SF 288

2nd Unofficial Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012)

Posted on 03/30/2012 12:06 p.m.

1.1A bill for an act 1.2relating to occupations and professions; changing licensing provisions to 1.3practice social work; regulating dental laboratories; establishing fees; amending 1.4Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 148E.055, subdivision 1; 148E.060, 1.5subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, by adding a subdivision; 148E.065, subdivisions 2, 1.64, 5, by adding subdivisions; 148E.120; 148E.195, subdivision 2, by adding a 1.7subdivision; 148E.280; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 1.8chapters 148E; 150A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.065, 1.9subdivision 3. 1.10BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.11    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.055, subdivision 1, is amended to 1.12read: 1.13    Subdivision 1. License required. (a) In order to practice social work, an individual 1.14must have a social work license under this section or section 148E.060, except when the 1.15individual is exempt from licensure according to section 148E.065. 1.16    (b) Individuals who teach professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to 1.17students and who have a social work degree from a program accredited by the Council 1.18on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a 1.19similar accreditation new text begin accrediting new text end body designated by the board must have a social work 1.20license under this section or section 148E.060, except when the individual is exempt from 1.21licensure according to section 148E.065. 1.22 new text begin (c) Effective July 1, 2016, an individual who is newly employed by a city or new text end 1.23 new text begin state agency or a private nonprofit, nontribal agency previously exempt from licensure new text end 1.24 new text begin under Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148D.065, subdivision 5, and section 148E.065, new text end 1.25 new text begin subdivision 5, must be licensed if: new text end 2.1 new text begin (1) the individual is presented to the public by any title incorporating the words new text end 2.2 new text begin "social work" or "social worker"; or new text end 2.3 new text begin (2) the individual has a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a new text end 2.4 new text begin program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association new text end 2.5 new text begin of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting body designated by the board, and the new text end 2.6 new text begin individual provides social work services, including clinical social work services, as those new text end 2.7 new text begin services are defined in section 148E.010, subdivisions 6 and 11. new text end 2.8 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 2.9    Sec. 2. new text begin [148E.0555] LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; GRANDFATHERING. new text end 2.10     new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Grandfathering period. new text end new text begin (a) The board shall issue a license to an new text end 2.11 new text begin applicant who meets all the requirements in this section and has submitted a completed, new text end 2.12 new text begin signed application and the required fee between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014. new text end 2.13 new text begin (b) If the applicant does not provide all of the information requested by the board new text end 2.14 new text begin by December 31, 2015, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for new text end 2.15 new text begin licensure is closed. new text end 2.16     new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Eligible agency personnel. new text end new text begin When submitting the application for licensure, new text end 2.17 new text begin the applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is currently new text end 2.18 new text begin employed by a: new text end 2.19 new text begin (1) Minnesota city or state agency, and: new text end 2.20 new text begin (i) at any time within three years of the date of submitting an application for new text end 2.21 new text begin licensure was presented to the public by any title incorporating the words "social work" or new text end 2.22 new text begin "social worker," while employed by that agency for a minimum of six months; or new text end 2.23 new text begin (ii) at any time within three years of the date of submitting an application for new text end 2.24 new text begin licensure was engaged in the practice of social work, including clinical social work, as new text end 2.25 new text begin described in section 148E.010, subdivisions 6 and 11, while employed by that agency new text end 2.26 new text begin for a minimum of six months; or new text end 2.27 new text begin (2) private nonprofit, nontribal agency whose primary service focus addresses ethnic new text end 2.28 new text begin minority populations, and the applicant is a member of an ethnic minority population new text end 2.29 new text begin within the agency, previously exempt from licensure under Minnesota Statutes 2010, new text end 2.30 new text begin section 148D.065, subdivision 5, and in section 148E.065, subdivision 5, and: new text end 2.31 new text begin (i) at any time within three years of the date of submitting an application for new text end 2.32 new text begin licensure was presented to the public by any title incorporating the words "social work" or new text end 2.33 new text begin "social worker," while employed by that agency for a minimum of six months; or new text end 2.34 new text begin (ii) at any time within three years of the date of submitting an application for new text end 2.35 new text begin licensure was engaged in the practice of social work, including clinical social work, as new text end 3.1 new text begin described under section 148E.010, subdivisions 6 and 11, while employed by that agency new text end 3.2 new text begin for a minimum of six months. new text end 3.3     new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Qualifications during grandfathering period for licensure as licensed new text end 3.4 new text begin social worker (LSW). new text end new text begin (a) To be licensed as a licensed social worker (LSW), an applicant new text end 3.5 new text begin for licensure under this section must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the new text end 3.6 new text begin individual has completed a baccalaureate degree: new text end 3.7 new text begin (1) in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work new text end 3.8 new text begin Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting new text end 3.9 new text begin body designated by the board; new text end 3.10 new text begin (2) in psychology, sociology, human services, or social and behavioral sciences new text end 3.11 new text begin from an accredited college or university; or new text end 3.12 new text begin (3) with a major in any field from an accredited college or university, and one year of new text end 3.13 new text begin experience in the practice of social work as described in section 148E.010, subdivision 11. new text end 3.14 new text begin (b) To be licensed as an LSW, an applicant for licensure under this section must new text end 3.15 new text begin provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the individual has: new text end 3.16 new text begin (1) submitted a completed, signed application and the license fee in section new text end 3.17 new text begin 148E.180; new text end 3.18 new text begin (2) for applications submitted electronically, provided an attestation as specified new text end 3.19 new text begin by the board; new text end 3.20 new text begin (3) submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the board new text end 3.21 new text begin authorizing a criminal background check; new text end 3.22 new text begin (4) paid the applicable license fee in section 148E.180; and new text end 3.23 new text begin (5) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards new text end 3.24 new text begin of practice specified in Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 148D.195 to 148D.240 and new text end 3.25 new text begin sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or new text end 3.26 new text begin would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action according to new text end 3.27 new text begin sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. new text end 3.28 new text begin (c) An application that is not completed and signed, or that is not accompanied