as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 08/24/2015 10:33am
A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; establishing a farmer advocate office to provide one-stop
regulatory assistance; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014,
section 17.03, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 17.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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A farmer advocate office is established within the
Department of Agriculture to provide one-stop access for persons in need of information
or assistance to obtain or renew licenses, meet state regulatory requirements, or resolve
disputes with state agencies.
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$100,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2017 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for the purposes of section 1.
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