MN HF3343

Allows individuals certified by private certifying organizations to engage in lawful occupations without government occupational licenses or regulations, provided the organization meets specified requirements.

Requires private certifying organizations to publish scope of practice, personal qualifications, other certification factors, certified individual names, and registration states on a publicly accessible website.

Mandates privately certified individuals display a sign stating they are not government-licensed and prohibits use of terms "licensed," "certified," or "registered" to describe their credentials; allows use of "privately certified."

Establishes misdemeanor penalties up to $2,500 for misrepresenting credentials and felony penalties up to $5,000 or 12 months of revenue (whichever is greater) for falsely claiming private certification.

Preserves government authority to enforce business licensing, facility permits, building codes, public health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and driver's license requirements.