by new text end 3.29 new text begin the correct license fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, new text end 3.30 new text begin and is void. new text end 3.31 new text begin (d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to new text end 3.32 new text begin investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may new text end 3.33 new text begin request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation. new text end 3.34 new text begin (e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the new text end 3.35 new text begin applicant must meet all the requirements and provide all of the information requested by new text end 3.36 new text begin the board according to paragraphs (a) and (b). new text end 4.1 new text begin (f) Prelicensure supervised practice hours may be applied to meet the requirements new text end 4.2 new text begin of this section. Hours obtained prior to August 1, 2011, must meet the supervised practice new text end 4.3 new text begin requirements in Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 148D.100 to 148D.125, and hours new text end 4.4 new text begin obtained on or after August 1, 2011, must meet the supervised practice requirements in new text end 4.5 new text begin sections 148E.100 to 148E.125. new text end 4.6 new text begin (g) In addition to the required supervisors listed in Minnesota Statutes 2010, new text end 4.7 new text begin section 148D.120 and section 148E.120, an alternate supervisor may include a qualified new text end 4.8 new text begin professional who has a bachelor's or graduate degree, and the authority to direct the new text end 4.9 new text begin practice of the applicant including, but not limited to, an agency director or agency or new text end 4.10 new text begin consulting supervisor, as determined appropriate by the board. new text end 4.11 new text begin (h) Unless completed at the time of application for licensure, a licensee granted a new text end 4.12 new text begin license by the board under this section must meet the supervised practice requirements new text end 4.13 new text begin in sections 148E.100 to 148E.125. If a licensee does not meet the supervised practice new text end 4.14 new text begin requirements, the board may take action according to sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. new text end 4.15     new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Qualifications during grandfathering period for licensure as licensed new text end 4.16 new text begin graduate social worker (LGSW). new text end new text begin (a) To be licensed as a licensed graduate social worker new text end 4.17 new text begin (LGSW), an applicant for licensure under this section must provide evidence satisfactory new text end 4.18 new text begin to the board that the individual has completed a graduate degree: new text end 4.19 new text begin (1) in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work new text end 4.20 new text begin Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting new text end 4.21 new text begin body designated by the board; new text end 4.22 new text begin (2) in psychology, sociology, marriage and family therapy, human services, or social new text end 4.23 new text begin and behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university; or new text end 4.24 new text begin (3) with a major in any field from an accredited college or university, and one year new text end 4.25 new text begin of experience in the practice of social work as described in section 148E.010, subdivisions new text end 4.26 new text begin 6 and 11. new text end 4.27 new text begin (b) To be licensed as an LGSW, an applicant for licensure under this section must new text end 4.28 new text begin provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the individual has: new text end 4.29 new text begin (1) submitted a completed, signed application and the license fee in section new text end 4.30 new text begin 148E.180; new text end 4.31 new text begin (2) for applications submitted electronically, provided an attestation as specified new text end 4.32 new text begin by the board; new text end 4.33 new text begin (3) submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the board new text end 4.34 new text begin authorizing a criminal background check; new text end 4.35 new text begin (4) paid the applicable license fee in section 148E.180; and new text end 5.1 new text begin (5) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards new text end 5.2 new text begin of practice specified in Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 148D.195 to 148D.240 and new text end 5.3 new text begin sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or new text end 5.4 new text begin would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action according to new text end 5.5 new text begin sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. new text end 5.6 new text begin (c) An application that is not completed and signed, or that is not accompanied by new text end 5.7 new text begin the correct license fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, new text end 5.8 new text begin and is void. new text end 5.9 new text begin (d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to new text end 5.10 new text begin investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may new text end 5.11 new text begin request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation. new text end 5.12 new text begin (e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the new text end 5.13 new text begin applicant must meet all the requirements and provide all of the information requested by new text end 5.14 new text begin the board according to paragraphs (a) and (b). new text end 5.15 new text begin (f) Prelicensure supervised practice hours may be applied to meet the requirements new text end 5.16 new text begin of this section. Hours obtained prior to August 1, 2011, must meet the supervised practice new text end 5.17 new text begin requirements in Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 148D.100 to 148D.125, and hours new text end 5.18 new text begin obtained on or after August 1, 2011, must meet the supervised practice requirements in new text end 5.19 new text begin sections 148E.100 to 148E.125. new text end 5.20 new text begin (g) In addition to the required supervisors listed in Minnesota Statutes 2010, section new text end 5.21 new text begin 148D.120, and in section 148E.120, an alternate supervisor of nonclinical practice may new text end 5.22 new text begin include a qualified professional who has a bachelor's or graduate degree, and the authority new text end 5.23 new text begin to direct the practice of the applicant including, but not limited to, an agency director or new text end 5.24 new text begin agency or consulting supervisor, as determined appropriate by the board. new text end 5.25 new text begin (h) Unless completed at the time of application for licensure, a licensee granted a new text end 5.26 new text begin license by the board under this section must meet the supervised practice requirements new text end 5.27 new text begin specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.125. If a licensee does not meet the supervised new text end 5.28 new text begin practice requirements, the board may take action according to sections 148E.255 to new text end 5.29 new text begin 148E.270. new text end 5.30     new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Qualifications during grandfathering period for licensure as a licensed new text end 5.31 new text begin independent social worker (LISW). new text end new text begin (a) To be licensed as a licensed independent social new text end 5.32 new text begin worker (LISW), an applicant for licensure under this section must provide evidence new text end 5.33 new text begin satisfactory to the board that the individual has completed a graduate degree: new text end 5.34 new text begin (1) in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work new text end 5.35 new text begin Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting new text end 5.36 new text begin body designated by the board; new text end 6.1 new text begin (2) in psychology, sociology, marriage and family therapy, human services, or social new text end 6.2 new text begin and behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university; or new text end 6.3 new text begin (3) with a major in any field from an accredited college or university, and one year new text end 6.4 new text begin of experience in the practice of social work according to section 148E.010, subdivision 11. new text end 6.5 new text begin (b) To be licensed