Chapter 18G — Plant Protection; Powers of Commissioner

18G.01 Plant Protection; Powers of Commissioner Chapter 18G gives the Minnesota commissioner of agriculture authority to prevent, control, and eradicate plant pests … 18G.02 Definitions This section defines key terms used throughout chapter 18G, including plant pest, biological control agent, certificate, … 18G.03 Powers and Duties of Commissioner The commissioner of agriculture has broad authority to adopt rules, conduct inspections, issue orders, and take other … 18G.04 Eradication, Control, and Abatement of Nuisances; Issuing Control Orders Any property, plant, vehicle, or article that is infested or infected with plant pests is declared a public nuisance, … 18G.05 Discovery of Plant Pests; Official Marking of Infested or Infected Articles When plant pests are found in Minnesota, the commissioner may physically mark all infected or infested plants and areas … 18G.06 Establishment of Quarantine Restrictions The commissioner can establish quarantine zones to restrict the movement of plants, soil, equipment, or other materials … 18G.07 Tree Care and Tree Trimming Company Registration Any company or person who provides tree care or tree trimming services in Minnesota for hire must register annually with … 18G.09 Shipment of Plant Pests and Biological Control Agents Shipping live plant pests or biological control agents into or within Minnesota requires a permit from the commissioner … 18G.10 Export Certification, Inspections, Certificates, Permits, and Fees Plants and plant products exported from Minnesota to other states or countries may need an official certificate from the … 18G.11 Cooperation With Other Jurisdictions The commissioner of agriculture can enter into agreements and cooperate with federal agencies, other states, and other … 18G.12 Invasive Species Management and Investigation The commissioner must conduct research into preventing and controlling terrestrial invasive plant pests and must … 18G.13 Local Pest Control Local units of government, such as counties, cities, and townships, may undertake pest control programs for plant pests … 18G.14 Mosquito Abatement Areas where mosquitoes breed are declared public nuisances, and any local government in Minnesota may establish a … 18G.16 This section was renumbered or repealed in 2007 and no longer contains active statutory text. The citation exists as a …