1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health occupations; allowing limited part-time practice authority for 
1.3 	retired dentists;amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 150A.06, by adding 
1.4 	a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 150A.06, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 2e.Limited part-time practice authority. A retired dentist who is no longer 
1.9 	licensed by the board or has voluntarily terminated a dental license may, without having 
1.10 	to reinstate the license, treat indigent patients in a community clinic or dental office. 
1.11 	The retired dentist may seek authority from the board for a limited part-time practice 
1.12 	authorization. The retired dentist must provide some dental services as a part-time 
1.13 	volunteer and must work under the supervision of a licensed dentist. A retired dentist 
1.14 	working under a limited part-time practice authority must meet the requirements of this 
1.15 	chapter that pertain to the dentistry performed with the exception of the licensing and 
1.16 	continuing education requirements in this chapter.