(a) An action challenging a designation must be brought within 60 days of the approval of the designation by the commissioner. The action is subject to section 562.02 .
(b) In any action challenging a designation ordinance or the implementation of a designation ordinance, the person bringing the challenge shall notify the attorney general. The attorney general may intervene in any administrative or court action to represent the state's interest in designation of solid waste, and, on request of a county whose designation ordinance has been challenged, provide legal representation for the county in any administrative or court action related to the challenge.