# Minn. Stat. § 18B.06: RULES

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## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 18B.06
- **Heading:** RULES
- **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.06

## Text

§ Subdivision 1. Authority. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this chapter including procedures addressing local control of pesticide regulation. Rules adopted under this chapter are part of this chapter and a violation of the rules is a violation of a provision of this chapter.

§ Subd. 2. Conformity with FIFRA. Rules adopted under this chapter: (1) may not allow pesticide use that is prohibited by FIFRA; or (2) relating to private applicators of restricted use pesticides and special local needs registrations, may not be inconsistent with the requirements of FIFRA.

§ Subd. 3. Pesticide use, handling, and disposal. The commissioner shall adopt rules to govern the distribution, use, storage, handling, and disposal of pesticides, rinsates, and pesticide containers.

## 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)
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