The Human Services Licensing Act, Minnesota Statutes § 245A.03, applies to adoption matters.
Minn. R. Adop. P. 3.07
The Human Services Licensing Act establishes that only Minnesota licensed adoption agencies or county social services agencies are authorized to complete adoption "placement activities" defined under Rule 2.01(v). Minn. Stat. § 245A.03, subds. 1 and 2. .