This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 18G.13, subdivision 7, to enhance local plant pest control regulations by requiring town boards to adopt and enforce specific measures aimed at controlling and preventing the spread of plant pests and diseases. The new provisions include the requirement for officers and employees to obtain prior approval from property owners or tenants before entering private places for inspections. Additionally, the bill mandates that any resolution or ordinance must include a plant pest or disease control plan that addresses potential inequitable racial impacts, provide notifications in multiple languages, and allow affected owners a minimum of 180 days to address pest issues before any work is conducted at their expense.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a deadline for existing ordinances, requiring park and recreation boards of cities of the first class to amend any current ordinances to comply with the new regulations by September 1, 2025. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment, ensuring that the new requirements are implemented promptly.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 18G.13