Chapter 144 — Department of Health

115.01 Definitions Defines key terms used in Minnesota's water pollution control laws, including 'disposal system,' 'pollution,' 'waters of … 115.02 This section has been repealed or relocated. 115.03 Powers and Duties Gives the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency the power to set water quality standards, issue permits for wastewater … 115.04 Disposal Systems and Point Sources Requires owners of disposal systems and point sources to provide information to the state, allow inspections of their … 115.05 Judicial Review Allows people to ask a court to review decisions made by the state about water pollution permits, orders, or other … 115.06 Cooperation Allows Minnesota to work with other states, the federal government, and local governments to prevent and control water … 115.07 Violations and Prohibitions Makes it illegal to pollute Minnesota's waters or operate a disposal system without a permit, and sets out penalties for … 115.08 Interpretation States that Minnesota's water pollution control laws should be interpreted broadly to protect the state's waters and … 115.09 Citation; Water Pollution Control Act Provides the official name for Minnesota's water pollution control laws: the 'Water Pollution Control Act.' 144.001 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.01 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.011 Department of Health Creates the Minnesota Department of Health and puts it under the control of a commissioner appointed by the governor, … 144.02 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.03 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.04 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.05 General Duties of Commissioner; Reports Lists the general duties of the health commissioner, including studying health problems, setting health standards, … 144.0505 Cooperation With Commissioner of Human Services Requires the health commissioner to share hospital revenue, nursing home, and HMO data with the commissioner of human … 144.0506 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.0507 Coordination With Minnesota Business First Stop Requires the Department of Health to refer data center permitting inquiries to the Minnesota Business First Stop program … 144.051 Data Relating to Licensed and Registered Persons Sets up a system for collecting data on health care workers licensed in Minnesota and classifies what data is public, … 144.052 Use of Data Allows the health commissioner to set rules about what data is collected from licensed health workers, and requires … 144.0525 Epidemiologic Studies; Health Hazards; Health Surveillance Limits the use of employment and tax data collected by the health commissioner to studying workplace health hazards and … 144.0526 Minnesota One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative Creates the Minnesota One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative to fight antibiotic resistance by coordinating … 144.0528 Comprehensive Drug Overdose and Morbidity Prevention Act Establishes Minnesota's drug overdose prevention program, requiring the health department to track overdoses, provide … 144.053 Research Studies Confidential Keeps research studies conducted by the health department confidential so that the information cannot be used in court … 144.0535 Entry for Inspection Gives the health commissioner the right to enter and inspect any place where health rules apply, with or without advance … 144.054 Subpoena Power Gives the health commissioner the power to issue subpoenas to get documents and testimony needed for investigations and … 144.055 Home Safety Programs Directs the health commissioner to create programs that teach families how to make their homes safer, especially for … 144.0554 Healthy Eating, Here at Home Creates the 'Healthy Eating, Here at Home' program to help communities grow, distribute, and access healthy food through … 144.056 Plain Language in Written Materials Requires the Department of Health to use plain, easy-to-understand language in written materials it gives to the public. 144.057 Background Studies on Licensees and Other Personnel Requires background studies for people working in licensed health care facilities, including checking for criminal … 144.0571 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.0572 Criminal History Background Checks on Applicants, Licensees, and Other Occupations Regulated by Commissioner of Health Requires criminal background checks for people applying for health-related licenses or registrations from the … 144.058 Interpreter Services Quality Initiative Creates a program to improve the quality of interpreter services in health care settings so patients who speak other … 144.059 Palliative Care Advisory Council Creates the Palliative Care Advisory Council to advise the health commissioner on improving palliative care services … 144.06 State Commissioner of Health to Provide Instruction Requires the health commissioner to provide health education and training to local health officials and the public on … 144.061 Early Dental Prevention Initiative Establishes a dental prevention program for children, providing dental screenings, fluoride treatments, and education to … 144.062 Vaccine Cost Reduction Program Creates a program to reduce the cost of vaccines for health care providers, making immunizations more affordable and … 144.063 Dementia Services Program Established Establishes a state program to support people with dementia and their caregivers through education, outreach, and … 144.064 The Vivian Act The Vivian Act requires the health department to study how children's health screening programs can better detect … 144.065 Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections Directs the health commissioner to work with local health boards to prevent, find, and treat sexually transmitted … 144.07 Powers of Commissioner Gives the health commissioner broad powers to investigate diseases, inspect facilities, and take action to protect … 144.071 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.072 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.0721 Assessments of Care and Services to Nursing Home Residents Requires the state to assess the quality of care in nursing homes and create a system for rating how well nursing homes … 144.0722 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.0723 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.0724 Resident Reimbursement Classification Sets up the system for classifying nursing home residents based on their care needs to determine how much the facility … 144.073 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.074 Funds Received From Other Sources Allows the health commissioner to receive and use money, property, or services from federal, local, or private sources … 144.0741 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.0742 Contracts for Provision of Public Health Services Allows the health commissioner to enter into contracts with local agencies to deliver public health services throughout … 144.075 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.0751 Health Standards Gives the health commissioner authority to set health standards and rules to protect public health across Minnesota. 