SF 4561

2nd Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/21/2026 10:05 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; modifying agriculture policy provisions; defining
cell-cultured food; requiring food labels to identify a product containing
cell-cultured food; defining agrivoltaics system; modifying noxious weed
provisions; modifying Cervidae farm fencing requirements; modifying immunity
for agritourism related to off-road vehicle trail events; modifying plant and soil
amendment requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 17.81, by
adding a subdivision; 18.77, subdivision 12, by adding subdivisions; 18.771; 18.79,
subdivision 2; 18.81, subdivision 3; 18.82; 18.83, subdivision 3; 18.86; 18.91,
subdivision 2; 18C.005, subdivisions 6, 6a, 25, 33, by adding subdivisions; 18C.211,
subdivision 4; 18C.411, subdivision 2; 31.01, by adding a subdivision; 31.12;
31.633; 34A.01, by adding a subdivision; 35.155, subdivision 4; 604A.40,
subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 18.79, subdivision
3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 18C; repealing
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.77, subdivision 14.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 17.81, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Agrivoltaic system. new text end

new text begin "Agrivoltaic system" means the simultaneous integration
of farming, as defined in section 41C.02, subdivision 10, and solar energy generation on
the same land.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.77, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 3b. new text end

new text begin Cultivated variety or cultivar. new text end

new text begin "Cultivated variety" or "cultivar" means a
named plant variety that is clonally propagated to maintain genetic uniformity.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.77, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 11a. new text end

new text begin Plant variety. new text end

new text begin "Plant variety" means a more precisely defined group of plants,
selected from within a species, with a common set of characteristics.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.77, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 11b. new text end

new text begin Propagate. new text end

new text begin "Propagate" means to cause or continue to increase by sexual or
asexual reproduction. Propagate includes but is not limited to germination by seed;
regeneration of vegetative parts such as roots, stems, or leaves; and the removal of plants
from one location and replanting at another location.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.77, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

Subd. 12.

Propagating parts.

"Propagating parts" means all plant parts deleted text begin , including seeds, deleted text end
that are capable of producing new plants.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.77, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Reasonable grounds. new text end

new text begin "Reasonable grounds" means a report, a complaint,
direct observation, or circumstantial evidence, such as the nearby presence of noxious weeds,
a history of noxious weed infestation, or other evidence from which a reasonable person
acting in good faith might infer the presence of noxious weeds.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.771, is amended to read:

18.771 NOXIOUS WEED CATEGORIES.

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Noxious weed categories. new text end

(a) For purposes of designation under section
18.79, subdivision 13, noxious weed category means each of the following categories:

(1) the prohibited-eradicate noxious weeds category;

(2) the prohibited-control noxious weeds category;

(3) the restricted noxious weeds category;

(4) the specially regulated plants category; and

(5) the county noxious weeds category.

(b) The "prohibited-eradicate noxious weeds" category includes noxious weeds that
must be eradicated on all lands within the state. deleted text begin Transportation of the propagating parts of
prohibited-eradicate noxious weeds is prohibited except as allowed under section 18.82.
deleted text end Prohibited-eradicate noxious weeds deleted text begin may deleted text end new text begin and their propagating parts must new text end not be new text begin imported
into Minnesota or new text end sold deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin , new text end propagated new text begin , or transported new text end in Minnesota new text begin , except as allowed under
section 18.82 new text end . Noxious weeds that are designated as prohibited-eradicate noxious weeds
and placed on the prohibited-eradicate noxious weeds list are plants that are not currently
known to be present in Minnesota or are not widely established in the state. All
prohibited-eradicate noxious weeds must be eradicated.

(c) The "prohibited-control noxious weeds" category includes noxious weeds that must
be controlled on all lands within the state. deleted text begin Transportation of the propagating parts of
prohibited-control noxious weeds is prohibited deleted text end new text begin Prohibited-control noxious weeds and their
propagating parts must not be imported into Minnesota or sold, propagated, or transported
in Minnesota, new text end except as allowed under section 18.82. deleted text begin Prohibited-control noxious weeds
may not be propagated or sold in Minnesota. deleted text end Noxious weeds that are designated as
prohibited-control noxious weeds and placed on the prohibited-control noxious weeds list
are plants that are already established throughout the state or regions of the state. At a
minimum, these species must be controlled in a way that prevents spread of these species
by seed or vegetative means.

