2000 Minnesota Statutes

     17.1025 Minnesota certification program. 

    In cooperation with the University of Minnesota, the 
 department of trade and economic development, and the board of 
 animal health, the commissioner shall establish a pilot program 
 to certify agricultural production methods and agricultural 
 products grown or processed within the state to assure the 
 integrity of claims made by participating businesses.  The 
 commissioner may select and cooperate with private organizations 
 that have established procedures and safeguards to justify 
 claimed characteristics of the production process or the final 
 certified product to conduct certification activities for third 
 party producers. 

    The commissioner may establish guidelines for the 
 certification program, which are not subject to chapter 14.  The 
 commissioner shall submit a report on the pilot program to the 
 legislature by February 1, 2001. 

    HIST: 2000 c 477 s 2