Section 89A.01 — Definitions.
89A.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended, the following terms, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings given. Subd. 2. Advisory committee. “Advisory committee” means the Forest Resources Research Advisory Committee established under section 89A.08. Subd. 3. Biological diversity. “Biological diversity” means […]
Section 89.62 — Shade Tree Pest Control; Grant Program.
89.62 SHADE TREE PEST CONTROL; GRANT PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Grants. The commissioner may make grants to aid in the control of a shade tree pest. To be eligible, a grantee must have a pest control program approved by the commissioner that: (1) defines tree ownership and who is responsible for the costs associated with control […]
Section 89.63 — Certification Of Tree Inspectors.
89.63 CERTIFICATION OF TREE INSPECTORS. (a) The governing body of a municipality may appoint a qualified tree inspector. Two or more municipalities may jointly appoint a tree inspector for the purpose of administering their respective pest control programs. (b) Upon a determination by the commissioner that a candidate for the position of tree inspector is […]
Section 89.64 — Exemptions.
89.64 EXEMPTIONS. This chapter does not supersede the authority of the Department of Agriculture under chapter 18G. History: 2007 c 57 art 1 s 74
Section 89.65 — Forestry Education.
89.65 FORESTRY EDUCATION. Subdivision 1. Report on forester education. By March 1, 1983, the commissioner shall provide to the respective standing committees on natural resources and finance of the house of representatives and the senate a report on continuing education needs of public and private foresters. The report shall be done with the assistance and […]
Section 89.66 — Forestry Research And Extension.
89.66 FORESTRY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION. Subdivision 1. Agriculture experiment station. (a) The director of the state agricultural experiment station at the University of Minnesota is authorized to conduct, support and cooperate in research activities deemed necessary to obtain scientific information about forest resources. Activities conducted under this section shall include, but not be limited to, […]
Section 89.53 — Control Of Forest Pests And Shade Tree Pests.
89.53 MS 1957 [Renumbered 18.361] 89.53 CONTROL OF FOREST PESTS AND SHADE TREE PESTS. Subdivision 1. Commissioner’s duties; notice of control measures. Whenever the commissioner finds that an area in the state is infested or threatened to be infested with forest pests or shade tree pests, the commissioner shall determine whether measures of control are […]
Section 89.54 — Zones Of Infestation; Establishment.
89.54 MS 1957 [Renumbered 18.371] 89.54 ZONES OF INFESTATION; ESTABLISHMENT. Upon the decision by the commissioner that the establishment of a zone of infestation is necessary, the commissioner shall make a written order establishing the zone, and upon making the order, the zone shall be established. Notice of the establishment of the zone shall thereupon […]
Section 89.55 — Infestation Control; Costs.
89.55 MS 1957 [Renumbered 18.381] 89.55 INFESTATION CONTROL; COSTS. Upon the establishment of the zone of infestation, the commissioner may apply measures of infestation prevention and control on public and private forest and other lands within an infected zone and to any trees, plants, wood or wood products, or contaminated soil harboring or which may […]
Section 89.551 — Approved Firewood Required.
89.551 APPROVED FIREWOOD REQUIRED. (a) After the commissioner issues an order under paragraph (b), a person may not possess firewood on land administered by the commissioner of natural resources unless the firewood: (1) was obtained from a firewood distribution facility located on land administered by the commissioner; (2) was obtained from a firewood dealer who […]