Minn. Stat. § 256G.12: STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.

Subdivision 1. Limitation.

A submission to the commissioner of human services; the commissioner of children, youth, and families; or the Direct Care and Treatment executive board for a determination of financial responsibility must be made within three years from the date of application for the program in question or from the date of admission or commitment to state or other institutions.

Subd. 2. Reimbursement.

The obligation of the county ultimately found to be financially responsible extends only to the period immediately following the date the submission was received or the date of admission or commitment to state or other institutions. In the case of social service programs only, no reimbursement is required until the financially responsible county has an opportunity to review and act on the plan of treatment according to the applicable social service rules.

Subd. 3. Exception.

Subdivision 2 does not apply to timely and routine submissions for determination of financial responsibility under section 256G.09.