1. (1) There shall be designated in the department of agriculture a state weed coordinator, who shall be under contract with or appointed by the commissioner.

2. (2) The state weed coordinator shall:

   1. (a) Develop a recommended management plan for the integrated management of designated noxious weeds within state-owned lands;
   2. (b) Facilitate cooperation between federal, state, and local land managers in the formation of a memorandum of understanding;
   3. (c) Provide guidance and coordination for local governmental weed managers.

Source: L. 96: Entire section added, p. 773, § 17, effective May 23. L. 2005: (1) amended, p. 881, § 1, effective June 1.