HF 395

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 01/31/2019 04:03pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; appropriating money for forest pest response.

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

Section 1. new text begin FOREST PEST RESPONSE; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2020 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of
agriculture to identify, prevent, and, in consultation with the Forest Resources Council,
protect Minnesota forests by rapidly and effectively responding to the threat or presence of
plant pests, including emerald ash borer. The commissioner of agriculture may transfer all
or part of this appropriation to the commissioner of natural resources and must award grants
to local units of government or other entities.
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