This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.122, which governs the fees assessed by the commissioner of health for various permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications. The bill allows the commissioner to prescribe procedures and fees for filing and issuing these documents, ensuring that the total fees collected approximate the cost of administering the program. It also introduces a provision for reduced fees for applications submitted during the last three months of the certification period and mandates that all fees collected be deposited in the state treasury unless otherwise specified by law. Additionally, the bill clarifies that fees for voluntary certification of medical and environmental laboratories can be charged without adhering to certain procedural requirements.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the fee structure for assisted living facilities and introduces a revenue-neutral adjustment mechanism based on the percentage of residents receiving home and community-based waiver services. Facilities with more than 50% of such residents may pay a renewal fee up to 10% lower than the standard fee, while those with less than 50% may face a fee increase of up to 10%. The bill also establishes specific licensing fees for hospitals and outlines the nonrefundable nature of these fees, while deleting a previous provision regarding nonrefundable fees for licenses issued before July 1, 2017. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the fee assessment process and ensure that it aligns with the costs of service provision.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.122