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HF 3421

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/19/2020 01:02pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 02/17/2020

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; allowing cottage food producers to sell homemade pet
foods; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 25.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Sec. 1.

new text begin [25.391] EXEMPTION FOR COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCERS;
HOME-PROCESSED PET TREATS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Exemption. new text end

new text begin The provisions of this chapter do not apply to an individual
who prepares and sells home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats, provided the following
conditions are met:
new text end

new text begin (1) the individual is registered with the commissioner under section 28A.152, subdivision
4;
new text end

new text begin (2) the pet treats are prepared using not potentially hazardous food, as defined in
Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0020, subpart 62, that is safe for human consumption and for
consumption by the intended species;
new text end

new text begin (3) new text end new text begin the pet treats are baked or dehydrated;
new text end

new text begin (4) the individual displays at the point of sale a clearly legible sign or placard stating,
"These pet treats are homemade and not subject to state inspection"; and
new text end

new text begin (5) each individual pet treat is labeled with the following: (i) the name, home address
or post office box address, and phone number of the individual preparing the pet treat; (ii)
the date on which the pet treat was prepared; (iii) the ingredients listed in descending order
of predominance; and (iv) the following statement: "These pet treats are homemade and not
subject to state inspection."
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Direct sales to consumers. new text end

new text begin An individual qualifying for the exemption under
subdivision 1 may sell the exempt pet treats to consumers in accordance with section
28A.152, subdivision 2.
new text end