Minn. Stat. § 25.391
EXEMPTION FOR COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCERS; HOME-PROCESSED PET TREATS.
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2021
Subdivision 1. Exemption.
Subdivision 1. Exemption.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to an individual who prepares and sells home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats, provided the following conditions are met:
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to an individual who prepares and sells home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) the individual is registered with the commissioner under section 28A.152, subdivision 4;
(1) the individual is registered with the commissioner under section 28A.152, subdivision 4;
(2) the pet treats are not potentially hazardous food, as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0020 , subpart 62, that is safe for human consumption and for consumption by the intended species;
(2) the pet treats are not potentially hazardous food, as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0020 , subpart 62, that is safe for human consumption and for consumption by the intended species;
(3) the pet treats are baked or dehydrated;
(3) the pet treats are baked or dehydrated;
(4) the individual displays at the point of sale a clearly legible sign or placard stating, "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection."; and
(4) the individual displays at the point of sale a clearly legible sign or placard stating, "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection."; and
(5) each individual pet treat package is labeled with the following: (i) the name and registration number or address of the individual preparing the pet treat; (ii) the date on which the pet treat was prepared; (iii) the ingredients listed; and (iv) the statement "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection."
(5) each individual pet treat package is labeled with the following: (i) the name and registration number or address of the individual preparing the pet treat; (ii) the date on which the pet treat was prepared; (iii) the ingredients listed; and (iv) the statement "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection."
Subd. 2. Direct sales to consumers.
Subd. 2. Direct sales to consumers.
An individual qualifying for the exemption under subdivision 1 may sell the exempt pet treats to consumers in accordance with section 28A.152 .
An individual qualifying for the exemption under subdivision 1 may sell the exempt pet treats to consumers in accordance with section 28A.152 , except that pet treats may also be delivered by mail or commercial delivery.
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