SF 4973
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/08/2026 09:28 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; authorizing commercial feed licensees to employ
veterinarians; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 25.341, by adding a
subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 25.341, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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Notwithstanding section 156.11, a person
required to obtain a commercial feed license under this section may employ a person licensed
to practice veterinary medicine in this state and is not required to organize pursuant to the
Minnesota Professional Firms Act under chapter 319B. A veterinarian employed under this
subdivision may practice veterinary medicine for, or provide veterinary services to, the
commercial feed licensee's customers.
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