Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend existing agricultural legislation to allow commercial feed license holders in Minnesota to employ veterinarians without adhering to certain legal structural requirements.

Main Provisions

• Employment of Veterinarians: The bill grants the ability for individuals or businesses holding a commercial feed license to employ veterinarians directly.
• Exemption from Professional Firms Act: These licensees are not required to organize under the Minnesota Professional Firms Act to hire veterinarians.
• Scope of Veterinary Services: Veterinarians employed under this provision can practice veterinary medicine and provide services directly to the licensee’s customers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Alteration of Employment Regulations: Prior to this amendment, commercial feed licensees needed to comply with the Minnesota Professional Firms Act if they wished to employ veterinarians. The bill provides an exemption from this requirement, simplifying the process for these businesses to hire veterinary professionals.

Relevant Terms

commercial feed license, veterinarians, Professional Firms Act, veterinary medicine, agricultural legislation.