1999 Minnesota Statutes

     257A.07 Cancellation. 

    Subdivision 1.    How and by whom.  A parent may cancel 
 a designated caregiver agreement at any time.  The parent shall 
 notify the designated caregiver of the cancellation.  If the 
 designated caregiver is caring for the child at the time of 
 cancellation, the child must be returned to the parent 
 immediately upon the parent's request. 

    A designated caregiver may decline to serve at any time, 
 and the parent must cancel the agreement immediately upon 
 request by the designated caregiver.  If a designated caregiver 
 is caring for a child when the designated caregiver cancels the 
 agreement, the parent must take physical custody of the child 
 immediately.  If the parent is unable to resume physical custody 
 at that time: 

    (1) the parent may name a new designated caregiver to care 
 for the child who shall immediately take custody of the child; 
 or 

    (2) if that is not possible, the designated caregiver shall 
 contact the local social service agency, which shall assess the 
 needs and circumstances of the child, including the likelihood 
 of the noncustodial parent taking custody, and the need for 
 placement and court action on behalf of the child, if necessary. 

    Subd. 2.    Notice to department of public safety.  A 
 parent who has had a designated caregiver indication placed on 
 the parent's driver's license or identification card under 
 section 171.07, subdivision 11, has the responsibility to notify 
 the department of public safety in writing whenever a designated 
 caregiver agreement is canceled or a new designated caregiver or 
 alternate is chosen. 

    HIST: 1996 c 455 art 6 s 10; 1997 c 65 s 5