as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; providing for state forest traditional areas; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 89.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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For purposes of this section, "state forest traditional
area" or "traditional area" means the portion of a state forest dedicated to traditional uses,
including but not limited to logging, hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, biking,
canoeing, and berry picking.
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By December 31, 2008, the commissioner must designate at
least 50 percent of each state forest identified in section 89.021 as a state forest traditional
area. Tax-forfeited lands within traditional areas shall be managed by the commissioner.
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Within a state forest traditional area:
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(1) no all-terrain vehicles are allowed on state forest roads;
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(2) no off-highway vehicle trails are allowed; and
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(3) no hunting or trapping using an off-highway vehicle is allowed.
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The commissioner shall designate traditional areas in each
state forest, whether classified as limited, closed, or managed.
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Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
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