§ 156.21 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

   DISEASE CONTROL AREA. The City of Sandstone.

   SHADE TREE. An oak or elm tree situated in the City of Sandstone.

   SHADE TREE CONTROL PROGRAM or PROGRAM. A program developed by the city to combat shade tree disease in accordance with rules promulgated by the Commissioner.

   SHADE TREE DISEASE. Dutch elm disease caused by ceratocystis ulmi, or oak wilt disease caused by ceratocystis fagaceorum.

   TREE INSPECTOR or INSPECTOR. A person having the necessary qualifications to conduct a shade tree program and who is so certified by the Commissioner.

(Prior Code, § 2020.03)