as an LISW, an applicant for licensure under this section must new text end 6.6 new text begin provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the individual has: new text end 6.7 new text begin (1) practiced social work as defined in section 148E.010, subdivision 11, and has new text end 6.8 new text begin met the supervised practice requirements as follows: new text end 6.9 new text begin (i) for hours obtained prior to August 1, 2011, has met the requirements in Minnesota new text end 6.10 new text begin Statutes 2010, sections 148D.100 to 148D.125; new text end 6.11 new text begin (ii) for hours obtained after August 1, 2011, has met the requirements in sections new text end 6.12 new text begin 148E.100 to 148E.125; and new text end 6.13 new text begin (iii) in addition to the supervisors listed in Minnesota Statutes 2010, section new text end 6.14 new text begin 148D.120 or section 148E.120, an alternate supervisor of nonclinical practice may include new text end 6.15 new text begin a qualified professional who has a bachelor's or graduate degree and the authority to direct new text end 6.16 new text begin the practice of the applicant including, but not limited to, an agency director or agency or new text end 6.17 new text begin consulting supervisor as determined by the board; new text end 6.18 new text begin (2) submitted a completed, signed application and the license fee in section new text end 6.19 new text begin 148E.180; new text end 6.20 new text begin (3) for applications submitted electronically, provided an attestation as specified new text end 6.21 new text begin by the board; new text end 6.22 new text begin (4) submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the board new text end 6.23 new text begin authorizing a criminal background check; new text end 6.24 new text begin (5) paid the applicable license fee specified in section 148E.180; and new text end 6.25 new text begin (6) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards new text end 6.26 new text begin of practice specified in Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 148D.195 to 148D.240, and new text end 6.27 new text begin in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or new text end 6.28 new text begin would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action according to new text end 6.29 new text begin sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. new text end 6.30 new text begin (c) An application that is not completed, signed, and accompanied by the correct new text end 6.31 new text begin license fee must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is void. new text end 6.32 new text begin (d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to new text end 6.33 new text begin investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may new text end 6.34 new text begin request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation. new text end 7.1 new text begin (e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the new text end 7.2 new text begin applicant must meet all the requirements and provide all of the information requested by new text end 7.3 new text begin the board according to paragraphs (a) and (b). new text end 7.4 new text begin (f) Upon licensure, an LISW who practices clinical social work must meet the new text end 7.5 new text begin supervised practice requirements specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.125. If a licensee new text end 7.6 new text begin does not meet the supervised practice requirements, the board may take action according new text end 7.7 new text begin to sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. new text end 7.8     new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Qualifications during grandfathering period for licensure as a new text end 7.9 new text begin licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). new text end new text begin (a) To be licensed as a licensed new text end 7.10 new text begin independent clinical social worker (LICSW), an applicant for licensure under this section new text end 7.11 new text begin must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the individual has: new text end 7.12 new text begin (1) completed a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the new text end 7.13 new text begin Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, new text end 7.14 new text begin or a similar accrediting body designated by the board; or new text end 7.15 new text begin (2) completed a graduate degree and is a mental health professional according to new text end 7.16 new text begin section 245.462, subdivision 18, clauses (1) to (6). new text end 7.17 new text begin (b) To be licensed as a licensed independent clinical social worker, an applicant new text end 7.18 new text begin for licensure under this section must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the new text end 7.19 new text begin individual has: new text end 7.20 new text begin (1) practiced clinical social work as defined in section 148E.010, subdivision 6, new text end 7.21 new text begin including both diagnosis and treatment, and has met the supervised practice requirements new text end 7.22 new text begin specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.125, excluding the 1,800 hours of direct clinical new text end 7.23 new text begin client contact specified in section 148E.115, subdivision 1, except that supervised practice new text end 7.24 new text begin hours obtained prior to August 1, 2011, must meet the requirements in Minnesota Statutes new text end 7.25 new text begin 2010, sections 148D.100 to 148D.125; new text end 7.26 new text begin (2) submitted a completed, signed application and the license fee in section new text end 7.27 new text begin 148E.180; new text end 7.28 new text begin (3) for applications submitted electronically, provided an attestation as specified new text end 7.29 new text begin by the board; new text end 7.30 new text begin (4) submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the board new text end 7.31 new text begin authorizing a criminal background check; new text end 7.32 new text begin (5) paid the license fee in section 148E.180; and new text end 7.33 new text begin (6) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards new text end 7.34 new text begin of practice specified in Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 148D.195 to 148D.240, and new text end 7.35 new text begin in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or new text end 8.1 new text begin would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action according to new text end 8.2 new text begin sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. new text end 8.3 new text begin (c) An application which is not completed, signed, and accompanied by the correct new text end 8.4 new text begin license fee must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is void. new text end 8.5 new text begin (d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to new text end 8.6 new text begin investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may new text end 8.7 new text begin request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation. new text end 8.8 new text begin (e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the new text end 8.9 new text begin applicant must meet all the requirements and provide all of the information requested new text end 8.10 new text begin by the board. new text end 8.11 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 8.12    Sec. 3. new text begin [148E.0556] LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER new text end 8.13 new text begin TRANSITION PERIOD EXCEPTION. new text end 8.14 new text begin At any time on or after January 1, 2013, until December 31, 2017, to qualify for new text end 8.15 new text begin a licensed independent social worker (LISW) license, an applicant must submit an new text end 8.16 new text begin application to the board for an LISW license and: new text end 8.17 new text begin (1) hold a current licensed graduate social worker license issued through new text end 8.18 new text begin grandfathering under section 148E.0555, subdivision 4, and: new text end 8.19 new text begin (i) meet all requirements in effect at the time of application according to section new text end 8.20 new text begin 148E.055, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), excluding clause (1); and new text end 8.21 new text begin (ii) meet the supervised practice requirements according to section 148E.055, new text end 8.22 new text begin subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (2); or new text end 8.23 new text begin (2) hold a current licensed graduate social worker license issued through new text end 8.24 new text begin grandfathering prior to July 1, 1996, and: new text end 8.25 new text begin (i) meet all requirements in effect at the time of application according to section new text end 8.26 new text begin 148E.055, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), excluding clause (1); and new text end 8.27 new text begin (ii) meet the supervised practice requirements according to section 148E.055, new text end 8.28 new text begin subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (2). new text end 8.29 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 8.30    Sec. 4. new text begin [148E.0557] LICENSED INDEPENDENT CLINICAL SOCIAL new text end 8.31 new text begin WORKER TRANSITION PERIOD EXCEPTION. new text end 9.1 new text begin At any time on or after January 1, 2013, until December 31, 2017, to qualify for a new text end 9.2 new text begin licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) license, an applicant must submit an new text end 9.3 new text begin application to the board for an LICSW license and: new text end 9.4 new text begin (1) hold a current licensed graduate social worker or licensed independent social new text end 9.5 new text begin worker license issued through grandfathering under section 148E.0555, subdivision 4 new text end 9.6 new text begin or 5, and: new text end 9.7 new text begin (i) meet all requirements in effect at the time of application according to section new text end 9.8 new text begin 148E.055, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), excluding clause (1); and new text end 9.9 new text begin (ii) meet the supervised practice requirements according to section 148E.055, new text end 9.10 new text begin subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (3); or new text end 9.11 new text begin (2) hold a current licensed graduate social worker or licensed independent social new text end 9.12 new text begin worker license issued through grandfathering prior to July 1, 1996, and: new text end 9.13 new text begin (i) meet all requirements in effect at the time of application according to section new text end 9.14 new text begin 148E.055, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), excluding clause (1); and new text end 9.15 new text begin (ii) meet the supervised practice requirements according to section 148E.055, new text end 9.16 new text begin subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (3). new text end 9.17 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 9.18    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.060, subdivision 1, is amended to read: 9.19    Subdivision 1. Students and other persons not currently licensed in another 9.20jurisdiction. new text begin (a) new text end The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an 9.21applicant who is not licensed or credentialed to practice social work in any jurisdiction 9.22but has: 9.23    (1) applied for a license under section 148E.055; 9.24    (2) applied for a temporary license on a form provided by the board; 9.25    (3) submitted a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a 9.26criminal background check; 9.27    (4) passed the applicable licensure examination provided for in section 148E.055; 9.28    (5) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the 9.29requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program 9.30accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools 9.31of Social Work, or a similar accreditation new text begin accrediting new text end body designated by the board, or a 9.32doctorate in social work from an accredited university; and 9.33    (6) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of 9.34practice specified in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in 10.1conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take 10.2action according to sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. 10.3 new text begin (b) A temporary license issued under this subdivision expires after six months. new text end 10.4 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 10.5    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.060, subdivision 2, is amended to read: 10.6    Subd. 2. Emergency situations and persons currently licensed in another 10.7jurisdiction. new text begin (a) new text end The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an 10.8applicant who is licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction, 10.9may or may not have applied for a license under section 148E.055, and has: 10.10    (1) applied for a temporary license on a form provided by the board; 10.11    (2) submitted a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a 10.12criminal background check; 10.13    (3) submitted evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is currently 10.14licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction; 10.15    (4) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the 10.16requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program 10.17accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools 10.18of Social Work, or a similar accreditation new text begin accrediting new text end body designated by the board, or a 10.19doctorate in social work from an accredited university; and 10.20    (5) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of 10.21practice specified in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in 10.22conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take 10.23action according to sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. 10.24 new text begin (b) A temporary license issued under this subdivision expires after six months. new text end 10.25 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 10.26    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.060, is amended by adding a subdivision 10.27to read: 10.28     new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end new text begin Programs in candidacy status. new text end new text begin (a) The board may issue a temporary new text end 10.29 new text begin license to practice social work to an applicant who has completed the requirements for a new text end 10.30 new text begin baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program in candidacy status with new text end 10.31 new text begin the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social new text end 10.32 new text begin Work, or a similar accrediting body designated by the board, and has: new text end 10.33 new text begin (1) applied for a license under section 148E.055; new text end 11.1 new text begin (2) applied for a temporary license on a form provided by the board; new text end 11.2 new text begin (3) submitted a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a new text end 11.3 new text begin criminal background check; new text end 11.4 new text begin (4) passed the applicable licensure examination provided for in section 148E.055; new text end 11.5 new text begin and new text end 11.6 new text begin (5) not engaged in conduct that is in violation of the standards of practice specified new text end 11.7 new text begin in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that is in new text end 11.8 new text begin violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action according to sections new text end 11.9 new text begin 148E.255 to 148E.270. new text end 11.10 new text begin (b) A temporary license issued under this subdivision expires after 12 months but new text end 11.11 new text begin may be extended at the board's discretion upon a showing that the social work program new text end 11.12 new text begin remains in good standing with the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian new text end 11.13 new text begin Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting body designated by the new text end 11.14 new text begin board. If the board receives notice from the Council on Social Work Education, the new text end 11.15 new text begin Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting body designated new text end 11.16 new text begin by the board that the social work program is not in good standing, or that the accreditation new text end 11.17 new text begin will not be granted to the social work program, the temporary license is immediately new text end 11.18 new text begin revoked. new text end 11.19 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 11.20    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.060, subdivision 3, is amended to read: 11.21    Subd. 3. Teachers. new text begin (a) new text end The board may issue a temporary license to practice social 11.22work to an applicant whose permanent residence is outside the United States, who is 11.23teaching social work at an academic institution in Minnesota for a period not to exceed 11.2412 months, who may or may not have applied for a license under section 148E.055, and 11.25who has: 11.26    (1) applied for a temporary license on a form provided by the board; 11.27    (2) submitted a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a 11.28criminal background check; 11.29    (3) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the 11.30requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work; and 11.31    (4) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards 11.32of practice specified in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in 11.33conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take 11.34action according to sections 148E.255 to 148E.270. 