County agricultural inspector grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill provides $1 million in fiscal year 2026 and $1 million in fiscal year 2027 to fund grants for county agricultural inspectors in Minnesota. To qualify, counties must employ an inspector or designated employee who has completed required training, coordinates with the state commissioner on enforcement, and submits annual weed inspection reports. The commissioner of agriculture will distribute available funds equally among all eligible counties that submit annual applications. This funding supports local agricultural inspection activities, including weed control enforcement and compliance with state agricultural laws.