Office of the Revisor of Statutes
2025 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES
Adoptive parents, see Background checks and studies under ADOPTION
Adult day care, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Adult entertainment establishments, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.77
Aged person, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.60 to 299C.64
Alcohol and drug counselors, Minn. Statutes 2025 148F.025
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, State Lottery, Minn. Statutes 2025 349A.02, 349A.06
Alcoholic beverages
Manufacturers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2025 340A.301
On-sale licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 340A.412
Retailers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2025 340A.402
Wholesalers, Minn. Statutes 2025 340A.301
Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.031
Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact, Minn. Statutes 2025 148.5186
Background check crimes, defined, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.61, 299C.67
Banks, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2025 46.048
Behavior analysts, Minn. Statutes 2025 148.9983
Bingo halls, Minn. Statutes 2025 299L.02
Boarding and lodging houses, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.17
Boarding care homes, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.057, 245C.03
Bodyguards, Minn. Statutes 2025 326.336
Building managers or superintendents, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.67 to 299C.69
Bullion product dealers, Minn. Statutes 2025 80G.05
Business screening services, Minn. Statutes 2025 332.70
Cannabis businesses
License applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.14, 342.15
Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.52
Child, Elder, and Individuals with Disabilities Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.60 to 299C.64
Child care centers
Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.14
Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09, 142C.09
Child placement, emergency placement with relatives, Minn. Statutes 2025 260C.209
Children, Youth, and Families Department licensees
Appeals, jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.22
Child care centers, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09
Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09
Conducting, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Failure to submit, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.18
False or misleading information, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.18
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.12
Foster care, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.06
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09
License applications, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.10
Variances, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.22
Children's residential facilities, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09, 245C.03
Children's service workers
Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.031
Criminal Apprehension Bureau, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.62, 299C.64
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.61
Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.14, 245C.17
Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03, 245C.04, 256B.0949
Employee background studies, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.63
Residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04
Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.05
City employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.72, 299C.77
Clinical social workers, Minn. Statutes 2025 148E.055
Coaches, school personnel and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.03
Combative sports, Minn. Statutes 2025 341.30
Common carriers, passenger carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2025 221.178
Community first services and supports (CFSS) providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10, 256B.85
Community residential services, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Costs, payment by employees, Minn. Statutes 2025 181.645
County employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.72, 299C.77
County home schools, employees, Minn. Statutes 2025 241.021
Credit background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.87
Criminal Apprehension Bureau
Criminal background checks for tribal law enforcement agencies, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.75
Fees for, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.10
Criminal history
Access to data, Clemency Review Commission, Minn. Statutes 2025 638.13
Information about, see Criminal history information under GOVERNMENT DATA
Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 626.87
Mental health services, staff and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245I.011
Questions about, appointees
Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2025 364.021
Public appointing authorities, violations procedure, Minn. Statutes 2025 364.06
Questions about, in hiring
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2025 364.10
Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2025 181.53, 364.021, 364.06
Questions about, postsecondary education admissions, Minn. Statutes 2025 135A.062
Reasonable cause to require check, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.02
Tribal law enforcement agency requests for, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.75
Criminal offenders, rehabilitation, Minn. Statutes 2025 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10
Currency exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2025 53A.03
Data, classification, human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.22
Definitions
Child, elder, and individuals with disabilities, protection, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.61
Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.02
Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 245A.02
Manager background checks, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.67
Dentist and dental hygienist compact, Minn. Statutes 2025 150A.051
Detectives, Minn. Statutes 2025 326.336
Detoxification centers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Disabled persons, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.60 to 299C.64
Driver's license agents, Minn. Statutes 2025 171.017
Driving instructors, Minn. Statutes 2025 171.35
Drug and medicine wholesale distributors, third-party logistics providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 151.47, 151.471
