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 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 2.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 [Repealed, 2003 c 107 s 33] Subd. 2b.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 31.96 — 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 31.86 — Cleaning Frequency.
31.86 CLEANING FREQUENCY. Except in municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants, or in towns, manual dispensing utensils and tethers must be cleaned and sanitized at least daily, or at more frequent intervals based on the type of food and the food particle accumulation or soiling. Manual dispensing utensils and tethers in retail stores in municipalities […]
Section 31.87 — Sign.
31.87 SIGN. A sign must be posted conspicuously within the immediate display area directing customers for health reasons to use the utensils provided when serving themselves, not to handle the food directly, and not to consume food on the premises. History: 1984 c 476 s 8
Section 31.874 — Disease Control.
31.874 DISEASE CONTROL. If the commissioner of agriculture finds that a disease or foreign matter is actually transmitted by a method of dispensing bulk foods that is permitted by section 31.84, the commissioner may adopt rules more restrictive on the sale of that food than section 31.84. The rules must address the specific relationship between […]
Section 31.875 — Local Standards.
31.875 LOCAL STANDARDS. A local unit of government may not adopt standards governing persons, facilities, or activities covered by sections 31.80 to 31.874 that conflict with the provisions in sections 31.80 to 31.874. History: 1984 c 476 s 10
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, […]