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.
2003 c 128 art 4 s 10; 2007 c 57 art 1 s 16
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Chapter 18G — Plant Protection And Export Certification
Section 18G.01 — Plant Protection; Powers Of Commissioner.
Section 18G.03 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 18G.04 — Eradication, Control, And Abatement Of Nuisances; Issuing Control Orders.
Section 18G.05 — Discovery Of Plant Pests; Official Marking Of Infested Or Infected Articles.
Section 18G.06 — Establishment Of Quarantine Restrictions.
Section 18G.07 — Tree Care And Tree Trimming Company Registration.
Section 18G.09 — Shipment Of Plant Pests And Biological Control Agents.
Section 18G.10 — Export Certification, Inspections, Certificates, Permits, And Fees.
Section 18G.11 — Cooperation With Other Jurisdictions.
Section 18G.12 — Invasive Species Management And Investigation.