11.35 new text begin (b) A temporary license issued under this subdivision expires after 12 months. new text end 12.1 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 12.2    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.060, subdivision 5, is amended to read: 12.3    Subd. 5. Temporary license term. (a) A temporary license is valid until expiration, 12.4or until the board issues or denies the license according to section 148E.055, or until 12.5the board revokes the temporary license, whichever comes first. A temporary license is 12.6nonrenewable. 12.7    (b) A temporary license issued according to subdivision 1 or 2 expires after six 12.8months. 12.9    (c) A temporary license issued according to subdivision 3 expires after 12 months. 12.10 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 12.11    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.065, subdivision 2, is amended to read: 12.12    Subd. 2. Students. An internship, externship, or any other social work experience 12.13that is required for the completion of an accredited program of social work does not 12.14constitute the practice of social work under this chapter. new text begin Students exempted under this new text end 12.15 new text begin section may use the title "social work intern." new text end 12.16 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 12.17    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.065, subdivision 4, is amended to read: 12.18    Subd. 4. City, county, and state agency social workers. The licensure of city, 12.19county, and state agency social workers is voluntary. City, county, and state agencies 12.20employing social workers are not required to employ licensed social workers. 12.21 new text begin This subdivision expires July 1, 2016. new text end 12.22 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 12.23    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.065, is amended by adding a 12.24subdivision to read: 12.25     new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end new text begin City, county, and state social workers. new text end new text begin (a) Beginning July 1, 2016, the new text end 12.26 new text begin licensure of city, county, and state agency social workers is voluntary, except an individual new text end 12.27 new text begin who is newly employed by a city or state agency after July 1, 2016, must be licensed new text end 12.28 new text begin if the individual who provides social work services, as those services are defined in new text end 12.29 new text begin section 148E.010, subdivision 11, paragraph (b), is presented to the public by any title new text end 12.30 new text begin incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker." new text end 13.1 new text begin (b) City, county, and state agencies employing social workers are not required to new text end 13.2 new text begin employ licensed social workers. new text end 13.3 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2012. new text end 13.4    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.065, subdivision 5, is amended to read: 13.5    Subd. 5. Tribes and private nonprofit agencies; voluntary licensure. The 13.6licensure of social workers who are employed by federally recognized tribes, or by private 13.7nonprofit agencies whose primary service focus addresses ethnic minority populations, 13.8and who are themselves members of ethnic minority populations within those agencies, is 13.9voluntary. 13.10 new text begin This subdivision expires July 1, 2016. new text end 13.11 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 13.12    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.065, is amended by adding a 13.13subdivision to read: 13.14     new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end new text begin Tribes and private nonprofit agencies; voluntary licensure. new text end new text begin (a) The new text end 13.15 new text begin licensure of social workers who are employed by federally recognized tribes is voluntary. new text end 13.16 new text begin (b) The licensure of private, nonprofit, nontribal agency social workers whose new text end 13.17 new text begin primary service focus addresses ethnic minority populations, and who are themselves new text end 13.18 new text begin members of ethnic minority populations within those agencies, is voluntary until July 1, new text end 13.19 new text begin 2016, when newly employed individuals who practice social work must be licensed as new text end 13.20 new text begin required under section 148E.055, subdivision 1. new text end 13.21 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2012. new text end 13.22    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.120, is amended to read: 13.23148E.120 REQUIREMENTS OF SUPERVISORS. 13.24    Subdivision 1. Supervisors licensed as social workers. (a) Except as provided in 13.25paragraph (d) new text begin subdivision 2 new text end , to be eligible to provide supervision under this section, a 13.26social worker must: 13.27    (1) have completed 30 hours of training in supervision through coursework from 13.28an accredited college or university, or through continuing education in compliance with 13.29sections 148E.130 to 148E.170; 13.30    (2) be competent in the activities being supervised; and 14.1    (3) attest, on a form provided by the board, that the social worker has met the 14.2applicable requirements specified in this section and sections 148E.100 to 148E.115. The 14.3board may audit the information provided to determine compliance with the requirements 14.4of this section. 14.5(b) A licensed independent clinical social worker providing clinical licensing 14.6supervision to a licensed graduate social worker or a licensed independent social worker 14.7must have at least 2,000 hours of experience in authorized social work practice, including 14.81,000 hours of experience in clinical practice after obtaining a licensed independent 14.9clinical social worker license. 14.10(c) A licensed social worker, licensed graduate social worker, licensed independent 14.11social worker, or licensed independent clinical social worker providing nonclinical 14.12licensing supervision must have completed the supervised practice requirements specified 14.13in section 148E.100, 148E.105, 148E.106, 148E.110, or 148E.115, as applicable. 14.14    (d) If the board determines that supervision is not obtainable from an individual 14.15meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (a), the board may approve an alternate 14.16supervisor according to subdivision 2. 14.17    Subd. 2. Alternate supervisors. (a) The board may approve an alternate supervisor 14.18if: new text begin The board may approve an alternate supervisor as determined in this subdivision. The new text end 14.19 new text begin board shall approve up to 25 percent of the required supervision hours by a licensed mental new text end 14.20 new text begin health professional who is competent and qualified to provide supervision according to the new text end 14.21 new text begin mental health professional's respective licensing board, as established by section 245.462, new text end 14.22 new text begin subdivision 18, clauses (1) to (6), or 245.4871, subdivision 27, clauses (1) to (6). new text end 14.23    (1) the board determines that supervision is not obtainable according to paragraph 14.24(b); 14.25    (2) the licensee requests in the supervision plan submitted according to section 14.26148E.125, subdivision 1, that an alternate supervisor conduct the supervision; 14.27    (3) the licensee describes the proposed supervision and the name and qualifications 14.28of the proposed alternate supervisor; and 14.29    (4) the requirements of paragraph (d) are met. 14.30    (b) The board may determine that supervision is not obtainable if: 14.31    (1) the licensee provides documentation as an attachment to the supervision plan 14.32submitted according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1, that the licensee has conducted a 14.33thorough search for a supervisor meeting the applicable licensure requirements specified 14.34in sections to ; 14.35    (2) the licensee demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the search was 14.36unsuccessful; and 15.1    (3) the licensee describes the extent of the search and the names and locations of 15.2the persons and organizations contacted. 