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Mr. Duane Schwartz June 29, 2006 Page 2 may not enact an ordinance that contains more restrictive pesticide application warning infonnation than is contained in the state law. Id. As a result of the extensive state regulation of pesticides and preemption of local government authority, the City is limited to enacting an ordinance regarding pesticide signage requirements. As you may be aware, our office provided the City with a draft pesticide signage ordinance in 2003. The draft ordinance complies with the requirements of state law (the statute has not been amended since 2003). Accordingly, we have included that pesticide ordinance in the following fonnat: 408.04: PESTICIDE APPLICATION WARNING SIGNS A. Warning Signs Required: All commercial or noncommercial applicators who apply pesticides must post warning signs on the property where the pesticides are applied in accordance with Minnesota Statute section 18B.09. B. Sign Requirements: I. Warning signs must project at least eighteen (18) inches above the top of the grass line. 2. Warning signs must be of a material that is rain-resistant for at least a 48- hour period and must remain in place at least 48 hours after the time of initial application. 3. Warning signs must contain the following information printed in contrasting colors and capitalized letters measuring at least one-half inch: a. The name of the business organization, entity, or person applying the pesticide; and b. The following language: "This area chemically treated. Keep children and pets off until (date of safe entry)." 4. The warning sign may include the name of the pesticide used. 5. Warning signs must be posted on a lawn or yard between two (2) feet and five (5) feet from the sidewalk or street. For parks, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, or other similar recreational property, the warning signs must be posted immediately adjacent to areas within the property