Subdivision 1. Licensees of other states. The commissioner may issue a license to practice mortuary science to a person who holds a current license or other credential from another jurisdiction if the commissioner determines that the requirements for that license or other credential are substantially similar to the requirements under this chapter. The individual seeking reciprocal licensing must:
(1) attain a passing score on the Minnesota state licensing examination;
(2) submit to the commissioner the documentation described in section 149A.20, subdivision 7, clauses (1) and (5); and
(3) pay the appropriate licensing fee.
When, in the determination of the commissioner, all of the requirements of this subdivision have been met, the commissioner shall, based on all the information available, grant or deny licensure. If the commissioner grants licensure, the applicant shall be notified and the license shall issue and remain valid for a period prescribed on the license, but not to exceed one calendar year from the date of issuance of the license. If the commissioner denies licensure, the commissioner must notify the applicant, in writing, of the denial and provide the specific reason for denial.
Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2013 c 108 art 12 s 109]
Subd. 3. Period of licensure. All reciprocal licenses to practice mortuary science issued by the commissioner shall be valid for one calendar year, beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 regardless of the date of issuance. Fees shall not be prorated.
Subd. 4. Display of license. Each reciprocal license to practice mortuary science must be conspicuously displayed at all times in the holder's place of business. Conspicuous display means in a location where a member of the general public within the holder's place of business will be able to observe and read the license.
Subd. 5. Nontransferability of license. A reciprocal license to practice mortuary science is not assignable or transferable and shall not be valid for any person other than the person named.
Subd. 6. Reporting changes in license information. Any change of license information must be reported to the commissioner, on forms provided by the commissioner, no later than 30 calendar days after the change occurs. Failure to report changes is grounds for disciplinary action.
Subd. 7. Application information. All information submitted to the commissioner by an applicant for reciprocal licensure is classified as licensing data under section 13.41, subdivision 2, with the exception of the name and address of the applicant. Upon issuance of a license to practice mortuary science, all application information becomes licensing data under section 13.41, subdivision 5.
1997 c 215 s 17; 2003 c 112 art 2 s 50; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 149A — Mortuary Science; Disposition Of Dead Bodies
Section 149A.01 — Purpose And Scope.
Section 149A.02 — Definitions.
Section 149A.03 — Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 149A.04 — Enforcement.
Section 149A.05 — Correction Orders.
Section 149A.06 — Administrative Penalty Orders.
Section 149A.07 — Injunctive Relief.
Section 149A.08 — Cease And Desist Order.
Section 149A.10 — Additional Remedies.
Section 149A.11 — Publication Of Disciplinary Actions.
Section 149A.20 — License To Practice Mortuary Science.
Section 149A.30 — Reciprocal Licensing.
Section 149A.40 — Renewal Of License To Practice Mortuary Science.
Section 149A.45 — Emeritus Registration For Mortuary Science Practitioners.
Section 149A.50 — License To Operate A Funeral Establishment.
Section 149A.51 — Renewal Of License To Operate A Funeral Establishment.
Section 149A.52 — License To Operate A Crematory.
Section 149A.53 — Renewal Of License To Operate Crematory.
Section 149A.54 — License To Operate An Alkaline Hydrolysis Facility.
Section 149A.55 — Renewal Of License To Operate An Alkaline Hydrolysis Facility.
Section 149A.60 — Prohibited Conduct.
Section 149A.61 — Complaints; Reporting Obligations; Form; Response.
Section 149A.62 — Immunity; Reporting.
Section 149A.63 — Professional Cooperation.
Section 149A.70 — Business Practices.
Section 149A.71 — Funeral Industry Practices; Price Disclosures.
Section 149A.72 — Funeral Industry Practices; Misrepresentations.
Section 149A.73 — Funeral Industry Practices, Goods, Or Services.
Section 149A.74 — Funeral Services Provided Without Prior Approval.
Section 149A.745 — Prohibition On Preinterment Of Outer Burial Containers.
Section 149A.75 — Funeral Industry Practices; Retention Of Documents.
Section 149A.76 — Funeral Industry Practices; Comprehension Of Disclosures.
Section 149A.80 — Death; Right To Control And Duty Of Disposition.
Section 149A.81 — Anatomical Gifts.
Section 149A.90 — Death; Registration And Removal From Place Of Death.
Section 149A.91 — Preparation Of Body.
Section 149A.92 — Preparation And Embalming Room.
Section 149A.93 — Transportation Of Dead Human Bodies.
Section 149A.94 — Final Disposition.
Section 149A.941 — Alkaline Hydrolysis Facilities And Alkaline Hydrolysis.
Section 149A.95 — Crematories And Cremation.
Section 149A.96 — Disinterment And Reinterment.