The cost of administering this chapter, including the cost of inspection, must be paid from appropriations made for this purpose, except to the extent of federal contributions as provided in section 31A.21. The commissioner may pay employees of the Department of Agriculture employed in establishments subject to this chapter for overtime work performed at the establishments. The commissioner may accept from the establishments where the overtime work is performed reimbursement for sums paid by the commissioner for overtime work. Reimbursements must be deposited in the treasury and credited to the accounts from which the overtime costs were paid.
1969 c 225 s 29; 1986 c 444; 1988 c 469 art 2 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Chapter 31A — Meat And Poultry Inspection
Section 31A.03 — Inspection Of Live Animals; Disposition Of Defective Animals.
Section 31A.04 — Inspection Of Carcasses And Parts; Marking; Disposition Of Condemned Carcasses.
Section 31A.05 — Application Of Inspection Provisions.
Section 31A.06 — Inspectors' Duties.
Section 31A.07 — Marking Or Labeling Of Inspected Articles.
Section 31A.09 — Nighttime Inspections.
Section 31A.10 — Prohibitions.
Section 31A.11 — Forging Of Official Marks Or Certificates.
Section 31A.16 — Storing And Handling Conditions.
Section 31A.17 — Articles Not Intended As Human Food.
Section 31A.19 — Registration Of Businesses.
Section 31A.20 — Dead, Dying, Disabled, Or Diseased Animals; Rules.
Section 31A.21 — Cooperation With Federal Government.
Section 31A.22 — Refusal Or Withdrawal Of Inspection.
Section 31A.23 — Detention Of Animals Or Products.
Section 31A.25 — Access By Inspectors.
Section 31A.27 — Powers Of Commissioner.