<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>review provision; modifying licensure requirements for psychologists; amending <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148.90, subdivision 1; 148.909; 148.915; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>148.916, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>Supplement, section 62M.09, subdivision 3a.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 62M.09, subdivision 3a, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Mental health and substance abuse reviews.</b> (a) A peer of the treating <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>mental health or substance abuse provider, a doctoral-level psychologist, or a physician <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>must review requests for outpatient services in which the utilization review organization <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>has concluded that a determination not to certify a mental health or substance abuse <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>service for clinical reasons is appropriate, provided that any final determination not to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>certify treatment is made by a psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>and Neurology and appropriately licensed in this state or by a doctoral-level psychologist <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>licensed in this state if the treating provider is a psychologist.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a doctoral-level psychologist shall not review <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>any request or final determination not to certify a mental health or substance abuse service <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>or treatment if the treating provider is a psychiatrist.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>(c) Notwithstanding the notification requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>62M.05</statute_ref>, a utilization <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>review organization that has made an initial decision to certify in accordance with the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>62M.05</statute_ref> may elect to provide notification of a determination to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>continue coverage through facsimile or mail.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>(c) (d) This subdivision does not apply to determinations made in connection with <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>policies issued by a health plan company that is assessed less than three percent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>total amount assessed by the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.90, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Board of Psychology.</b> (a) The Board of Psychology is created with <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>the powers and duties described in this section. The board has 11 members who consist of:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>(1) three individuals licensed as licensed psychologists who have doctoral degrees <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>in psychology;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>(2) two individuals licensed as licensed psychologists who have master's degrees <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>in psychology;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>(3) two psychologists, not necessarily licensed, one with a doctoral degree in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>psychology who represents a doctoral and one with either a doctoral or master's degree in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>psychology representing different training program programs in psychology, and one who <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>represents a master's degree training program in psychology;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>(4) one individual licensed or qualified to be licensed as: (i) through December 31, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>2010, a licensed psychological practitioner; and (ii) after December 31, 2010, a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>psychologist; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>(5) three public members.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>(b) After the date on which fewer than 30 percent of the individuals licensed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>board as licensed psychologists qualify for licensure under section 
         <statute_ref>148.907, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>3
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (b), vacancies filled under paragraph (a), clause (2), shall be filled by an <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>individual with either a master's or doctoral degree in psychology licensed or qualified <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>to be licensed as a licensed psychologist.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>(c) After the date on which fewer than 15 percent of the individuals licensed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>board as licensed psychologists qualify for licensure under section 
         <statute_ref>148.907, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>paragraph (b), vacancies under paragraph (a), clause (2), shall be filled by an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>with either a master's or doctoral degree in psychology licensed or qualified to be licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>as a licensed psychologist.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.909, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var><b>148.909 LICENSURE FOR VOLUNTEER PRACTICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> Retired providers who are or were licensed, certified, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>or registered to practice psychology in any jurisdiction may apply to the board, at <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>its discretion, may grant for licensure for volunteer to practice to an applicant who: <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>psychology as a licensed psychologist-volunteer provided the applicant meets the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>following requirements and the requirements in subdivision 2:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>(1) is completely retired from the practice of psychology submits to the board a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>notarized application for licensure as a licensed psychologist-volunteer;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>(2) has no unresolved disciplinary action or complaints pending in the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>Minnesota or any other jurisdiction is of good moral character and has no complaints or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>corrective or disciplinary action pending in any jurisdiction; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>(3) has held a license, certificate, or registration to practice psychology in any <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>jurisdiction if not currently licensed by the board, passes the most recent version of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>professional responsibility examination administered by the board and pays the fee <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>associated with sitting for the examination; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>(4) pays the nonrefundable fee for licensure established in subdivision 8.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Education requirements.</b> An applicant who was formerly licensed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>board must meet the education, training, and experience requirements that were in place at <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>the time of the original license. An applicant who was not formerly licensed by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>must meet the current requirements for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Pro bono service.</b> A provider licensed under this section shall only provide <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>psychological services on a pro bono basis and shall not receive a commission, rebate, or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>remuneration, directly or indirectly, except that a provider may accept reimbursement for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>reasonable expenses incurred due to the provision of volunteer psychological services.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Documentation of status.</b> A provider licensed under this section shall <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>receive a license documenting that they are licensed for volunteer practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Designation of license.