An agency must maintain an office in Minnesota from which the activities carried out under the license issued by the commissioner are conducted.
An agency must allocate office space in such a way as to ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of records and provide privacy for interviews and conferences with clients and prospective clients.
A license holder or applicant must be organized according to a legal form of association or incorporation under Minnesota Statutes or the laws of another state. An agency incorporated under the laws of another state must have:
An agency must develop written policies governing situations with potential conflict of interest. It is a potential conflict of interest when a provider supervised by an agency is also a board member of the agency or when a board member is also an applicant to adopt. Agencies that provide foster care services must comply with part 9543.0130, subpart 4.
Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9545, pt. 9545.0785
Statutory Authority: MS s 245A.03; 317A.907