The legislature recognizes that perishable farm products are important sources of revenue to a large number of citizens of this state engaged in producing, processing, manufacturing, or selling such products and that such products cannot be repossessed in case of default. It is therefore declared to be the policy of the legislature that certain financial protection be afforded those who are producers on the farm and suppliers of perishable farm products. The provisions of this chapter which relate to perishable agricultural commodities shall be liberally construed to achieve these ends and shall be administered and enforced with a view to carrying out the above declaration of policy. A person who handles perishable farm products in a manner described under this chapter is required to comply with all applicable rules adopted by the commissioner.
1969 c 471 s 1; 1975 c 227 s 1; 2020 c 89 art 1 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Chapter 27 — Farm Products Dealers
Section 27.001 — Public Policy.
Section 27.03 — Dealer Regulation.
Section 27.0405 — Investigations.
Section 27.06 — Complaints To Commissioner, Hearing; Sales Contract.
Section 27.069 — Definition Of Produce.
Section 27.07 — Grades Established; Inspection.
Section 27.08 — Filing Brand Or Label; Permit.
Section 27.10 — Perishable Farm Products Examination.
Section 27.11 — Shipments On Consignment.
Section 27.12 — Shipper May Complain To Commissioner.
Section 27.13 — Investigation Of Complaints.
Section 27.131 — Mediation And Arbitration.
Section 27.133 — Parent Company Liability.