BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES

Adoptive parents, see Background checks and studies under ADOPTION

Adult day care, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Aged person, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.60 to 299C.64

Alcohol and drug counselors, Minn. Statutes 2023 148F.025

Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, State Lottery, Minn. Statutes 2023 349A.02, 349A.06

Alcoholic beverages

Manufacturers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2023 340A.301

On-sale licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 340A.412

Retailers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2023 340A.402

Wholesalers, Minn. Statutes 2023 340A.301

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.031

Background check crimes, defined, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.61, 299C.67

Banks, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2023 46.048

Bingo halls, Minn. Statutes 2023 299L.02

Boarding and lodging houses, Minn. Statutes 2023 157.17

Boarding care homes, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.057, 245C.03

Bodyguards, Minn. Statutes 2023 326.336

Building managers or superintendents, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.67 to 299C.69, 609B.155

Bullion product dealers, Minn. Statutes 2023 80G.05

Business screening services, Minn. Statutes 2023 332.70

Cannabis businesses

License applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 342.14, 342.15

Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2023 342.52

Child, Elder, and Individuals with Disabilities Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.60 to 299C.64

Child care centers, persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Child placement, emergency placement with relatives, Minn. Statutes 2023 260C.209

Children's residential facilities, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Children's service workers

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.031

Criminal Apprehension Bureau, duties, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.62, 299C.64

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.61

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.14, 245C.17

Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03, 256B.0949

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.63

Residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.04

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.05

City employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.72

Clinical social workers, Minn. Statutes 2023 148E.055

Coaches, school personnel and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2023 123B.03

Combative sports, Minn. Statutes 2023 341.30

Common carriers, passenger carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2023 221.178, 609B.149

Community first services and supports (CFSS) providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10, 256B.85

Community residential services, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Costs, payment by employees, Minn. Statutes 2023 181.645

County employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.72

County home schools, employees, Minn. Statutes 2023 241.021

Credit background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 13.87

Criminal Apprehension Bureau

Criminal background checks for tribal law enforcement agencies, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.75

Fees for, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.10

Criminal history

Access to data, Clemency Review Commission, Minn. Statutes 2023 638.13

Information about, see Criminal history information under GOVERNMENT DATA

Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 626.87

Mental health services, staff and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2023 245I.011

Non-health-related licensing boards, preliminary applications, Minn. Statutes 2023 214.035

Questions about, appointees

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2023 364.021

Public appointing authorities, violations procedure, Minn. Statutes 2023 364.06

Questions about, in hiring

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2023 364.10

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2023 181.53, 364.021, 364.06

Reasonable cause to require check, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.02

Tribal law enforcement agency requests for, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.75

Criminal offenders, rehabilitation, Minn. Statutes 2023 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10

Currency exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2023 53A.03

Data, classification, human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.22

Definitions

Child, elder, and individuals with disabilities, protection, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.61

Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.02

Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.02

Manager background checks, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.67

Detectives, Minn. Statutes 2023 326.336

Detoxification centers, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Disabled persons, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.60 to 299C.64

Driver's license agents, Minn. Statutes 2023 171.017

Driving instructors, Minn. Statutes 2023 171.35

Drug and medicine wholesale distributors, third-party logistics providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 151.47, 151.471

Educational programs, studies initiated by, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.20

Employment background investigations data

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2023 13.41, 13.43

Evidence, civil actions, Minn. Statutes 2023 181.981

Web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 13.87

Family day care homes

Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.1511, 245C.04

Contractors serving multiple license holders, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.1511, 245C.04

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.14, 245C.17

Legal nonlicensed family child care providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 119B.125

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.76

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.10, 299C.10

Fingerprints

Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.76

Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.05, 245C.08, 245C.32

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2023 260C.209

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.05

Firearms, see Background checks under FIREARMS

Firefighters, Minn. Statutes 2023 299F.036, 604A.31

Foreign students, host families for, Minn. Statutes 2023 5A.04

Foster care

Disqualification, reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.21

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.14, 245C.17

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2023 259.20

License holders and applicants, children's foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.04

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.17

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Unlicensed emergency relative placement, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.035

Gambling, lawful gambling, fees, Minn. Statutes 2023 349.155

Gambling Control Board assistance, billing for, Minn. Statutes 2023 349.151

Gambling devices, license applications, Minn. Statutes 2023 299L.07

Gambling enforcement data, Minn. Statutes 2023 299L.02

Governor's appointees and residence employees, Minn. Statutes 2023 4.055

Guardians ad litem, Minn. Statutes 2023 260B.163, 518.165

Guardians and conservators, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.033, 245C.10, 524.5-118

Hazardous waste facilities, permit applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 115.76

Health Department

Duties generally, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.057

Licensees, Human Services Department processing, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.10

Health-related licensing board licensees

Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Fingerprints, Minn. Statutes 2023 214.075

Maltreatment studies, fees, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.31

Physicians and surgeons, Minn. Statutes 2023 147.38

Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.0572

Home and community-based services, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Home care providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 144A.476

Home health care agencies, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.057, 245C.03

Horse racing

County fairs, Minn. Statutes 2023 240.09

Occupational license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 240.08

Racetracks, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 240.06, 240.08, 240.09

Hospice employees, contractors, and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2023 157.17

Hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.057, 245C.03

Housing background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 13.87

Housing support, managers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2023 256I.04

Housing support services providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Housing with services establishments, Minn. Statutes 2023 157.17

Human services licensees

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.031

Background checks initiated by others, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.20

Changes of name, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.04

Child care background study subject, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.02

Children's residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.04, 245C.14

