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North Dakota panel lowers registration fees for in-state pet food makers, forwards bill
Summary
The House Agriculture Committee voted to forward House Bill 1526, which cuts pet food product registration and renewal fees for North Dakota manufacturers to $50, citing support from producers and the Agriculture Department.
The House Agriculture Committee on Thursday voted to forward House Bill 1526, reducing registration and renewal fees for pet food products made by North Dakota residents from roughly $120/$100 to $50 per product.
Supporters said the change aims to help small, local manufacturers afford registration as they move from farmer's‑market and Pride of Dakota sales to wider commercial distribution. Representative Mark Nelson, sponsor of the bill, told the committee the change mirrors Montana law and would…
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