1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to nursery stock; providing for improved consumer education at the 
1.3 	point of retail sale; requiring a report to the legislature.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. CONSUMER EDUCATION; TOXICITY OF NURSERY STOCK.
 1.6 		Subdivision 1.Commissioner to coordinate. By March 1, 2007, the commissioner 
1.7 	of agriculture, in consultation with organizations of nursery stock growers, dealers, and 
1.8 	retailers, and other interested parties, shall recommend appropriate procedures and display 
1.9 	materials for increasing public awareness of the varying levels of toxic hazard posed by 
1.10 	certain nursery stock plants to livestock, household pets, and people.
1.11 		Subd. 2.Report to legislative committees. By April 1, 2007, the commissioner 
1.12 	of agriculture shall report to the standing committees of the senate and the house of 
1.13 	representatives with jurisdiction over agriculture policy on the results of efforts to increase 
1.14 	retail consumer awareness of potential toxic hazards posed by certain nursery stock.

1.15 	Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 1.16 	Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.