Chapter 18 — Minnesota Noxious Weed Law

18.01 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.011 Section repealed in the 2014 update to plant regulation laws. 18.012 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.02 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.021 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.022 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.0223 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.0225 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.0226 Section repealed by 1990 legislation updating plant pest control laws. 18.0227 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.0228 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.0229 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.023 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.024 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.03 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.031 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.032 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.0321 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.0322 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.0323 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.0324 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.033 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.034 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.035 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.036 Section repealed in the 1976 reorganization of plant protection laws. 18.04 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.041 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.05 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.051 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.06 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.061 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.07 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.071 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.08 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.081 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.09 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.091 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.10 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.101 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.11 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.111 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.12 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.121 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.13 Section repealed in the 1961 reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.131 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.14 Section renumbered to section 18.022. 18.141 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.15 Section repealed by 1953 agricultural legislation. 18.151 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.16 Section repealed by 1953 agricultural legislation. 18.161 Section repealed in the 2003 reorganization of plant and pest laws. 18.17 Section repealed by 1953 agricultural legislation. 18.171 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.18 Section repealed by 1953 agricultural legislation. 18.181 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.182 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.189 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.19 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.191 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.192 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.20 Section repealed in the 1959 reorganization of agricultural and plant laws. 18.201 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.205 Section repealed by 2001 special session legislation. 18.21 All subdivisions repealed or renumbered during earlier reorganizations. 18.211 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.22 Section renumbered to section 18.021. 18.221 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.23 Section repealed by 1955 agricultural legislation. 18.231 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.24 Section repealed by 1955 agricultural legislation. 18.241 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.25 Section repealed by 1955 agricultural legislation. 18.251 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.26 Section repealed by 1955 agricultural legislation. 18.261 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.271 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.272 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.281 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.291 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.301 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.31 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.311 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.312 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.315 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.316 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.317 Section repealed by 1992 agricultural reorganization. 18.32 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.321 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.322 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.323 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.33 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.331 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.332 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.333 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.334 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.335 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.34 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.341 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.35 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.351 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.36 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.361 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.37 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.371 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.38 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.381 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.39 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.391 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.40 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.401 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.41 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.411 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.42 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earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.47 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.48 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.49 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.50 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.51 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.52 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.525 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.53 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.54 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.55 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.56 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.57 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.58 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.59 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.60 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.61 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.62 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.63 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.64 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.65 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.66 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.67 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.68 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.69 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.70 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.71 Section repealed in an earlier reorganization of agricultural laws. 18.75 Purpose Designates specific plants as noxious weeds that must be controlled in Minnesota. 18.76 Citation Defines key terms used in Minnesota's noxious weed laws. 18.77 Definitions Sets the duties of county agricultural inspectors for noxious weed enforcement. 18.771 Noxious Weed Categories Grants municipalities the power to adopt local noxious weed ordinances. 18.78 Noxious Weeds Control and Management Requires landowners to control noxious weeds on their property. 18.79 Duties of Commissioner Allows inspectors to enter private land to check for noxious weeds. 18.80 Inspectors Sets the process for ordering landowners to destroy noxious weeds. 18.81 Duties of Inspectors and County-designated Employees Allows counties to destroy noxious weeds and charge the cost to the landowner. 18.82 Transportation of Noxious Weed Propagating Parts Governs how the state and counties share costs for noxious weed control programs. 18.83 Control; Eradication; Notices; Expenses Sets penalties for failing to control noxious weeds as required by law. 18.84 Liability; Appeals Governs the appeal process for noxious weed enforcement orders. 18.85 Creates a state noxious weed advisory committee to guide weed management policy. 18.86 Unlawful Acts Governs biological control programs for managing noxious weeds. 18.87 Penalty Authorizes research on noxious weed control methods. 18.88 Noxious Weed Program Funding Governs the distribution and sale of weed-free products in Minnesota. 18.89 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Species Assistance Account Sets rules for preventing the spread of noxious weeds through contaminated materials. 18.90 Grant Program Governs cooperation between government agencies on noxious weed control. 18.91 Advisory Committee; Membership Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture to adopt rules for noxious weed control. 89.51 Definitions Cross-reference stub for section 89.51 on shade tree pest control programs. 89.52 Surveys and Investigations Cross-reference stub for section 89.52 on shade tree disease control. 89.53 Control of Forest Pests and Shade Tree Pests Cross-reference stub for section 89.53 on shade tree pest control. 89.54 Zones of Infestation; Establishment Cross-reference stub for section 89.54 on shade tree removal authority. 89.55 Infestation Control; Costs Cross-reference stub for section 89.55 on shade tree replacement programs. 89.56 Expenses Cross-reference stub for section 89.56 on shade tree program funding. 89.57 Dissolution of Infestation Zone Cross-reference stub for section 89.57 on shade tree advisory committee. 89.58 Forest Pest and Shade Tree Pest Control Account Cross-reference stub for section 89.58 on shade tree quarantine authority. 89.59 Cooperation Cross-reference stub for section 89.59 on shade tree inspection. 89.60 Commissioner's Authority Cross-reference stub for section 89.60 on shade tree enforcement. 89.61 Act Supplemental Cross-reference stub for section 89.61 on shade tree penalties.