(d) The "restricted noxious weeds" category includes noxious weeds and their propagating
parts that deleted text begin may deleted text end new text begin must new text end not be imported deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin into Minnesota or new text end sold, new text begin propagated, new text end or transported in
the state, except as allowed deleted text begin by permit deleted text end under section 18.82. Noxious weeds that are designated
as restricted and placed on the restricted list may be plants that are widely distributed in
Minnesota and for which a requirement of eradication or control would not be feasible on
a statewide basis using existing practices. new text begin The commissioner may establish a nursery
production phase-out period for species that will be designated as restricted.
new text end

(e) The "specially regulated plants" category includes noxious weeds deleted text begin that may be native
species or nonnative species deleted text end that have deleted text begin demonstrated economic value deleted text end new text begin clearly defined benefits new text end ,
but also have the potential to cause harm in noncontrolled environments. Plants designated
as specially regulated have been determined to pose ecological, economical, or human or
animal health concerns. Species-specific management plans or rules that define the use and
management requirements for these plants must be developed by the commissioner of
agriculture for each plant designated as specially regulated. The commissioner must also
take measures to minimize the potential for harm caused by these plants.

(f) The "county noxious weeds" category includes noxious weeds that are designated
by individual county boards to be enforced as prohibited noxious weeds within the county's
jurisdiction and must be approved by the commissioner of agriculture, in consultation with
the Noxious Weed Advisory Committee. Each county board must submit newly proposed
county noxious weeds to the commissioner of agriculture for review. Approved county
noxious weeds deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end also be posted with the county's general weed notice prior to May
15 each year. Counties are solely responsible for developing county noxious weed lists and
their enforcement.

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Exemptions. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may designate a specific plant variety, including
a cultivated variety, as exempt from subdivision 1 if the commissioner finds that, based on
credible and sufficient documentation, the variety is bred for low seeding, the variety is
sterile, or, for reasons other than low seeding or sterility, the variety has low invasive
potential.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.79, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Authorized agents.

deleted text begin County agricultural inspectors may administer and enforce
sections 18.76 to 18.91. A county-designated employee may enforce sections 18.78, 18.82,
18.83, 18.84, 18.86, and 18.87. A county must make the identity of a county-designated
employee described by this subdivision available to the public. deleted text end new text begin County agricultural inspectors,
county-designated employees, local weed inspectors, and assistant weed inspectors are
authorized agents of the commissioner for their jurisdictions. A county agricultural inspector
or a county-designated employee must be responsible for the duties and enforcement of
sections 18.78 and 18.81 to 18.87. A county must make the identity of a county agricultural
inspector or county-designated employee available to the public. A local weed inspector or
the inspector's assistant must be responsible for the duties and enforcement of sections
18.78, subdivision 1; 18.81, subdivision 2; 18.82 to 18.84; 18.86; and, for a municipality,
18.87.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 18.79, subdivision 3, is amended to
read:

Subd. 3.

Entry upon land.

To administer and enforce sections 18.76 to 18.91, an
inspector or county-designated employee deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end contact a landowner through direct
communication prior to entering upon the land for a noxious weed inspection. If a landowner
cannot be contacted, an inspector or county-designated employee may enter upon land
without consent of the owner and without being subject to an action for trespass or any
damages. For the purposes of this subdivision, "direct communication" may include contact
with the landowner through an in-person visit, phone call, voice mail, text message, mail,
or email. A landowner deleted text begin cannot deleted text end new text begin must not new text end refuse an inspector or county-designated employee
deleted text begin having probable cause to conduct an inspection for noxious weeds deleted text end new text begin who has reasonable
grounds, as defined in section 18.77, subdivision 18, to believe that noxious weeds may be
present new text end on their lands. Within five business days of a completed inspection, the inspector
or county-designated employee deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end provide the landowner with a copy of the
inspection report, including further actions if applicable.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.81, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Nonperformance by inspectors; reimbursement for expenses.

