Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 165 - Podiatry Board
Here’s an overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules, Agency 165 – Podiatry Board:
📘 Official Structure & Content
Agency 165 regulates podiatric medicine in Minnesota.
Its primary chapter is 6900, titled “Podiatrist Licensure”, covering a wide range of licensure topics from initial requirements to renewal and continuing education (law.cornell.edu, commissions.leg.state.mn.us).
🔍 Key Rule Highlights from Chapter 6900
1. Temporary Permits (Part 6900.0160)
Applicants must hold an application, fee, transcript, and proof of acceptance into a recognized residency .
Permits are revocable under disciplinary grounds or if the trainee leaves Minnesota.
Practice must remain within the scope of the approved training program (commissions.leg.state.mn.us).
2. Licensure Requirements
According to Minnesota Statutes §153.16 (cross-referenced by the rules):
Completion of Part I and Part II national podiatric board exams.
Graduates after 1990 must complete an accredited residency.
In-person appearance before the board required.
Licensure for military or out-of-state applicants includes temporary options (codes.findlaw.com).
3. Continuing Education & Renewal
Licensees must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two-year cycle (max 8 hours allowed online) (codes.findlaw.com).
4. Fees
Board-authorized fees under Part 6900.0250 include:
DPM application: $600
Biennial renewal: $600
Late renewal: $100
Temporary permit: $250
Verification or exam fees, duplicates, reinstatement, etc. (commissions.leg.state.mn.us).
🏢 Statutory & Administrative Authority
Statutory authority stems from Minnesota Statutes Ch. 153.01–153.26 and infection-control rules in Chapter 6950 (mn.gov).
Board organization (composition, quorum, oath authority) guided by §153.02 (law.justia.com).
✅ Where to Find the Rules
Minnesota Revisor’s Office hosts the official text of Agency 165, Chapter 6900 ➝ see “Podiatry Board – MN Rules” (revisor.mn.gov).
The Minnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine website offers statutes, board rules, ongoing fee updates, and renewal guidance (mn.gov).
Third‑party sources like Justia offer snapshots (e.g., Part 6900.0160) but may not reflect the latest edits (regulations.justia.com).
🛠 How to Access & Use the Rules
| Resource | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Revisor.mn.gov | Official text—search “Agency 165” or browse Chapter 6900 |
| Board site | Practical guides on fee changes (e.g., July 1, 2025 fee schedule), renewals, and continuing education (mn.gov, law.cornell.edu) |
| Statutes (Chapter 153) | Underlying legal authority and detailed licensure/disciplinary frameworks |
🧭 Your Next Steps
For full legal compliance, always cross-check the Revisor’s official versions.
Consult the Board website for announcements—like updated fees effective July 1, 2025 (law.justia.com, mn.gov).
If you're involved in licensing, renewals, or permits, pay close attention to continuing education and temporary permit rules above.
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