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92 . 01 CHAPTER 92 TREE DISEASES 92 . 01 Program of Plant Pest Control . The Clerk-Administrator, and those agents appointed by him, are hereby empowered to conduct a program of plant pest control pursuant to authority granted by the Minnesota Statutes , Chapter 18 . 022 and 18 . 023 . The program is directed specifically at the control and elimination of Dutch Elm disease fungus , elm bark beetles , Oak Wilt fungus , and other epidemic diseases of trees . 92 . 02 Inspection and Investigation. The Clerk-Administrator or his agents : (1) Shall inspect all premises and 'places within the City as often as practicable, but not less than that required by the State of Minnesota, to determine whether any condition described in Chapter 92 . 03 exists thereon . He shall investigate all incidents of infestations by Dutch Elm fungus , elm bark beetles , Oak Wilt fungus , or any other epidemic diseases of trees , and such factors which are potentially contributory to the spread of tree diseases ; (2) May enter upon private premises at any reasonable time 1111, for the purposes of carrying out any of the duties assigned him under this Chapter; (3) Shall upon finding conditions indicating Dutch Elm infestation, Oak Wilt infestation, or other epidemic diseases of trees, immediately send appropriate specimens or samples to the diagnostic laboratory operated by the Commissioner of Agriculture for analysis , or take such other steps for diagnosis as may be recommended by the Commissioner . 92 . 03 Nuisances Declared. It is unlawful for any person to permit public nuisances , as herein defined, to remain on any premises owned or controlled by him within the City. The following are hereby declared public nuisances whenever they may be found within the City: (1) Any living or standing Elm tree or part thereof infected to any degree with the Dutch Elm disease fungus Ceratocystis Ulmi (Buisman) Moreau or which harbors any of the elm bark beetles Scolytus Multistriatus (Eichh. ) or Hylurgopinus Rufipes (Marsh) ; (2) Any dead or dying Elm tree or part thereof , including logs, branches , stumps , firewood, or other Elm material from which the bark has not been removed , and burned or buried; 41It (3) Any living or standing Oak tree or part thereof , infected to any degree with the Oak Wilt fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum;