Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 196 - Human Services Department
Chapter 9545 - PRIVATE CHILD CARING OR PLACING AGENCIES
Part 9545.0765 - DEFINITIONS

Subpart 1. Scope.

As used in parts 9545.0755 to 9545.0845, the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2. Agency.

Unless otherwise specified, "agency" means a private agency governed by parts 9545.0755 to 9545.0845.

Subp. 3. Applicant.

"Applicant" means an individual, corporation, partnership, voluntary association, controlling individual, or other organization that has applied for licensure under Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.01 to 245A.16, and the rules of the commissioner.

Subp. 4. Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services or the commissioner's designee.

Subp. 5. Controlling individual.

"Controlling individual" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 5a.

Subp. 6. Department.

"Department" means the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Subp. 7. License.

"License" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 8.

Subp. 8. Private agency.

"Private agency" as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 12, means an individual, corporation, partnership, voluntary association or other organization, other than a county agency, or a court with jurisdiction, that places persons who cannot remain in their own homes in residential programs, foster care, or adoptive homes.

Subp. 9. Variance.

"Variance" means permission given by the commissioner in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 9, for a license holder to depart for a specified time from a standard specified in parts 9545.0755 to 9545.0845.

Subp. 10. Volunteer.

"Volunteer" means an individual who provides time or service to an agency without being compensated by the agency.