Section 27.19 — Violations, Penalties.
27.19 VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Prohibited acts. (a) A person subject to the provisions of this section and sections 27.01 to 27.14 must not: (1) make any false statement or report as to the grade, condition, markings, quality, or quantity of produce, as defined in section 27.069, received or delivered, or act in any manner […]
Section 27.09 — Inspection.
27.09 INSPECTION. When perishable farm products are ready for sale, or are on the way to market, the owner, conveyor, prospective buyer, or any other person with an interest in the perishable farm products may request an inspection of the perishable farm products under section 27.07. History: (6240-18 1/2h) 1931 c 394 s 9; 2020 […]
Section 27.10 — Perishable Farm Products Examination.
27.10 PERISHABLE FARM PRODUCTS EXAMINATION. (a) When perishable farm products are shipped to or received by a farm products dealer for handling, purchase, or sale in this state, and the farm products dealer finds the perishable farm products to be in a spoiled, damaged, unmarketable, or unsatisfactory condition, the dealer must have the perishable farm […]
Section 27.11 — Shipments On Consignment.
27.11 SHIPMENTS ON CONSIGNMENT. When any farm products dealer to whom perishable farm products have been shipped or consigned for sale on a commission basis or on consignment or under any circumstances where the title to the perishable farm products remains with the shipper, the dealer must, within a reasonable time, report to the shipper […]
Section 27.12 — Shipper May Complain To Commissioner.
27.12 SHIPPER MAY COMPLAIN TO COMMISSIONER. When a shipper, after demand therefor, shall have received no remittance or report of sale, or shall be dissatisfied with the remittance, sale, or report, the shipper may complain in writing to the commissioner, who shall investigate the matter complained of. History: (6240-18 1/2k) 1931 c 394 s 12; […]
Section 27.13 — Investigation Of Complaints.
27.13 INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS. (a) The commissioner is authorized to: (1) receive complaints against any person dealing in, shipping, transporting, storing, or selling perishable farm products; (2) make any and all necessary investigations relative to the handling of, or storing, shipping, or dealing in perishable farm products; and (3) enter with reasonable notice all buildings, […]
Section 27.131 — Mediation And Arbitration.
27.131 MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION. A contract for perishable farm products between a buyer and a seller must contain language providing for resolution of contract disputes by either mediation or arbitration. If there is a contract dispute, either party may make a written request to the commissioner for mediation or arbitration, as specified in the contract […]
Section 27.133 — Parent Company Liability.
27.133 PARENT COMPANY LIABILITY. If a farm products dealer is a subsidiary of another corporation, partnership, or association, the parent corporation, partnership, or association is liable to a seller for the amount of any unpaid claim or contract performance claim if the farm products dealer fails to pay or perform according to the terms of […]
Section 27.137 — Definitions.
27.137 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to this section and section 27.138. Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 5. Proceeds. “Proceeds” means whatever is received upon the sale, exchange, collection, or […]
Section 27.138 — Farm Products Dealers’ Trust.
27.138 FARM PRODUCTS DEALERS’ TRUST. Subdivision 1. Trust establishment and maintenance. (a) A farm products dealer’s perishable farm products and manufactured farm products and proceeds related to the sale of a farm products dealer’s perishable farm products or manufactured farm products are held in trust for the benefit of unpaid sellers. (b) The trust assets […]