HF 1857

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 04/05/2017 02:34pm

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 2018 is appropriated from the outdoor heritage 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 shall award grants to local units of government or other entities.
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