Commercial feed licenses authorized to employ veterinarians.
HF 2878 allows commercial feed businesses in Minnesota to directly hire licensed veterinarians without needing to form a separate professional firm under state law. This change removes a requirement from the Minnesota Professional Firms Act (Chapter 319B) for businesses holding commercial feed licenses. The bill specifically permits veterinarians employed by these feed companies to provide veterinary services directly to the feed business's customers. It affects commercial feed licensees and their veterinary staff by simplifying employment arrangements. (Procedural bill; summary limited to key policy change.)
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
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