The bill authorizes local units of government in Minnesota to conduct criminal background checks for individuals applying for licenses to operate certain types of businesses, specifically adult entertainment establishments and massage services. It introduces a new section in the Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299C, which defines "applicant for licensure" to include not only individuals but also officers and directors of corporate entities seeking such licenses.

Under the new provisions, counties and cities are permitted to investigate the criminal history of applicants by performing both state and national criminal history checks. This process requires applicants to submit a signed consent form, fingerprints, and applicable fees to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which will then conduct the necessary checks and return the results. The bill stipulates that failure to cooperate with the background check process can be grounds for denying a license application.