Section 31.96 — Food Handler Certification.
31.96 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. The commissioner may require certification of retail food handlers in establishments licensed under section 28A.05, paragraph (a), for retail food preparation, handling, and service practices. A retail food handler licensed under section 28A.05, paragraph (a), shall comply with the requirements for the manager certification program under section 157.011, subdivision 2. An […]
Section 31.903 — Evidence Of Intent; Act Of Agent That Of Principal.
31.903 EVIDENCE OF INTENT; ACT OF AGENT THAT OF PRINCIPAL. No person who shall commit or assist in committing any offense defined in the laws relating to food administered by the Department of Agriculture, shall be exempt from conviction and punishment therefor for the reason that the person acted as the agent, employee, or representative […]
Section 31.92 — Definitions.
31.92 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 31.92 to 31.94, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given. Subd. 1a. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 2. Department. “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. Subd. 2a. [Repealed, 2003 c 107 s 33] Subd. 2b. Federal law. “Federal law” means the […]
Section 31.925 — Uniformity With Federal Law.
31.925 UNIFORMITY WITH FEDERAL LAW. The federal law specified in section 31.92, subdivision 2b, is adopted as the organic food production law and rules in this state. History: 2003 c 107 s 18
Section 31.94 — Organic Agriculture; Commissioner Duties.
31.94 ORGANIC AGRICULTURE; COMMISSIONER DUTIES. (a) In order to promote opportunities for organic agriculture in Minnesota, the commissioner shall: (1) survey producers and support services and organizations to determine information and research needs in the area of organic agriculture practices; (2) work with the University of Minnesota and other research and education institutions to demonstrate […]
Section 31.80 — Definitions.
31.80 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 31.80 to 31.875, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Bulk food. “Bulk food” means unpackaged and unwrapped food in aggregate containers from which quantities are withdrawn by the consumer, excluding fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nuts in the shell, […]
Section 31.81 — Scope.
31.81 SCOPE. Sections 31.80 to 31.875 apply to persons required to be licensed as retail food handlers under chapter 28A. History: 1984 c 476 s 2
Section 31.82 — Labeling.
31.82 LABELING. Bulk food product modules must be conspicuously labeled with the common name of the product, a list of ingredients in order of predominance, and a declaration of artificial color or flavor and any chemical preservatives contained in the product. This section does not apply to bulk food manufactured on the premises or manufactured […]
Section 31.83 — Protection.
31.83 PROTECTION. Subdivision 1. Containers and display. Bulk food and product modules must be protected from contamination during display, customer self-service, refilling, and storage. Each product module must have a tight-fitting lid that is kept in a closed position at all times except during stocking and customer service. Containers supplied by customers may not be […]
Section 31.84 — Dispensing.
31.84 DISPENSING. Subdivision 1. Dispensing devices. Bulk food may be dispensed by: mechanical dispensing devices including gravity dispensers, pumps, extruders, and augers; or manual dispensing utensils including tongs, scoops, ladles, and spatulas. Subd. 2. Utensils. A manual dispensing utensil must have a handle long enough to avoid consumer contact with the bulk food. When not […]