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MN SF2479
MN SF2479Qualifying agricultural products definition modification for purposes of special farm products permits provision
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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to transportation; amending definition of qualifying agricultural products for purposes of special farm products permits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.865, subdivision 1a.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of "qualifying agricultural products" in Minnesota's transportation regulations by adding soybean oil to the existing list of agricultural items that can be transported under special farm products permits. The current law already allows transportation of a wide range of agricultural products including crops (like corn, soybeans, and oats), livestock, food crops (such as sugar beets and potatoes), fluid milk, livestock feed, seed materials, and livestock manure. By explicitly including soybean oil in this definition, the bill expands the types of agricultural products that can be transported under these specialized permits, potentially making it easier for farmers and agricultural businesses to transport this specific product with less regulatory burden. The modification is a narrow, technical change that appears to provide more clarity and flexibility in agricultural transportation regulations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Transportation (on 03/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2479&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2479&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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