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HF 1012

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/10/2011 09:39am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; providing for disposition of waterfowl habitat
improvement account; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010,
section 97A.075, subdivision 2.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.075, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:


Subd. 2.

Minnesota migratory waterfowl stamp.

(a) Ninety percent of the revenue
from the Minnesota migratory waterfowl stamps must be credited to the waterfowl habitat
improvement account. Money in the account new text begin is appropriated to the commissioner and new text end may
be used only for:

(1) development of wetlands and lakes in the state and designated waterfowl
management lakes for maximum migratory waterfowl production including habitat
evaluation, the construction of dikes, water control structures and impoundments, nest
cover, rough fish barriers, acquisition of sites and facilities necessary for development
and management of existing migratory waterfowl habitat and the designation of waters
under section 97A.101;

(2) management of migratory waterfowl;

(3) development, restoration, maintenance, or preservation of migratory waterfowl
habitat;

(4) acquisition of and access to structure sites; and

(5) the promotion of waterfowl habitat development and maintenance, including
promotion and evaluation of government farm program benefits for waterfowl habitat.

(b) Money in the account may not be used for costs unless they are directly related to
a specific parcel of land or body of water under paragraph (a), clause (1), (3), (4), or (5), or
to specific management activities under paragraph (a), clause (2).

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new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2011.
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