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HF 506

1st Engrossment - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/07/2015 12:26pm

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A bill for an act
relating to health licensing; providing temporary licensing for former and
current members of the military; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections
148.57, by adding a subdivision; 148.624, subdivision 5; 148B.33, by adding
a subdivision; 148B.53, by adding a subdivision; 148B.5301, by adding a
subdivision; 148F.025, by adding a subdivision; 153.16, subdivisions 1, 4;
154.003; 154.11, subdivision 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.57, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
new text end

new text begin (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) an active duty military member;
new text end

new text begin (2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
new text end

new text begin (b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
new text end

new text begin (c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months
from the initial temporary licensure date.
new text end

new text begin (d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
optometrist application for licensure.
new text end

new text begin (e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in section 148.57, subdivisions 1 and 2.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.624, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

new text begin Expedited and new text end temporary new text begin licensing for former and current members
of the
new text end military deleted text begin permitdeleted text end .

deleted text begin The board shall issue a temporary permit to members of the
military in accordance with section 197.4552.
deleted text end new text begin (a) Applicants seeking licensure according
to this subdivision must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) an active duty military member;
new text end

new text begin (2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
new text end

new text begin (b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a current valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action by a
regulatory authority in the other state; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
new text end

new text begin (c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months
from the initial temporary licensure date.
new text end

new text begin (d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
dietician or nutritionist application for licensure.
new text end

new text begin (e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the full licensure requirements.
new text end

new text begin (f)new text end The fee for the temporary deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin licensenew text end is $250.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.33, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
new text end

new text begin (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) an active duty military member;
new text end

new text begin (2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
new text end

new text begin (b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
new text end

new text begin (c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months
from the initial temporary licensure date.
new text end

new text begin (d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
marriage and family therapist application for licensure.
new text end

new text begin (e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.53, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
new text end

new text begin (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) an active duty military member;
new text end

new text begin (2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
new text end

new text begin (b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
new text end

new text begin (c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from
the initial licensure date.
new text end

new text begin (d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
professional counselor application for licensure.
new text end

new text begin (e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in subdivision 1, paragraphs (a) and (b).
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.5301, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
new text end

new text begin (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) an active duty military member;
new text end

new text begin (2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
new text end

new text begin (b) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
new text end

new text begin (c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from
the initial licensure date.
new text end

new text begin (d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
professional clinical counselor application for licensure.
new text end

new text begin (e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148F.025, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
new text end

new text begin (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) an active duty military member;
new text end

new text begin (2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
new text end

new text begin (b) Applicants are required to comply with subdivisions 1 and 4.
new text end

new text begin (c) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
new text end

new text begin (d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for two years from
the initial licensure date.
new text end

new text begin (e) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the application
for licensure required in subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (f) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

License requirements.

The board shall issue a license to practice
podiatric medicine to a person who meets the following requirements:

(a) The applicant for a license shall file a written notarized application on forms
provided by the board, showing to the board's satisfaction that the applicant is of good
moral character and satisfies the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of being a graduate
of a podiatric medical school approved by the board based upon its faculty, curriculum,
facilities, accreditation by a recognized national accrediting organization approved by the
board, and other relevant factors.

(c) The applicant must have received a passing score on each part of the national board
examinations, parts one and two, prepared and graded by the National Board of Podiatric
Medical Examiners. The passing score for each part of the national board examinations,
parts one and two, is as defined by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.

(d) Applicants graduating after 1986 from a podiatric medical school shall present
evidence of successful completion of a residency program approved by a national
accrediting podiatric medicine organization.

(e) The applicant shall appear in person before the board or its designated
representative to show that the applicant satisfies the requirements of this section,
including knowledge of laws, rules, and ethics pertaining to the practice of podiatric
medicine. The board may establish as internal operating procedures the procedures or
requirements for the applicant's personal presentation.new text begin Upon completion of all other
application requirements, a doctor of podiatric medicine applying for a temporary military
license has six months in which to comply with this subdivision.
new text end

(f) The applicant shall pay a fee established by the board by rule. The fee shall
not be refunded.

(g) The applicant must not have engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action
against a licensee. If the applicant does not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph,
the board may refuse to issue a license unless it determines that the public will be
protected through issuance of a license with conditions and limitations the board considers
appropriate.

