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MN Stat § 18F.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18F — Genetically Engineered Organisms|Section 18F.04 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.

18F.04 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. The commissioner shall administer, implement, and enforce sections 18F.01 to 18F.13. The Board of Animal Health shall be consulted on permits that relate to livestock and domestic animals. History:  1991 c 250 s 3; 1994 c 454 s 5
MN Stat § 18F.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18F — Genetically Engineered Organisms|Section 18F.07 — Genetically Engineered Agriculturally Related Organism Permit.

18F.07 GENETICALLY ENGINEERED AGRICULTURALLY RELATED ORGANISM PERMIT. Subdivision 1. Requirement. A person may not conduct a release of a genetically engineered agriculturally related organism until a permit for the release has been obtained from the commissioner. Each release of a genetically engineered agriculturally related organism requires a new permit until the commissioner determines by rule that the proposed use of the agriculturally related organism is no longer subject to regulation under this chapter. Subd. 2. Permit application and review. (a) After reviewing a completed application, the commissioner may issue a genetically engineered agriculturally related organism permit if the commissioner determines that the applicant has adequately demonstrated that the proposed release does not have the potential for unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. The commissioner may prescribe terms and conditions including, but not limited to, the period for the genetically engineered agriculturally related organism permit, the amount or number of genetically engineered agriculturally related organisms to be used, monitoring activities, department inspection schedules, reporting of experiment results, and experiment termination procedures. A person may not violate terms or conditions of a permit issued under this section. After a genetically engineered agriculturally related organism permit is issued, the commissioner may revoke or change the permit at any time if the commissioner finds that its terms or conditions are being violated or are inadequate to avoid unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. (b) The commissioner may deny issuance of a genetically engineered agriculturally related organism permit if the commissioner determines that the use to be made of the agriculturally related organisms under the proposed terms and conditions may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. Subd. 3. Application. A person shall file an application for a genetically engineered agriculturally related organism permit with the commissioner. The application must include: (1) the name and address of the applicant; (2) any United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, or other federal agency regulatory application or approval document, if required under federal law or rule; (3) the purpose or objectives of the agriculturally related organism; (4) the name, address, and telephone number of cooperators or participants in this state; (5) the amount or number of organisms, materials, cultures, or seeds to be shipped or used in this state; and (6) other information requested by the commissioner. Subd. 4. Application fee. An application for a permit for a genetically engineered agriculturally related organism must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $125. History:  1991 c 250 s 4; 1994 c 454 s 6
MN Stat § 18F.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18F — Genetically Engineered Organisms|Section 18F.12 — Rules.

18F.12 RULES. The commissioner shall adopt rules governing the issuance of permits for proposed releases of genetically engineered agriculturally related organisms, experimental genetically engineered pesticides, and genetically engineered fertilizers, genetically engineered soil amendments, and genetically engineered plant amendments. The rules must include a requirement for environmental review subject to the provisions of chapter 116D and rules adopted under it. The rules must also include provisions requiring concurrent permit review for proposed releases that would require more than one permit under this chapter, chapter 18B or 18C. History:  1991 c 250 s 5; 1994 c 454 s 7
MN Stat § 18F.13 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18F — Genetically Engineered Organisms|Section 18F.13 — Exemptions.

18F.13 EXEMPTIONS. (a) The commissioner may provide exemptions to the requirements to prepare an environmental assessment worksheet and obtain a permit for release of genetically engineered agriculturally related organisms for which substantial evidence, including past releases, has shown that the organism can be released without adverse effects on humans and the environment. (b) The commissioner may provide exemptions from the requirements to prepare an environmental assessment worksheet and obtain a permit for release of genetically engineered agriculturally related organisms for which substantial evidence, including past releases, has shown that the organism can be released under alternative oversight without adverse effects to humans and the environment. History:   1994 c 454 s 8
MN Stat § 18G.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.01 — Plant Protection; Powers Of Commissioner.

