In the 2009 legislative session, the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) proposed to the legislature that an electronic (e-licensing) system for a “one-stop shop” for the issuing of business and professional licenses be created through a secure single point of entry.  The bill passed.  For the next six years, a 10% surcharge will be assessed on every new application and renewal application received at BBHT to fund the initiative.  This surcharge affects all business, commercial, professional, or occupational licenses.  All BBHT licensees will receive more detailed information about the surcharge in a mailing sent out the week of December 14, 2009.

Renewal applications and renewal fees for LADCs that have a license that expires on March 31, 2009 must be received by the Board office or be postmarked by March 1, 2009. This year, March 1 falls on a Sunday. For this reason, we will accept renewal applications and fees that are received by the Board office or postmarked by March 2, 2009. Please contact the Board office if you have any questions.

This is a reminder to individuals employed as alcohol and drug counselors in formerly exempt settings according to Minnesota Statutes section 148C.11 (school districts, hospitals, city, county, or state agencies). If you are working in one of these settings as an alcohol and drug counselor, you are now required to obtain a license or a temporary permit if you wish to continue to work as an alcohol and drug counselor in the State of Minnesota. The available application methods and requirements are listed on the LADC Application and Forms page on this website.

Please visit our webpage that provides important information regarding health insurance and medical assistance reimbursement.