(h) Upon payment of a fee as the board may require, an applicant who fails to pass
an examination and is refused a license is entitled to reexamination within one year of
the board's refusal to issue the license. No more than two reexaminations are allowed
without a new application for a license.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Temporary military deleted text begin permitdeleted text end new text begin licensenew text end .

deleted text begin The board shall establish a temporary
permit in accordance with section 197.4552. The fee for the temporary military permit is
$250.
deleted text end new text begin (a) The board shall issue an expedited license to practice podiatric medicine to an
applicant who meets the following requirements:
new text end

new text begin (1) is an active duty military member;
new text end

new text begin (2) is the spouse of an active duty military member; or
new text end

new text begin (3) is a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
new text end

new text begin (b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a current, valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action by a
regulatory authority in the other state; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
new text end

new text begin (c) The board shall issue a license for up to six months to a doctor of podiatric
medicine eligible for licensure under this subdivision. Doctors of podiatric medicine
licensed in another state who have complied with all other requirements may receive a
temporary license valid for up to six months. No extension is available.
new text end

new text begin (d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision permits a qualified individual
to perform podiatric medicine for a limited length of time as determined by the licensing
board. During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the full
application procedure and be approved as required by applicable law.
new text end

new text begin (e) The fee for the temporary military license is $250.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.003, is amended to read:


154.003 FEES.

(a) The fees collected, as required in this chapter, chapter 214, and the rules of the
board, shall be paid to the board. The board shall deposit the fees in the general fund
in the state treasury.

(b) The board shall charge the following fees:

(1) examination and certificate, registered barber, $85;

(2) retake of written examination, registered barber, $10;

(3) examination and certificate, apprentice, $80;

(4) retake of written examination, apprentice, $10;

(5) examination, instructor, $180;

(6) certificate, instructor, $65;

(7) temporary teacher or apprentice permit, $80;

(8) new text begin temporary registered barber, military, $85;
new text end

new text begin (9) temporary barber instructor, military, $180;
new text end

new text begin (10) temporary apprentice barber, military, $80;
new text end

new text begin (11) new text end renewal of registration, registered barber, $80;

deleted text begin (9)deleted text end new text begin (12)new text end renewal of registration, apprentice, $70;

deleted text begin (10)deleted text end new text begin (13)new text end renewal of registration, instructor, $80;

deleted text begin (11)deleted text end new text begin (14)new text end renewal of temporary teacher permit, $65;

deleted text begin (12)deleted text end new text begin (15)new text end student permit, $45;

deleted text begin (13)deleted text end new text begin (16)new text end renewal of student permit, $25;

deleted text begin (14)deleted text end new text begin (17)new text end initial shop registration, $85;

deleted text begin (15)deleted text end new text begin (18)new text end initial school registration, $1,030;

deleted text begin (16)deleted text end new text begin (19)new text end renewal shop registration, $85;

deleted text begin (17)deleted text end new text begin (20)new text end renewal school registration, $280;

deleted text begin (18)deleted text end new text begin (21)new text end restoration of registered barber registration, $95;

deleted text begin (19)deleted text end new text begin (22)new text end restoration of apprentice registration, $90;

deleted text begin (20)deleted text end new text begin (23)new text end restoration of shop registration, $105;

deleted text begin (21)deleted text end new text begin (24)new text end change of ownership or location, $55;

deleted text begin (22)deleted text end new text begin (25)new text end duplicate registration, $40;

deleted text begin (23)deleted text end new text begin (26)new text end home study course, $75;

deleted text begin (24)deleted text end new text begin (27)new text end letter of registration verification, $25; and

deleted text begin (25)deleted text end new text begin (28)new text end reinspection, $100.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.11, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Temporary military deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin permitsnew text end .

new text begin (a) In accordance with section
197.4552,
new text end the board shall deleted text begin establishdeleted text end new text begin issuenew text end a temporary deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) permitnew text end for new text begin apprentice new text end barbers deleted text begin and masterdeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) certificate for registerednew text end barbersnew text begin ;new text end and deleted text begin a temporary permit for apprentices in
accordance with section 197.4552. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision
for a master barber is $85. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision for a
barber is $180. The fee for a temporary permit under this subdivision for an apprentice is
$80.
deleted text end

new text begin (3) certificate for registered barber instructors.
new text end

new text begin (b) Fees for temporary military permits and certificates of registration under this
subdivision are listed under section 154.003.
new text end

new text begin (c) Permits or certificates of registration issued under this subdivision are valid
for one year from the date of issuance, after which the individual must complete a full
application as required by section 197.4552.
new text end