1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; classifying narrow-leaved cattail as invasive species; 
1.3 	requiring rulemaking to allow mechanical control of hybrid and narrow-leaved 
1.4 	cattail without aquatic plant management permit.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. HYBRID AND NARROW-LEAVED CATTAIL CONTROL; 
1.7 	RULEMAKING.
 1.8 	(a) The commissioner of natural resources must classify narrow-leaved cattail (Typha 
1.9 	angustifolia) and any hybrid thereof as a prohibited invasive species under Minnesota 
1.10 	Statutes, chapter 84D.
1.11 	(b) The commissioner of natural resources shall amend Minnesota Rules, part 6280.0250, 
1.12 	subpart 1, item E, to allow mechanical control of hybrid and narrow-leaved cattail (Typha 
1.13 	angustifolia) without an aquatic plant management permit. The commissioner may use the 
1.14 	good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), 
1.15 	to adopt the rule under this section, and Minnesota Statutes, section 14.386, does not apply 
1.16 	except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388.