https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/Recent content in Chapter 146A — Office of Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-ushttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.001/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.001/This section has been renumbered. The content originally at section 146A.001 was moved to section 15.001.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.01/This section defines key terms used in the law about unlicensed complementary and alternative health care. It explains what counts as alternative health care (like acupuncture, herbalism, and massage), who is considered an unlicensed practitioner, and what the Office of Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice does.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.02/This section creates the Office of Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice within the Minnesota Department of Health. The office investigates complaints, takes disciplinary action against practitioners who break the rules, and provides information to the public about alternative health care.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.025/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.025/This section makes clear that using alternative health care for a child does not excuse a parent from getting necessary medical care for that child. Alternative health care practitioners must report suspected child abuse or neglect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.03/This section requires certain people and organizations to report bad conduct by unlicensed alternative health care practitioners to the state. Hospitals, professional societies, licensed health professionals, insurers, courts, and the practitioners themselves all have reporting duties. Reports must be filed within 30 days.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.04/This section protects people who report violations by unlicensed alternative health care practitioners from being sued or prosecuted for making the report. However, anyone who knowingly makes a false report can be held liable for damages. State employees investigating complaints are also protected.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.05/This section says that when a disciplinary action against an unlicensed alternative health care practitioner is challenged in court, the court must keep the disciplinary record private if the practitioner asks. The record can only be opened if the court finds it necessary for a fair decision.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.06/This section requires unlicensed alternative health care practitioners to cooperate with the Office during investigations. Practitioners must provide information, allow inspections, and answer questions. The Office can issue subpoenas to get records and testimony. Investigative data is kept private except in certain situations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.065/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.065/This section allows licensed or registered health care practitioners to also practice complementary and alternative health care methods. These practitioners must still follow the rules of their own licensing board and must tell clients about their license and any limits on their practice.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.07/This section holds unlicensed alternative health care practitioners responsible for making sure their employees and others working for them also follow the law. If someone working under a practitioner breaks the rules, the practitioner can be held accountable.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.08/This section lists the specific actions that are banned for unlicensed alternative health care practitioners. Prohibited conduct includes sexual contact with clients, practicing while impaired by drugs or alcohol, fraud, failing to report abuse, practicing beyond the scope of alternative health care, and providing services that could harm the client.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.09/This section describes the punishments the commissioner of health can impose on unlicensed alternative health care practitioners who violate the law. Disciplinary actions include cease and desist orders, required education, civil penalties up to $10,000, and temporary suspensions in emergencies.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.10/This section says that the disciplinary actions available to the commissioner of health do not replace other legal remedies. The state or individuals can still pursue other civil or criminal actions against practitioners who break the law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/146a.11/This section creates a Client Bill of Rights for people who receive complementary and alternative health care. Practitioners must give clients a written copy of these rights, which include the right to know the practitioner’s training, to refuse treatment, to file complaints, and to be free from sexual exploitation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/15.001/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-146a/15.001/This section has been renumbered. The content originally at this location in chapter 146A was moved to section 15.001 in chapter 15.