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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1.Policy; processors; wholesalers; retailers. (a) It is the intent of the legislature to accomplish partial deregulation of milk marketing with a minimum negative impact on small-volume retailers.
(b) A processor or wholesaler may not sell or offer for sale selected class I or class II dairy products at a price lower than the processor's or wholesaler's basic cost.
(c) A retailer may not sell or offer for sale selected class I or class II dairy products at a retail price lower than (1) 105 percent of the retailer's basic cost until June 30, 1994; and (2) the retailer's basic cost beginning July 1, 1994, and thereafter. A retailer may not use any method or device in the sale or offer for sale of a selected dairy product that results in a violation of this section.
Subd. 2.Exceptions. The minimum processor, wholesaler, and retailer prices of subdivision 1 do not apply:
(1) to a sale complying with section 325D.06;
(2) to a retailer giving away selected class I and class II dairy products for free if the customer is not required to make a purchase; or
(3) to a processor, wholesaler, or retailer giving away selected class I and class II dairy products for free or at a reduced cost to a bona fide charity.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Agriculture (Ch. 17-42) § 32D.26. Sales below cost prohibited; exceptions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/agriculture-ch-17-42/mn-st-sect-32d-26/
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