Minnesota Statutes 31.92 – Definitions
Subdivision 1.Scope.
As used in sections 31.92 to 31.94, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given.
Subd. 1a.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 31.92
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 31.92
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
[Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
Subd. 2.Department.
“Department” means the Department of Agriculture.
Subd. 2a.
[Repealed, 2003 c 107 s 33]
Subd. 2b.Federal law.
“Federal law” means the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, United States Code, title 7, sections 6501 et seq. and associated regulations in 7 C.F.R. § 205.
Subd. 3.Organic.
“Organic” is a labeling term that refers to an agricultural product produced in accordance with federal law.
Subd. 3a.Organic production.
“Organic production” means a production system that is managed in accordance with federal law to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
Subd. 4.Producer.
“Producer” means a person who is responsible for growing or raising organic food.
Subd. 5.
[Repealed, 2003 c 107 s 33]