Establishes a civil cause of action for disparagement of perishable food products in Minnesota.
Minnesota HF4913 establishes a civil cause of action for individuals who knowingly make false statements about perishable food products, claiming they are unsafe for consumption or that the agricultural practices used to produce them render them unsafe. If found liable, the individual may be required to pay damages. The court may award general damages, special damages, or other relief deemed just and equitable. Actions under this law must be commenced within one year of the cause of action arising.
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