Subdivision 1. Production at state nurseries. The commissioner of natural resources may produce tree planting stock for the purposes of sections 89.35 to 89.39 upon any lands under control of the commissioner which may be deemed suitable and available therefor so far as not inconsistent with other uses to which such lands may be dedicated by law. The commissioner may not produce more than 10,000,000 units of planting stock annually, after January 1, 2003.
Subd. 2. Purchasing stock. The commissioner of natural resources may purchase tree planting stock for the purposes herein authorized under the provisions of sections 89.35 to 89.39, or any other applicable law now or hereafter in force. The commissioner must give preference for Minnesota-grown planting stock.
Subd. 3. Sale or exchange of stock. In carrying out the provisions of sections 89.35 to 89.39, the commissioner may sell to or exchange surplus tree planting stock and seed with other states or the federal government for the following purposes:
(1) to acquire tree planting stock of a species which is in short supply in the commissioner's inventory;
(2) to acquire tree planting stock of a species not grown by the commissioner;
(3) to acquire tree planting stock genetically superior to that grown by the commissioner; and
(4) to utilize tree planting stock or seed not needed for the reforestation program in the state.
Subd. 4. Annual report. (a) The commissioner shall submit an annual report to the legislature relating to the production of planting stock at state nurseries. The report must include the following:
(1) sales figures;
(2) income figures; and
(3) expenses for operations and administration.
(b) Copies of the report must be filed with the Legislative Reference Library and made available to the public.
(c) The commissioner shall also provide any additional information requested by the legislature relating to the production of planting stock at state nurseries.
1947 c 94 s 2; 1969 c 1129 art 10 s 4; 1973 c 234 s 1; 1980 c 509 s 21; 1983 c 196 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1994 c 551 s 1; 1997 c 119 s 2,3; 2002 c 351 s 3; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 2 s 72
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 89 — State Forests; Tree Planting; Forest Roads
Section 89.01 — Commissioner; Powers And Duties.
Section 89.011 — Forest Planning Coordination.
Section 89.012 — Unit Forest Resource Plans.
Section 89.015 — Southern Minnesota Tree Species; Research.
Section 89.016 — Forest Campgrounds.
Section 89.018 — Heritage Forests.
Section 89.021 — State Forests.
Section 89.0211 — Sale Of State Forest Lands Adjacent To Platted Areas.
Section 89.022 — Disposal Of Tillable Land In Memorial Hardwood Forest.
Section 89.025 — Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest; Land Use Restricted.
Section 89.03 — Advancing Education.
Section 89.031 — Management And Control.
Section 89.032 — Acquiring Land.
Section 89.034 — Tax-forfeited Lands; Inclusion In State Forests.
Section 89.035 — Income From State Forest Lands; Disposition.
Section 89.0385 — Forest Management Investment Account; Cost Certification.
Section 89.039 — Forest Management Investment Account.
Section 89.05 — Accounting System.
Section 89.17 — Leases And Permits.
Section 89.18 — Roads Through State Forests.
Section 89.20 — Posted Land; Trespass.
Section 89.21 — Campgrounds; Establishment And Fees.
Section 89.22 — Uses Of State Forest Lands; Fees.
Section 89.26 — State Water Powers Withdrawn From Sale.
Section 89.27 — Land Suitable For Reforestation Withdrawn From Sale.
Section 89.28 — Pulpwood Investigation.
Section 89.35 — Tree Planting.
Section 89.36 — Producing And Procuring Planting Stock.
Section 89.37 — Distributing Planting Stock.
Section 89.38 — Prohibition; Penalties.
Section 89.39 — Purchase Agreements And Penalties.
Section 89.391 — Nursery Inspection Certificates; Limitations On Issuance.
Section 89.41 — School Forests.
Section 89.42 — Sale Of Forest Products.
Section 89.421 — Forest Resource Assessment Products And Services Account.
Section 89.43 — Tree Seeds And Cones; Payments From Appropriations.
Section 89.52 — Surveys And Investigations.
Section 89.53 — Control Of Forest Pests And Shade Tree Pests.
Section 89.54 — Zones Of Infestation; Establishment.
Section 89.55 — Infestation Control; Costs.
Section 89.551 — Approved Firewood Required.
Section 89.57 — Dissolution Of Infestation Zone.
Section 89.58 — Forest Pest And Shade Tree Pest Control Account.
Section 89.60 — Commissioner's Authority.
Section 89.61 — Act Supplemental.
Section 89.62 — Shade Tree Pest Control; Grant Program.
Section 89.63 — Certification Of Tree Inspectors.
Section 89.65 — Forestry Education.
Section 89.66 — Forestry Research And Extension.
Section 89.70 — State Forest Road Account.
Section 89.715 — Alternative Recording For State Forest Road.