HF 225

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 01/26/2011 10:48am

A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; limiting number of experimental and special
management waters designated for northern pike; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 97C.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [97C.007] NORTHERN PIKE EXPERIMENTAL AND SPECIAL
MANAGEMENT WATERS.
new text end

new text begin The combined number of lakes designated for northern pike under sections 97C.001
and 97C.005 may not exceed 60 at one time. Until August 1, 2021, the designated lakes
must be selected from the lakes identified in rules adopted under sections 97C.001 and
97C.005 with northern pike slot limits effective on January 1, 2011. A designation under
this section must continue for at least ten years, at which time the commissioner shall
determine, based on scientific studies, whether the designation should be discontinued.
new text end