The Minnesota Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (MNELAP) has learned that MNELAP accredited environmental laboratories are considered an essential business. They are allowed to stay open during the ‘Stay at Home’ period beginning March 27, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. through April 10, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. based on the Governor’s Executive Order and CISA guidance.

For clarification requests on the Stay at Home Order, please see the Minnesota Employment and Economic Website or email CriticalSectors@state.mn.us.