License fees are based on your gross annual food sales and food safety risk. If you are found operating without a license, then a no-license penalty fee will apply.
The adjusted fee schedule, effective August 1, 2025, starts on line 83.27 of House File 2446.
License fees are based on your gross annual food sales and food safety risk. If you are found operating without a license, then a no-license penalty fee will apply.
The adjusted fee schedule, effective August 1, 2025, starts on line 83.27 of House File 2446.
Annually. You must renew your license by December 31st of each year. If you renew later than December 31st, a late fee will be applied. A license renewal form will be mailed to you prior to December each year. License renewal online is an option.
Annually. You must renew your license by December 31st of each year. If you renew later than December 31st, a late fee will be applied. A license renewal form will be mailed to you prior to December each year. License renewal online is an option.
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).
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.
