HB 1134 Summary

• Amends North Dakota commercial feed regulations in chapter 4.1-41, adding definitions for pet food, specialty pet food, mineral feed, and label requirements for customer-formula feed

• Establishes licensing requirements for commercial feed manufacturers ($120 initial fee, $100 renewal) and retailers ($60 initial fee, $50 renewal), with exemptions for pet food and specialty pet food manufacturers

• Requires registration of pet food and specialty pet food products ($120 initial, $100 renewal per product) before distribution, with exemptions for non-commercial home producers selling directly at community events without meat byproducts

• Specifies weed seed limits in commercial feed at 4.5 viable restricted seeds per pound and defines adulteration standards aligned with federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirements

• Creates prohibited acts section covering manufacture or distribution of adulterated or misbranded feed, failure to register, and non-payment of inspection fees; grants agriculture commissioner rulemaking authority