Chapter 18H — Powers and Duties of Commissioner

18H.02 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's nursery law. It defines terms like 'agent,' 'annual,' 'certificate,' … 18H.03 Powers and Duties of Commissioner This section gives the commissioner of agriculture broad authority to administer Minnesota's nursery laws. The … 18H.04 Adoption of Rules This section authorizes the commissioner of agriculture to adopt rules to carry out the nursery law. The rules may cover … 18H.05 Nursery Certificate Requirements This section requires anyone who sells or distributes certified nursery stock as a live plant dealer to first obtain a … 18H.06 Exempt Nursery Sales This section provides a limited exemption from nursery certificate requirements for small individual sellers. An … 18H.07 Fee Schedule This section directs the commissioner to establish and annually review fees for nursery certificates sufficient to cover … 18H.08 Small Lot Inspections; Virus Disease-free Certification; Other Services This section authorizes the commissioner to perform small lot inspections and other special services for a cost-recovery … 18H.09 Nursery Stock Certification Requirements This section sets out the requirements for nursery stock certification. All nursery stock must be inspected by the … 18H.10 Storage of Nursery Stock This section requires that all nursery stock be stored and displayed under proper conditions of temperature, light, and … 18H.11 Nursery Stock Standards This section requires the commissioner to use the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) when determining the … 18H.12 Damaged, Diseased, Infested, or Misrepresented Stock This section prohibits anyone from knowingly offering or advertising nursery stock that is infested, infected, dying, … 18H.13 Shipment of Nursery Stock Into Minnesota This section governs shipments of nursery stock brought into Minnesota. All shipments must carry proof of valid nursery … 18H.14 Labeling and Advertising of Nursery Stock This section prohibits false or misleading labeling and advertising for nursery stock, including misrepresentation of … 18H.15 Violations This section defines violations of the nursery law and lists 13 specific prohibited acts. Offering uncertified, … 18H.16 Political Subdivision Ordinances This section prevents cities, counties, and other local governments from passing ordinances or resolutions that conflict … 18H.17 Nursery and Phytosanitary Account This section creates a dedicated nursery and phytosanitary account in the state treasury. All fees and penalties … 18H.18 Conservation of Certain Wildflowers This section protects specific native wildflowers from commercial collection without authorization. The protected …