1997 Minnesota Statutes

     17.698 Basis for mediation and bargaining decisions.  

    All decisions of mediation and bargaining which result from 
 section 17.697 shall be based upon the following factors: 

    (a) Prices or projected prices for the agricultural 
 commodity paid by the competing handlers in the market area or 
 competing market areas.  

    (b) Amount of the commodity produced or projections of 
 production in the production area or competing marketing areas.  

    (c) Relationship between the quantity produced and the 
 quantity handled by the handler.  

    (d) The producers cost of production including the cost 
 which would be involved in paying farm labor a fair wage rate 
 and providing them with adequate housing.  

    (e) The average consumer prices for goods and services, 
 commonly known as the cost of living.  

    (f) The impact of the award on the competitive position of 
 the handler in the marketing area or competing areas.  

    (g) The impact of the award on the competitive position of 
 the agricultural commodity in relationship to competing 
 commodities.  

    (h) A fair return on investment.  

    (i) Kind, quality or grade of the commodity involved.  

    (j) Stipulation of the parties.  

    (k) Such other factors which are normally or traditionally 
 taken into consideration in determining prices, quality, 
 quantity and the costs of other services involved.  

    HIST: 1973 c 736 s 8