Minnesota SF4393 prohibits dominant retailers from owning livestock dealers or meat packing companies.

Minnesota SF4393 prohibits dominant retailers from owning, acquiring, or obtaining any ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies. A dominant retailer is defined as an entity primarily engaged in the sale of meat at retail, with annual retail sales of meat exceeding $18 billion, adjusted for inflation. The bill also prohibits dominant retailers from entering into exclusive contracts with livestock dealers or meat packing companies. Non-compliant dominant retailers must certify compliance by October 1, 2026, or request an extension from the commissioner.

Minnesota SF4393 prohibits dominant retailers from owning livestock dealers or meat packing companies.

Minnesota SF4393 prohibits dominant retailers from owning, acquiring, or obtaining any ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies. A dominant retailer is defined as an entity primarily engaged in the sale of meat at retail, with annual retail sales of meat exceeding $18 billion, adjusted for inflation. The bill also prohibits dominant retailers from entering into exclusive contracts with livestock dealers or meat packing companies. Non-compliant dominant retailers must certify compliance by October 1, 2026, or request an extension from the commissioner.