144.0752 Cultural Communications Requires the Department of Health to communicate with diverse communities in culturally appropriate ways, including … 144.0754 Office of African American Health; Duties Creates the Office of African American Health within the Department of Health to address health disparities and improve … 144.0755 African American Health State Advisory Council Creates an advisory council to guide the Office of African American Health, with members representing community … 144.0756 African American Health Special Emphasis Grant Program Establishes a grant program to fund community organizations that work to improve health outcomes for African Americans … 144.0757 Office of American Indian Health Creates the Office of American Indian Health to address health disparities, build partnerships with tribal communities, … 144.0758 American Indian Health Special Emphasis Grants Establishes grants for programs that address health disparities and improve health outcomes for American Indian … 144.0759 Public Health Americorps Authorizes the health department to participate in the Public Health AmeriCorps program to place service members in … 144.076 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.077 Mobile Health Care Providers Sets requirements for mobile health care providers, including registration, safety standards, and what services they can … 144.08 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.09 Cooperation With Federal Authorities Allows the health commissioner to cooperate with federal health agencies and accept federal money and assistance for … 144.092 Coordinated Nutrition Data Collection Requires the health department to coordinate the collection of nutrition data across state agencies to better understand … 144.10 Federal Aid for Maternal and Child Welfare Services Authorizes the state to accept and distribute federal money for maternal and child welfare services, including programs … 144.11 Rules Gives the health commissioner authority to adopt rules needed to carry out the state's health programs and regulations. 144.111 Rules, Notice Published Requires that proposed health rules be published and made available for public review before they become final. 144.12 Regulation, Enforcement, Licenses, Fees Gives the health commissioner broad authority to regulate health-related activities, issue licenses and permits, charge … 144.1201 Definitions Defines key terms used in the radioactive materials regulation sections, including 'byproduct material,' 'special … 144.1202 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Agreement Authorizes Minnesota to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to regulate certain … 144.1203 Training; Rulemaking Requires training for state employees who regulate radioactive materials and gives the commissioner authority to adopt … 144.1204 Surety Requirements Requires facilities that handle radioactive materials to provide financial surety (like a bond) to cover the cost of … 144.1205 Radioactive Material; Special Nuclear Material Regulates the possession, use, transfer, and disposal of radioactive materials and special nuclear material in … 144.121 X-ray Machines; Other Sources of Ionizing Radiation Regulates x-ray machines and other radiation equipment, including registration requirements, fees, inspections, and … 144.1211 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.1212 Notice to Patient; Mammogram Results Requires health care providers to notify patients of their mammogram results and inform them about breast density and … 144.1215 Authorization to Use Handheld Dental X-ray Equipment Allows dental professionals to use handheld dental x-ray equipment as long as they follow safety requirements set by the … 144.122 License, Permit, and Survey Fees Sets the fees that health care facilities must pay for licenses, permits, and inspections required by the Department of … 144.1222 Public Pools; Enclosed Sports Arenas Sets health and safety standards for public swimming pools and enclosed sports arenas, including water quality, air … 144.1223 Registered Sanitarians and Registered Environmental Health Specialist Application Fees Sets application fees for people who want to become registered sanitarians or registered environmental health … 144.1225 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services Regulates advanced diagnostic imaging services like MRI and CT scans, including accreditation requirements and standards … 144.123 Fees for Diagnostic Laboratory Services; Exceptions Establishes fees the state lab charges for diagnostic testing services and lists exceptions where fees are waived. 144.124 Education on Recognizing Signs of Physical Abuse in Infants Requires hospitals to provide parents of newborns with education about the dangers of shaking babies, including … 144.125 Tests of Infants for Heritable and Congenital Disorders Requires that all newborns in Minnesota be tested for certain genetic and congenital disorders, and sets rules for how … 144.1251 Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease (cchd) Requires newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using pulse oximetry testing before a baby … 144.1255 Heritable and Congenital Disorders Establishes a program to track, study, and provide services for children born with heritable and congenital disorders … 144.126 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.128 Commissioner's Duties Lists the duties of the health commissioner regarding newborn screening, including maintaining the testing program, … 144.13 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.14 Quarantine of Interstate Carriers Gives the health commissioner authority to quarantine interstate carriers like trains, buses, and boats to prevent the … 144.145 Fluoridation of Municipal Water Supplies Allows cities and towns to add fluoride to their public water supplies to help prevent tooth decay, with voter approval … 144.146 Addresses health workforce development and planning to ensure Minnesota has enough qualified health care professionals. 144.1461 Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth The Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act requires hospitals to train staff on recognizing and addressing implicit … 144.1462 Community Health Workers; Grants Authorized Authorizes grants to train and deploy community health workers to serve as bridges between communities and the health … 144.1464 Summer Health Care Interns Creates a summer internship program to place health care students in rural and underserved areas to encourage them to … 144.1465 Finding and Purpose States the purpose of health workforce programs is to ensure an adequate supply of health professionals throughout … 144.147 Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program Establishes grants to help small rural hospitals plan for the future, improve services, and transition to new models of … 144.1475 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.1476 Rural Pharmacy Planning and Transition Grant Program Creates a grant program to help rural pharmacies plan for the future, transition ownership, and continue serving their … 144.148 Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program Creates a grant program to help small rural hospitals make capital improvements like building repairs, equipment … 144.1481 Rural Health Advisory Committee Creates the Rural Health Advisory Committee to advise the commissioner on health issues affecting rural Minnesota, … 144.1482 Office of Rural Health Creates the Office of Rural Health within the Department of Health to coordinate programs and policies that improve … 144.1483 Rural Health Initiatives Directs the Office of Rural Health to develop programs addressing rural health needs, including workforce recruitment, … 144.1484 This section has 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Minnesota, especially in rural and underserved areas. 144.1507 Primary Care Residency Training Grant Program Creates a grant program to support primary care residency training in community-based settings, focusing on serving … 144.1508 Clinical Health Care Training Establishes a clinical health care training program to coordinate and expand opportunities for health care students to … 144.1509 Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Program Creates grants to train pediatric primary care providers in identifying and treating mental health conditions in … 144.151 Addresses health professional licensing and workforce programs to ensure adequate health care coverage across Minnesota. 144.1511 Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education Grant Program Provides grants for continuing education programs that help mental health professionals serve diverse cultural … 144.152 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.153 This section has been repealed or relocated. 