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How do I get a plumbing or other building inspection set up?
Contact the Building Division at 507-332-6113. The Building Division performs field inspections of footings, foundations, plumbing, heating, fireplaces and related parts of residential and commerical buildings in Rice County. Please have a permit number and property owners name when calling for an inspection.How do I find information on obtaining a commercial or non-commercial pesticide license? Commercial License: Commercial Licensing is required for people who apply ANY pesticide on customer's land or sites.
Non-commercial License: Non-commercial Licensing is for Employees who apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) on employer's land/sites. For Commercial and Non-commercial Licensing, please contact the Rice County Agricultural Inspector at (507) 332-6113, or click on the following link to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture:
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/licensing/pestfert/pesticideapplicator.htm
How do I find information on obtaining a private pesticide certification? Private Certification: Private Applicator Certification is required if you apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) to land or sites you own, rent or lease for the production of agriculture commodities. For more information on Private Applicator Certification please follow the following link to the University of Minnesota Extension:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/Pesticides/private.html
How do I find out about fertilizer applicator licensing? Yes, a person who applies fertilizer for hire (regardless of whether the fertilizer product is custom blended, bagged, bulk, etc.) must obtain a fertilizer license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). A license is required for any application, including applications to lawns, plants (including trees and shrubs), and interior landscapes. For more information, please click on the following link to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture:
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/licensing/pestfert/faq.htm
How do I find out about noxious weeds? Contact the Rice County Agricultural Inspector at (507) 332-6113, or check the link listed below for more information. The following link lists the plants deemed as noxious under the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law:
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/publications/pestsplants/badplants/noxiousplantsminnesota.pdf
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