2001 Minnesota Statutes

     31.92 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Scope.  As used in sections 31.92 to 
 31.94, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given.

    Subd. 1a. Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1 

    Subd. 2.    Department.  "Department" means the 
 department of agriculture. 

    Subd. 2a.    Minnesota grown.  "Minnesota grown" means a 
 product licensed to use the logo or labeling statement under 
 section 17.102, subdivision 1. 

    Subd. 3.    Organic food.  "Organic food" means any food 
 product, including meat, dairy, and beverage, that is marketed 
 using the term "organic" or any derivative of "organic" in its 
 labeling or advertising. 

    Subd. 4.    Producer.  "Producer" means a person who is 
 responsible for growing or raising organic food. 

    Subd. 5.    Vendor.  "Vendor" means anyone who sells 
 organic food to the consumer or another vendor. 

    HIST: 1985 c 237 s 3; 1990 c 547 s 1,2