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

• Laws and regulations related to terrestrial invasive species

Minnesota regulations regarding invasive species of aquatic plants and wild animals (regulated by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)

Statutes

• Chapter 84D – Invasive Species

Rules

• Chapter 6216 – Invasive Species

Summary pages

• Laws and regulations related to aquatic invasive species and terrestrial vertebrates