Subdivision 1. Cooperative agreements.
The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with federal and state agencies for training, certification, inspection, and enforcement programs and may make reports to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies as required or requested. The commissioner may adopt and enforce federal standards, regulations, or orders relating to pesticide regulation when determined to be in the best interest of citizens of the state.
Subd. 2. Training agreements.
For purposes of training only, the commissioner may enter into agreements with qualified public or private organizations that wish to offer training programs.