1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health occupations; establishing guest licensure for marriage and family 
1.3 	therapy; establishing fees;amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 
1.4 	148B.392, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 
1.5 	chapter 148B.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. [148B.331] GUEST LICENSURE.
1.8 		Subdivision 1.Generally. (a) A nonresident of the state of Minnesota who is not seeking 
1.9 	licensure in Minnesota and intends to practice in Minnesota must apply to the board for 
1.10 	guest licensure. An applicant must apply for guest licensure at least 30 days prior to the 
1.11 	expected date of practice in Minnesota and is subject to approval by the board or its designee.
1.12 	(b) To be eligible for licensure under this section, the applicant must:
1.13 	(1) have a license, certification, or registration in good standing to practice marriage and 
1.14 	family therapy from another jurisdiction;
1.15 	(2) have a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy from a regionally accredited 
1.16 	institution or a degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution with completed 
1.17 	coursework meeting the educational requirements provided in Minnesota Rules, part 
1.18 	5300.0140, subpart 2;
1.19 	(3) be of good moral character;
1.20 	(4) have no pending complaints or active disciplinary or corrective actions in any 
1.21 	jurisdiction;
2.1 	(5) submit the required fee and complete the criminal background check according to 
2.2 	section 214.075; and
2.3 	(6) pay a fee to the board in the amount set forth in section 148B.392.
2.4 	(c) A license issued under this section is valid for one year from the date of issuance 
2.5 	and allows practice by the nonresident for a maximum of five months. The months in which 
2.6 	the nonresident may practice under the license must be consecutive. A guest license is not 
2.7 	renewable, but the nonresident may reapply for guest licensure, subject to continued eligibility 
2.8 	under paragraph (b), following expiration of a guest license.
2.9 		Subd. 2.Other professional activity. Notwithstanding subdivision 1, a nonresident of 
2.10 	the state of Minnesota who is not seeking licensure in Minnesota may serve as an expert 
2.11 	witness, organizational consultant, presenter, or educator without obtaining guest licensure, 
2.12 	provided the nonresident is appropriately trained, educated, or has been issued a license, 
2.13 	certificate, or registration by another jurisdiction.
2.14 		Subd. 3.Prohibitions and sanctions. A person's privilege to practice under this section 
2.15 	is subject to the prohibitions and sanctions for unprofessional or unethical conduct contained 
2.16 	in Minnesota laws and rules for marriage and family therapy under this chapter.

2.17 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 148B.392, subdivision 2, is amended 
2.18 	to read:
2.19 		Subd. 2.Licensure and application fees. Licensure and application fees established 
2.20 	by the board shall not exceed the following amounts:
2.21 	(1) application fee for national examination is $150;
2.22 	(2) application fee for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) state examination
2.23 	license is $150;
2.24 	(3) initial LMFT license fee is prorated, but cannot exceed $225;
2.25 	(4) annual renewal fee for LMFT license is $225;
2.26 	(5) late fee for LMFT license renewal is $100;
2.27 	(6) application fee for LMFT licensure by reciprocity is $300;
2.28 	(7) application fee for initial Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) 
2.29 	license is $100;
2.30 	(8) annual renewal fee for LAMFT license is $100;
2.31 	(9) late fee for LAMFT license renewal is $50;
3.1 	(10) fee for reinstatement of LMFT or LAMFT license is $150;
3.2 	(11) fee for LMFT emeritus license status is $225; and
3.3 	(12) fee for temporary license for members of the military is $100.; and
3.4 	(13) fee for LMFT guest license is $150.