Bill > HF1636

This bill modifies the scope of local plant pest control resolutions and ordinances in Minnesota, adding new requirements for cities, counties, and towns when addressing plant pest and disease control. The bill requires that when local governments want to inspect or take action on private properties regarding plant pests, they must first obtain prior approval from property owners or managers and attempt to speak with them in person while displaying proper credentials. Additionally, if local authorities plan to require property owners to destroy or treat plant pests, they must now: prepare an annual control plan that addresses potential racial inequities, provide notifications and information in languages spoken by affected residents, give property owners at least 180 days to address pest issues before taking action, and provide itemized cost details if they ultimately perform the work themselves. The bill also mandates that park and recreation boards in first-class cities must update their existing ordinances to comply with these new requirements by September 1, 2025. The goal appears to be ensuring more transparent, equitable, and communicative approaches to local plant pest management that protect property owners' rights and provide clear information about potential interventions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1636&ssn=0&y=2025