PRIVATE AGENCY AUTHORIZATION

Subpart 1. Private agency authorization. The commissioner shall determine private agencies' compliance with parts 9543.0040 to 9543.0070 , 9543.0090 to 9543.0110 , and 9543.0130 . When a private agency is in compliance with parts 9543.0040 to 9543.0070 , 9543.0090 to 9543.0110 , and 9543.0130 , the commissioner shall authorize the private agency to perform licensing functions delegated under part 9543.0030 , subpart 2, for a period up to four years. The authorization shall specify the effective and expiration dates of the authorization. Subp. 2. Revocation of private agency's authorization. When the commissioner determines that a private agency's failure to comply with parts 9543.0040 to 9543.0070 , 9543.0090 to 9543.0110 , and 9543.0130 demonstrates a risk of harm to persons served by licensed programs, the commissioner shall revoke the private agency's authorization to perform licensing functions under part 9543.0030 , subpart 2. Revocation of a private agency's authorization is grounds for negative licensing action against a license issued under parts 9545.0755 to 9545.0845 . Revocation of authorization or a negative licensing action may be appealed according to Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.07 and 245A.08 .