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Title Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Statutes

1,133 chapters · 28,363 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title Minnesota Statutes28,363 Ch 336, Chapter 336. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE642 Ch 524, Chapter 524. UNIFORM PROBATE CODE394 Ch 609, Chapter 609. CRIMINAL CODE377 Ch 144, Chapter 144. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH361 Ch 469, Chapter 469. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT257 Ch 473, Chapter 473. METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT247 Ch 148, Chapter 148. PUBLIC HEALTH OCCUPATIONS206 Ch 169, Chapter 169. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS200 Ch 256B, Chapter 256B. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR…196 Ch 60A, Chapter 60A. GENERAL INSURANCE POWERS195 Ch 13, Chapter 13. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES177 Ch 115A, Chapter 115A. WASTE MANAGEMENT171 Ch 325F, Chapter 325F. CONSUMER PROTECTION; P…168 Ch 383B, Chapter 383B. HENNEPIN COUNTY168

42 sections·Filtered byTitle Minnesota Statutes✕Ch 148F✕

Minn. Stat. § 148F.001 SCOPE.
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148F.001 SCOPE. This chapter applies to all applicants and licensees, all persons who use the title alcohol and drug counselor, and all persons in or out of this state who provide alcohol and drug counseling services to clients who reside in this state unless there are specific a…
Minn. Stat. § 148F.01 DEFINITIONS.
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148F.01 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. For purposes of this chapter, the terms in this section have the meanings given. § Subd. 2.Abuse. "Abuse" means a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by one or mor…
Minn. Stat. § 148F.015 DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
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148F.015 DUTIES OF THE BOARD. The board shall: (1) adopt and enforce rules for licensure and regulation of alcohol and drug counselors and temporary permit holders, including a standard disciplinary process and rules of professional conduct; (2) issue licenses and temporary permi…
Minn. Stat. § 148F.02 DUTY TO MAINTAIN CURRENT INFORMATION.
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148F.02 DUTY TO MAINTAIN CURRENT INFORMATION. All individuals licensed as alcohol and drug counselors, all individuals with temporary permits, and all applicants for licensure must notify the board within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following: (1) a change of name, ad…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.025 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE.

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148F.025 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE. § Subdivision 1.Form; fee. Individuals seeking licensure as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall fully complete and submit a notarized written application on forms provided by the board together with the appropriate fee in the amount se…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.03 RECIPROCITY.

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148F.03 RECIPROCITY. § Subdivision 1.Persons licensed or credentialed in another jurisdiction for less than five years. (a) An individual who holds a current license or national certification as an alcohol and drug counselor from another jurisdiction must file with the board a co…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.035 TEMPORARY PERMIT.

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148F.035 TEMPORARY PERMIT. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed under this chapter if the person: (1) received an associate degree, or an equivalent number of credit hours, completed 880 clock …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.04 SUPERVISED POSTDEGREE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.

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148F.04 SUPERVISED POSTDEGREE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. § Subdivision 1.Supervision. For the purposes of this section, "supervision" means documented interactive consultation, which, subject to the limitations of subdivision 4, paragraph (b), may be conducted in person, by telephone…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.045 ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR TECHNICIAN.

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148F.045 ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR TECHNICIAN. An alcohol and drug counselor technician may perform the screening, intake, and orientation services described in section 148F.01, subdivision 10, clauses (1), (2), and (3), while under the direct supervision of a licensed alcohol a…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.05 LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.

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148F.05 LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Biennial renewal. A license must be renewed every two years. § Subd. 2.License renewal notice. At least 60 calendar days before the renewal deadline date, the board shall mail a renewal notice to the licensee's last known addr…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.055 EXPIRED LICENSE.

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148F.055 EXPIRED LICENSE. § Subdivision 1.Expiration of license. A licensee who fails to submit an application for license renewal, or whose application for license renewal is not postmarked or received by the board as required, is not authorized to practice after the expiration …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.06 VOLUNTARY TERMINATION.

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148F.06 VOLUNTARY TERMINATION. A license may be voluntarily terminated by the licensee at any time upon written notification to the board, unless a complaint is pending against the licensee. The notification must be received by the board prior to termination of the license for fa…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.065 RELICENSURE FOLLOWING TERMINATION.