If local weed
inspectors neglect or fail to do their duty as prescribed in this section, the county agricultural
inspector or county-designated employee deleted text begin , in consultation with the commissioner, deleted text end may issue
a notice to the inspector providing instructions on how and when to do their duty. If, after
the time allowed in the notice, the local weed inspector has not complied as directed, the
county agricultural inspector or county-designated employee may consult with the
deleted text begin commissioner deleted text end new text begin county attorney or county board new text end to perform the duty for the local weed
inspector. A claim for the expense of doing the local weed inspector's duty is a legal charge
against the municipality in which the inspector has jurisdiction. The county agricultural
inspector or county-designated employee overseeing the work may file an itemized statement
of costs with the clerk of the municipality in which the work was performed. The municipality
deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end immediately issue proper warrants to the county for the work performed. If the
municipality fails to issue the warrants, the county auditor may include the amount contained
in the itemized statement of costs as part of the next annual tax levy in the municipality and
withhold that amount from the municipality in making its next apportionment.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.82, is amended to read:

18.82 TRANSPORTATION new text begin OR POSSESSION new text end OF NOXIOUS WEED
PROPAGATING PARTS.

Subdivision 1.

Permits new text begin required new text end .

Transporting noxious weed propagating parts new text begin without
a permit on public roads in the state or possessing noxious weed propagating parts in the
state new text end without a permit is prohibited, except as provided in section 21.74.

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Permits. new text end

new text begin (a) new text end If a person wants to transport noxious weed propagating parts
deleted text begin along deleted text end new text begin on new text end a public deleted text begin roadway deleted text end new text begin road new text end , including materials or equipment containing the propagating
parts of noxious weeds, the person must secure a written permit for transportation from new text begin the
commissioner, new text end an inspector new text begin , new text end or new text begin a new text end county-designated employee. Inspectors or
county-designated employees may issue permits to persons residing or operating within
their jurisdiction. A permit is not required for the transport of noxious weeds for the purpose
of destroying propagating parts at an appropriate disposal site. Anyone transporting noxious
weed propagating parts for the purpose of disposal at an appropriate disposal site deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end
ensure that all materials are contained in a manner that prevents escape during transport
and complies with section 115A.931.

new text begin (b) new text end A person must obtain a permit new text begin from the commissioner new text end before possessing noxious
weeds with propagating parts for research, education and outreach, or other reasons approved
by the commissioner.

Subd. 2.

Conditions of permit issuance.

deleted text begin The following conditions must be met before
a permit under subdivision 1 may be issued: deleted text end new text begin Any person requesting a permit under
subdivision 1a must provide the following information in writing to the commissioner, an
inspector, or a county-designated employee for a specific jurisdiction before the
commissioner, inspector, or county-designated employee issues a permit under this section:
new text end

deleted text begin (1) any material or equipment containing noxious weed propagating parts that is about
to be transported along a public roadway must be in a container that is sufficiently tight and
closed or otherwise covered to prevent the blowing or scattering of the material along the
highway or on other lands or water;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the destination for unloading and the use of the material or equipment containing
noxious weed propagating parts must be stated on the permit along with the method that
will be used to destroy the viability of the propagating parts and thereby prevent the material
being dumped or scattered upon land or water; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) the applicant for a permit for possession of noxious weed propagating parts must
agree to follow the guidelines listed on the permit by the inspector.
deleted text end

new text begin (1) a description of the process that the person will use to ensure that the exterior of any
vehicle or equipment being used for transportation is free from noxious weed materials and
their propagating parts;
new text end

new text begin (2) a description of the manner in which the person will securely contain noxious weed
materials and their propagating parts to prevent the escape of noxious weed materials and
their propagating parts during transport in compliance with section 115A.931;
new text end

new text begin (3) a description of the specific locations where research will occur and a description of
how the location is designed to prevent the escape of noxious weed materials and their
propagating parts;
new text end

new text begin (4) a description of the established processes that the person will use to monitor and
protect research locations from the escape of noxious weed materials and their propagating
parts during research and after the research has been completed;
new text end

new text begin (5) a description of the purpose of using noxious weed materials, such as a description
of how the noxious weed materials will be used for education and outreach, and how
containers holding the materials will be designed to prevent the escape of the noxious weed
materials and their propagating parts;
new text end

new text begin (6) a description of the process for destroying noxious weed materials and their
propagating parts after the completion of use according to the permit;
new text end

new text begin (7) a description of the location where noxious weed materials and their propagating
parts will be destroyed after the completion of use according to the permit; and
new text end

new text begin (8) any specific information required by the commissioner.
new text end

Subd. 3.

