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SF 1157

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/14/2019 02:36pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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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 2018, section
18B.02.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, 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