The commissioner of children, youth, and families shall contract with the commissioner of human services to conduct background studies of individuals specified in section 245C.03, subdivision 1, affiliated with:
Facilities and programs described in subdivision 1 shall be responsible for cooperating with the departments in implementing the provisions of this section. The responsibilities imposed on applicants, certification holders, and licensees under chapters 142B and 245C shall apply to these facilities. The provision of section 245C.09 shall apply to the refusal to cooperate with the completion of the background studies by an applicant, a licensee, a registrant, or an individual.
Minn. Stat. § 142A.09