as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 01/18/2011 09:45am
A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; eliminating slot limits for northern pike while spearing;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97C.385, subdivision 2.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97C.385, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
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commissioner reduces the limit of a species of game fish taken by spearing in any waters
under section 97A.045, subdivision 2, the commissioner must reduce the limit for taking
of the species by angling in the waters during the following open season for angling.
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(b) The commissioner shall not limit the size of northern pike allowed to be taken
by spear.
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