State Invasive Species Related Regulations
See the summary of regulating authorities for more information about the agencies in charge of different aspects of invasive species regulations.
Minnesota regulations regarding plant pests, invasive terrestrial plants, and noxious weeds (regulated by Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
Statutes
Noxious Weeds
- Chapters 18.75-18.91 – Minnesota Noxious Weed Law
- Chapters 160.23 – Destruction of Noxious Weeds
- Noxious weed list
- Understanding the Noxious Weed Law
State Plant Pest Act
- Chapter 18G – Plant Protection and export certification
- Chapter 18J – Inspection and enforcement
- MDA Plant Protection Division
Summary pages
Minnesota regulations regarding invasive species of aquatic plants and wild animals (regulated by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)