1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; authorizing the
1.3 	commissioner of natural resources to auction the
1.4 	naming rights for certain trout streams.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. TROUT STREAM NAMING RIGHTS.
 1.7 	The commissioner of natural resources may sell the naming
1.8 	rights to three unnamed actively managed trout streams located
1.9 	in the southeastern part of the state.  The sale must be at
1.10 	public auction to the highest responsible bidder.  The
1.11 	commissioner shall use the proceeds from the sale to purchase
1.12 	easements that provide trout stream access and to fund trout
1.13 	stream habitat improvement projects.