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This bill modifies several provisions related to agricultural waste handling and sewage sludge regulations in Minnesota. The bill expands the Department of Agriculture's authority by allowing the commissioner to delegate duties to first-class cities and gives the department lead responsibility for regulating fertilizers containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). It introduces new record-keeping requirements for sewage sludge transfers, mandating that parties involved must maintain records of the transaction including date, amount, and parties involved, which must be made available to the commissioner upon request. The bill also updates regulations around fertilizer storage, handling, and disposal, explicitly prohibiting actions that could endanger humans, damage agricultural products, livestock, or aquatic life, and clarifying that open burning of fertilizer is considered to have an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment. Additionally, the bill extends fertilizer application restrictions to include animal waste and sewage sludge, preventing their application on impervious surfaces like highways, parking lots, and driveways, and requiring immediate containment and proper disposal if accidentally released. These changes aim to improve environmental safety and tracking of agricultural waste materials.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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