2001 Minnesota Statutes

     18C.121 Rules. 

    Subdivision 1.    Administration.  The commissioner may 
 adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce this chapter.  
 The rules must conform to national standards in a manner that is 
 practicable and consistent with state law.  

    Subd. 2.    Liming materials.  The commissioner may 
 adopt rules governing the labeling, registration, and 
 distribution of liming materials sold for agricultural purposes. 

    Subd. 3.    Certification of laboratories.  The 
 commissioner may adopt rules establishing procedures and 
 requirements for certification of soil and plant food testing 
 laboratories operating in or outside of the state for the 
 benefit of state residents.  The rules shall include but not be 
 limited to standardization of procedures and recommendations 
 relating to application of plant food materials.  Basic data and 
 reference material for establishment of rules will include but 
 not be limited to findings of the University of Minnesota soil 
 testing laboratory.  

    Subd. 4.    Hearings.  Hearings authorized or required 
 by law must be conducted by the commissioner or an officer, 
 agent, or employee the commissioner designates. 

    HIST: 1989 c 326 art 6 s 6; 1997 c 7 art 5 s 1