2004 Minnesota Statutes

     18B.06 Rules. 

    Subdivision 1.    Authority.  The commissioner shall 
 adopt rules to implement and enforce this chapter including 
 procedures addressing local control of pesticide regulation.  
 Rules adopted under this chapter are part of this chapter and a 
 violation of the rules is a violation of a provision of this 
 chapter. 

    Subd. 2.    Conformity with FIFRA.  Rules adopted under 
 this chapter:  

    (1) may not allow pesticide use that is prohibited by 
 FIFRA; or 

    (2) relating to private applicators of restricted use 
 pesticides and special local needs registrations, may not be 
 inconsistent with the requirements of FIFRA. 

    Subd. 3.    Pesticide use, handling, and disposal.  The 
 commissioner shall adopt rules to govern the distribution, use, 
 storage, handling, and disposal of pesticides, rinsates, and 
 pesticide containers.  

    HIST: 1987 c 358 s 48; 1995 c 233 art 2 s 56