HF 1689

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; authorizing the use of an
optical scope for hunting with a muzzleloader;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 97B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2004,
section 97B.031, subdivision 5.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [97B.032] MUZZLELOADER; SCOPE PERMITTED FOR
HUNTING.
new text end

new text begin A person who has the required license or permit to use a
muzzleloader for the purpose of taking big game, small game, or
any other animal for which a license or permit is required may
mount or attach an optical scope to the muzzleloader for that
purpose. The scope may be of a type having magnification
properties.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 97B.031, subdivision 5, is
repealed.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final
enactment.
new text end