Tree removal permit rules in Prior Lake, MN — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Minnesota requires commercial tree care companies to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and authorizes statewide quarantines on movement of regulated wood, including emerald ash borer firewood, that override conflicting local rules.
Under Minnesota Statutes section 18G.07, any person providing commercial tree care, tree trimming, or tree removal services must register annually with the Commissioner of Agriculture, supply business information, and pay the $25 fee. Section 18G.06 authorizes the Commissioner to issue quarantines restricting movement of trees, logs, firewood, and nursery stock to prevent spread of regulated forest pests such as emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, and oak wilt. These quarantine orders apply uniformly statewide and supersede inconsistent municipal rules on plant material transport.
Operating an unregistered tree care business or moving quarantined wood across regulated boundaries is a misdemeanor; civil penalties up to $7,500 per violation may apply under section 18G.10.
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