Children's therapeutic services and supports, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.10, 245I.011, 256B.0943

Conditions for background checks, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.04

Contested case hearing rights, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.28

Cost recovery, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.10

Criminal case information, transfer of new, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.04

Data exchange among state agencies, Minn. Statutes 2023 13.46

Data privacy, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.05, 245C.32

Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.051

Disqualifications, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES

Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 256B.0949

Electronic transmission, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.05

Expunged criminal records, Minn. Statutes 2023 609A.03

Failure to cooperate, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.09

Failure to submit, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.07

False or misleading information, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.07

False statements, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.09

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.10, 245C.10, 245C.32

Fingerprints, uncertain identity, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.08

Foster care, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.035, 245C.04, 245C.14

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2023 171.02

Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.01 to 245C.34

License applications, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2023 245A.04

Limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2023 604A.33

Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2023 256B.0671

Multiple facilities, single study, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.07

NETStudy system, see same under this topic

Online system, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.04

Other state information, notice, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.13

Pending completion, restrictions on subject, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.13

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Processing, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.13

Reconsideration by commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.23

Records and record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.051

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.22

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.05

Independent contractors

Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2023 123B.03

Revenue Department, Minn. Statutes 2023 270B.13

Independent living assistance for youth, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Indians

Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.34

Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.75

Tribal nursing facilities, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Industrial hemp growers, Minn. Statutes 2023 18K.04

Industrial loan and thrift companies, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2023 46.048

Insurance adjusters licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 72B.041

Insurance producers licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 60K.37

Intensive residential treatment services, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Juvenile correctional facilities, employees, Minn. Statutes 2023 241.021, 245C.03

Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 626.87

Limousine services, Minn. Statutes 2023 221.84

Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2023 342.52

Mental health

Adult rehabilitative mental health services staff, records, Minn. Statutes 2023 245I.011, 256B.0623

Residential programs, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2023 256B.0671

Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2023 145A.061

MNsure, navigators, assisters, and application counselors, Minn. Statutes 2023 62V.05

Money transmitters, Minn. Statutes 2023 53B.39, 53B.51

Mortgage loan originators, Minn. Statutes 2023 58A.04

Mortgages, accelerated payment providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 332.301

Motor carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2023 221.0255

Multistate information, Minn. Statutes 2023 260C.209

National Instant Criminal Background Check System, see NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

Natural Resources Department safety courses, volunteer instructors, Minn. Statutes 2023 84.027

NETStudy system

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.02

Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.051

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.32

Health-related licensing board licensees, processing, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.0572, 245C.03

Nonadjudicated parents, Minn. Statutes 2023 260C.209

Noncustodial parents, Minn. Statutes 2023 260C.209

Northstar Care for Children program, Minn. Statutes 2023 256N.21, 256N.22, 256N.23

Nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.057, 144A.62, 245C.03

Outpatient surgical centers, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.057, 245C.03

Parents, child protection programs and services, Minn. Statutes 2023 260C.209

Peace officers, Minn. Statutes 2023 626.87

Personal care assistants and provider agencies, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03, 245C.04, 256B.0659

Photographs, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.05

Physicians, Minn. Statutes 2023 147.38

Private detectives, Minn. Statutes 2023 326.336

Protective agents (bodyguards), Minn. Statutes 2023 326.336

Public employees, criminal history consideration, Minn. Statutes 2023 364.021

Public Safety Department, employees, Minn. Statutes 2023 171.017

Real property appraisers, Minn. Statutes 2023 82B.08

Rehabilitation, criminal offenders, Minn. Statutes 2023 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10

Relatives, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.33, 260C.209

Residential mental health programs, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Residential rental property, managers, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.67 to 299C.69, 609B.155

Revenue Department, independent contractors and vendors, Minn. Statutes 2023 270B.13

Savings associations, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2023 46.048

Savings banks, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2023 46.048

School bus drivers

Criminal history, Minn. Statutes 2023 169.448, 171.02, 171.321

Driving records, Minn. Statutes 2023 171.3215

School personnel

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2023 122A.18, 123B.03

Work-study grants, Minn. Statutes 2023 136A.233

Security guards, Minn. Statutes 2023 326.336, 326.3381

Social workers, Minn. Statutes 2023 148E.055, 148E.060, 245C.031

Solid waste facility permits, applicants, Minn. Statutes 2023 115.076

Special transportation programs, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2023 473.386

Special transportation service providers, Minn. Statutes 2023 174.30, 245C.03, 245C.10

State Lottery

Bidders, Minn. Statutes 2023 299L.02

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2023 299L.02, 349A.02

Vendors, Minn. Statutes 2023 349A.07

Substance use disorder treatment programs, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Supplemental nursing services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2023 144A.72

Teachers

Driver training schools, Minn. Statutes 2023 171.02

Generally, see Background checks and studies under TEACHERS

Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.75

Trust companies, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2023 46.048

Unemployment insurance claimants, separation from employment caused by, benefits charged to employers, Minn. Statutes 2023 268.047, 268.051

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2023 363A.08

Volunteers

City programs, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.72

County programs, Minn. Statutes 2023 299C.72

Hospices, Minn. Statutes 2023 157.17

Natural Resources Department safety courses, Minn. Statutes 2023 84.027

Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2023 123B.03

Vulnerable adults, caregivers, agencies, Minn. Statutes 2023 144.057, 245C.03

Wholesale drug distributor licensing requirements, Minn. Statutes 2023 151.47, 151.471

Withdrawal management programs, Minn. Statutes 2023 245C.03

Workers' compensation, rehabilitation consultants, Minn. Statutes 2023 176.136