Minnesota HF2052 modifies food certificate payment provisions for export of processed and manufactured foods.

Minnesota HF2052 amends the payment process for food certificates issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The bill sets a $125 fee for each certificate, which must be paid at the time of request or within ten days of billing. If payment is not received within 15 days of billing, the commissioner may withhold future certificates until the outstanding fees are settled. Fees collected must be deposited in the food certificate account or another account in the agricultural fund.

Minnesota HF2052 modifies food certificate payment provisions for export of processed and manufactured foods.

Minnesota HF2052 amends the payment process for food certificates issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The bill sets a $125 fee for each certificate, which must be paid at the time of request or within ten days of billing. If payment is not received within 15 days of billing, the commissioner may withhold future certificates until the outstanding fees are settled. Fees collected must be deposited in the food certificate account or another account in the agricultural fund.