Section 27.14 — Rules.
27.14 RULES. In the manner provided by law, the commissioner, from time to time, shall make and publish uniform rules, not inconsistent with law, for carrying out and enforcing the provisions of sections 27.01 to 27.14 and 27.19 and governing the rates charged by, and the buying, selling, advertising and trading practices of, dealers at […]
Section 27.0405 — Investigations.
27.0405 INVESTIGATIONS. Subdivision 1. Production and review of information. (a) Upon special order, the commissioner may require a farm products dealer to file at the time and in the manner the commissioner directs, sworn or unsworn reports or answers in writing to specific questions on any matter which the commissioner may investigate. (b) For the […]
Section 27.06 — Complaints To Commissioner, Hearing; Sales Contract.
27.06 COMPLAINTS TO COMMISSIONER, HEARING; SALES CONTRACT. A person claiming to be damaged by a breach of the conditions of a sales contract may submit a complaint to the commissioner within 40 days after the due date. The complaint must be a written statement of the facts constituting the complaint. After receiving a filed complaint, […]
Section 27.069 — Definition Of Produce.
27.069 DEFINITION OF PRODUCE. For the purposes of Minnesota Statutes 1961, sections 27.07 to 27.10, and acts amendatory thereof, the term “produce” means decorative forest products and the products of farms and waters of this state. History: 1965 c 787 s 2
Section 27.07 — Grades Established; Inspection.
27.07 GRADES ESTABLISHED; INSPECTION. Subdivision 1. Commissioner’s power. The commissioner shall have power to establish grades on all perishable farm products and when necessary shall provide for inspecting and grading perishable farm products subject to sale at marketing points within the state as the commissioner may designate. Subd. 2. Certificates. The commissioner shall issue certificates […]
Section 27.08 — Filing Brand Or Label; Permit.
27.08 FILING BRAND OR LABEL; PERMIT. Any person producing, manufacturing, or handling perishable farm products in this state, except cheese and butter, and preparing, packing, and offering perishable farm products for sale, may file with the commissioner a brand or label. The applicant may place upon this brand or label a descriptive or locative matter, […]
Section 27.001 — Public Policy.
27.001 PUBLIC POLICY. The legislature recognizes that perishable farm products are important sources of revenue to a large number of citizens of this state engaged in producing, processing, manufacturing, or selling such products and that such products cannot be repossessed in case of default. It is therefore declared to be the policy of the legislature […]
Section 27.01 — Definitions.
27.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 2. Perishable farm products. “Perishable farm products” means: (1) produce, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms; (2) milk and cream and products manufactured from milk and cream; and (3) poultry and poultry products, including eggs. Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. […]
Section 27.03 — Dealer Regulation.
27.03 DEALER REGULATION. Subdivision 1. MS 2018 [Repealed, 2020 c 89 art 1 s 21] Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1986 c 322 s 4] Subd. 3. Brokers. (a) A farm products dealer operating as a broker, upon negotiating the sale of perishable farm products, must issue to both buyer and seller a written memorandum of sale […]