Educational programs, studies initiated by, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.20
Employment background investigations data
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.41, 13.43
Evidence, civil actions, Minn. Statutes 2025 181.981
Web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.87
Family day care homes
Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.79, 245C.04
Contractors serving multiple license holders, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.79, 245C.04
Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.14, 245C.17
Legal nonlicensed family child care providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 142E.16
Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09, 245C.03
Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.76
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.10, 299C.10
Fingerprints
Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.76
Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.05, 245C.08, 245C.32
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 260C.209
Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.05
Firearms, see Background checks under FIREARMS
Firefighters, Minn. Statutes 2025 299F.036, 604A.31
Foreign students, host families for, Minn. Statutes 2025 5A.04
Foster care
Disqualification, reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.21
Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.14, 245C.17
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 259.20
License holders and applicants, children's foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04
Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.17
Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.09, 245C.03
Unlicensed emergency relative placement, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.06
Gambling, lawful gambling, fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 349.155
Gambling Control Board assistance, billing for, Minn. Statutes 2025 349.151
Gambling devices, license applications, Minn. Statutes 2025 299L.07
Gambling enforcement data, Minn. Statutes 2025 299L.02
Governor's appointees and residence employees, Minn. Statutes 2025 4.055
Guardians ad litem, Minn. Statutes 2025 260B.163, 518.165
Guardians and conservators, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.033, 245C.10, 524.5-118
Hazardous waste facilities, permit applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 115.76
Health Department
Duties generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.057
Licensees, Human Services Department processing, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.10
Home and community-based services, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Home care providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 144A.476
Home health care agencies, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.057, 245C.03
Horse racing
County fairs, Minn. Statutes 2025 240.09
Occupational license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 240.08
Racetracks, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 240.06, 240.08, 240.09
Hospice employees, contractors, and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.17
Hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.057, 245C.03
Housing background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.87
Housing support, managers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2025 256I.04
Housing support services providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Housing with services establishments, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.17
Human services licensees
Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.031
Background checks initiated by others, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.20
Changes of name, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04
Child care background study subject, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.02
Children's residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04, 245C.14
Children's respite care, home and community-based services, Minn. Statutes 2025 245D.13
Children's therapeutic services and supports, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.10, 245I.011, 256B.0943
Conditions for background checks, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04
Contested case hearing rights, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.28
Cost recovery, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.10
Criminal case information, transfer of new, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04
Data exchange among state agencies, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.46
Data privacy, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.05, 245C.32
Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.051
Disqualifications, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES
Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04, 256B.0949
Electronic transmission, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.05
Emergencies, temporary waiver or modification, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.041
Expunged criminal records, Minn. Statutes 2025 609A.03
Failure to cooperate, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.09
Failure to submit, Minn. Statutes 2025 245A.07
False or misleading information, Minn. Statutes 2025 245A.07
False statements, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.09
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 245A.10, 245C.10, 245C.32
Fingerprints, uncertain identity, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.08
Foster care, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04, 245C.14
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 171.02
Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.01 to 245C.34
License applications, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2025 245A.04
Limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2025 604A.33
Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2025 256B.0671
Multiple facilities, single study, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.07
NETStudy system, see same under this topic
Online system, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.04
Other state information, notice, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.13
Pending completion, restrictions on subject, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.13
Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Processing, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.13
Reconsideration by commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.23
Records and record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.051