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148F.065 RELICENSURE FOLLOWING TERMINATION. § Subdivision 1.Relicensure. For a period of two years, a former licensee whose license has been voluntarily terminated or terminated for nonrenewal as provided in section 148F.055, subdivision 2, may be relicensed by completing an appl…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.07 INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS.

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148F.07 INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS. § Subdivision 1.Request for inactive status. Unless a complaint is pending against the licensee, a licensee whose license is in good standing may request, in writing, that the license be placed on the inactive list. If a complaint is pending again…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.075 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.

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148F.075 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Purpose. (a) The purpose of mandatory continuing education is to promote the professional development of alcohol and drug counselors so that the services they provide promote the health and well-being of clients who rece…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.08 SPONSOR'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.

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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 an…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.085 NONTRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES.

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148F.085 NONTRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES. An alcohol and drug counselor license is not transferable. History: 2012 c 197 art 2 s 18

Minn. Stat. § 148F.09 DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.

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148F.09 DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE. § Subdivision 1.Grounds. The board may impose disciplinary action as described in subdivision 2 against an applicant or licensee whom the board, by a preponderance of the evidence, determines: (1) has violated a statute, rule,…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.095 ADDITIONAL REMEDIES.

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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 …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.10 COOPERATION.

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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 r…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.105 PROHIBITED PRACTICE OR USE OF TITLES; PENALTY.

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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 pra…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.11 EXCEPTIONS TO LICENSE REQUIREMENT.

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148F.11 EXCEPTIONS TO LICENSE REQUIREMENT. § Subdivision 1.Other professionals. (a) Nothing in this chapter prevents members of other professions or occupations from performing functions for which they are qualified or licensed. This exception includes, but is not limited to: lic…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.115 FEES.

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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.Tem…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.12 CONDUCT.

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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. S…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.125 COMPETENT PROVISION OF SERVICES.

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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.…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.13 PROTECTING CLIENT PRIVACY.

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148F.13 PROTECTING CLIENT PRIVACY. § Subdivision 1.Protecting private information. The provider shall safeguard private information obtained in the course of the practice of alcohol and drug counseling. Private information may be disclosed to others only according to section 148F…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.135 PRIVATE INFORMATION; ACCESS AND RELEASE.

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148F.135 PRIVATE INFORMATION; ACCESS AND RELEASE. § Subdivision 1.Client right to access and release private information. A client has the right to access and release private information maintained by the provider, including client records as provided in sections 144.291 to 144.2…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.14 INFORMED CONSENT.

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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) au…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.145 TERMINATION OF SERVICES.

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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…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.15 RECORD KEEPING.

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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, …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.155 IMPAIRED OBJECTIVITY OR EFFECTIVENESS.

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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 …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.16 PROVIDER IMPAIRMENT.

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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 …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.165 CLIENT WELFARE.

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148F.165 CLIENT WELFARE. § Subdivision 1.Explanation of procedures. A client has the right to have, and a counselor has the responsibility to provide, a nontechnical explanation of the nature and purpose of the counseling procedures to be used and the results of tests administere…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.17 WELFARE OF STUDENTS, SUPERVISEES, AND RESEARCH SUBJECTS.

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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, provide…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.175 MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH CARE CONSIDERATIONS.

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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 …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.18 ASSESSMENTS; TESTS; REPORTS.

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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 t…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.185 PUBLIC STATEMENTS.

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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 fo…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.19 FEES; STATEMENTS.

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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 bill…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.195 AIDING AND ABETTING UNLICENSED PRACTICE.

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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 thi…

Minn. Stat. § 148F.20 VIOLATION OF LAW.

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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 …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.205 COMPLAINTS TO BOARD.

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148F.205 COMPLAINTS TO BOARD. § Subdivision 1.Mandatory reporting requirements. A provider is required to file a complaint when the provider knows or has reason to believe that another provider: (1) is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical …

Minn. Stat. § 148F.2051 FAILURE TO REPORT.

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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 …