Under section 259A.10, subdivision 4, a disqualifying condition for adoption exists if a criminal background check reveals a felony conviction for child or spousal abuse; for a crime against children; for a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault, or homicide; or for a felony conviction within the past five years for physical assault, battery, or a drug-related offense.
2005 c 136 art 14 s 18; 2013 c 125 art 1 s 86
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims
Chapter 609B — Collateral Sanctions
Section 609B.050 — Definitions; Purpose; Cross-references.
Section 609B.100 — Employment And Occupational Licensing; Generally.
Section 609B.101 — False Or Fraudulent Claim To Legislature; Forfeiture Of Office.
Section 609B.102 — Subversive Act; Emergency Management Employment Prohibited.
Section 609B.103 — Violation Of Aquatic Farms Regulations; Aquatic Farm Occupational License Void.
Section 609B.106 — Unlicensed Or Improper Exhibit; Removal From State Fairgrounds.
Section 609B.107 — Noncompliance; State Civil Service Employment Prohibited.
Section 609B.108 — Criminal Conduct; Municipal Service Employment Prohibited.
Section 609B.109 — Insurance Policy Violations; Insurance Business Disqualification.
Section 609B.110 — Insurance Contracts; Agent And Insurance Business Disqualification.
Section 609B.111 — Life Insurance Policy Misrepresentation; License Revocation.
Section 609B.112 — Violation Of Aquatic Vegetation In Public Waters License; License Void.
Section 609B.113 — Misrepresentation Of Fish Species Conviction; Fish Vendor License Revocation.
Section 609B.120 — Teaching; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.122 — Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Or Similar Conviction; Certain Teachers Discharged.
Section 609B.123 — Sex Offender; Independent District School Board Ineligibility.
Section 609B.124 — Nursing And Other Health Care Licensing; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.125 — Nursing Home Employment; Disqualification.
Section 609B.126 — Nursing Home License; Revocation.
Section 609B.127 — Home Care Employment; Disqualification.
Section 609B.128 — Hospice Care Employment; Disqualification.
Section 609B.130 — Pharmacy License And Registration; Eligibility.
Section 609B.132 — Transportation; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.133 — Public Contracts; Eligibility For Public Transportation Contracts.
Section 609B.134 — Motor Vehicle Dealer Violation; Suspension Or Revocation Of Dealer License.
Section 609B.135 — Fraud, Misrepresentation, And Delay; Revocation Of Insurer's License.
Section 609B.136 — Violations By Boiler Inspectors; Removal From Office.
Section 609B.139 — Elections; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.140 — Conviction For Failure To Prosecute; Forfeiture Of Office.
Section 609B.141 — Conviction For Treason Or Felony; Ineligibility For Ballot Certification.
Section 609B.142 — Convicted Sex Offender; School Board Member Ineligibility.
Section 609B.143 — Violation Of Campaign Financial Reports; Forfeiture Of Nomination Or Office.
Section 609B.144 — Conviction For Violation Of Campaign Financial Reports; Disqualification.
Section 609B.146 — Conviction For Violation Of Fair Campaign Practices; Disqualification.
Section 609B.147 — Carriers; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.149 — Conviction Of Background Check Crime; Passenger Carrier Disqualification.
Section 609B.1495 — Miscellaneous Licensing Provisions; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.150 — Racetrack Occupational Licenses; Ineligibility.
Section 609B.151 — Human Services License; Disqualification For Conviction.
Section 609B.153 — Cigarette And Tobacco Distributor Or Subjobber License; Suspension Or Revocation.
Section 609B.155 — Residential Building Manager; Background Check.
Section 609B.157 — Gambling Devices License; Ineligibility.
Section 609B.158 — Petroleum Discrimination; Revocation Of Permit.
Section 609B.159 — Pawnbroker License; Ineligibility.
Section 609B.160 — Private Detective Or Protective Agent Employment; Disqualification.
Section 609B.161 — Private Detective Or Protective Agent Business License; Disqualification.
Section 609B.162 — Acts Prohibited During Labor Disputes, Strikes, And Lockouts; Suspension.
Section 609B.164 — Individual Collector Registration; Prior Convictions As Disqualification.
Section 609B.1641 — Bullion Coin Dealer And Representative Registration; Convictions.
Section 609B.165 — Conviction; Retail Liquor License Ineligibility.
Section 609B.170 — Lawful Gambling And Gambling Devices Licenses; Disqualifications.
Section 609B.171 — Gambling Manager's License; Disqualification.
Section 609B.172 — State Lottery Employment; Ineligibility.
Section 609B.173 — State Lottery Retailers; Disqualification.
Section 609B.175 — State Lottery Vendor Contracts; Ineligibility.
Section 609B.176 — Incumbent's Conviction; Vacate Office.
Section 609B.177 — Felony Conviction; Violation Of Federal Law; Prohibition From Fiduciary Status.
Section 609B.179 — Local Government; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.180 — Removal From Office.
Section 609B.181 — Town Treasurer Neglect Of Duty; Forfeiture Of Office.
Section 609B.183 — Conviction; St. Louis County Civil Service Ineligibility.
Section 609B.184 — County Auditor's Malfeasance; Vacate Office.
Section 609B.185 — Sheriff's Department Employment; Disqualification.
Section 609B.187 — Conviction; Police Department Service Ineligibility.
Section 609B.188 — Conviction; Fire Department Service Ineligibility.
Section 609B.191 — Metropolitan Area Officers And Peace Officers.
Section 609B.193 — Bribery Conviction; Forfeiture Of Office And Disqualification.
Section 609B.194 — Felony Conviction; Automatic Peace Officer License Revocation.
Section 609B.195 — Conviction For Lockup Violations; Disqualification From Position.
Section 609B.200 — Driving And Motor Vehicles; Generally.
Section 609B.201 — Controlled Substance Offense; Revocation.
Section 609B.203 — Failure To Produce Proof Of Insurance; Revocation.
Section 609B.205 — Fleeing Peace Officer; Revocation.
Section 609B.206 — Dwi Convictions; License Revocations.
Section 609B.216 — Revocation Of Driver's Licenses; Offenses.
Section 609B.231 — Commercial Vehicle Violations; Revocation.
Section 609B.235 — Driving And License Violations; Plate Impoundment.
Section 609B.237 — Impounding Registration Plates.
Section 609B.241 — Failure To Produce Proof Of Insurance; Revocation; Reinstatement.
Section 609B.245 — Limited License.
Section 609B.255 — School Bus Endorsement Or Privilege To Operate; Cancellation.
Section 609B.262 — Instructional Permit Eligibility.
Section 609B.263 — Persons Not Eligible For Driver's Licenses.
Section 609B.265 — Provisional License Eligibility.
Section 609B.271 — Underage Drinking Offense; Revocation.
Section 609B.273 — Underage Drinking Offense; Suspension.
Section 609B.275 — Commercial Driver's License; Disqualification.
Section 609B.277 — Illegal Purchase Of Alcohol Or Tobacco; Suspension.
Section 609B.301 — Definition.
Section 609B.310 — Prison Program Eligibility; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.311 — Murder Conviction; Higher Education Payments For Prison Inmates Limited.
Section 609B.312 — Challenge Incarceration Program; Eligibility.
Section 609B.320 — Offender Registration; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.321 — Criminal Conviction; Predatory Offenders Registration Required.
Section 609B.330 — Crimes Against A Person; Crimes Of Violence; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.331 — Crime Against The Person Conviction; Predatory Offender Registration Required.
Section 609B.332 — Crime Of Violence Conviction; Use Of Police Communication Equipment Prohibited.
Section 609B.333 — Crime Of Violence Conviction; Possession Of Firearms Prohibited.
Section 609B.340 — Possession Of Firearms, Explosives, Similar Devices.
Section 609B.341 — Domestic Abuse Act; Pistol Possession Prohibition For Repeat Offenders.
Section 609B.342 — Criminal Conviction; Possession Of Firearms; Prohibition.
Section 609B.400 — Services And Benefits; Generally.
Section 609B.410 — Wrongfully Obtained Assistance.
Section 609B.415 — Personal Care Provider Organizations; Background Studies; Disqualification.
Section 609B.425 — Drug Offense; Fleeing Felons; General Assistance Benefits; Eligibility.
Section 609B.430 — Medical Assistance; Incarceration; Eligibility.
Section 609B.435 — Drug And Other Offenders; Minnesota Family Investment Program; Sanctions.
Section 609B.445 — Certain Convictions; Prospective Adoptive Parents; Disqualification.
Section 609B.450 — Gasoline And Special Fuel Tax Refund Sanctions.
Section 609B.455 — Public Pension; Homicide; Benefit Loss.
Section 609B.465 — Effect Of Homicide On Intestate Succession, Wills, Joint Tenants, Life Insurance.
Section 609B.500 — Property Rights; Generally.
Section 609B.505 — Burglary; Confiscation Of Snowmobile.
Section 609B.510 — Seizure Of Firearms And Other Property.
Section 609B.515 — Dwi; Vehicle Forfeiture.
Section 609B.518 — Game And Fish Violations; Seizure Of Motor Vehicles And Boats.
Section 609B.520 — Gambling Violations; Activities Restricted.
Section 609B.525 — Cruelty To Animals; Forfeiture Of Animals.
Section 609B.530 — Cruelty To Animals; Judgment For Expenses Of Investigations.
Section 609B.535 — Dangerous Animals Violation; Animals Seized And Destroyed.
Section 609B.540 — Possession Or Control Of Obscene Material; Destruction Of Property.
Section 609B.545 — Ownership Restriction On Adult Business Establishments.
Section 609B.600 — Civil Rights And Remedies; Generally.
Section 609B.610 — Felony Or Treason; Ineligible To Vote.
Section 609B.612 — Felony Conviction; Name Changes.
Section 609B.615 — Commercial Profiting From Crime Prohibited.
Section 609B.700 — Recreational Activities; Generally.
Section 609B.710 — Youth Operator Violations; Watercraft Operator's Permit Revocation.
Section 609B.720 — Game And Fish Law; Collateral Sanctions.
Section 609B.721 — Criminal Convictions; Validity And Issuance Of Licenses Upon Conviction.
Section 609B.722 — License Agent Violations; Forfeiture Of Right To Sell And Handle Licenses.
Section 609B.724 — Trespassing; License And Registration Restrictions.
Section 609B.725 — Unlawfully Buying Or Selling Wild Animals; License Void.