as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/24/2015 11:51am
A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; establishing a butcher training pilot program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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The commissioner of agriculture must coordinate a
pilot program operated by the Northeast Regional Corrections Center to train inmates for
careers as butchers upon release. The commissioner must facilitate program development
and ensure that the program prepares inmates to meet applicable food safety and licensure
requirements.
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In facilitating development of the pilot program,
the commissioner must consult with the commissioner of employment and economic
development and a representative of each of the following organizations:
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(1) Northeast Regional Corrections Center; and
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(2) United Food and Commercial Workers.
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No later than February 1, 2017, the commissioner must
report on the progress and outcomes of the program to the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over agriculture, higher education, and public safety.
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This section expires on July 1, 2017.
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