Minn. Stat. § 144 § 144.9505
CREDENTIALING OF LEAD FIRMS AND PROFESSIONALS.
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Subdivision 1.Licensing, certification, and permitting. (a) Fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue fund. (b) Persons shall not advertise or otherwise present themselves as lead supervisors, lead workers, lead inspectors, lead risk assessors, lead sampling technicians, lead project designers, renovation firms, or lead firms unless they have licenses or certificates issued by the commissioner under this section. (c) The fees required in this section for inspectors, risk assessors, and certified lead firms are waived for state or local government employees performing services for or as an assessing agency. (d) Individual residential property owners or an adult individual who is related to the property owner who performs regulated lead work on the residence are exempt from the licensure and firm certification requirements of this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (a) to (c), this exemption does not apply when the regulated lead work is a renovation performed for compensation, when a child with an elevated blood level has been identified in the residence or the building in which the residence is located, or when the residence is occupied by one or more individuals who are not related to the property owner, as defined under section 245A.02, subdivision 13. Subd. 1a.Lead worker license. Before an individual performs regulated lead work as a worker, the individual shall first obtain a license from the commissioner. No license shall be issued unless the individual shows evidence of successfully completing a training course in lead hazard control. The commissioner shall specify the course of training and testing requirements and shall charge a $50 fee annually for the license. License fees are nonrefundable and must be submitted with each application. The license must be carried by the individual and be readily available for review by the commissioner and other public health officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's citizens. Subd. 1b.Lead supervisor license. Before an individual performs regulated lead work as a supervisor, the individual shall first obtain a license from the commissioner. No license shall be issued unless the individual shows evidence of experience and successful completion of a training course in lead hazard control. The commissioner shall specify the course of training, experience, and testing requirements and shall charge a $50 fee annually for the license. License fees are nonrefundable and must be submitted with each application. The license must be carried by the individual and be readily available for review by the commissioner and other public health officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's citizens. Subd. 1c.Lead inspector license. Before an individual performs lead inspection services, the individual shall first obtain a license from the commissioner. No license shall be issued unless the individual shows evidence of successfully completing a training course in lead inspection. The commissioner shall specify the course of training and testing requirements and shall charge a $50 fee annually for the license. License fees are nonrefundable and must be submitted with each application. The license must be carried by the individual and be readily available for review by the commissioner and other public health officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's citizens. Subd. 1d.Lead risk assessor license. Before an individual performs lead risk assessor services, the individual shall first obtain a license from the commissioner. No license shall be issued unless the individual shows evidence of experience and successful completion of a training course in lead risk assessment. The commissioner shall specify the course of training, experience, and testing requirements and shall charge a $100 fee annually for the license. License fees are nonrefundable and must be submitted with each application. The license must be carried by the individual and be readily available for review by the commissioner and other public health officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's citizens. Subd. 1e.Lead project designer license. Before an individual performs lead project designer services, the individual shall first obtain a license from the commissioner. No license shall be issued unless the individual shows evidence of experience and successful completion of a training course in lead project design. The commissioner shall specify the course of training, experience, and testing requirements and shall charge a $100 fee annually for the license. License fees are nonrefundable and must be submitted with each application. The license must be carried by the individual and be readily available for review by the commissioner and other public health officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's citizens. Subd. 1f. [Repealed by amendment, 2015 c 71 art 8 s 32] Subd. 1g.Certified lead firm. A person who performs or employs individuals to perform regulated lead work, with the exception of renovation, must obtain certification as a lead firm. The certificate must be in writing, contain an expiration date, be signed by the commissioner, and give the name and address of the person to whom it is issued. A lead firm certificate is valid for one year. The certification fee is $100, is nonrefundable, and must be submitted with each application. The lead firm certificate or a copy of the certificate must be readily available at the worksite for review by the contracting entity, the commissioner, and other public health officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's citizens. Subd. 1h.Certified renovation firm. A person who performs or employs individuals to perform renovation for compensation must obtain certification as a renovation firm. The certificate must be in writing, contain an expiration date, be signed by the commissioner, and give the name and address of the person to whom it is issued. A renovation firm certificate is valid for two years. The certification fee is $100, is nonrefundable, and must be submitted with each application. The renovation firm certificate or a copy of the certificate must be readily available at the worksite for review by the contracting entity, the commissioner, and other public health officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's citizens. Subd. 1i.Lead training course. Before a person provides training to lead workers, lead supervisors, lead inspectors, lead risk assessors, lead project designers, lead sampling technicians, and lead renovators, the person shall first obtain a permit from the commissioner. The permit must be in writing, contain an expiration date, be signed by the commissioner, and give the name and address of the person to whom it is issued. A training course permit is valid for two years. Training course permit fees shall be nonrefundable and must be submitted with each application in the amount of $500 for an initial training course, $250 for renewal of a permit for an initial training course, $250 for a refresher training course, and $125 for renewal of a permit of a refresher training course. Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2001 c 205 art 1 s 33,43] Subd. 3. MS 2022 [Repealed, 2023 c 70 art 3 s 83] Subd. 4.Notice of regulated lead work. (a) At least five working days before starting work at each regulated lead worksite, the person performing the regulated lead work shall give written notice to the commissioner and the appropriate community health board. (b) This provision does not apply to lead hazard screen, lead inspection, lead risk assessment, lead sampling technician, renovation, or lead project design activities. Subd. 5. [Repealed, 2001 c 205 art 1 s 33,43] Subd. 6.Duties of contracting entity. A contracting entity intending to have regulated lead work performed for its benefit shall include in the specifications and contracts for the work a requirement that the work be performed by contractors and subcontractors licensed by the commissioner under sections 144.9501 to 144.9512 and according to rules adopted by the commissioner related to regulated lead work. No contracting entity shall allow regulated lead work to be performed for its benefit unless the contracting entity has seen that the person has a valid license or certificate. A contracting entity's failure to comply with this subdivision does not relieve a person from any responsibility under sections 144.9501 to 144.9512.
Minn. Stat. § 144.9505 establishes a credentialing system in Minnesota requiring that anyone who performs, supervises, inspects, assesses, or designs regulated lead work—or who trains others to do so—must first obtain the appropriate license, certificate, or permit from the state commissioner. Firms that perform or contract out regulated lead work must also be certified, and those hiring contractors for such work must verify that valid credentials are in place before work begins. Certain exemptions exist, such as for owner-occupants doing work on their own residence, but those exemptions are narrowed when compensation is involved, when a child with elevated blood lead levels has been identified, or when non-family members occupy the property.
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Under Minn. Stat. § 144.9505, property owners and managers who hire contractors to perform regulated lead work are considered contracting entities and are expected to verify that every contractor and subcontractor holds a valid license or certificate issued by the commissioner before work begins. Compliant operators typically include credential requirements in their written contracts and specifications, and they retain documentation confirming that certifications are current. Owners who personally perform lead work on their own residence may qualify for an exemption, but that exemption does not apply when the work is done for compensation, when a child with an elevated blood lead level has been identified in the building, or when the residence is occupied by unrelated individuals.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 144.9505 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether any contractor performing regulated lead work in their home holds a valid Minnesota license or certification, since the law prohibits unlicensed individuals and uncertified firms from performing or advertising such services. If a tenant believes lead work is being performed by an uncredentialed contractor, they may consider contacting the Minnesota Department of Health, which administers this provision, or reaching out to a local community health board or tenant-rights organization for guidance. Tenants living in a residence where a child with an elevated blood lead level has been identified should be aware that the owner-occupant exemption under § 144.9505 does not apply in that situation, meaning full credentialing requirements remain in effect.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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