The bill extends the Minnesota Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council and the associated fee for the agricultural fertilizer research and education account. Key amendments include changing the expiration date for several sections of the Minnesota Statutes from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2035. Additionally, the bill modifies the inspection fee payment structure, allowing for an extension of the fee collection period until June 30, 2034, and establishes a minimum fee of $10 on all tonnage reports.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the commissioner set the inspection fee between 39 cents and 70 cents per ton, with a requirement for a public meeting before any increase exceeding five cents per ton. The new legal language also includes an effective date provision stating that the changes will take effect the day following final enactment. These amendments aim to enhance the funding and oversight of agricultural fertilizer research and education in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 18C.70, 18C.71, 18C.80