Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 105 - Agriculture Department
Chapter 1540 - MEAT INSPECTION
Part 1540.0090 - FEDERALLY INSPECTED ESTABLISHMENTS
Parts 1540.0010 to 1540.4520 shall not apply to a federally inspected establishment provided, however, that federally inspected establishments may also apply for designation as an official establishment, under these rules. In determining the qualification for designation of a federally inspected establishment the commissioner shall approve the facilities and inspectional procedures of such federally inspected establishments as being in full compliance with these parts.
When necessary funds and personnel are not available to render service under these parts to all applicants the commissioner shall consider the best interests of the state and shall designate state approved municipal or county inspection service and designate official processing establishments as the commissioner sees fit.
Statutory Authority: MS s 31A.08