Minnesota SF1831 appropriates $1,000,000 annually for two years to support county agricultural inspectors.

Minnesota SF1831 allocates $1,000,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund for grants to counties to support county agricultural inspectors. These grants aim to assist with enforcement procedures, compiling local weed inspector data, conducting annual training, and aiding in agricultural control programs. To qualify, counties must employ inspectors or designated employees who have completed specific training and coordinate with the commissioner of agriculture. The commissioner may use up to 3% of the appropriation for administrative purposes.

Minnesota SF1831 appropriates $1,000,000 annually for two years to support county agricultural inspectors.

Minnesota SF1831 allocates $1,000,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund for grants to counties to support county agricultural inspectors. These grants aim to assist with enforcement procedures, compiling local weed inspector data, conducting annual training, and aiding in agricultural control programs. To qualify, counties must employ inspectors or designated employees who have completed specific training and coordinate with the commissioner of agriculture. The commissioner may use up to 3% of the appropriation for administrative purposes.