Subdivision 1. Production and review of information. (a) Upon special order, the commissioner may require a farm products dealer to file at the time and in the manner the commissioner directs, sworn or unsworn reports or answers in writing to specific questions on any matter which the commissioner may investigate.
(b) For the purposes of this section, the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents may audit and review any records relating to the financial condition of any farm products dealer and any transactions between the dealer and persons entitled to the protections of this chapter, if the records are in the possession of or under the case, custody, or control of the dealer or the dealer's authorized agent.
Subd. 2. False and incomplete information. A person may not willfully make any false entries or statements or fail to make full and true entries and statements in a report, answer required, or document demanded under this chapter.
Subd. 3. Preservation of documents. A person may not remove from the state, mutilate, or alter a document relevant to an investigation, hearing, or proceeding conducted under chapter 27.
1990 c 530 s 10; 2020 c 89 art 1 s 5
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.