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Grant Program Provides grants to establish family medicine residency programs in Greater Minnesota to train doctors who will stay and … 144.1913 Clinical Dental Education Innovation Grants Creates grants to support new approaches to dental education that increase the number of dentists serving rural and … 144.192 Treatment of Biological Specimens and Health Data Held by the Department of Health and Health Boards Sets rules for how the Department of Health and local health boards must handle biological specimens and health data, … 144.193 Inventory of Biological and Health Data Requires the health department to maintain a public inventory of all biological specimens and health data it holds, so … 144.196 Cannabis Data Collection and Biennial Reports Requires the health department to collect data on cannabis use and its health effects, and to report findings to the … 144.197 Cannabis and Substance Misuse Prevention and Education Programs Establishes programs to prevent cannabis misuse and educate the public about the health effects of cannabis, especially … 144.20 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.201 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.202 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.203 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.204 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.205 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.21 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.211 Citation Provides the official name for Minnesota's vital records laws covering birth certificates, death certificates, and other … 144.212 Definitions Defines key terms used in Minnesota's vital records laws, including 'vital record,' 'birth record,' 'death record,' and … 144.213 Office of Vital Records Establishes the Office of Vital Records within the Department of Health and gives it responsibility for managing birth, … 144.2131 Security of Vital Records System Requires the state to maintain security measures to protect the vital records system from unauthorized access, … 144.214 Covers provisions related to vital records administration and registration requirements in Minnesota. 144.215 Birth Registration Requires that every birth in Minnesota be registered with the state within five days, and sets out what information must … 144.2151 Fetal Death Record and Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Requires reporting of fetal deaths (stillbirths) and allows parents to request a Certificate of Birth Resulting in … 144.216 Foundling Registration Requires that a foundling (an abandoned infant) be registered by the person or institution that takes custody, and … 144.217 Delayed Records of Birth Allows a person whose birth was not registered on time to file a delayed birth record with proof of the birth, such as … 144.218 Replacement Birth Records Allows a person to get a replacement birth record in certain situations, such as after an adoption, a court order, or a … 144.2181 Amendment and Correction of Vital Records Explains how to correct errors on vital records like birth or death certificates, including what proof is needed and how … 144.219 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.22 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.221 Death Registration Requires that every death in Minnesota be registered with the state, including the cause of death, and sets rules for … 144.2215 Minnesota Birth Defects Information System Creates the Minnesota Birth Defects Information System to collect data on birth defects, study their causes, and help … 144.2216 Birth Defects Records and Reports Required Requires hospitals and health care providers to report birth defects to the state registry so they can be tracked, … 144.2217 Classification of Birth Defects Information Classifies birth defects data so that personal information stays private while allowing researchers access to … 144.2218 Transfers of Information to Other Government Agencies Allows the health department to share birth defects information with other government agencies that need it for health … 144.2219 Transfers of Information to Research Entities Allows researchers to access birth defects data for studies, but only with approval and only in ways that protect … 144.222 Fetal Death Reports and Registration Requires reporting and registration of fetal deaths that occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy or when the fetus weighs more … 144.223 Report of Marriage Requires that marriages performed in Minnesota be reported to the state for inclusion in vital records. 144.224 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.225 Disclosure of Information From Vital Records Sets the rules for who can access vital records information, what records are public, and how certified copies of birth … 144.2252 Access to Original Birth Record After Adoption Gives adopted adults the right to access their original birth record, with a process for birth parents to file contact … 144.2253 Birth Parent Contact Preference Form Allows birth parents to file a form stating whether they want to be contacted by the child they placed for adoption. 144.2254 Previously Filed Consents to Disclosure and Affidavits of Nondisclosure Addresses consents to disclosure and affidavits of nondisclosure that were filed before adoption records access laws … 144.2255 Certified Birth Record for Homeless Youth Allows homeless youth to get a certified copy of their birth record at no cost to help them access services and … 144.226 Fees Lists the fees charged for certified copies of vital records like birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage … 144.227 Penalties Sets penalties for people who tamper with, forge, or unlawfully access vital records like birth and death certificates. 144.23 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.24 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.25 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.26 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.27 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.28 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.29 Health Records; Children of School Age Requires schools to maintain health records for children and limits who can access those records to protect student … 144.291 Minnesota Health Records Act Establishes the Minnesota Health Records Act, which gives patients rights over their medical records and sets rules for … 144.292 Patient Rights Lists the specific rights patients have regarding their health records, including the right to access records, request … 144.2925 Construction Clarifies that the Health Records Act does not override federal patient privacy laws like HIPAA or other state laws that … 144.293 Release or Disclosure of Health Records Sets detailed rules for when health care providers can release or share your medical records, including when your … 144.2935 Health Records; Reproductive Health Care Services Provides special protections for reproductive health care records, limiting when and how they can be released or … 144.294 Records Relating to Mental Health Provides extra privacy protections for mental health records, requiring specific authorization before they can be … 144.295 Disclosure of Health Records for External Research Sets rules for when health records can be shared with outside researchers, requiring institutional review board approval … 144.296 Copies of Recordings Gives patients the right to get copies of recordings (audio, video, or digital) made during their health care. 144.297 Independent Medical Examination Sets rules for independent medical examinations, including patient rights during the exam and limits on what the … 144.298 Penalties Establishes penalties for health care providers who violate the Health Records Act, including fines and liability for … 144.30 Copies of Records Evidence in Juvenile Court Allows copies of children's health records to be used as evidence in juvenile court proceedings. 