Subdivision 1. Overall. The following course of action is intended as a basis for prompt action to the maximum extent practical within the limits of state, local, and commercial resources. The assignment of a basic responsibility to a particular agency is not intended to confer exclusive responsibility or authority unless specifically stated, for joint action is intended as the key to a successful program.
Subd. 2. Research. The University of Minnesota and its Extension Service in cooperation with the commissioner of agriculture shall institute a continuing research program on tree varieties most suitable for growth within the state; and the proper placement of individual trees and groups of trees in new or existing commercial, industrial, and residential settings to maximize energy saving benefits. The University of Minnesota and the commissioner shall work closely with nurseries and other suppliers of trees to assure a constant and reliable supply of the desirable varieties is available for planting.
Subd. 3. Information. The University of Minnesota Extension Service, in cooperation with the commissioners of agriculture, education, natural resources, and commerce, shall serve as the principal agency for publishing and circulating information derived from research under subdivision 2 among the various municipalities and individual property owners in the state. Where practical, the Extension Service and the State Energy Office in the Department of Commerce shall secure the advice and assistance of various energy utilities interested and concerned with conservation. The commissioner of agriculture shall establish an information source for requests for nursery stock, to match needs of municipalities with stocks of trees available for planting from private and governmental sources.
Subd. 4. Transportation plantings. The commissioner of transportation shall utilize information on varieties and placement of trees to provide maximum forestation in rest areas and other areas controlled by the department. The commissioner of transportation should consider the use of trees in conjunction with solid noise walls along urban freeways to the maximum extent practical.
Subd. 5. School Arbor Day activities. The commissioners of education, agriculture, and natural resources, with the state Arbor Month Committee and its individual public and private members, shall jointly work to expand and strengthen programs available to all levels of schools in forestry education and shall encourage reinstitution of Arbor Day activities. Information on desirable shade tree varieties and efficient spacing and location of shade trees shall be made available for use in related adult education courses.
Subd. 6. Municipal action. A city of the first or second class shall, by ordinance, require of the developer the use of properly placed trees in new subdivisions and plantings on lands dedicated to parks and open spaces. Cities of the third and fourth class may adopt such ordinances. Counties may assist and encourage the smaller cities in tree planting programs. A municipality may contract on a long-term basis with nurseries and shade tree wholesalers to assure continued availability of nursery stock of the desirable shade tree varieties.
1990 c 445 s 1; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1Sp2001 c 4 art 6 s 11; 2003 c 130 s 12
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Chapter 17 — Department Of Agriculture
Section 17.01 — Creation Of Department; Commissioner; Deputy.
Section 17.013 — Delegations Of Powers To Deputy Commissioner.
Section 17.03 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 17.035 — Venison Distribution And Reimbursement.
Section 17.039 — Ethical Guidelines For Farm Advocates.
Section 17.04 — Enforcement Of Food Laws.
Section 17.041 — Agricultural Emergency Account; Appropriation.
Section 17.055 — Emerging Farmers.
Section 17.101 — Promotional Activities.
Section 17.1015 — Promotional Expenditures.
Section 17.1016 — Cooperative Grants.
Section 17.1017 — Good Food Access Program.
Section 17.1018 — Good Food Access Program Advisory Committee.
Section 17.102 — Minnesota Grown Label.
Section 17.107 — Farm Equipment Safety And Maintenance Program For Youth.
Section 17.114 — Sustainable Agriculture.
Section 17.116 — Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grants.
Section 17.117 — Agriculture Best Management Practices Loan Program.
Section 17.118 — Livestock Investment Grant Program.
Section 17.1195 — Farm Safety Grant And Outreach Programs.
Section 17.133 — Farm Down Payment Assistance Grants.
Section 17.135 — Farm Disposal Of Solid Waste.
Section 17.345 — Not Determinative For Property Classification.
Section 17.352 — Agricultural Products And Pursuits.
Section 17.353 — Fur Farmer Registration.
Section 17.41 — Grain Defined.
Section 17.445 — Inspections And Services; Fees.
Section 17.452 — Farm-raised Cervidae.
Section 17.457 — Restricted Species.
