2025 Session Last amended: 2023 session

§ 150A.12 — Violation and Defenses

Plain-Language Summary

Establishes reporting requirements related to dental professional discipline, including mandatory reporting of suspected violations and immunity for good-faith reporters.

150A.12 VIOLATION AND DEFENSES.

Every person who violates any of the provisions of sections 150A.01 to 150A.12 for which no specific penalty is provided herein, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor; and, upon conviction, punished by a fine of not more than $3,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. In the prosecution of any person for violation of sections 150A.01 to 150A.12, it shall not be necessary to allege or prove lack of a valid license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy, or dental assisting, but shall be a matter of defense to be established by the defendant.

History:

1969 c 974 s 12; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 2009 c 95 art 3 s 27; 2009 c 159 s 78; 2023 c 52 art 6 s 16

History: History: 1969 c 974 s 12; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 2009 c 95 art 3 s 27; 2009 c 159 s 78; 2023 c 52 art 6 s 16

Practical Notes

When this applies: When someone has knowledge of a dental professional’s misconduct or incompetence. Who this affects: Licensed dental professionals, healthcare facilities, and the board. Key points: Mandatory reporters must report suspected violations. Good-faith reporters are immune from civil liability.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes