Subdivision 1. Prohibition against false or misleading information. Public statements by providers must not include false or misleading information. Providers shall not solicit or use testimonials by quotation or implication from current clients or former clients who are vulnerable to undue influence. The provider shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that public statements by others on behalf of the provider are truthful and shall make reasonable remedial efforts to bring a public statement into compliance with sections 148F.12 to 148F.205 when the provider becomes aware of a violation.
Subd. 2. Misrepresentation. The provider shall not misrepresent, directly or by implication, professional qualifications including education, training, experience, competence, credentials, or areas of specialization. The provider shall not misrepresent, directly or by implication, professional affiliations or the purposes and characteristics of institutions and organizations with which the provider is professionally associated.
Subd. 3. Use of specialty board designation. Providers may represent themselves as having an area of specialization from a specialty board, such as a designation as a diplomate or fellow, if the specialty board used, at a minimum, the following criteria to award such a designation:
(1) specified educational requirements defined by the specialty board;
(2) specified experience requirements defined by the specialty board;
(3) a work product evaluated by other specialty board members; and
(4) a face-to-face examination by a committee of specialty board members or a comprehensive written examination in the area of specialization.
2012 c 197 art 2 s 38
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.