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HF 3351

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/03/2010 04:27pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to game and fish; allowing scopes on muzzleloaders; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 97B.031, subdivision 5.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 97B.031, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Scopesdeleted text begin ; visually impaired huntersdeleted text end new text begin on muzzleloadersnew text end .

deleted text begin (a)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner may issue a special
permit, without a fee, todeleted text end new text begin A person maynew text end use a muzzleloader with a scope new text begin with up to four
times magnification capability new text end to take deer during the muzzleloader season deleted text begin to a person
who obtains the required licenses and who has a visual impairment. The scope may not
have magnification capabilitiesdeleted text end .

deleted text begin (b) The visual impairment must be to the extent that the applicant is unable
to identify targets and the rifle sights at the same time without a scope. The visual
impairment and specific conditions must be established by medical evidence verified in
writing by a licensed physician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist. The commissioner
may request additional information from the physician if needed to verify the applicant's
eligibility for the permit.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) A permit issued under this subdivision may be valid for up to five years, based
on the permanence of the visual impairment as determined by the licensed physician,
ophthalmologist, or optometrist.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (d) The permit must be in the immediate possession of the permittee when hunting
under the special permit.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (e) The commissioner may deny, modify, suspend, or revoke a permit issued under
this subdivision for cause, including a violation of the game and fish laws or rules.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (f) A person who knowingly makes a false application or assists another in making
a false application for a permit under this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor. A
physician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist who fraudulently certifies to the commissioner
that a person is visually impaired as described in this subdivision is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
 deleted text end