144.31 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.32 False Statements Cause for Discharge Allows an employer to fire an employee who knowingly makes a false statement on a health certificate or health-related … 144.33 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.334 Right to Request Patient Information Gives patients the right to request that their health care provider share relevant patient information with other … 144.3345 Interconnected Electronic Health Record Grants Creates a grant program to help health care providers adopt interconnected electronic health record systems to improve … 144.335 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.3351 Immunization Data Sets rules for collecting, storing, and sharing immunization data, including the Minnesota Immunization Information … 144.3352 Hepatitis B Maternal Carrier Data; Infant Immunization Requires tracking of babies born to mothers who carry hepatitis B so the infants can receive proper vaccinations and … 144.336 Registry of Persons Typed for Human Leukocyte Antigens Creates a registry of people who have been tissue-typed as potential bone marrow donors to help match patients who need … 144.338 Data Sharing for Patient Registries Limited Limits how patient registry data can be shared, requiring consent or proper authorization before personal health … 144.34 Investigation and Control of Occupational Diseases Gives the health commissioner authority to investigate and control occupational diseases, including the power to inspect … 144.341 Living Apart From Parents and Managing Financial Affairs Allows minors who live apart from their parents and manage their own finances to consent to their own health care … 144.342 Marriage or Giving Birth, Consent for Health Service for Self or Child Allows minors who are married or have given birth to consent to health care for themselves and their children without … 144.343 Pregnancy, Venereal Disease, Alcohol or Drug Abuse, Abortion Allows minors to consent to treatment for pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and alcohol or drug abuse without … 144.3431 Nonresidential Mental Health Services Allows minors to receive outpatient mental health services without parental consent in certain situations when a … 144.344 Emergency Treatment Allows health care providers to give emergency treatment to minors without parental consent when delay would endanger … 144.3441 Hepatitis B Vaccination Requires schools and certain health care facilities to offer hepatitis B vaccination to students and staff. 144.345 Representations to Persons Rendering Service Protects health care providers who treat minors in good faith based on the minor's representations about their right to … 144.346 Information to Parents Allows health care providers to inform parents about their minor child's treatment even when the minor consented to care … 144.347 Financial Responsibility States that even though minors can consent to certain health services, their parents are still responsible for paying … 144.35 Pollution of Water Prohibits the pollution of waters used for drinking or domestic purposes and allows the state to take action to stop … 144.36 Appeal to District Court Allows anyone affected by a health order or regulation to appeal the decision to district court within 30 days. 144.37 Other Remedies Preserved Clarifies that health laws do not take away other legal remedies available to people harmed by violations of health … 144.371 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.372 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.373 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.374 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.375 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.376 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.377 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.378 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.379 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.38 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.381 Citation Provides the official citation name for Minnesota's safe drinking water laws. 144.382 Definitions Defines key terms used in Minnesota's safe drinking water laws, including 'contaminant,' 'public water supply,' and … 144.383 Authority of Commissioner Gives the health commissioner authority to regulate public water supplies, set drinking water standards, issue permits, … 144.3831 Fees Sets fees for public water supply permits, monitoring, and other drinking water regulatory services. 144.384 Notice of Violation Requires the health department to notify water suppliers when they violate drinking water standards and specify what … 144.385 Public Notice Requires public water suppliers to notify their customers when drinking water standards are violated or when there is a … 144.3853 Classification of Service Lines Requires public water systems to classify and inventory their water service lines, including identifying lead pipes that … 144.3855 Limitation Limits the health commissioner's authority so that safe drinking water rules cannot be more restrictive than federal … 144.386 Penalties Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violating safe drinking water laws, including fines for contaminating water … 144.387 Costs Allows the health department to recover the costs of enforcing safe drinking water laws from the violator. 144.3871 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.3872 Female Genital Mutilation; Education and Outreach Requires the health department to provide education and outreach about the health risks and legal consequences of female … 144.388 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.3885 Labor Trafficking Services Grant Program Creates a grant program to fund services for victims of labor trafficking, including health care, housing, and legal … 144.39 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.391 Public Policy Declares it public policy to prevent disease and improve health by reducing the use of tobacco and other unhealthy … 144.392 Duties of Commissioner Lists the health commissioner's duties for promoting public health, including disease prevention, health education, and … 144.393 Public Communications Program Requires the health department to create public information campaigns about major health risks and how to prevent them. 144.394 Health Promotion and Education Directs the health department to develop programs that promote healthy behaviors and educate people about preventing … 144.395 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.396 Tobacco Use Prevention Establishes Minnesota's tobacco use prevention program, including grants for community-based programs to reduce smoking … 144.397 Statewide Tobacco Cessation Services Creates statewide tobacco cessation services, including quit-lines and other programs to help people stop using tobacco … 144.398 Tobacco Use Prevention Account; Establishment and Uses Creates a special state account funded by tobacco settlement money to pay for tobacco prevention and cessation programs. 144.40 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.401 Covers health promotion and disease prevention provisions under the health commissioner's authority. 144.41 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.411 Citation Provides the official citation name for Minnesota's Clean Indoor Air Act, which restricts smoking in public places. 144.412 Public Policy Declares it public policy to protect people from the health hazards of secondhand smoke by limiting smoking in public … 144.413 Definitions Defines key terms used in the Clean Indoor Air Act, including 'smoking,' 'public place,' and 'place of employment.' 144.414 Prohibitions Lists where smoking is prohibited in Minnesota, including restaurants, bars, workplaces, public buildings, and most … 144.415 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.416 Responsibilities of Proprietors Requires business owners and building managers to post no-smoking signs and take steps to enforce the indoor smoking … 144.4165 Tobacco Products Prohibited in Public Schools Prohibits the use of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, on public school grounds during school hours and at … 144.4167 Permitted Smoking Lists the limited situations where smoking is still allowed, such as in traditional Native American ceremonies and … 144.417 Commissioner of Health, Enforcement, Penalties Gives the health commissioner authority to enforce the Clean Indoor Air Act, including issuing fines and taking action … 144.4171 Scope Defines the scope of Minnesota's emergency health powers laws regarding isolation and quarantine during disease … 144.4172 Definitions Defines key terms used in Minnesota's emergency health powers laws, including 'isolation,' 'quarantine,' 'communicable … 144.4173 Cause of Action Creates a legal right to challenge isolation or quarantine orders in court if you believe the order is not justified. 144.4174 Standing Lists who has legal standing to petition a court regarding isolation or quarantine orders during a public health … 144.4175 Reporting Requires health authorities to report to the court and the affected person about the reasons for and status of isolation … 144.4176 Petition; Notice Sets the rules for how a court petition challenging isolation or quarantine must be filed, including notice requirements … 144.4177 Time of Hearing and Duties of Counsel Requires that hearings on isolation or quarantine orders happen quickly and that the person has the right to a lawyer. 144.4178 Criminal Immunity Provides immunity from criminal prosecution for people who provide information during isolation or quarantine … 144.4179 Standard of Proof; Evidence Sets the rules for what evidence is needed to justify isolation or quarantine and what standard of proof the government … 144.4180 Remedies Lists the remedies available to people who are wrongfully isolated or quarantined, including release, compensation, and … 144.4181 Appeal Gives the right to appeal a court decision about isolation or quarantine to a higher court. 144.4182 Temporary Emergency Hold Allows the health commissioner to order a temporary emergency hold of a person who poses an immediate health threat, … 144.4183 Emergency Hold Hearing Requires a court hearing within 72 hours after an emergency health hold to determine whether continued isolation or … 144.4184 Contact Data Sets rules for how contact information is collected and shared during disease outbreak investigations while protecting … 144.4185 Costs Determines who pays the costs of isolation, quarantine, and related court proceedings. 144.4186 Data Privacy Protects the privacy of personal data collected during isolation and quarantine proceedings. 144.419 Isolation and Quarantine of Persons Gives the health commissioner authority to order isolation or quarantine of individuals or groups during disease … 144.4195 Due Process for Isolation or Quarantine of Persons Spells out the due process rights of people who are isolated or quarantined, including the right to challenge the order, … 144.4196 Employee Protection Protects employees from being fired or punished for missing work because they were ordered into isolation or quarantine … 144.4197 Emergency Vaccine Administration; Legend Drug Allows the health commissioner to authorize emergency vaccine administration, including by people who are not normally … 144.4198 Mass Dispensing Under Authority of Commissioner of Health Authorizes the health commissioner to set up mass dispensing sites for medications and vaccines during a public health … 144.4199 Public Health Response Contingency Account Creates a special state fund to pay for emergency public health response activities during disease outbreaks and other … 144.42 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.421 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.422 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.423 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.424 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.425 This section has been 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relocated. 144.47 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.471 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.48 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.4801 Title Provides the official title for Minnesota's tuberculosis control laws. 144.4802 Authority Establishes the health commissioner's authority to take action to prevent and control tuberculosis in Minnesota. 144.4803 Definitions Defines key terms used in Minnesota's tuberculosis control laws, including 'active TB disease,' 'carrier,' and 'health … 144.4804 Reporting Relating to Tuberculosis Requires health care providers and labs to report cases of tuberculosis to the health department so outbreaks can be … 144.4805 Health Order; Rights of Carrier and Respondent Lists the rights of people who receive a health order related to tuberculosis, including the right to a hearing, a … 144.4806 Preventive Measures Under Health Order Describes the preventive measures the health department can order under a TB health order, including mandatory treatment … 144.4807 Notice of Obligation to Isolate or Examine Requires the health department to notify a person in writing when they are obligated to isolate or submit to examination … 144.4808 Apprehend and Hold Order Allows the health department to get a court order to apprehend and hold a person with TB who refuses to comply with … 144.4809 Preliminary Hearing Requires a court hearing soon after a TB patient is apprehended to determine whether continued detention is justified. 144.4810 Final Hearing Sets the rules for the final court hearing that decides whether a person with TB must continue in isolation or follow … 144.4811 Periodic Review and Release From Detention Requires periodic court review of TB detention orders and allows release when the person no longer poses a risk to … 144.4812 Costs of Care Determines who pays for the care of a TB patient who is detained or under a health order, including state payment for … 144.4813 Data Privacy Protects the privacy of personal data collected during tuberculosis investigations and proceedings. 144.49 Violations; Penalties Sets penalties for violating public health laws, including fines, misdemeanor charges, and other enforcement actions. 144.491 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.492 Definitions Defines key terms used in the laws governing stroke and heart attack center designations, including 'comprehensive … 144.493 Criteria Sets the criteria that hospitals must meet to be designated as stroke centers or heart attack treatment centers in … 144.494 Designating Stroke Centers and Stroke Hospitals Sets the process for designating hospitals as stroke centers or stroke-ready hospitals so patients can be taken to the … 144.4941 St Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (stemi) Receiving Centers Establishes requirements for hospitals that want to be designated as STEMI (heart attack) receiving centers with the … 144.495 Formaldehyde Rules Gives the health commissioner authority to adopt rules regulating formaldehyde in consumer products and building … 144.496 Minnesota Radon Awareness Act The Minnesota Radon Awareness Act requires disclosure of radon risks in real estate transactions and promotes public … 144.4961 Minnesota Radon Licensing Act Creates the Minnesota Radon Licensing Act, requiring radon mitigation professionals to be licensed by the state and … 144.497 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.50 Hospitals, Licenses; Definitions Defines what counts as a 'hospital' under Minnesota law and requires all hospitals and nursing homes to be licensed by … 144.51 License Applications Sets the rules for applying for a hospital or nursing home license, including what information must be submitted to the … 144.52 Application Details the application process for hospital and nursing home licenses, including requirements for disclosure of … 144.53 Fees Sets the fees for hospital and nursing home licenses and inspections. 144.54 Inspections Gives the health department authority to inspect hospitals and nursing homes to ensure they meet state standards. 144.55 Licenses; Issuance, Suspension and Revocation Describes how hospital and nursing home licenses are issued, suspended, or revoked, and what rights facility operators … 144.5509 Radiation Therapy Facility Construction Requires radiation therapy facilities to submit construction plans to the health department for review before building … 144.551 Hospital Construction Moratorium Places a moratorium on new hospital construction and expansion in Minnesota, with listed exceptions and public interest … 144.552 Public Interest Review Requires a public interest review before certain hospital construction or expansion projects can be approved, to ensure … 144.553 Alternative Approval Process Creates an alternative approval process for certain hospital projects that allows the commissioner to approve them … 144.554 Health Facilities Construction Plan Submittal and Fees Requires health care facilities to submit construction plans to the health department for review and approval and sets … 144.555 Facility or Campus Closings, Relocating Services, or Ceasing to Offer Certain Services; Patient Relocations Sets rules for when hospitals close, relocate services, or stop offering certain services, including requirements to … 144.556 Right of First Refusal; Sale of Hospital or Hospital Campus Gives the local government a right of first refusal when a hospital or hospital campus is being sold, to help keep … 144.56 Standards Gives the health commissioner authority to set standards that hospitals and nursing homes must meet to keep their … 144.561 Description of Certain Medical Facilities Defines different types of medical facilities, including outpatient surgical centers, freestanding emergency rooms, and … 144.562 Swing Bed Approval; Issuance of License Conditions Sets the conditions under which hospitals can get swing bed approval to provide both short-term hospital care and … 144.5621 Swing Bed Approval; Exceptions Allows certain hospitals to use beds for both acute care and nursing home (swing bed) services, with specific exceptions … 144.563 Nursing Services Provided in a Hospital; Prohibited Practices Prohibits hospitals from certain staffing practices when providing nursing services, including requiring unsafe … 144.564 Monitoring of Subacute or Transitional Care Services Requires the health department to monitor hospitals that provide subacute or transitional care to ensure they meet … 144.565 Diagnostic Imaging Facilities Sets requirements for diagnostic imaging facilities, including accreditation, equipment standards, and qualified … 144.566 Violence Against Health Care Workers Requires hospitals and health care facilities to develop programs to prevent violence against their workers, including … 144.57 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.571 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.572 Institutions Excepted Lists the types of institutions that are exempt from hospital licensing requirements, such as certain group homes and … 144.573 Pets in Certain Institutions Allows nursing homes, boarding care homes, and similar facilities to keep pets for the benefit of residents, subject to … 144.574 Dangers of Shaking Infants and Young Children Requires hospitals to educate parents of newborns and young children about the dangers of shaking babies and children. 144.58 Information, Confidential Makes certain hospital and facility inspection and investigation information confidential to encourage honest reporting … 144.581 Hospital Authorities Allows cities and counties to establish hospital authorities that can build, own, and operate public hospitals. 144.583 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.584 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.585 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Control Programs Requires hospitals to implement programs to prevent and control MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph) infections, including … 144.586 Requirements for Certain Notices and Discharge Planning Requires hospitals to give patients certain notices and include discharge planning information, including how to get … 144.587 Requirements for Screening for Eligibility for Health Coverage or Assistance Requires hospitals to screen patients for eligibility for health insurance, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and other … 144.588 Certification of Expert Review Requires that in most medical malpractice lawsuits, the plaintiff must get an expert review confirming the claim has … 144.589 Billing of Uninsured Patients Limits what hospitals can charge uninsured patients and requires hospitals to offer payment plans and financial … 144.59 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.591 Disclosure of Hospital Charges Requires hospitals to make their charges publicly available so patients can compare costs before receiving care. 144.60 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.602 Definitions Defines key terms used in Minnesota's trauma system laws, including 'trauma,' 'trauma center,' and 'trauma system.' 144.603 Statewide Trauma System Criteria Sets the criteria for Minnesota's statewide trauma system, including standards for hospitals, emergency services, and … 144.604 Trauma Triage and Transportation Sets rules for how trauma patients are assessed at the scene and transported to the most appropriate hospital based on … 144.605 Designating Trauma Hospitals Establishes the process for designating hospitals as trauma centers at different levels based on their capability to … 144.606 Interhospital Transfers Sets rules for transferring trauma patients between hospitals to ensure they get to a facility that can provide the … 144.6062 Comprehensive Advanced Life Support Establishes requirements for comprehensive advanced life support services, including paramedic staffing and equipment on … 144.607 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.6071 Trauma Registry Creates a statewide trauma registry to collect data on trauma injuries, treatments, and outcomes to improve the trauma … 144.608 Trauma Advisory Council Creates the Trauma Advisory Council to advise the health commissioner on improving Minnesota's trauma care system. 144.61 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.611 Captioning Required Requires health care facilities to provide captioning or other communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing … 144.615 Birth Centers Licenses and regulates birth centers as an alternative to hospital births, setting safety standards and requirements for … 144.62 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.63 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.64 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.65 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.6501 Nursing Home Admission Contracts Regulates nursing home admission contracts, including what terms must be included and what provisions are prohibited to … 144.6502 Electronic Monitoring in Certain Facilities Allows nursing home and assisted living residents to use electronic monitoring (cameras) in their rooms, with consent … 144.6503 Facilities for Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorder Sets requirements for facilities that offer special care for people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, … 144.6505 Subacute Care Waivers Allows the commissioner to grant waivers for subacute care programs to operate differently from standard nursing home … 144.651 Health Care Bill of Rights Establishes the Health Care Bill of Rights for patients and nursing home residents, including rights to courteous … 144.6512 Retaliation in Nursing Homes Prohibited Prohibits nursing homes from retaliating against residents, families, or employees who report problems, file complaints, … 144.652 Bill of Rights Notice to Patient or Resident; Violation Requires health care facilities to post the Bill of Rights and inform patients about their rights, and makes violations … 144.6521 Disclosure of Financial Interest Requires health care facilities to disclose any financial interests that could affect patient care decisions, such as … 144.6522 Designation of a Caregiver Allows hospital patients to designate a caregiver who will receive instructions on how to care for the patient after … 144.653 Rules; Periodic Inspections; Enforcement Requires the health department to adopt rules for health care facilities, conduct regular inspections, and enforce … 144.6535 Variance or Waiver Allows the health commissioner to grant variances or waivers from health facility rules when a facility can show it can … 144.654 Experts May Be Employed Allows the health department to hire outside experts to assist with inspections and investigations of health care … 144.655 Program for Voluntary Medical Aid Encourages and provides guidelines for volunteer medical aid programs, including liability protections for volunteers. 