MN HF1766

Prohibits any person from using antimicrobial agents nontherapeutically in food-producing animals, defined as use for growth promotion, feed efficiency, weight gain, routine disease prevention, or other routine purposes without clinical signs of disease.

Permits therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents under supervision of a licensed veterinarian for treating sick food-producing animals.

Prohibits the sale or offering for sale in Minnesota of any food or food product derived from food-producing animals that received nontherapeutic antimicrobial agents, regardless of the product's origin.

Defines "antimicrobial agent" as any drug or derivative used in humans or intended for human use to treat or prevent disease, as well as any substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.

Adds new section 35.055 to Minnesota Statutes codifying these prohibitions.