Subdivision 1. Persons licensed or credentialed in another jurisdiction for less than five years. (a) An individual who holds a current license or national certification as an alcohol and drug counselor from another jurisdiction must file with the board a completed application for licensure by reciprocity containing the information required in this section.
(b) The applicant must request the credentialing authority of the jurisdiction in which the credential is held to send directly to the board a statement that the credential is current and in good standing, the applicant's qualifications that entitled the applicant to the credential, and a copy of the jurisdiction's credentialing laws and rules that were in effect at the time the applicant obtained the credential.
(c) The board shall issue a license if the board finds that the requirements which the applicant met to obtain the credential from the other jurisdiction were substantially similar to the current requirements for licensure in this chapter and that the applicant is not otherwise disqualified under section 148F.09.
Subd. 2. Persons licensed or credentialed in another jurisdiction for five or more years. (a) An individual who holds a current license or national certification as an alcohol and drug counselor from another jurisdiction must file with the board a completed application for licensure by reciprocity containing the information required in this section.
(b) The applicant must request the credentialing authority of the jurisdiction in which the credential is held to send directly to the board a statement that the credential is current and in good standing.
(c) The board may issue a license if the board finds that the applicant has been in active practice in good standing for a minimum of five years after receiving licensure or other credential.
(d) The board shall determine, based on the applicant's experience and qualifications, whether the applicant is granted the licensed alcohol and drug counselor license or other credential regulated by the board.
2012 c 197 art 2 s 7; 2019 c 28 s 4
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing
Section 148F.01 — Definitions.
Section 148F.015 — Duties Of The Board.
Section 148F.02 — Duty To Maintain Current Information.
Section 148F.025 — Requirements For Licensure.
Section 148F.03 — Reciprocity.
Section 148F.035 — Temporary Permit.
Section 148F.04 — Supervised Postdegree Professional Practice.
Section 148F.045 — Alcohol And Drug Counselor Technician.
Section 148F.05 — License Renewal Requirements.
Section 148F.055 — Expired License.
Section 148F.06 — Voluntary Termination.
Section 148F.065 — Relicensure Following Termination.
Section 148F.07 — Inactive License Status.
Section 148F.075 — Continuing Education Requirements.
Section 148F.08 — Sponsor's Application For Approval.
Section 148F.085 — Nontransferability Of Licenses.
Section 148F.09 — Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License.
Section 148F.095 — Additional Remedies.
Section 148F.10 — Cooperation.
Section 148F.105 — Prohibited Practice Or Use Of Titles; Penalty.
Section 148F.11 — Exceptions To License Requirement.
Section 148F.125 — Competent Provision Of Services.
Section 148F.13 — Protecting Client Privacy.
Section 148F.135 — Private Information; Access And Release.
Section 148F.14 — Informed Consent.
Section 148F.145 — Termination Of Services.
Section 148F.15 — Record Keeping.
Section 148F.155 — Impaired Objectivity Or Effectiveness.
Section 148F.16 — Provider Impairment.
Section 148F.165 — Client Welfare.
Section 148F.17 — Welfare Of Students, Supervisees, And Research Subjects.
Section 148F.175 — Medical And Other Health Care Considerations.
Section 148F.18 — Assessments; Tests; Reports.
Section 148F.185 — Public Statements.
Section 148F.19 — Fees; Statements.
Section 148F.195 — Aiding And Abetting Unlicensed Practice.
Section 148F.20 — Violation Of Law.