Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The commissioner may deny a license if an applicant or controlling individual:
(1) fails to submit a substantially complete application after receiving notice from the commissioner undersection 142B.10, subdivision 1;
(2) fails to comply with applicable laws or rules;
(3) knowingly withholds relevant information from or gives false or misleading information to the commissioner in connection with an application for a license or during an investigation;
(4) has a disqualification that has not been set aside undersection 245C.22and no variance has been granted;
(5) has an individual living in the household who received a background study undersection 245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), who has a disqualification that has not been set aside undersection 245C.22, and no variance has been granted;
(6) is associated with an individual who received a background study undersection 245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (6), who may have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults, and who has a disqualification that has not been set aside undersection 245C.22, and no variance has been granted;
(7) fails to comply withsection 142B.10, subdivision 1, paragraph (f) or (g);
(8) fails to demonstrate competent knowledge as required bysection 142B.10, subdivision 13;
(9) has a history of noncompliance as a license holder or controlling individual with applicable laws or rules, including but not limited to this chapter and chapters 142E, 245A, and 245C;
(10) is prohibited from holding a license according tosection 142A.12or245.095; or
(11) for a family foster setting, has or has an individual who is living in the household where the licensed services are provided or is otherwise subject to a background study who has nondisqualifying background study information, as described insection 245C.05, subdivision 4, that reflects on the applicant's ability to safely provide care to foster children.
(b) An applicant whose application has been denied by the commissioner must be given notice of the denial, which must state the reasons for the denial in plain language. Notice must be given by certified mail, by personal service, or through the provider licensing and reporting hub. The notice must state the reasons the application was denied and must inform the applicant of the right to a contested case hearing under chapter 14 andMinnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505to1400.8612. The applicant may appeal the denial by notifying the commissioner in writing by certified mail, by personal service, or through the provider licensing and reporting hub. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to the commissioner within 20 calendar days after the applicant received the notice of denial. If an appeal request is made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within 20 calendar days after the applicant received the notice of denial. If the order is issued through the provider hub, the appeal must be received by the commissioner within 20 calendar days from the date the commissioner issued the order through the hub.Section 142B.20applies to hearings held to appeal the commissioner's denial of an application.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Proprietary Schools (Ch. 141-142) § 142B.15. Denial of application - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/proprietary-schools-ch-141-142/mn-st-sect-142b-15/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)