(A) Annual inspection. As often as practicable, the city shade tree inspector shall inspect all public and private premises within the city which might harbor any plant pest as defined in M.S. § 18G.02, Subd. 24, as amended, to determine whether any condition described in this chapter exists thereon. The city shade tree inspector shall investigate all reported incidents of infestation by Dutch elm fungus, elm bark beetles, oak wilt fungus, or any other epidemic disease of shade trees.
(B) Entry on private premises. The city shade tree inspector or duly authorized agents may enter upon private premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out any of the duties assigned under this code.
(C) Diagnosis. The city shade tree inspector shall, upon finding conditions indicating Dutch elm, oak wilt, or other infestation, immediately send appropriate specimens or samples to the Commissioner of Agriculture for analysis or take such other steps for diagnosis as may be recommended by the Commission. Except as provided in § 91.06, no action to remove infected trees or wood shall be taken until positive diagnosis of the disease has been made.
(Prior Code, § 91.03)