Chapter 28 — Records; Reports

28.01 Definitions This section defines terms used in the cold storage warehouse law, like cold storage, food, and perishable food. 28.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 28.03 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 28.04 Records; Reports Cold storage warehouse operators must keep records of all food received and withdrawn, and file monthly reports with the … 28.05 Inspection The agriculture commissioner or agents can inspect cold storage warehouses and take food samples at any time. 28.06 Food Which May Be Placed in Cold Storage If stored food becomes unfit for human consumption, the commissioner can order it destroyed or disposed of. 28.07 Marking Articles of Food The commissioner can adopt rules for cold storage warehouses covering temperature, sanitation, and food handling. 28.08 Length of Storage Period Food must not be kept in cold storage for more than 12 consecutive months. Exceptions exist for frozen fruits and some … 28.09 Shortening Storage Period Food taken out of cold storage must be labeled to show it was previously held in cold storage. 28.12 Returning Food to Cold Storage; Transfer Violating cold storage warehouse laws is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $25 to $100 or up to 90 days in jail. 28.13 Rules The commissioner can go to court to get an injunction to stop violations of the cold storage warehouse law. 28.14 This section has been repealed. It was removed from Minnesota law in 1971. 28.15 This section has been repealed. It was removed from Minnesota law in 2012.