HB 1326 Summary

• Creates licensing requirements for commercial feed manufacturers ($120 initial fee, $100 renewal) and retailers ($60 initial fee, $50 renewal), valid for two-year periods from odd-numbered years.

• Establishes product registration requirements for commercial feed manufacturers and pet food/specialty pet food distributors, with registration fees of $120 initial and $100 renewal.

• Sets inspection fee at 20 cents per ton (minimum $10) on commercial feeds distributed in North Dakota, payable by February 15th based on prior calendar year tonnage.

• Specifies labeling requirements for commercial feed (product name, weight, guaranteed analysis, ingredient names, manufacturer address) and customer-formula feed (manufacturer and purchaser information, delivery date, ingredient quantities).

• Defines adulteration and misbranding violations; authorizes agriculture commissioner to inspect facilities, issue withdrawal orders, and seek injunctions; establishes class A misdemeanor penalties for violations.