# Minn. Stat. § 18B.02: PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LAW

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 18B.02
- **Heading:** PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LAW
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 17_43 / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.02

## Text

Except as specifically provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter preempt ordinances by local governments that prohibit or regulate any matter relating to the registration, labeling, distribution, sale, handling, use, application, or disposal of pesticides. It is not the intent of this section to preempt local responsibilities for zoning, fire codes, or hazardous waste disposal.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.01 § 18B.01 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.02 § 18B.02 PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.03 § 18B.03 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.04 § 18B.04 PESTICIDE IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.05 § 18B.05 PESTICIDE REGULATORY ACCOUNT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.06 § 18B.06 RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.07 § 18B.07 PESTICIDE USE, APPLICATION, AND EQUIPMENT CLEANING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.08 § 18B.08 CHEMIGATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.09 § 18B.09 PESTICIDE APPLICATION IN CITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.10 § 18B.10 ACTION TO PREVENT GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.10.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.11 § 18B.11 SALE OR USE OF TCDD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.11.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.12 § 18B.12 SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ADULTERATED PESTICIDES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.12.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.13 § 18B.13 SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MISBRANDED PESTICIDES AND DEVICES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.13.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 18B.14 § 18B.14 PESTICIDE STORAGE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P17_43_C18B_S18B.14.md)

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