Duration of permit; new text begin inspection; new text end revocation.

A permit under subdivision deleted text begin 1 deleted text end new text begin 1a new text end
is valid for up to one year after the date it is issued unless otherwise specified by the
new text begin commissioner, new text end inspector new text begin , new text end or county-designated employee issuing the permit. new text begin Any person
receiving a permit must allow inspection by the issuing authority to ensure that all permit
requirements are met. new text end The permit may be revoked if deleted text begin an deleted text end new text begin the commissioner, new text end inspector new text begin , new text end or
county-designated employee determines that the applicant has not complied with this section.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.83, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Appeal of individual notice; appeal committee.

deleted text begin (1) deleted text end new text begin (a) new text end A recipient of an
individual notice may appeal, in writing, the order for control or eradication of noxious
weeds. This appeal must be filed with a member of the appeal committee in the county
where the land is located within two working days of the time the notice is received. The
committee must inspect the land specified in the notice and report back to the recipient and
the inspector or county-designated employee who issued the notice within five working
days, either agreeing new text begin with new text end , disagreeing new text begin with new text end , or revising the order. The decision may be
appealed in district court. If the committee agrees new text begin with new text end or revises the order, the control or
eradication specified in the order, as approved or revised by the committee, may be carried
out.

deleted text begin (2) deleted text end new text begin (b) new text end The county board deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end appoint members of the appeal committee. The
membership must include a county commissioner or municipal official and a landowner
residing in the county. The expenses of the members may be reimbursed by the county upon
submission of an itemized statement to the county auditor. At its option, the county board,
by resolution, may delegate the duties of the appeal committee to its board of adjustment
established pursuant to section 394.27. When carrying out the duties of the appeal committee,
the zoning board of adjustment deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end comply with all of the procedural requirements
of this section.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.86, is amended to read:

18.86 UNLAWFUL ACTS.

No person may:

(1) hinder or obstruct in any way an inspector or county-designated employee in the
performance of duties under sections 18.76 to 18.91 or related rules;

(2) neglect, fail, or refuse to comply with section 18.82 deleted text begin or related rules in the
transportation and use of material or equipment infested with noxious weed propagating
parts deleted text end ;

(3) sell material containing noxious weed propagating parts to a person who does not
have a permit to transport that material or to a person who does not have a screenings permit
issued in accordance with section 21.74; or

(4) neglect, fail, or refuse to comply with a general notice or an individual notice to
control or eradicate noxious weeds.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.91, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Membership.

The commissioner deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end appoint new text begin and approve new text end members deleted text begin ,
which shall include deleted text end new text begin who have successfully completed the application process with the
secretary of state, including new text end representatives from the following:

(1) the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota;

(2) the Department of Agronomy at the University of Minnesota;

(3) the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota;

(4) the nursery and landscape industry in Minnesota;

(5) the seed industry in Minnesota;

(6) the Department of Agriculture;

(7) the Department of Natural Resources;

(8) a conservation organization;

(9) an environmental organization;

(10) at least two farm organizations;

(11) the county agricultural inspectors;

(12) city governments;

(13) township governments;

(14) county governments;

(15) the Department of Transportation;

(16) the University of Minnesota Extension;

(17) the timber and forestry industry in Minnesota;

(18) the Board of Water and Soil Resources;

(19) soil and water conservation districts;

(20) the Minnesota Association of County Land Commissioners; and

(21) other members as needed.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.005, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 1d. new text end

new text begin Active ingredient. new text end

new text begin "Active ingredient" means an ingredient present in a
fertilizer, soil amendment, plant amendment, or beneficial substance that is a plant nutrient
or a soil or plant amending ingredient.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.005, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Compost.

