Chapter One Federal Government - Minnesota State Legislature

Chapter
Five
State Agencies
Chapter Five State Agencies
BOARD OF BARBER AND COSMETOLOGIST EXAMINERS
1885 University Ave. W., Suite 335, St. Paul 55104, (651)642-0489
Law provides: The board of three barbers, three cosmetologists, and one public member regulates
the barber and cosmetology industry and protects the public interest through adoption and
enforcement of rules and investigation of complaints. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 154.22)
Acting Executive Secretary: Maureen Tibbetts
BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND THERAPY
2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 210, Minneapolis 55414, (612)617-2178
Law provides: The 13-member board establishes techniques for determining whether applicants
and licensees are qualified; establishes standards for professional conduct; issues licenses to
qualified individuals; establishes standards for initial education including coursework for licensure;
establishes standard for disciplinary process; establishes, maintains and publishes a register of
licensees and supervisors; establishes fees; educates the public; establishes regulations pertaining to
treatment for impaired practitioners; and evaluates its rules in order to refine the standards for
licensing professional counselors and to improve the methods used to enforce the board’s standards.
(Minnesota Statutes, Section 118)
BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 300, Minneapolis 55414, (612)617-2222
Web site: www.mn-chiroboard.state.mn.us, e-mail: mn-chiroboard@state.mn.us
Law provides: The seven-member board consists of five chiropractors and two public members
and licenses doctors of chiropractic and investigates complaints. (Minnesota Statutes, Section
148.01-148.106)
Executive Director: Dr. Larry Spicer
BOARD OF DENTISTRY
2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 450, Minneapolis 55414, (612)617-2250
Web site: www.dentalboard.state.mn.us
Law provides: The board of five dentists, one dental hygienist, one registered dental assistant, and
two public members examines, licenses, and registers dentists, dental hygienists, and dental
assistants, and enforces the Minnesota Dental Practices Act. (Minnesota Statutes, Sections 150A.01,
214.09)
Executive Director: Marshall Shragg
BOARD OF DIETETICS AND NUTRITION PRACTICE
2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 555, Minneapolis 55414, (612)617-2175
Law provides: The board licenses nutritionists and dietitians, investigates violations and conducts
hearings. It consists of seven members including dietitians, nutritionists, and consumers. (Minnesota
Statutes, Section 148.62)
Executive Director: Laurie E. Mickelson
BOARD OF ELECTRICITY
1821 University Ave., Room S128, St. Paul 55104, (651)642-0800
Web site: www.electricity.state.mn.us
Law provides: The board of 11 industry and public members administers the laws relating to the
examination and licensing of electricians and the inspection of all new electrical installations in any
construction, remodeling, replacement, or repair. (Minnesota Statutes, Sections 214.09, 326.241)
Executive Secretary: John A. Schultz
BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 440, Minneapolis 55414, (612)617-2117
Web site: www.benha.state.mn.us, e-mail: benha@state.mn.us
Law provides: The board of nine industry and public members examines and licenses nursing
home administrators and investigates complaints. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 144A.19)
Executive Director: Randy D. Snyder
BOARD OF GRAIN STANDARDS
Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Grain and Produce Inspection Division
316 Grain Exchange Bldg., Minneapolis 55415, (612)341-7190
Law provides: The board, which includes the head of the department of agriculture’s grain
inspection division and two principal assistants, has jurisdiction over Minnesota grain standards and
establishes standards for any grains in the state that are not covered by U.S. grain standards, along
with rules necessary for enforcement. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 17B.06)
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