MN HF2147

Appropriates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for county agricultural inspector grants.

Commissioner may use up to $130,000 of the appropriation each year for administration costs.

Counties must employ a county agricultural inspector who completes training offered by the commissioner to be eligible for grants.

Eligible inspectors must coordinate with the commissioner on laws and enforcement, compile weed inspector reports, conduct annual trainings, and attend the Minnesota Association of County Agricultural Inspectors annual short course.

Eligible inspectors must assist the commissioner with control programs and other agricultural programs when requested under Minnesota Statutes, section 18.81, subdivision 1b.