"Compost" deleted text begin is a biologically stable material derived from the
composting process deleted text end new text begin has the meaning given in section 18C.132, subdivision 1 new text end .

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.005, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:

Subd. 6a.

Composting.

"Composting" deleted text begin is the biological decomposition of organic matter.
It is accomplished by mixing and piling in such a way as to promote aerobic or anaerobic
decay or both. The process inhibits pathogens, viable weed seeds, and odors deleted text end new text begin has the meaning
given in section 18C.132, subdivision 2 new text end .

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.005, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 15b. new text end

new text begin Inert ingredient. new text end

new text begin "Inert ingredient" means an ingredient that is not an active
ingredient in a specialty fertilizer, soil amendment, plant amendment, or beneficial substance.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.005, subdivision 25, is amended to read:

Subd. 25.

Plant amendment.

"Plant amendment" means a substance applied to plants
or seeds that is intended to improve germination, growth, yield, product quality, reproduction,
flavor, or other desirable characteristics of plants new text begin , including beneficial substances and plant
biostimulants, new text end except fertilizers, soil amendments, agricultural liming materials, pesticides,
and other materials that are exempted by rule.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.005, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 25a. new text end

new text begin Plant biostimulant. new text end

new text begin "Plant biostimulant" means a substance, microorganism,
or mixture thereof that, when applied to seeds, plants, the rhizosphere, soil, or other growth
media, supports a plant's natural nutrition processes independently of the biostimulant's
nutrient content and improves nutrient availability, uptake, or use efficiency; tolerance to
abiotic stress; and consequent growth, development, quality, or yield.
new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.005, subdivision 33, is amended to read:

Subd. 33.

Soil amendment.

"Soil amendment" means a substance intended to improve
the structural, physical, chemical, biochemical, or biological characteristics of the soil or
modify organic matter at or near the soil surface new text begin , including beneficial substances new text end , except
fertilizers, agricultural liming materials, pesticides, and other materials exempted by the
commissioner's rules.

Sec. 22.

new text begin [18C.132] COMPOST AND COMPOSTING.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Compost. new text end

new text begin "Compost" is the product manufactured through the controlled
aerobic, biological decomposition of biodegradable materials. The product has undergone
mesophilic and thermophilic temperatures, which significantly reduces the viability of
pathogens and weed seeds and stabilizes the carbon such that it is beneficial to plant growth.
Compost is typically used as a soil amendment but may also contribute plant nutrients.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Composting. new text end

new text begin "Composting" is the biological decomposition of organic matter.
Composting is accomplished by mixing and piling in such a way as to promote aerobic or
anaerobic decay, or both. Composting is a process that inhibits pathogens, viable weed
seeds, and odors.
new text end

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.211, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Guaranteed analysis of soil or plant amendment new text begin or beneficial substance new text end .

The
guaranteed analysis of a soil amendment deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin , new text end plant amendment new text begin , or beneficial substance new text end must
be an accurate statement of composition including the percentages of each new text begin active new text end ingredient.
If the product is a microbiological product, the number of viable microorganisms per milliliter
for a liquid deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin , new text end the number of viable microorganisms per gram new text begin , or any other acceptable units new text end
for a deleted text begin dry deleted text end product must also be listed.

Sec. 24.

new text begin [18C.217] SOIL AMENDMENT, PLANT AMENDMENT, AND
BENEFICIAL SUBSTANCE LABELING.
new text end

new text begin (a) A person may not sell or distribute a soil amendment, plant amendment, or beneficial
substance in bags or other containers in this state unless a label is placed on or affixed to
the bag or container stating in a clear, legible, and conspicuous form the following
information:
new text end

new text begin (1) the product name;
new text end

new text begin (2) the net weight or net volume expressed in imperial and metric measurements;
new text end

new text begin (3) the name and address of the guarantor and registrant;
new text end

new text begin (4) a statement identifying the purpose of the product;
new text end

new text begin (5) directions for use; and
new text end

new text begin (6) the guaranteed analysis of each active ingredient.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the soil amendment, plant amendment, or beneficial substance contains
mircroorganisms, the label must include an expiration date and recommended storage
conditions.
new text end

new text begin (c) The label is not required to list inert ingredients.
new text end

new text begin (d) A person selling or distributing a bulk shipment of soil amendments, plant
amendments, or beneficial substances to a singular, end consumer may provide the purchaser
with a single printed form with the information required in paragraphs (a) and (b) instead
of placing or affixing a label on the bulk bag or container.
new text end

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18C.411, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Application.

