1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to civil actions; regulating liability on
1.3 	land used for recreational purposes; modifying the
1.4 	definition of recreational purpose; amending Minnesota
1.5 	Statutes 2004, section 604A.21, subdivision 5.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 604A.21,
1.8 	subdivision 5, is amended to read:
1.9 		Subd. 5.Recreational purpose.  "Recreational purpose"
1.10 	includes, but is not limited to, hunting; trapping; fishing;
1.11 	swimming; boating; camping; picnicking; hiking; rock climbing;
1.12 	exploring caves;bicycling; horseback riding; firewood
1.13 	gathering; pleasure driving, including snowmobiling and the
1.14 	operation of any motorized vehicle or conveyance upon a road or
1.15 	upon or across land in any manner, including recreational trail
1.16 	use; nature study; water skiing; winter sports; and viewing or
1.17 	enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites.

1.18 	Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.
 1.19 	Section 1 is effective August 1, 2005, and applies to
1.20 	causes of action arising on or after that date.