2005 Minnesota Statutes - 17.045 — Food processors; investigation of complaints.

     17.045 Food processors; investigation of complaints.  


    The commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, with the 
 cooperation and assistance of the attorney general, may 
 investigate any complaint which suggests that an establishment 
 licensed by the state and engaging in the production, processing 
 or handling of meat, fish, poultry, dairy or other food products 
 has been subjected to food handling requirements which are 
 inconsistent with the published laws, rules or standards of a 
 federal, state or local agency.  The findings of any such 
 investigation shall be promptly reported to the complainant, to 
 any trade association with whom the complainant is associated or 
 which has requested a copy of the report of findings, and to any 
 agency or official against which the complaint is directed or 
 which has jurisdiction over the matter complained of.  Provided, 
 however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to 
 an official establishment which is operating under inspection 
 programs pursuant to the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the 
 Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act.  


    HIST: 1973 c 745 s 1; 1985 c 248 s 70