Minnesota § 156.20 - INSPECTIONS AND SAMPLES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 156.20 — INSPECTIONS AND SAMPLES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156.20. INSPECTIONS AND SAMPLES
Subdivision 1.Authority.
To enforce sections 156.16 to 156.19, a veterinarian must allow authorized representatives of the Board of Veterinary Medicine, after receiving allegations of a violation of sections 156.16 to 156.19 and upon presenting appropriate credentials to the veterinarian in charge, to:
(1) enter premises in which veterinary drugs are held for distribution in Minnesota at reasonable times, within reasonable limits, and in a reasonable manner;
(2) inspect pertinent records, equipment, materials, containers, and facilities bearing on whether veterinary drugs are in compliance with sections 156.16 to 156.19; and
(3) collect samples.
Subd. 2.Limits on inspection.
An inspection authorized by this section may not extend to financial information, pricing information, personnel information, or sales information other than shipment information. An inspection must be started and completed with reasonable promptness.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 156.20
What does Minnesota Statutes § 156.20 cover?
Section 156.20 ("INSPECTIONS AND SAMPLES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 156.20?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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