144.656 Employees to Be Compensated Requires that employees of health care facilities be properly compensated for their work, including overtime and … 144.657 Volunteer Efforts Encouraged Encourages volunteer efforts in health care facilities and authorizes the commissioner to support volunteer programs. 144.658 Epidemiologic Data Discovery Limits the ability of courts and parties in lawsuits to obtain confidential epidemiologic data collected during disease … 144.6581 Determination of Whether Data Identifies Individuals Sets standards for determining whether health data identifies specific individuals, which affects how the data can be … 144.6584 Informed Consent Required for Sensitive Examinations Requires health care providers to get informed consent before performing sensitive examinations, such as pelvic or … 144.6585 Identification of Health Care Providers Requires health care providers to wear identification badges showing their name, title, and credentials so patients know … 144.6586 Notice of Rights to Sexual Assault Victim Requires hospitals to notify sexual assault victims of their rights to medical care, evidence collection, and support … 144.659 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.66 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.661 Definitions Defines terms used in the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury registry, including what injuries must be … 144.662 Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Registry Creates a state registry to track traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in Minnesota to improve prevention … 144.663 Duty to Report Requires hospitals and health care providers to report traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries to the state … 144.664 Duties of Commissioner Lists the health commissioner's duties regarding the brain and spinal cord injury registry, including data analysis, … 144.665 Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Data Sets rules for how traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury data is collected, stored, and shared while protecting … 144.67 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.671 Cancer Reporting System; Purpose Creates Minnesota's cancer reporting system to collect data on cancer cases, study trends, and help improve cancer … 144.672 Duties of Commissioner; Rules Lists the health commissioner's duties for the cancer reporting system, including setting rules for data collection and … 144.68 Records and Reports Required Requires health care providers and facilities to keep records and submit reports on diseases, conditions, and health … 144.69 Classification of Data on Individuals Classifies health data collected under disease reporting requirements to protect individual privacy while allowing … 144.6905 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.691 Grievance Procedures Requires hospitals to have formal grievance procedures so patients can file complaints about their care and receive a … 144.692 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.693 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.695 Citation Provides the official citation name for Minnesota's community health services laws. 144.696 Definitions Defines key terms used in the community health services laws, including 'community health board' and 'community health … 144.697 General Powers and Duties of State Commissioner of Health Lists the health commissioner's powers and duties related to community health services, including setting standards and … 144.698 Reporting Requirements Requires community health boards and the commissioner to submit reports on community health services activities and … 144.6985 Community Health Needs Assessment; Community Health Improvement Services; Implementation Requires community health boards to conduct community health needs assessments and develop plans to improve health in … 144.699 Continuing Analysis Requires the health commissioner to continuously review and evaluate community health services programs to ensure they … 144.70 Biennial Report Requires the health commissioner to submit a biennial report to the governor and legislature on public health conditions … 144.701 Rate Disclosure Requires health care facilities to disclose their rates and charges to patients and the public. 144.702 Hospital and Outpatient Surgical Center Costs Requires hospitals and outpatient surgical centers to report their costs, revenues, and financial data to the state for … 144.7021 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.7022 Reporting Organizations; Penalty Orders Sets requirements for organizations that report health care cost data and establishes penalties for failing to report … 144.703 Additional Powers Gives the health commissioner additional powers related to health care cost reporting and transparency requirements. 144.704 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.705 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.7055 Staffing Plan Reports Requires hospitals to report their nurse staffing plans, including nurse-to-patient ratios and staffing levels on each … 144.706 Citation Provides the official citation for the adverse health care events reporting laws. 144.7063 Definitions Defines key terms used in the adverse health care events reporting law, including 'adverse health event' and 'facility.' 144.7065 Facility Requirements to Report, Analyze, and Correct Requires health care facilities to report serious adverse events (like surgical errors and preventable deaths), … 144.7067 Commissioner Duties and Responsibilities Lists the health commissioner's duties regarding adverse health events, including collecting reports, publishing data, … 144.7068 Reports From Licensing Boards Requires health licensing boards to report to the commissioner when they take disciplinary action against a health care … 144.7069 Interstate Coordination; Reports Requires the commissioner to coordinate with other states on adverse health event reporting and publish reports … 144.71 Purpose; Definitions Defines key terms and states the purpose of Minnesota's laws governing mortuary science and the handling of dead bodies. 144.72 Operation Sets rules for how mortuaries, crematories, and other facilities that handle dead bodies must operate, including … 144.73 State Commissioner of Health, Duties Lists the health commissioner's duties regarding mortuary regulation, including inspections, setting standards, and … 144.74 Rules, Standards Gives the health commissioner authority to adopt rules and set standards for mortuary science and the handling of dead … 144.7401 Definitions Defines terms used in the laws governing blood-borne pathogen testing after occupational exposures, including 'source … 144.7402 Conditions for Applicability of Procedures Sets the conditions under which blood-borne pathogen testing procedures apply, such as when a health care worker is … 144.7403 Information Required to Be Given to Individuals Requires that individuals involved in a blood-borne pathogen exposure be informed about testing procedures, their … 144.7404 Disclosure of Positive Blood-borne Pathogen Test Results Sets rules for how positive blood-borne pathogen test results are disclosed to the exposed person and the source … 144.7405 Consent Procedures Generally Establishes the consent procedures for blood-borne pathogen testing, including when testing can be done without consent. 144.7406 Testing of Available Blood Allows testing of available blood samples for blood-borne pathogens when a significant exposure occurs, even if the … 144.7407 Blood Sample Collection for Testing Sets rules for collecting blood samples for blood-borne pathogen testing after an occupational exposure, including who … 144.7408 No Discrimination Prohibits discrimination against a person based on their blood-borne pathogen test results or their decision to get … 144.7409 Use of Test Results Limits how blood-borne pathogen test results can be used, prohibiting their use for purposes other than medical … 144.7411 Test Information Confidentiality Makes blood-borne pathogen test information strictly confidential and limits who can access the results. 