The application for registration must include:

(1) for specialty fertilizers:

(i) the name and address of the guarantor and registrant;

(ii) the brand and grade;

(iii) the guaranteed analysis as required by section 18C.211;

(iv) the sources from which nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, or other elements or
materials are derived; and

(v) the amount and formulas of inert ingredients; and

(2) for soil amendments and plant amendments:

(i) the name and address of the guarantor and registrant;

(ii) the brand name;

(iii) the sources from which the ingredients used in the product are derived; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(iv) the guaranteed analysis as required by section 18C.211 deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (v) a certificate of composition that describes the amount and formulas of each inert
ingredient and beneficial substance included in the formula.
new text end

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 31.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 33. new text end

new text begin Cell-cultured food. new text end

new text begin "Cell-cultured food" has the meaning given in section
34A.01, subdivision 1a.
new text end

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 31.12, is amended to read:

31.12 LABELING.

new text begin (a) new text end For the purpose of preventing fraud and deception in the manufacture, use, sale, and
transportation of food, or for the purpose of protecting and preserving the public health, it
shall be the duty of the commissioner, by rulings not inconsistent with law, to require that
any article of food, or the package, receptacle, or container thereof, before it be sold,
transported, used, offered for sale or transportation, or had in possession with intent to use,
sell or transport within this state, shall be labeled, stamped, stenciled, marked, or branded
in such manner as to plainly exhibit to the purchaser any or all of the following data or
information: The percentages and true composition of such food article, its quality, strength,
quantity, source of its manufacture or production or the person by or for whom the same is
manufactured, produced, packed, or shipped. The commissioner shall also have authority
to prescribe by such rulings the date on which the same shall take effect and be in force,
and also the form, size, style, and wording of, and the place, time, method, means and
manner of use of all such labels, stamps, stencils, brands, and markings, which rulings shall
be made in the manner provided by law. Until such rulings are made and in effect the rulings
heretofore made by the commissioner shall remain in full force and effect, except as otherwise
prescribed by law. Any person who shall fail to comply with such ruling or rulings shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor.

new text begin (b) If a product contains cell-cultured food, a statement must be labeled, stamped,
stenciled, marked, or branded on the package in such a manner as to plainly exhibit to the
purchaser that the food contains cell-cultured food. A person is in violation of this paragraph
if the person (1) knowingly sells or offers for sale a product containing cell-cultured food
that is not labeled as required, or (2) reasonably should have known that the product contains
cell-cultured food based on information provided by the manufacturer, distributor, or supplier.
new text end

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 31.633, is amended to read:

31.633 MEAT OR POULTRY SUBSTITUTES; INDICATION ON MENU deleted text begin ;
PENALTIES deleted text end .

Subdivision 1.

deleted text begin Menu requirement deleted text end new text begin Meat or poultry substitutes new text end .

Any restaurant, eating
place, or other establishment serving meat or poultry in any form to the public that has any
filler or meat or poultry substitute added to it or incorporated in it, shall clearly and
prominently indicate on its menu or bill of fare the meat entrees that contain filler or meat
or poultry substitutes.

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Cell-cultured food. new text end

new text begin Any restaurant, eating place, or other establishment serving
cell-cultured food to the public must clearly and prominently indicate on its menu or bill
of fare the menu items that contain cell-cultured food.
new text end

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 34A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Cell-cultured food. new text end

new text begin "Cell-cultured food" means a food grown from animal
or plant cells in a controlled environment.
new text end

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 35.155, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Fencing.