18G.01 PLANT PROTECTION; POWERS OF COMMISSIONER. (a) This chapter authorizes the commissioner to abate, suppress, eradicate, prevent, or otherwise regulate the introduction or establishment of plant pests that threaten Minnesota's agricultural, forest, or horticultural interests or the general ecological quality of the state. (b) The commissioner may employ entomologists, plant pathologists, and other qualified employees necessary to administer and enforce this chapter. History:   2003 c 128 art 4 s 1
MN Stat § 18G.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.03 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.

18G.03 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. Subdivision 1. Entry and inspection. (a) The commissioner may enter and inspect a public or private place that might harbor plant pests and may require that the owner destroy or treat plant pests, plants, or other material. (b) If the owner fails to properly comply with a directive of the commissioner, the commissioner may have any necessary work done at the owner's expense. The commissioner shall notify the owner of the deadline for paying those expenses. If the owner does not reimburse the commissioner for an expense within a time specified by the commissioner, the expense is a charge upon the county as provided in subdivision 4. (c) If a harmful plant pest infestation or infection threatens plants of an area in the state, the commissioner may take any measures necessary to eliminate or alleviate the potential significant damage or harm. (d) The commissioner may collect fees required by this chapter. (e) The commissioner may issue and enforce written or printed "stop-sale" orders, compliance agreements, and other directives and requests to the owner or custodian of any plants or articles infested or infected with a harmful plant pest. Subd. 2. Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Subd. 3. Quarantine. The commissioner may impose a quarantine to restrict or prohibit the transportation or distribution of plants or other materials capable of carrying plant pests into or through any part of this state. Subd. 4. Collection of charges for work done for owner. If the commissioner incurs an expense in conjunction with carrying out subdivision 1 and is not reimbursed by the owner of the land, the expense is a legal charge against the land. After the expense is incurred, the commissioner shall file verified and itemized statements of the cost of all services rendered with the county auditor of the county in which the land is located. The county auditor shall place a lien in favor of the commissioner against the land involved, which must be certified by the county auditor and collected according to section 429.101. Subd. 5. Certain species not subject to chapter 18G. This chapter does not apply to exotic aquatic plants and wild animal species regulated under chapter 84D. History:  2003 c 128 art 4 s 3; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 1 s 28; 2007 c 57 art 1 s 15
MN Stat § 18G.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.04 — Eradication, Control, And Abatement Of Nuisances; Issuing Control Orders.

18G.04 ERADICATION, CONTROL, AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; ISSUING CONTROL ORDERS. Subdivision 1. Public nuisance. Any premises, plant, appliance, conveyance, or article that is infected or infested with plant pests that may cause significant damage or harm and any premises where any plant pest is found is a public nuisance and must be prosecuted as a public nuisance in all actions and proceedings. All legal remedies for the prevention and abatement of a nuisance apply to a public nuisance under this section. It is unlawful for any person to maintain a public nuisance. Subd. 2. Control order. In order to prevent the introduction or spread of harmful or dangerous plant pests, the commissioner may issue orders for necessary control measures. These orders may indicate the type of specific control to be used, the compound or material, the manner or the time of application, and who is responsible for carrying out the control order. Control orders may include directions to control or abate the plant pest to an acceptable level; eradicate the plant pest; restrict the movement of the plant pest or any material, article, appliance, plant, or means of conveyance suspected to be carrying the plant pest; or destroy plants or plant products infested or infected with a plant pest. Material suspected of being infested or infected with a plant pest may be confiscated by the commissioner. History:   2003 c 128 art 4 s 4
MN Stat § 18G.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.05 — Discovery Of Plant Pests; Official Marking Of Infested Or Infected Articles.

18G.05 DISCOVERY OF PLANT PESTS; OFFICIAL MARKING OF INFESTED OR INFECTED ARTICLES. Upon knowledge of the existence of a dangerous or injurious plant pest or invasive species within the state, the commissioner may conspicuously mark all plants, infested areas, materials, and articles known or suspected to be infected or infested with the plant pest or invasive species. Persons, owners, or tenants in possession of the premises or area in which the existence of the plant pest or invasive species is suspected must be notified by the commissioner with prescribed control measures. A person must comply with the commissioner's control order within the prescribed time. If the commissioner determines that satisfactory control or mitigation of the pest has been achieved, the order must be released. History:   2003 c 128 art 4 s 5
MN Stat § 18G.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.07 — Tree Care And Tree Trimming Company Registration.