144.7412 Penalty for Unauthorized Release of Information Sets penalties for the unauthorized release of blood-borne pathogen test information, including fines and civil … 144.7413 Responsibility for Testing and Treatment; Costs Determines who is responsible for paying for blood-borne pathogen testing and treatment after an occupational exposure. 144.7414 Protocols for Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens Requires health care facilities and emergency services to develop protocols for responding to blood-borne pathogen … 144.7415 Penalties and Immunity Establishes penalties for violating blood-borne pathogen testing laws and provides immunity for good-faith compliance … 144.75 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.76 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.761 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.762 This section has been 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facility regulation and compliance requirements. 144.8092 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.8093 Addresses additional health care facility regulation provisions. 144.8095 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.8097 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.81 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.82 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.83 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.831 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.832 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.833 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.834 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.84 Civil Service Classification Classifies certain health department employees under civil service rules to ensure they are hired and protected based on … 144.851 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.852 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.853 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.854 This section has been 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department regarding environmental and occupational health, including … 144.92 Grants or Gifts Allows the health commissioner to accept grants and gifts to support environmental and occupational health programs. 144.93 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.94 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.945 Zika Preparedness and Response Directs the health department to prepare for and respond to Zika virus and similar mosquito-borne diseases. 144.95 Mosquito Research Program Establishes a mosquito research program to study mosquito-borne diseases and develop methods to control mosquito … 144.9501 Definitions Defines key terms used in the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, including 'lead hazard,' 'elevated blood lead level,' … 144.9502 Statewide Lead Surveillance System Creates a statewide system to track blood lead levels in children and identify areas where lead poisoning is most … 144.9503 Primary Prevention Establishes programs to prevent lead poisoning before it happens, including identifying high-risk areas and providing … 144.9504 Secondary Prevention Sets up the response when a child or pregnant woman is found to have an elevated blood lead level, including home … 144.9505 Credentialing of Lead Firms and Professionals Requires people and companies that do lead work to be licensed or certified by the state, and sets the qualifications … 144.9506 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.9507 Lead-related Funding Establishes funding sources for lead poisoning prevention programs, including grants for lead hazard reduction in homes. 144.9508 Rules Gives the health commissioner authority to adopt rules setting lead safety standards, including acceptable lead levels … 144.9509 Enforcement Gives the health commissioner enforcement authority over lead safety laws, including the power to issue orders, impose … 144.951 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.9511 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.9512 Lead Abatement Program Creates a state lead abatement program to help pay for removing lead hazards from homes, especially for low-income … 144.9513 Healthy Housing Grants Creates a grant program for healthy housing initiatives that address lead, mold, radon, and other home health hazards. 144.952 Covers provisions related to lead poisoning prevention program administration. 144.953 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.954 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.955 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.9555 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.956 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.957 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.958 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.959 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.96 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.961 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.962 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.963 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.964 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.965 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.966 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program Creates the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program to screen all newborns for hearing loss and connect … 144.97 Definitions Defines terms used in the asbestos-related health laws, including 'asbestos,' 'asbestos abatement,' and … 144.98 Accreditation of Environmental Laboratories Establishes the accreditation program for environmental laboratories in Minnesota, setting standards they must meet to … 144.9821 Advancing Health Equity Through Capacity Building and Resource Allocation Directs the health department to build capacity and allocate resources to advance health equity and address racial and … 144.989 Title; Citation Provides the official title and citation for certain health enforcement provisions. 144.99 Enforcement Gives the health commissioner broad enforcement authority, including the power to issue orders, impose penalties, and … 144.991 Administrative Penalty Order Procedure Creates an administrative penalty order process that lets the health department impose fines for health violations … 144.992 False Information Makes it a crime to provide false information to the health department in connection with any health-related matter. 144.993 Recovery of Litigation Costs and Expenses Allows the health department to recover its litigation costs and expenses from parties that violate health laws. 144.994 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144.995 Definitions; Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring Defines key terms used in the environmental health tracking and biomonitoring laws, including 'biomonitoring' and … 144.996 Environmental Health Tracking; Biomonitoring Establishes environmental health tracking and biomonitoring programs to monitor how environmental exposures affect … 144.997 Biomonitoring Pilot Program Creates a pilot program to test people for environmental chemicals in their bodies (biomonitoring) to better understand … 144.998 Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring Advisory Panel Creates an advisory panel to guide the state's environmental health tracking and biomonitoring programs. 144.9981 Climate Resiliency Directs the health department to address the health impacts of climate change, including heat-related illness, air … 144.999 Epinephrine Auto-injector Allows schools and other organizations to stock epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) for emergency use during severe … 144E.18 Inspections Authorizes inspections of ambulance services to ensure they meet state standards for equipment, staffing, and patient … 144E.25 This section has been repealed or relocated. 144E.52 Funding for Emergency Medical Services Regions Provides funding for regional emergency medical services systems through grants and other financial support. 15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes Explains how terminology changes made by a 2005 law apply across Minnesota statutes, ensuring consistent use of updated …