15.3    (c) The requirements specified in paragraph (b) do not apply to obtaining licensing 15.4supervision for social work practice if the board determines that there are five or fewer 15.5supervisors meeting the applicable licensure requirements in sections to 15.6 in the county where the licensee practices social work. 15.7    (d) An alternate supervisor must: 15.8    (1) be an unlicensed social worker who is employed in, and provides the supervision 15.9in, a setting exempt from licensure by section , and who has qualifications 15.10equivalent to the applicable requirements specified in sections to ; 15.11    (2) be a social worker engaged in authorized practice in Iowa, Manitoba, North 15.12Dakota, Ontario, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, and has the qualifications equivalent to the 15.13applicable requirements specified in sections to ; or 15.14    (3) be a licensed marriage and family therapist or a mental health professional 15.15as established by section 245.462, subdivision 18, or 245.4871, subdivision 27, or an 15.16equivalent mental health professional, as determined by the board, who is licensed or 15.17credentialed by a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign licensing agency. 15.18    (e) In order to qualify to provide clinical supervision of a licensed graduate social 15.19worker or licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical practice, the alternate 15.20supervisor must be a mental health professional as established by section 245.462, 15.21subdivision 18 , or 245.4871, subdivision 27, or an equivalent mental health professional, 15.22as determined by the board, who is licensed or credentialed by a state, territorial, 15.23provincial, or foreign licensing agency. 15.24 new text begin (b) The board shall approve up to 100 percent of the required supervision hours by new text end 15.25 new text begin an alternate supervisor if the board determines that: new text end 15.26 new text begin (1) there are five or fewer supervisors in the county where the licensee practices new text end 15.27 new text begin social work who meet the applicable licensure requirements in subdivision 1; new text end 15.28 new text begin (2) the supervisor is an unlicensed social worker who is employed in, and provides new text end 15.29 new text begin the supervision in, a setting exempt from licensure by section 148E.065, and who has new text end 15.30 new text begin qualifications equivalent to the applicable requirements specified in sections 148E.100 to new text end 15.31 new text begin 148E.115; new text end 15.32 new text begin (3) the supervisor is a social worker engaged in authorized social work practice new text end 15.33 new text begin in Iowa, Manitoba, North Dakota, Ontario, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, and has the new text end 15.34 new text begin qualifications equivalent to the applicable requirements in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115; new text end 15.35 new text begin (4) the applicant or licensee is engaged in nonclinical authorized social work new text end 15.36 new text begin practice outside of Minnesota and the supervisor meets the qualifications equivalent to new text end 16.1 new text begin the applicable requirements in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115, or the supervisor is an new text end 16.2 new text begin equivalent mental health professional, as determined by the board, who is credentialed by new text end 16.3 new text begin a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign licensing agency; or new text end 16.4 new text begin (5) the applicant or licensee is engaged in clinical authorized social work practice new text end 16.5 new text begin outside of Minnesota and the supervisor meets qualifications equivalent to the applicable new text end 16.6 new text begin requirements in section 148E.115, or the supervisor is an equivalent mental health new text end 16.7 new text begin professional as determined by the board, who is credentialed by a state, territorial, new text end 16.8 new text begin provincial, or foreign licensing agency. new text end 16.9 new text begin (c) In order for the board to consider an alternate supervisor under this section, new text end 16.10 new text begin the licensee must: new text end 16.11 new text begin (1) request in the supervision plan and verification submitted according to section new text end 16.12 new text begin 148E.125 that an alternate supervisor conduct the supervision; and new text end 16.13 new text begin (2) describe the proposed supervision and the name and qualifications of the new text end 16.14 new text begin proposed alternate supervisor. The board may audit the information provided to determine new text end 16.15 new text begin compliance with the requirements of this section. new text end 16.16 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 16.17    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.195, subdivision 2, is amended to read: 16.18    Subd. 2. Representations. (a) No applicant or other individual may be represented 16.19to the public by any title incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker" unless 16.20the individual holds a license according to sections 148E.055 and 148E.060 or practices in 16.21a setting exempt from licensure according to section 148E.065. 16.22    (b) In all professional use of a social worker's name, the social worker must use 16.23the license designation "LSW" or "licensed social worker" for a licensed social worker, 16.24"LGSW" or "licensed graduate social worker" for a licensed graduate social worker, 16.25"LISW" or "licensed independent social worker" for a licensed independent social worker, 16.26or "LICSW" or "licensed independent clinical social worker" for a licensed independent 16.27clinical social worker. 16.28    (c) Public statements or advertisements must not be untruthful, misleading, false, 16.29fraudulent, deceptive, or potentially exploitative of clients, former clients, interns, 16.30students, supervisees, or the public. 16.31    (d) A social worker must not: 16.32    (1) use licensure status as a claim, promise, or guarantee of successful service; 16.33    (2) obtain a license by cheating or employing fraud or deception; 16.34    (3) make false statements or misrepresentations to the board or in materials 16.35submitted to the board; or 17.1    (4) engage in conduct that has the potential to deceive or defraud a social work 17.2client, intern, student, supervisee, or the public. 17.3 new text begin (e) This subdivision expires July 1, 2016. new text end 17.4 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 17.5    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.195, is amended by adding a 17.6subdivision to read: 17.7     new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end new text begin Representations. new text end new text begin Effective July 1, 2016: new text end 17.8 new text begin (a) No applicant or other individual may be represented to the public by any title new text end 17.9 new text begin incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker" unless the individual is employed new text end 17.10 new text begin by a county or holds a license according to this chapter. new text end 17.11 new text begin (b) In all professional use of a social worker's name, the social worker must use new text end 17.12 new text begin the license designation "LSW" or "licensed social worker" for a licensed social worker, new text end 17.13 new text begin "LGSW" or "licensed graduate social worker" for a licensed graduate social worker, new text end 17.14 new text begin "LISW" or "licensed independent social worker" for a licensed independent social worker, new text end 17.15 new text begin or "LICSW" or "licensed independent clinical social worker" for a licensed independent new text end 17.16 new text begin clinical social worker. new text end 17.17 new text begin (c) Public statements or advertisements must not be untruthful, misleading, false, new text end 17.18 new text begin fraudulent, deceptive, or potentially exploitative of clients, former clients, interns, new text end 17.19 new text begin students, supervisees, or the public. new text end 17.20 new text begin (d) A social worker must not: new text end 17.21 new text begin (1) use licensure status as a claim, promise, or guarantee of successful service; new text end 17.22 new text begin (2) obtain a license by cheating or employing fraud or deception; new text end 17.23 new text begin (3) make false statements or misrepresentations to the board or in materials new text end 17.24 new text begin submitted to the board; or new text end 17.25 new text begin (4) engage in conduct that has the potential to deceive or defraud a social work new text end 17.26 new text begin client, intern, student, supervisee, or the public. new text end 17.27 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2012. new text end 17.28    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.280, is amended to read: 17.29148E.280 USE OF TITLES. 