18G.07 TREE CARE AND TREE TRIMMING COMPANY REGISTRATION. Subdivision 1. Creation of registry. (a) The commissioner shall maintain a list of all persons, businesses, and companies that employ persons who provide tree care or tree trimming services in Minnesota. All commercial tree care providers, tree trimmers, and employers that direct employees to remove trees, limbs, branches, brush, or shrubs for hire must be registered with the commissioner. (b) Persons or companies who are required to be registered under paragraph (a) must register annually by providing the following to the commissioner: (1) accurate and up-to-date business name, address, and telephone number; (2) a complete list of all Minnesota counties in which they work; and (3) a nonrefundable fee of $25 for initial application or renewing the registration. (c) All persons and companies required to be registered under paragraph (a) must register before conducting the activities specified in paragraph (a). Annual registration expires December 31, must be renewed annually, and the renewal fee remitted by January 1 of the year for which it is issued. In addition, a penalty of ten percent of the renewal fee due must be charged for each month, or portion of a month, that the fee is delinquent up to a maximum of 30 percent for any application for renewal postmarked after December 31. Subd. 2. Information dissemination. The commissioner shall provide registered tree care companies with information and data regarding any existing or potential regulated forest pest infestations within the state. Subd. 3. Violation. It is unlawful for a person to advertise tree care or tree trimming services in Minnesota without being registered with the commissioner. History:  2003 c 128 art 4 s 7; 2010 c 333 art 1 s 10; 2012 c 244 art 1 s 8
MN Stat § 18G.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.09 — Shipment Of Plant Pests And Biological Control Agents.

18G.09 SHIPMENT OF PLANT PESTS AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS. (a) A person may not sell, offer for sale, move, convey, transport, deliver, ship, or offer for shipment any plant pest, noxious weed, or biological control agent without a permit from the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or its state equivalent. A permit may be issued only after the commissioner determines that the proposed shipment or use will not create a hazard to the agricultural, forest, or horticultural interests of this state or the state's general environmental quality. For interstate movement, the permit must be affixed conspicuously to the exterior of each shipping container, box, package, or appliance; accompany each shipping container, box, package, or appliance; or comply with other directions of the commissioner. Shipping containers must be escape-proof and the commissioner shall specify labeling and shipping protocols. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) intrastate shipments of federal- or state-approved biological control agents used in this state for control of plant pests; and (2) interstate shipments of organisms that the United States Department of Agriculture has specifically identified as not needing a permit for movement. History:  2003 c 128 art 4 s 8; 2020 c 89 art 4 s 6
MN Stat § 18G.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.11 — Cooperation With Other Jurisdictions.

18G.11 COOPERATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS. Subdivision 1. Detection and control agreements. The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with organizations, persons, civic groups, governmental agencies, or other organizations to adopt and execute plans to detect and control areas infested or infected with harmful plant pests. The cooperative agreements may include provisions of joint funding of any control treatment. If a harmful plant pest infestation or infection occurs and cannot be adequately controlled by individual persons, owners, tenants, or local units of government, the commissioner may conduct the necessary control measures independently or on a cooperative basis with federal or other units of government. Subd. 2. New and emerging plant pest programs. The commissioner may make grants to municipalities or enter into contracts with municipalities, nurseries, colleges, universities, state or federal agencies in connection with new or emerging plant pests programs, including research, or any other organization with the legal authority to enter into contractual agreements. History:  2003 c 128 art 4 s 10; 2007 c 57 art 1 s 16
MN Stat § 18G.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification|Section 18G.12 — Invasive Species Management And Investigation.