Farmed Cervidae must be confined in a manner designed to prevent
escape. All perimeter fences for farmed Cervidae must be at least 96 inches in height and
be constructed and maintained in a way that prevents the escape of farmed Cervidae deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin or
new text end entry into the premises by free-roaming Cervidae deleted text begin , and physical contact between farmed
Cervidae and free-roaming Cervidae deleted text end . The Board of Animal Health or commissioner of
natural resources may determine whether the construction and maintenance of fencing is
adequate to prevent deleted text begin physical contact or deleted text end escape new text begin or entry new text end under this subdivision and may
compel corrective action when fencing is determined to be inadequate. All new fencing
installed and all fencing used to repair deficiencies must be high tensile. All entry areas for
farmed Cervidae enclosure areas must have two redundant gates, which must be maintained
to prevent the escape of animals through an open gate. If a fence deficiency allows entry
or exit by farmed or wild Cervidae, the owner must immediately repair the deficiency. All
other deficiencies must be repaired within a reasonable time, as determined by the Board
of Animal Health, not to exceed 14 days. If a fence deficiency is detected during an
inspection, the facility must be reinspected at least once in the subsequent three months.
The farmed Cervidae owner must pay a reinspection fee equal to one-half the applicable
annual inspection fee under subdivision 7a for each reinspection related to a fence violation.
If the facility experiences more than one escape incident in any six-month period or fails
to correct a deficiency found during an inspection, the board may revoke the facility's
registration and order the owner to remove or destroy the animals as directed by the board.
If the board revokes a facility's registration, the commissioner of natural resources may
seize and destroy animals at the facility.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 604A.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For deleted text begin the deleted text end purposes of this section, the terms in paragraphs
(b) to (g) have the meanings given deleted text begin them deleted text end .

(b) "Agricultural products" means livestock, aquacultural, poultry, horticultural,
floricultural, viticultural, silvicultural, or other products of a farm or ranch.

(c) "Agritourism activity" means activity carried out on a farm or ranch that allows
organizations or members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, charitable,
or educational purposes, to view, enjoy, or participate in rural activities, including deleted text begin , deleted text end but not
limited to deleted text begin : deleted text end farming; viticulture; winemaking; ranching; new text begin off-road vehicle trail events; new text end and
historical, cultural, farm stay, gleaning, harvest-your-own, or natural activities and attractions.
An activity is an agritourism activity whether or not the participant pays to participate in
the activity.

(d) "Agritourism professional" means a person who is engaged in providing one or more
agritourism activities, whether or not for compensation.

(e) "Farm or ranch" means one or more areas of land used for the production, cultivation,
growing, harvesting, or processing of agricultural products.

(f) "Inherent risks of agritourism activity" means dangers or conditions that are an integral
part of an agritourism activity including but not limited to:

(1) natural hazards and conditions of land, vegetation, and waters including surface and
subsurface conditions;

(2) the behavior of wild or domestic animals; and

(3) ordinary dangers of structures or equipment ordinarily used in farming or ranching
operations.

(g) "Participant" means a person, other than an agritourism professional, who engages
in an agritourism activity and who has the capacity to understand the inherent risks of
agricultural tourism.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to causes
of action accruing on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 32. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin (a) The revisor of statutes must renumber the subdivisions of Minnesota Statutes, section
18.77, listed in column A to the references listed in column B. The revisor must make
necessary cross-reference changes in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules consistent
with the renumbering.
new text end

	new text begin Column A new text end	new text begin Column B new text end
	new text begin subdivision 2a new text end	new text begin subdivision 2e new text end
	new text begin subdivision 2b new text end	new text begin subdivision 2f new text end
	new text begin subdivision 13 new text end	new text begin subdivision 8b new text end
	new text begin subdivision 15 new text end	new text begin subdivision 2d new text end
	new text begin subdivision 16 new text end	new text begin subdivision 2c new text end
	new text begin subdivision 17 new text end	new text begin subdivision 5b new text end

new text begin (b) The revisor of statutes must renumber the subdivisions in Minnesota Statutes, section
18C.005, in alphabetical order and correct all cross-references.
new text end

Sec. 33. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18.77, subdivision 14, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S4561-2

18.77 DEFINITIONS.

Subd. 14.

Cooperative weed management areas or CWMAs.

"Cooperative weed management areas" or "CWMAs" means partnership organizations formed with the goal of managing invasive plants across jurisdictional and land ownership boundaries through collective planning and sharing of knowledge and resources.