(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) The state weed coordinator shall:
Develop a recommended management plan for the integrated management of designated noxious weeds within state-owned lands;
Facilitate cooperation between federal, state, and local land managers in the formation of a memorandum of understanding;
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.