Recuperative care providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10
Variances, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.22
Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.05
Independent contractors
Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.03
Revenue Department, Minn. Statutes 2025 270B.13
Indians
Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.34
Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.75
Tribal nursing facilities, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Industrial hemp growers, Minn. Statutes 2025 18K.04
Industrial loan and thrift companies, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2025 46.048
Insurance adjusters licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 72B.041
Insurance producers licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 60K.37
Intensive residential treatment services, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Juvenile correctional facilities, employees, Minn. Statutes 2025 241.021, 245C.03
Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 626.87
License-exempt child care centers, disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.14
License-exempt child care centers, persons studies, Minn. Statutes 2025 142C.09
Licensed professional counselor interstate compact, Minn. Statutes 2025 148B.75
Limousine services, Minn. Statutes 2025 221.84
Massage services, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.77
Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.52
Mental health
Adult rehabilitative mental health services staff, records, Minn. Statutes 2025 245I.011, 256B.0623
Residential programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2025 256B.0671
Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2025 145A.061
Money transmitters, Minn. Statutes 2025 53B.39, 53B.51
Mortgage loan originators, Minn. Statutes 2025 58A.04
Mortgages, accelerated payment providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 332.301
Motor carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2025 221.0255
Motor vehicle dealers, Minn. Statutes 2025 168.27
Multistate information, Minn. Statutes 2025 260C.209
National Instant Criminal Background Check System, see NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM
Natural Resources Department safety courses, volunteer instructors, Minn. Statutes 2025 84.027
NETStudy system
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.02
Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.051
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.32
Nonadjudicated parents, Minn. Statutes 2025 260C.209
Noncustodial parents, Minn. Statutes 2025 260C.209
Northstar Care for Children program, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.604, 142A.605, 142A.606
Nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.057, 144A.62, 245C.03
Occupational therapy licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2025 148.645
Outpatient surgical centers, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.057, 245C.03
Parents, child protection programs and services, Minn. Statutes 2025 260C.209
Peace officers, Minn. Statutes 2025 626.87
Personal care assistants and provider agencies, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03, 245C.04, 256B.0659
Photographs, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.05
Physical therapy licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2025 148.699
Physician assistant licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2025 147A.35
Physicians, Minn. Statutes 2025 147.38
Private detectives, Minn. Statutes 2025 326.336
Protective agents (bodyguards), Minn. Statutes 2025 326.336
Public employees, criminal history consideration, Minn. Statutes 2025 364.021
Public Safety Department, employees, Minn. Statutes 2025 171.017
Real property appraisers, Minn. Statutes 2025 82B.08
Recuperative care providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10
Rehabilitation, criminal offenders, Minn. Statutes 2025 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10
Relatives, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.33, 260C.209
Residential mental health programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Residential rental property, managers, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.67 to 299C.69
Revenue Department, independent contractors and vendors, Minn. Statutes 2025 270B.13
Savings associations, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 46.048
Savings banks, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 46.048
School bus drivers
Criminal history, Minn. Statutes 2025 169.448, 171.02, 171.321
Driving records, Minn. Statutes 2025 171.3215
School personnel
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.18, 123B.03
Work-study grants, Minn. Statutes 2025 136A.233
Security guards, Minn. Statutes 2025 326.336, 326.3381
Social workers, Minn. Statutes 2025 148E.055, 148E.060, 245C.031
Solid waste facility permits, applicants, Minn. Statutes 2025 115.076
Special transportation programs, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2025 473.386
Special transportation service providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 174.30, 245C.03, 245C.10
State Lottery
Bidders, Minn. Statutes 2025 299L.02
Employees, Minn. Statutes 2025 299L.02, 349A.02
Vendors, Minn. Statutes 2025 349A.07
Substance use disorder treatment programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Supplemental nursing services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2025 144A.72
Teachers
Driver training schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 171.02
Generally, see Background checks and studies under TEACHERS
Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.75
Trust companies, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 46.048
Unemployment insurance claimants, separation from employment caused by, benefits charged to employers, Minn. Statutes 2025 268.047, 268.051
Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.08
Volunteers
City programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.72
County programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 299C.72
Hospices, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.17
Natural Resources Department safety courses, Minn. Statutes 2025 84.027
Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.03
Vulnerable adults, caregivers, agencies, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.057, 245C.03
Wholesale drug distributor licensing requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 151.47, 151.471
Withdrawal management programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 245C.03
Workers' compensation, rehabilitation consultants, Minn. Statutes 2025 176.136