18G.12 INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND INVESTIGATION. Subdivision 1. Plant pest and invasive species research. The commissioner shall conduct research to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species and plant pests into the state and to investigate the feasibility of their control or eradication. Subd. 2. Statewide program. The commissioner shall establish a statewide program to prevent the introduction and the spread of harmful plant pest and terrestrial invasive species. To the extent possible, the program must provide coordination of efforts among governmental entities and private organizations. Subd. 3. Invasive species management plan. The commissioner shall prepare and maintain a long-term terrestrial invasive species management plan which may include specific plans for individual species. The plan must address: (1) coordination strategies for detection and prevention of accidental introductions; (2) methods to disseminate information about harmful invasive species to the general public and appropriate agricultural and resource management agencies or organizations; (3) coordination of control efforts for selected harmful terrestrial invasive species; and (4) participation by local units of government and other state and federal agencies in the development and implementation of local management efforts. Subd. 4. Regional cooperation. The commissioner shall seek cooperation with other states and Canadian provinces for the purposes of management and control of harmful invasive species. Subd. 5.  [Repealed, 2009 c 94 art 1 s 107] History:   2003 c 128 art 4 s 11
MN Stat § 18H.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18H — Nursery Law|Section 18H.03 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.

18H.03 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. Subdivision 1. Employees. The commissioner may employ entomologists, plant pathologists, and other employees necessary to administer this chapter. Subd. 2. Entry and inspection; fees. (a) The commissioner may enter and inspect a public or private place that might harbor plant pests and may require that the owner destroy or treat plant pests, plants, or other material. (b) If the owner fails to properly comply with a directive of the commissioner within a given period of time, the commissioner may have any necessary work done at the owner's expense. If the owner does not reimburse the commissioner for the expense within a time specified by the commissioner, the expense is a charge upon the county as provided in subdivision 4. (c) If a dangerous plant pest infestation or infection threatens plants of an area in the state, the commissioner may take any measures necessary to eliminate or alleviate the danger. (d) The commissioner may collect fees required by this chapter. (e) The commissioner may issue and enforce a written or printed "stop-sale" order to the owner or custodian of any nursery stock if fees required by the nursery are not paid. The commissioner may not be held liable for the deterioration of nursery stock during the period for which it is held pursuant to a stop-sale order. Subd. 3. Quarantines. The commissioner may impose a quarantine to restrict or prohibit the transportation of nursery stock, plants, or other materials capable of carrying plant pests into or through any part of the state. Subd. 4. Collection of charges for work done for owner. If the commissioner incurs an expense in conjunction with carrying out subdivision 2 and is not reimbursed by the owner of the land, the expense is a legal charge against the land. After the expense is incurred, the commissioner shall file verified and itemized statements of the cost of all services rendered with the county auditor of the county in which the land is located. The county auditor shall place a lien in favor of the commissioner against the land involved, certified by the county auditor, and collected according to section 429.101. Subd. 5. Delegation authority. The commissioner may, by written agreements, delegate specific inspection, enforcement, and other regulatory duties of this chapter to officials of other agencies. This delegation may only be made to a state agency, a political subdivision, or a political subdivision's agency that has signed a joint powers agreement with the commissioner as provided in section 471.59. Subd. 6. Dissemination of information. The commissioner may disseminate information among growers relative to treatment of nursery stock in both prevention and elimination of attack by plant pests and diseases. Subd. 7. Other duties of service. The commissioner may carry out other duties or responsibilities that are of service to the industry or that may be necessary for the protection of the industry. History:   2003 c 128 art 5 s 2
MN Stat § 18H.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture|Chapter 18H — Nursery Law|Section 18H.04 — Adoption Of Rules.

18H.04 ADOPTION OF RULES. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The rules may include, but are not limited to, rules in regard to labeling and the maintenance of viability and vigor of nursery stock. Rules of the commissioner that are in effect on July 1, 2003, relating to plant protection, nursery inspection, or the Plant Pest Act remain in effect until they are superseded by new rules. History:   2003 c 128 art 5 s 3