Review the MDA webpage Starting a New Business. This will inform you about topics such as:
- Applicable regulations such as FSMA – Preventive Controls for Human Food
- Specialized regulations (acidified foods, juice HACCP, seafood HACCP, etc.) that may apply
- Water source & waste water system requirements
- Food business zoning requirements
- Local authority inspections (e.g. building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire)
- Certificate of Occupancy, if necessary
- Retail Plan Review, if applicable
- Meat or dairy products
It is your responsibility to become familiar with all the applicable regulations and Minnesota Statues to ensure you are manufacturing food safely and in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being produced in your facility, you may need to employ an individual with specialized training, seek additional education/training, or you may need to consult with an external source (university, expert, process authority, or laboratory).
Persons selling agricultural pesticide to end-users for use in Minnesota must collect Minnesota Gross Sales Fee at a rate of 0.55% of the sale price and the ACRRA Surcharge at a rate of 0.27% (Note: ACRRA Surcharge assessed fees decreased, effective 1/1/2025.) of the sale price of agriculture pesticide products sold. Dealers must collect the fee and surcharge totaling at a rate of 0.82% and pay those fees and surcharges collected to the MDA.
Persons selling agricultural pesticide to end-users for use in Minnesota must collect Minnesota Gross Sales Fee at a rate of 0.55% of the sale price and the ACRRA Surcharge at a rate of 0.27% (Note: ACRRA Surcharge assessed fees decreased, effective 1/1/2025.) of the sale price of agriculture pesticide products sold. Dealers must collect the fee and surcharge totaling at a rate of 0.82% and pay those fees and surcharges collected to the MDA.
Licensed pesticide dealers collect and pay Minnesota Gross Sales fee and ACRRA surcharge for sale of agricultural pesticides only. Dealers do not charge or collect Minnesota Gross Sales fee or ACRRA surcharge on sales of non-agricultural pesticides, other chemicals, products, shipping or service fees.
Licensed pesticide dealers collect and pay Minnesota Gross Sales fee and ACRRA surcharge for sale of agricultural pesticides only. Dealers do not charge or collect Minnesota Gross Sales fee or ACRRA surcharge on sales of non-agricultural pesticides, other chemicals, products, shipping or service fees.
No, these rates are stated in Minnesota Pesticide Control Law. Dealers may not set or collect a different percentage rate. The correct percentage rates are:
- Minnesota Gross Sales Fee rate is 0.55%
- ACRRA Surcharge rate is 0.27% (Note: ACRRA Surcharge assessed fees decreased, effective 1/1/2025.)
No, these rates are stated in Minnesota Pesticide Control Law. Dealers may not set or collect a different percentage rate. The correct percentage rates are:
- Minnesota Gross Sales Fee rate is 0.55%
- ACRRA Surcharge rate is 0.27% (Note: ACRRA Surcharge assessed fees decreased, effective 1/1/2025.)
Licensed pesticide dealers for each licensed location, retailers must report sales and pay applicable fees to MDA by January 31st following the year of sale. Dealers must report and pay applicable fees and surcharges on their total annual gross sales of agricultural pesticides no later than January 31. If you have multiple dealer licenses for several locations, each dealer license reports and pays fees for their sales separately. Dealers must also renew their license application and pay license renewal fees before January 31 each year to avoid a late license renewal fee of $75.
Licensed pesticide dealers for each licensed location, retailers must report sales and pay applicable fees to MDA by January 31st following the year of sale. Dealers must report and pay applicable fees and surcharges on their total annual gross sales of agricultural pesticides no later than January 31. If you have multiple dealer licenses for several locations, each dealer license reports and pays fees for their sales separately. Dealers must also renew their license application and pay license renewal fees before January 31 each year to avoid a late license renewal fee of $75.
For each license, dealers will submit an electronic report of their annual agricultural pesticide sales to MDA via a reporting application on the department’s web page. (Create Agricultural Pesticide Sales Report) The web application will calculate fees and surcharges owed by the dealer and provide electronic payment or payment by check options.
