CAP Regulatory Requirements

Effective July 1, 2001, all unlicensed complementary and alternative health care providers (CAP) must comply with Minnesota Statutes, chapter 146A. Chapter 146A does the following:

• sets out a statutory definition of complementary and alternative health care practice;
  
• requires all CAP providers to provide each client with a client bill of rights;
  
• sets out prohibited acts for CAP providers;
  
• authorizes the Minnesota Department of Health to investigate alleged misconduct by CAP providers;
  
• authorizes the Minnesota Department of Health to restrict a CAP provider's right to practice to protect the public.

Who is held accountable for CAP?

The complementary and alternative health care law regulates individuals, not organizations. Each individual practitioner is responsible for complying with the law. Even if your organization has policies that conflict with the law, as a regulatee, you are still responsible for your conduct. Please provide a copy of the law to your employer or you can also direct your employer to our office or this website for information about the law. See: CAP Contact Information

Minnesota Statutes

Prohibited Acts for CAP
Minnesota Statutes, section 146A.08

Client Bill of Rights for CAP
Minnesota Statutes, section 146A.11

All CAP Regulatory Requirements
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 146A