17.30     new text begin (a) new text end No individual may be presented to the public by any title incorporating the words 17.31"social work" or "social worker" or in the titles in section 148E.195, unless that individual 17.32holds a license under sections 148E.055 and 148E.060, or practices in a setting exempt 17.33from licensure under section 148E.065. 18.1 new text begin This paragraph expires July 1, 2016. new text end 18.2 new text begin (b) Effective July 1, 2016, no individual may be presented to the public by any new text end 18.3 new text begin title incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker" or in the titles in section new text end 18.4 new text begin 148E.195, unless that individual is employed by a county or holds a license under this new text end 18.5 new text begin chapter. new text end 18.6 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2012. new text end 18.7    Sec. 19. new text begin [150A.24] DEFINITIONS. new text end 18.8     new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Scope. new text end new text begin For the purposes of sections 150A.24 to 150A.32, the new text end 18.9 new text begin following terms have the meanings given. new text end 18.10     new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Certified dental technician. new text end new text begin "Certified dental technician" means a dental new text end 18.11 new text begin technician who has met the standards set by the National Board for Certification in Dental new text end 18.12 new text begin Laboratory Technology or its equivalent. new text end 18.13     new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Dental laboratory. new text end new text begin "Dental laboratory" means a corporation, partnership, new text end 18.14 new text begin sole proprietor, or other business entity engaged in the manufacture or repair of dental new text end 18.15 new text begin prosthetic appliances. new text end 18.16     new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Work authorization. new text end new text begin "Work authorization" means a written instrument new text end 18.17 new text begin by which a dental laboratory subcontracts to a registered or certified dental laboratory new text end 18.18 new text begin all or part of the fabrication or repair of a dental prosthetic appliance authorized by new text end 18.19 new text begin a licensed dentist. new text end 18.20     new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Work order. new text end new text begin "Work order" means a written instrument prescribed by new text end 18.21 new text begin a licensed dentist directing a registered or certified dental laboratory to manufacture, new text end 18.22 new text begin fabricate, or repair a dental prosthetic appliance for an individual patient. new text end 18.23     new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Vendor. new text end new text begin "Vendor" means a third party under contract with the Board of new text end 18.24 new text begin Dentistry to perform the registration and certification requirements of sections 150A.24 to new text end 18.25 new text begin 150A.33. new text end 18.26 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 18.27    Sec. 20. new text begin [150A.25] REGISTRATION FOR DENTAL LABORATORIES. new text end 18.28     new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin General. new text end new text begin Beginning January 1, 2013, all dental laboratories must new text end 18.29 new text begin register with the Board of Dentistry according to sections 150A.24 to 150A.32. A dental new text end 18.30 new text begin laboratory that is physically located within a dental practice is not required to register if new text end 18.31 new text begin the dental prosthetic appliances are manufactured or repaired for the exclusive use of the new text end 18.32 new text begin dentist or dentists within the dental practice. A dental laboratory that is located outside new text end 19.1 new text begin of the state that does work for a Minnesota dental laboratory must be registered with new text end 19.2 new text begin the vendor. new text end 19.3     new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Registration requirements. new text end new text begin (a) An application for an initial registration new text end 19.4 new text begin must be submitted to the vendor in the form required by the vendor accompanied with the new text end 19.5 new text begin registration fee required under section 150A.32. The application must contain: new text end 19.6 new text begin (1) the business name of the laboratory; new text end 19.7 new text begin (2) the physical address of the laboratory; new text end 19.8 new text begin (3) the name of the laboratory's owner or operator; and new text end 19.9 new text begin (4) the telephone number and e-mail address of the laboratory owner or operator. new text end 19.10 new text begin (b) It is the responsibility of the dental laboratory to notify the vendor of any change new text end 19.11 new text begin in the registration information required under paragraph (a). new text end 19.12     new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Unique registration number. new text end new text begin Upon approval, the vendor shall issue a new text end 19.13 new text begin registration and a unique registration number to the dental laboratory. new text end 19.14     new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Registration term. new text end new text begin Registration shall be valid for five years. new text end 19.15 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 19.16    Sec. 21. new text begin [150A.26] CERTIFICATION FOR DENTAL LABORATORIES. new text end 19.17     new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin General. new text end new text begin Beginning January 1, 2013, a dental laboratory may be new text end 19.18 new text begin certified with the Board of Dentistry according to sections 150A.24 to 150A.32. new text end 19.19     new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Certification requirements. new text end new text begin An application for an initial certification new text end 19.20 new text begin and for renewal must be submitted to the vendor in the form required by the vendor and new text end 19.21 new text begin accompanied with the certification fee required under section 150A.32. The application new text end 19.22 new text begin must contain: new text end 19.23 new text begin (1) the name of the laboratory; new text end 19.24 new text begin (2) the physical address of the laboratory; new text end 19.25 new text begin (3) verification that the laboratory meets the infectious disease control requirements new text end 19.26 new text begin under Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Centers for Disease Control new text end 19.27 new text begin and Prevention of the United States Public Health Services; and new text end 19.28 new text begin (4) verification that the laboratory has: new text end 19.29 new text begin (i) at least one full-time certified dental technician employee in the laboratory; and new text end 19.30 new text begin (ii) National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology certification; or new text end 19.31 new text begin (iii) International Organization for Standardization certification; or new text end 19.32 new text begin (iv) Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit System certification. new text end 19.33     new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Unique certification number. new text end new text begin Upon approval, the NBC shall issue a new text end 19.34 new text begin certification and a unique certification number to the dental laboratory. new text end 20.1     new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Certification