25.391 EXEMPTION FOR COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCERS; HOME-PROCESSED PET TREATS.

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Subdivision 1. Exemption.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a person who prepares and sells home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats, provided the following conditions are met:

(1)the person is an individual, a sole proprietorship, a single-member limited liability company owned by one individual, or a limited liability company owned by two individuals residing at the same residence;

(2)the person does not hold a commercial feed license under section 25.341 ;

(3)the person is registered with the commissioner under section 28A.152, subdivision 4;

(4)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;

(5)the pet treats are baked or dehydrated;

(6)the person displays at the point of sale a clearly legible sign or placard stating, "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection."; and

(7)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.

A person 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.