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Title: Non-Resident Frozen Food
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Subject: Food
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:15:27 PM
Modification Date: 1/30/2025 9:15:56 AM
Agency Name: Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Description: The mission of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.
Agency Phone: 651-201-6000
800-967-2474
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Address:
625 N. Robert Street

St. Paul
MN
55155
Division Name: Food & Feed Safety Inspection
Division URL:
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-201-6062 Licensing & Registration
Division Fax: 651-202-6081 Starting a Food Business
Division URL:
Audience: Hold Application URL:
Renewal URL: https://www2.mda.state.mn.us/webapp/erenewal/login.jsp
Versa URL:
Requirements:

Must obtain a license before selling frozen products in Minnesota.


Rules:
Statutes: 28A.08

Forms:

Consolidated Food License Application, AG-00-1143-04


Fees:

Important Notice: New License and Permit Surcharge

As part of MDA's ongoing efforts to improve their services, the MDA is introducing a license and permit surcharge (Minn. Stat. § 17.033). This surcharge is an application processing charge that will be added to all licensing and permitting applications and renewals beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The surcharge will be calculated as 5% of the license or permit fee, with a minimum charge of $5.

The surcharge is supporting the modernization of our technology systems, which will provide better online services and more efficient processing of applications. The collected funds will be dedicated to upgrading our electronic systems, making it easier for people to interact with the MDA and access the needed services.

License fee - $200

Late penalty fee $50

No license penalty fee - $75


Period of Issuance:

January 1 - December 31


Length of Determination: 2 - 4 weeks.
Other Info:
Activity: Food
License Detail URL:

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