2007 Minnesota Statutes

17.91 REQUIRED LANGUAGE.
    Subdivision 1. Mediation; arbitration. A contract for an agricultural commodity between a
contractor and a producer must contain language providing for resolution of contract disputes
by either mediation or arbitration. If there is a contract dispute, either party may make a written
request to the commissioner for mediation or arbitration services as specified in the contract, to
facilitate resolution of the dispute.
    Subd. 2. Written disclosure of risks. An agricultural contract must be accompanied by a
clear written disclosure setting forth the nature of the material risks faced by the producer if the
producer enters into the contract. The statement must meet the plain language requirements
of section 17.943. The statement may be in the form of a written statement or checklist and
may be developed in cooperation with producers or producer organizations. A contractor may
submit a sample material risk disclosure statement to the commissioner for examination. If the
commissioner approves of the statement or fails to respond within 30 days of receipt of the
statement, the statement will be deemed to comply with this subdivision and with the plain
language requirements of section 17.943.
History: 1990 c 517 s 2; 2000 c 470 s 4