SF 4570

1st Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/17/2024 03:10pm

A bill for an act
relating to health occupations; establishing guest licensure for marriage and family
therapy; establishing fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section
148B.392, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 148B.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [148B.331] GUEST LICENSURE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Generally. new text end

new text begin (a) A nonresident of the state of Minnesota who is not seeking
licensure in Minnesota and intends to practice marriage and family therapy in Minnesota
must apply to the board for guest licensure. An applicant must apply for guest licensure at
least 30 days prior to the expected date of practice in Minnesota and is subject to approval
by the board or its designee.
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new text begin (b) To be eligible for licensure under this section, the applicant must:
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new text begin (1) have a license, certification, or registration in good standing to practice marriage and
family therapy from another jurisdiction;
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new text begin (2) have a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy from a regionally accredited
institution or a degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution with completed
coursework meeting the educational requirements provided in Minnesota Rules, part
5300.0140, subpart 2;
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new text begin (3) be of good moral character;
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new text begin (4) have no pending complaints or active disciplinary or corrective actions in any
jurisdiction;
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new text begin (5) submit the required fee and complete the criminal background check according to
section 214.075; and
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new text begin (6) pay a fee to the board in the amount set forth in section 148B.392.
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new text begin (c) A license issued under this section is valid for one year from the date of issuance
and allows practice by the nonresident for a maximum of five months. The months in which
the nonresident may practice under the license must be consecutive. A guest license is not
renewable, but the nonresident may reapply for guest licensure, subject to continued eligibility
under paragraph (b), following expiration of a guest license.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Other professional activity. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding subdivision 1, a nonresident of
the state of Minnesota who is not seeking licensure in Minnesota may serve as an expert
witness, organizational consultant, presenter, or educator without obtaining guest licensure,
provided the nonresident is appropriately trained, educated, or has been issued a license,
certificate, or registration by another jurisdiction.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Prohibitions and sanctions. new text end

new text begin A person's privilege to practice under this section
is subject to the prohibitions and sanctions for unprofessional or unethical conduct contained
in Minnesota laws and rules for marriage and family therapy under this chapter.
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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 148B.392, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

Subd. 2.

Licensure and application fees.

Licensure and application fees established
by the board shall not exceed the following amounts:

(1) application fee for national examination is $150;

(2) application fee for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) deleted text begin state examination deleted text end new text begin
license new text end is $150;

(3) initial LMFT license fee is prorated, but cannot exceed $225;

(4) annual renewal fee for LMFT license is $225;

(5) late fee for LMFT license renewal is $100;

(6) application fee for LMFT licensure by reciprocity is $300;

(7) new text begin application new text end fee for deleted text begin initial deleted text end Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
license is $100;

(8) annual renewal fee for LAMFT license is $100;

(9) late fee for LAMFT new text begin license new text end renewal is $50;

(10) fee for reinstatement of new text begin LMFT or LAMFT new text end license is $150;

(11) fee for new text begin LMFT new text end emeritus new text begin license new text end status is $225; deleted text begin and
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(12) fee for temporary license for members of the military is $100 deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and
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new text begin (13) fee for LMFT guest license is $150.
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