</b> In addition to the descriptions allowed in section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>148.96, providers granted licensure under this section shall use the designation "LP-V" to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>designated licensed psychologist-volunteer.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Return to previous licensure status.</b> Providers licensed under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>who request to return to their previous licensure status may do so upon submission of a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>written application provided by the board and payment of the applicable licensure fee. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>Providers may not concurrently hold a license as a licensed psychologist and a license as a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>licensed psychologist-volunteer.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Continuing education requirements.</b> A provider licensed under this <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>section is subject to the same continuing education requirements as a licensed psychologist <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>under section 148.911.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Fees.</b> The fee for licensure as a licensed psychologist-volunteer shall be 50 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>percent of the fee for licensure as a licensed psychologist. A provider licensed under this <br/>
<a id="pl.3.36"></a><var>3.36</var>section shall not be subject to special board fees.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Violation.</b> A provider licensed under this section is subject to all of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>provisions in the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act, violation of which is grounds for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>disciplinary action in accordance with section 148.941.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.915, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var><b>148.915 RECIPROCITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>(a) The board may grant a license to a diplomate of the American Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>Professional Psychology or to any person who at the time of application is licensed, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>certified, or registered to practice psychology by a board of another state and who <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>meets the licensure requirements under section 
<statute_ref>148.907, subdivision 2</statute_ref>. The board, at <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>its discretion, may elect not to require the examination in psychology under section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var><statute_ref>148.907, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, clause (1), if the person was licensed in another state before <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>the examination was required for licensure in that state. An applicant seeking licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>under this section shall pass a professional responsibility examination on the practice <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>of psychology and any other examinations as required by the board. an applicant who <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>meets the following requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>(1) submits to the board a notarized application for licensure as a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>psychologist by reciprocity;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>(2) at the time of application, is licensed, certified, or registered to practice <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>psychology in another state or jurisdiction, and has been for at least five consecutive years <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>immediately preceding the date of application;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>(3) has a doctoral degree in psychology, which formed the basis for current licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>in another state or jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>(4) is of good moral character and has no pending complaints or active disciplinary <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>or corrective actions in any jurisdiction; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>(5) passes the Professional Responsibility Examination administered by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>and pays the fee associated with sitting for the examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>(b) If by the laws of any state or the rulings or decisions of the appropriate officers or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>boards thereof, any burden, obligation, requirement, disqualification, or disability is put <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>upon licensed psychologists licensed and in good standing in this state, affecting the right <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>of these licensed psychologists to be registered or licensed in that state, then the same or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>like burden, obligation, requirement, disqualification, or disability may be put upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>licensure in this state of licensed psychologists licensed in that state.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.916, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Generally.</b> If a nonresident of the state of Minnesota, who is not <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>seeking licensure in this state, and who has been issued a license, certificate, or registration <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>by another jurisdiction to practice psychology at the doctoral level, wishes to practice in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>Minnesota for more than seven calendar days, the person shall apply to the board for guest <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>licensure, provided that the psychologist's practice in Minnesota is limited to no more than <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>30 days nine consecutive months per calendar year. Application under this section shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>made no less than 30 days prior to the expected date of practice in Minnesota and shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>subject to approval by the board or its designee. The board shall charge a nonrefundable <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>fee for guest licensure. The board shall adopt rules to implement this section.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.916, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Applicants for licensure.</b> (a) An applicant who is seeking licensure in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>this state, and who, at the time of application, is licensed, certified, or registered to practice <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>psychology in another jurisdiction at the doctoral level may apply to the board for guest <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>licensure in order to begin practicing psychology in this state while their application <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>is being processed if the applicant is of good moral character and has no complaints, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>corrective, or disciplinary action pending in any jurisdiction. Application under this <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>section shall be made no less than 30 days prior to the expected date of practice in this <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>state, and must be made concurrently or after submission of an application for licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>as a licensed psychologist. Applications under this section are subject to approval by <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>the board or its designee.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>(b) The board shall charge a nonrefundable fee for guest licensure under this <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>(c) A guest license issued under this subdivision shall be valid for one year from the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>date of issuance, or until the board has either issued a license or has denied the applicant's <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>application for licensure, whichever is earlier. Guest licenses issued under this section may <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>be renewed annually until the board has denied the applicant's application for licensure.<br/>