Section 17.458 — Agroforestry.
Section 17.49 — Aquaculture Program And Promotion.
Section 17.491 — Aquaculture Is Agricultural Pursuit.
Section 17.494 — Aquaculture Permits; Rules.
Section 17.495 — Appeal Procedures.
Section 17.496 — Quarantine Facility; Rules.
Section 17.497 — Exotic Species Importation; Rules.
Section 17.498 — Rules; Financial Assurance.
Section 17.4981 — General Conditions For Regulation Of Aquatic Farms.
Section 17.4982 — Definitions.
Section 17.4983 — Aquatic Farm Operations.
Section 17.4984 — Aquatic Farm License.
Section 17.4985 — Transportation Of Aquatic Life.
Section 17.4986 — Importation Of Aquatic Life.
Section 17.4987 — Stocking Private Aquatic Life.
Section 17.4988 — License And Inspection Fees.
Section 17.4989 — Fish Sample Collecting.
Section 17.499 — Transportation Or Importation Of Saltwater Aquatic Life; Quarantine Requirement.
Section 17.4991 — Disease Transmission.
Section 17.4994 — Sucker Eggs.
Section 17.4995 — Receipts To The Game And Fish Fund.
Section 17.4996 — White Earth Indian Reservation.
Section 17.4998 — Violations; Penalty.
Section 17.4999 — Storage, Handling, And Disposal Of Fish Manure.
Section 17.51 — Citation; Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act.
Section 17.56 — Council To Formulate And Submit Promotional Order.
Section 17.57 — Additional Powers And Duties Of Council.
Section 17.58 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 17.59 — Fees To Defray Expenses.
Section 17.60 — Compensation And Expenses.
Section 17.61 — Legal Counsel.
Section 17.62 — Council Records.
Section 17.63 — Refund Of Fees.
Section 17.64 — Termination Of Order.
Section 17.66 — Permitted Activities.
Section 17.67 — Penalty For Violations.
Section 17.69 — Nonliability Of State.
Section 17.692 — Declaration Of Policy.
Section 17.694 — Accreditation.
Section 17.695 — Marketing And Bargaining Committee.
Section 17.696 — Unfair Practices Of Handlers And Associations.
Section 17.697 — Informational Exchanges; Dispute Resolution.
Section 17.698 — Factors To Be Considered In Mediation And Arbitration.
Section 17.70 — Violation Procedure.
Section 17.702 — Negotiation Classes Required.
Section 17.710 — Agricultural Production Contracts.
Section 17.80 — State Agricultural Land Preservation And Conservation Policy.
Section 17.82 — Prohibited Agency Action.
Section 17.84 — Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 17.844 — Livestock Production Policy.
Section 17.85 — Laboratory Services.
Section 17.86 — Urban Forest Promotion And Development.
Section 17.861 — Replacement Of Mercury Manometers.
Section 17.91 — Required Language.
Section 17.92 — Recapture Of Capital Investment Required By An Agricultural Contract.
Section 17.93 — Parent Company Responsibility For Contracts Of Subsidiaries.
Section 17.94 — Implied Promise Of Good Faith.
Section 17.941 — Producer's Right To Cancel.
Section 17.942 — Cover Sheet Requirements.
Section 17.943 — Contract Format.
Section 17.944 — Review By Commissioner.
Section 17.9441 — Limits On Remedies.
Section 17.9442 — Applicability Of Contract Requirements.
Section 17.9443 — Waiver Of Contract Provisions Is Void.
Section 17.95 — Department Of Agriculture Ombudsman.
Section 17.97 — Agricultural Input Prepayments.
Section 17.98 — Dairy Marketing Contracts Excepted.
Section 17.982 — Criminal And Administrative Penalties.
Section 17.983 — Administrative Penalties And Enforcement.
Section 17.984 — Investigation.
Section 17.985 — Passing On The Farm Center.
Section 17.986 — Entry Into Farm Animal Facilities.
Section 17.9892 — Definitions.
Section 17.9893 — Certification Instrument.
Section 17.9894 — Certifying Agent License.
Section 17.9895 — Duties Of A Certifying Agent.
Section 17.9896 — Certification Procedures.