Certain retailers prohibition from obtaining an ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies

This bill prohibits large meat retailers from owning stakes in livestock dealers or meat packing companies and from signing exclusive contracts that require those suppliers to sell only to them. It defines a "dominant retailer" as a company primarily selling meat with over $18 billion in annual sales and at least one location in 20 states, including Minnesota. Companies meeting this definition must certify compliance by October 1, 2026, and face daily civil penalties of $25,000 for violations, with enforcement handled by the state attorney general.