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MN HF2938

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Backer

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Extends the agricultural fertilizer research and education fee by ten years, with the additional 40 cents per ton fee now expiring June 30, 2029 instead of June 30, 2019

  • Maintains the base inspection fee of 39 cents per ton for fertilizers, soil amendments, and plant amendments sold or distributed in Minnesota, with a $10 minimum on all tonnage reports

  • Extends expiration dates for the Minnesota Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council and agricultural fertilizer research and education program from June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2030

  • Requires all revenue from the additional 40 cents per ton fee to be deposited into the agricultural fertilizer research and education account

  • Requires registrants and licensees to retain invoices showing proof of fertilizer, soil amendment, and plant amendment distribution amounts and inspection fees paid for three years

Legislative Description

Agricultural fertilizer research and education fee, Minnesota Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, Minnesota agricultural fertilizer research and education program, and agricultural fertilizer research and education account extended by 10 years.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Agriculture Finance

3/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Finance3/8/2018
Government Operations and Elections Policy3/1/2018
Agriculture Policy2/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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