with collateral sources; (vii) diagnoses or presenting problems; and (viii) documentation that informed consent was obtained, including written informed consent documents; (3) copies of all correspondence relevant to the client; (4) a client personal data sheet; (5) copies of all client authorizations for release of information; (6) an accurate chronological listing of all fees charged, if any, to the client or a third-party payer; and (7) any other documents pertaining to the client. Subd. 2. Duplicate records. If the client records containing the documentation required by subdivision 1 are maintained by the agency, clinic, or other facility where the provider renders services, the provider is not required to maintain duplicate records of client information. Subd. 3. Record retention. The provider shall retain a client's record for a minimum of seven years after the date of the provider's last professional service to the client, except as otherwise provided by law. If the client is a minor, the record retention period does not begin until the client reaches the age of 18, except as otherwise provided by law. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 31
MN Stat § 148F.155 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.155 — Impaired Objectivity Or Effectiveness.

148F.155 IMPAIRED OBJECTIVITY OR EFFECTIVENESS. Subdivision 1. Situations involving impaired objectivity or effectiveness. (a) An alcohol and drug counselor must not provide alcohol and drug counseling services to a client or potential client when the counselor's objectivity or effectiveness is impaired. (b) The provider shall not provide alcohol and drug counseling services to a client if doing so would create a multiple relationship. For purposes of this section, "multiple relationship" means one that is both professional and: (1) cohabitational; (2) familial; (3) one in which there has been personal involvement with the client or family member of the client that is reasonably likely to adversely affect the client's welfare or ability to benefit from services; or (4) one in which there is significant financial involvement other than legitimate payment for professional services rendered that is reasonably likely to adversely affect the client's welfare or ability to benefit from services. If an unforeseen multiple relationship arises after services have been initiated, the provider shall promptly terminate the professional relationship. (c) The provider shall not provide alcohol and drug counseling services to a client who is also the provider's student or supervisee. If an unforeseen situation arises in which both types of services are required or requested by the client or a third party, the provider shall decline to provide the services. (d) The provider shall not provide alcohol and drug counseling services to a client when the provider is biased for or against the client for any reason that interferes with the provider's impartial judgment, including where the client is a member of a class legally protected from discrimination. The provider may provide services if the provider is working to resolve the impairment in the manner required under subdivision 2. (e) The provider shall not provide alcohol and drug counseling services to a client when there is a fundamental divergence or conflict of service goals, interests, values, or attitudes between the client and the provider that adversely affects the professional relationship. The provider may provide services if the provider is working to resolve the impairment in the manner required under subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Resolution of impaired objectivity or effectiveness. (a) When an impairment occurs that is listed in subdivision 1, paragraph (d) or (e), the provider may provide services only if the provider actively pursues resolution of the impairment and is able to do so in a manner that results in minimal adverse effects on the client or potential client. (b) If the provider attempts to resolve the impairment, it must be by means of professional education, training, continuing education, consultation, psychotherapy, intervention, supervision, or discussion with the client or potential client, or an appropriate combination thereof. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 32
MN Stat § 148F.16 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.16 — Provider Impairment.

148F.16 PROVIDER IMPAIRMENT. The provider shall not provide counseling services to clients when the provider is unable to provide services with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental illness or condition, including, but not limited to, substance abuse or dependence. During the period the provider is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the provider shall either promptly terminate the professional relationship with all clients or shall make arrangements for other alcohol and drug counselors to provide temporary services during the provider's absence. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 33