Section 17.9899 — Data.
17.9899 DATA. All data collected under the program that identifies a producer or a producer’s location are considered nonpublic data as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 9, or private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12. The commissioner shall make available summary data of program outcomes on data classified as private or […]
Section 17.991 — Rulemaking.
17.991 RULEMAKING. The commissioner may adopt rules to implement the program. History: 2013 c 114 art 2 s 14
Section 17.982 — Criminal And Administrative Penalties.
17.982 CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Criminal penalties. A person who violates a provision of chapter 25 or 31B for which a penalty has not been prescribed is guilty of a misdemeanor. Subd. 2. Administrative penalties. (a) The commissioner may, as an alternative to misdemeanor prosecution, impose an administrative penalty on a person who […]
Section 17.983 — Administrative Penalties And Enforcement.
17.983 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT. Subdivision 1. Administrative penalties; citation. If a person has violated a provision of chapter 25, 31B, or 32D, the commissioner may issue a written citation to the person by personal service or by certified mail. The citation must describe the nature of the violation and the statute or rule alleged […]
Section 17.984 — Investigation.
17.984 INVESTIGATION. Subdivision 1. Authority. To carry out the commissioner’s enforcement duties under chapter 32D, the commissioner may, upon presenting appropriate credentials, during regular working hours and at other reasonable times, inspect premises subject to the commissioner’s enforcement and licensing authority for reasons related to the commissioner’s enforcement and licensing authority; request information from persons […]
Section 17.985 — Passing On The Farm Center.
17.985 PASSING ON THE FARM CENTER. Subdivision 1. Purpose; objectives. The Passing on the Farm Center is established as a part of Southwest Technical College in Granite Falls to assist individuals beginning farming and family farming operations. The center shall also assist in facilitating the transition of farming operations from established farmers to beginning farmers […]
Section 17.986 — Entry Into Farm Animal Facilities.
17.986 ENTRY INTO FARM ANIMAL FACILITIES. No law enforcement, peace, or animal control officer may enter a facility where confined farm animals are kept unless the officer follows a procedure and directive for biosecurity measures that are identified by the commissioner of natural resources and the Board of Animal Health. This section does not apply […]
Section 17.9443 — Waiver Of Contract Provisions Is Void.
17.9443 WAIVER OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS IS VOID. Any provision of an agricultural contract which waives or attempts to waive any provision of sections 17.90 to 17.97 is void. History: 2000 c 470 s 11
Section 17.945 — Rules.
17.945 RULES. The commissioner may adopt rules to implement sections 17.90 to 17.98, including the prohibition of specific trade practices. History: 1990 c 517 s 6
Section 17.95 — Department Of Agriculture Ombudsman.
17.95 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OMBUDSMAN. A position is created in the Department of Agriculture to provide information, investigate complaints arising from this chapter, and provide or facilitate dispute resolutions. History: 1990 c 517 s 7