It is hereby declared to be the policy of the legislature, recognizing that food in its various forms is essential to the health and well-being of the people of this state and that its production, processing, packaging, labeling, handling, distribution and sale may create health hazards, misinform consumers, perpetuate frauds or otherwise jeopardize the public health and welfare and in order to effect an efficient and simple form of licensing, to require that every person who handles food in a manner described herein, shall obtain a license therefor from the commissioner and that all producers, processors, packagers, labelers, handlers, distributors and vendors of food, whether or not subject to licensing, shall be required to comply with all applicable rules adopted by the commissioner.
1971 c 339 s 2; 1985 c 248 s 70
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Chapter 28A — Licensing Food Handlers
Section 28A.01 — Citation, Minnesota Consolidated Food Licensing Law.
Section 28A.02 — Declaration Of Policy.
Section 28A.04 — License Required; Custom Processing Permit Applications; Renewals.
Section 28A.05 — Classification.
Section 28A.06 — Extent Of License.
Section 28A.065 — License Requirements For A Carnival, Circus, Or Fair.
Section 28A.07 — Issuance Of License.
Section 28A.075 — Delegation To Local Community Health Board.
Section 28A.0752 — Delegation Of Powers And Duties.
Section 28A.0753 — Enforcement Of Laws By Commissioner.
Section 28A.08 — License Fees; Penalties.
Section 28A.081 — Certificate Fees.
Section 28A.082 — Food Handler Plan Review Fees.
Section 28A.085 — Reinspection Fees.
Section 28A.09 — Inspection Fees For Vending Machines.
Section 28A.10 — Posting Of License; Rules.
Section 28A.14 — Transfer Of Business.
Section 28A.151 — Farmers' Market Or Community Event; Food Product Sampling And Demonstration.
Section 28A.152 — Cottage Foods Exemption.
Section 28A.153 — Wild Game Processor Exemption.
Section 28A.16 — Persons Selling Liquor.