The bill establishes an Avian Influenza Prevention Program, allowing the commissioner of agriculture to award grants to poultry producers in Minnesota for implementing measures to prevent the transmission of avian influenza from wild birds to domestic poultry. To qualify for these grants, poultry producers must document a 20 percent cost-share for the activities funded by the grant, with the possibility of reducing this amount by up to $2,000 to account for time and labor costs. The bill outlines specific eligible prevention measures, including lasers, visual deterrents, and sound systems, and mandates that grant recipients maintain proper documentation, report annually on the effectiveness of their methods, and permit follow-up evaluations by the commissioner.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund for the avian influenza prevention grants, specifying amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The provisions of the bill will take effect the day following its final enactment, ensuring that the program can be implemented promptly to address the risks associated with avian influenza in Minnesota's poultry industry.