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SF 2723

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/18/2014 09:33am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to agriculture; eliminating state preemption of certain pesticide control
ordinances for cities of the first class; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section
18B.02.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 18B.02, is amended to read:


18B.02 PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LAW.

new text begin (a) new text end Except as new text begin provided in paragraph (b) or as otherwise new text end specifically provided in this
chapter, the provisions of this chapter preempt ordinances by local governments that
prohibit or regulate any matter relating to the registration, labeling, distribution, sale,
handling, use, application, or disposal of pesticides. It is not the intent of this section to
preempt local responsibilities for zoning, fire codes, or hazardous waste disposal.

new text begin (b) An ordinance adopted and enforced by a city of the first class that prohibits
or regulates any matter relating to the use, application, or disposal of pesticides is not
preempted by the provisions of this chapter.
 new text end