term; renewal. new text end new text begin (a) Certification shall be valid for one year new text end 20.2 new text begin from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon submitting the information required new text end 20.3 new text begin in subdivision 2 and the certification renewal fee required in section 150A.32. new text end 20.4 new text begin (b) At renewal, a certified dental laboratory must submit an affidavit to the NBC, in new text end 20.5 new text begin the manner prescribed by the vendor, that each dental technician employed by or under new text end 20.6 new text begin contract with the laboratory has met the continuing education requirements specified new text end 20.7 new text begin in section 150A.31. new text end 20.8 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 20.9    Sec. 22. new text begin [150A.27] WORK ORDER REQUIRED. new text end 20.10 new text begin No registered or certified dental laboratory shall perform or authorize any dental new text end 20.11 new text begin technological work without a valid work order from a licensed dentist or a work new text end 20.12 new text begin authorization issued pursuant to a valid work order. A work order or work authorization new text end 20.13 new text begin may be handwritten and may be faxed or sent electronically using an electronic signature. new text end 20.14 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 20.15    Sec. 23. new text begin [150A.28] MATERIAL CONTENT NOTICE. new text end 20.16 new text begin (a) A dental laboratory shall inform the dentist who issued the work order of: new text end 20.17 new text begin (1) the country of origin where the technological work was performed in whole new text end 20.18 new text begin or in part; and new text end 20.19 new text begin (2) the name, physical address, and registration number of the laboratory or new text end 20.20 new text begin laboratories that manufactured or repaired the dental prosthesis, either directly or new text end 20.21 new text begin indirectly. new text end 20.22 new text begin (b) A dental laboratory shall disclose to the dentist the complete material content new text end 20.23 new text begin of the patient contact materials contained in the dental prosthetic appliance in a manner new text end 20.24 new text begin that can be easily entered into a patient record. Upon receipt of the material content new text end 20.25 new text begin notice, the dentist must include the information in the record of the patient for whom new text end 20.26 new text begin the prosthesis is intended. new text end 20.27 new text begin (c) It is the responsibility of the Minnesota licensed dentist to obtain the information new text end 20.28 new text begin as to material content and country of origin for dental laboratory work performed by new text end 20.29 new text begin an out-of-state dental laboratory as must be provided by a dental laboratory physically new text end 20.30 new text begin located in Minnesota and to include this information in the patient's record. new text end 20.31 new text begin (d) A registered or certified dental laboratory must comply with section 150A.21. new text end 20.32 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 21.1    Sec. 24. new text begin [150A.29] PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF NONREGISTERED OR new text end 21.2 new text begin NONCERTIFIED DENTAL LABORATORIES. new text end 21.3 new text begin (a) A dentist licensed under this chapter must use a dental laboratory registered new text end 21.4 new text begin or certified under sections 150A.24 to 150A.32 for any dental laboratory work that is new text end 21.5 new text begin performed in this state and outside of the office of a licensed dentist. new text end 21.6 new text begin (b) No registered or certified dental laboratory shall subcontract all or part of any new text end 21.7 new text begin dental laboratory work that is prescribed by a work order to another dental laboratory in new text end 21.8 new text begin this state unless the laboratory is registered or certified by the board according to sections new text end 21.9 new text begin 150A.24 to 150A.32. new text end 21.10 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 21.11    Sec. 25. new text begin [150A.31] CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. new text end 21.12 new text begin (a) A certified dental laboratory must maintain on file documentation certifying that new text end 21.13 new text begin each dental technician employed by or under contract with the laboratory has completed new text end 21.14 new text begin eight hours of continuing education biennially. The documentation for each dental new text end 21.15 new text begin technician must include the date, location, sponsor, subject matter, and attendance hours of new text end 21.16 new text begin each completed continuing education course and any receipts, vouchers, or certificates new text end 21.17 new text begin necessary to document completion of the continuing education requirement. The new text end 21.18 new text begin documentation must be retained for each dental technician for at least two certification new text end 21.19 new text begin renewal cycles. new text end 21.20 new text begin (b) A continuing education course must contribute directly to the education of the new text end 21.21 new text begin dental technician to improve dental health care delivery, and must address one or more of new text end 21.22 new text begin the following areas of professional development: new text end 21.23 new text begin (1) laboratory and technological subjects including, but not limited to, laboratory new text end 21.24 new text begin techniques, procedures, materials, and equipment; and new text end 21.25 new text begin (2) oral health, infection control, and patient safety. new text end 21.26 new text begin (c) Continuing education courses must meet the criteria established by the National new text end 21.27 new text begin Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology. new text end 21.28 new text begin (d) The vendor shall maintain a list on its Web site of upcoming coursework new text end 21.29 new text begin including the date, time, and location of the course and a description of its content. new text end 21.30 new text begin (e) The vendor shall maintain a list of the current continuing education status for new text end 21.31 new text begin each dental technician, and shall update the list at least quarterly. new text end 21.32 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 21.33    Sec. 26. new text begin [150A.32] FEES. new text end 22.1 new text begin (a) The fee for registration is $50. new text end 22.2 new text begin (b) The fee for the initial certification and annual renewal is $150. new text end 22.3 new text begin (c) The fees specified in this section are nonrefundable. new text end 22.4 new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2013. new text end 22.5    Sec. 27. new text begin [150A.33] RESPONSIBILITIES. new text end 22.6     new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Vendor. new text end new text begin (a) The vendor shall maintain a Web site with links to new text end 22.7 new text begin pages that contain the requirements for registration and certification of dental laboratories new text end 22.8 new text begin in Minnesota. new text end 22.9 new text begin (b) The vendor shall maintain an up-to-date Web site with a list of all registered and new text end 22.10 new text begin certified dental laboratories in Minnesota that includes the name, location, and registration new text end 22.11 new text begin or certification number of the laboratory. new text end 22.12 new text begin (c) The vendor shall provide electronic access to the Board of Dentistry of all new text end 22.13 new text begin registration information required under section 150A.25. new text end 22.14     new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Board of Dentistry. new text end new text begin (a) The board shall provide a link on its Web site to new text end 22.15 new text begin the Web page on the NBC Web site that contains the list of registered and certified dental new text end 22.16 new text begin laboratories in Minnesota. new text end 22.17 new text begin (b) The board has authority to enforce the provisions of this act that are related to new text end 22.18 new text begin the practice of dentistry. new text end 22.19    Sec. 28. new text begin REPEALER. new text end 22.20 new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.065, subdivision 3, new text end new text begin is repealed August 1, new text end 22.21 new text begin 2012. new text end