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This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture to help poultry producers prevent the spread of avian influenza from wild birds to domestic poultry. Eligible Minnesota-based poultry producers can receive grants to reimburse costs associated with prevention measures, such as lasers, lighting systems, visual deterrents like air socks or predator decoys, and sound systems or air cannons. Grant recipients must contribute a 20% cost-share, which can be reduced up to $2,000 to cover time and labor costs. To receive and maintain the grant, producers must make a good faith effort to prevent avian influenza spread, keep proper expense documentation, submit annual reports on prevention method effectiveness, and allow follow-up evaluations by the commissioner. The bill includes an appropriation of funds from the general fund for these grants in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, though the specific dollar amounts are not specified in the provided text. The program becomes effective the day following its final enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1839&ssn=0&y=2025