Subdivision 1. Establishment. The Food Safety and Defense Task Force is established to advise the commissioner and the legislature on food issues and food safety.
Subd. 2. Membership. (a) The Food Safety and Defense Task Force consists of:
(1) the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner's designee;
(2) the commissioner of health or the commissioner's designee;
(3) a representative of the United States Food and Drug Administration;
(4) a representative of the United States Department of Agriculture;
(5) a representative of the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute;
(6) one member of the Minnesota Grocers Association;
(7) one member from the University of Minnesota knowledgeable in food and food safety issues; and
(8) ten members appointed by the governor who are interested in food and food safety, of whom:
(i) two persons are health or food professionals;
(ii) one person represents a statewide general farm organization;
(iii) one person represents a local food inspection agency;
(iv) one person represents a food-oriented consumer group;
(v) one person represents a Minnesota-based manufacturer of microbial detection equipment and remediation products; and
(vi) one person is knowledgeable in cybersecurity.
(b) Members shall serve without compensation. Members appointed by the governor shall serve four-year terms.
Subd. 3. Organization. (a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall convene the first meeting of the task force.
(b) The task force shall meet monthly or as determined by the chair.
(c) The members of the task force shall annually elect a chair and other officers as the members deem necessary.
Subd. 4. Staff. The commissioner shall provide support staff, office space, and administrative services for the task force.
Subd. 5. Duties. The task force shall:
(1) coordinate educational efforts regarding food safety and defense;
(2) provide advice and coordination to state agencies as requested by the agencies;
(3) serve as a source of information and referral for the public, news media, and others concerned with food safety and defense; and
(4) make recommendations to Congress, the legislative committees with jurisdiction over agriculture finance and policy, the legislature, and others about appropriate action to improve food safety and defense in the state.
Subd. 6. Expiration. This section expires June 30, 2027.
2007 c 45 art 1 s 39; 2009 c 94 art 1 s 78; 2012 c 244 art 2 s 7; 2014 c 286 art 8 s 4; 2017 c 88 art 2 s 54; 2022 c 95 art 2 s 15
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.