1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; establishing a
1.3 	surcharge on tree seedlings; appropriating money;
1.4 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 89.37, by
1.5 	adding a subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 89.37, is
1.8 	amended by adding a subdivision to read:
1.9 		Subd. 4a.Surcharge. For tree seedlings sold according
1.10 	to this section, the commissioner may assess a 2.5 cent
1.11 	surcharge on each tree seedling.  All surcharges collected under
1.12 	this subdivision shall be deposited in the state treasury and
1.13 	credited to the forest nursery account and are annually
1.14 	appropriated to the commissioner for the purpose of forestry
1.15 	education and technical assistance.