Minn. Stat. § 252.43: COMMISSIONER'S DUTIES.

(a) The commissioner shall supervise lead agencies' provision of day services to adults with disabilities. The commissioner shall:

(1) determine the need for day services, except for adult day services, under sections 256B.4914 and 252.41 to 252.46 operated in a day services facility licensed under sections 245D.27 to 245D.31;

(2) adopt rules for the administration and provision of day services under sections 245A.01 to 245A.16; 252.28, subdivision 2; or 252.41 to 252.46; or Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.1200 to 9525.1330;

(3) enter into interagency agreements necessary to ensure effective coordination and provision of day services;

(4) monitor and evaluate the costs and effectiveness of day services; and

(5) provide information and technical help to lead agencies and vendors in their administration and provision of day services.

(b) A determination of need in paragraph (a), clause (1), shall not be required for a change in day service provider name or ownership.