Chapter 18J — Duties of Commissioner

18J.01 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's agricultural chemical enforcement laws. It explains important terms … 18J.02 Duties of Commissioner This section describes the duties of the commissioner of agriculture in enforcing agricultural chemical laws. The … 18J.03 Civil Liability This section establishes civil liability for violations of agricultural chemical laws. People who violate the rules may … 18J.04 Inspection, Sampling, Analysis This section gives the commissioner of agriculture the power to inspect agricultural products, take samples, and analyze … 18J.05 Enforcement This section gives the commissioner of agriculture enforcement powers over agricultural chemical violations. The … 18J.06 False Statement or Record This section makes it illegal to make false statements or keep false records related to agricultural chemicals. Anyone … 18J.07 Administrative Action This section allows the commissioner of agriculture to take administrative actions against violators of agricultural … 18J.08 Appeals of Commissioner's Orders This section explains how to appeal orders issued by the commissioner of agriculture. If you disagree with an … 18J.09 Crediting of Penalties, Fees, and Costs This section explains how penalties, fees, and costs collected under agricultural chemical enforcement are credited. The … 18J.10 Civil Penalties This section sets civil penalties for violations of agricultural chemical laws. The commissioner can impose fines based … 18J.11 Criminal Penalties This section establishes criminal penalties for serious violations of agricultural chemical laws. Knowing or intentional …