<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>acquisition by exchange; modifying peatland protection; modifying fees <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>and fee disposition; modifying invasive species provisions; modifying cash <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>match requirement for local recreation grants; modifying state water trails and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>waysides; modifying Mineral Coordinating Committee; providing for citizen <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>oversight committees; creating adopt-a-WMA program; modifying definitions; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>modifying operating provisions for certain recreational vehicles; providing for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>dual registration of certain motorcycles; requiring nonresident off-road vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>state trail pass; modifying watercraft titling; modifying special vehicle use on <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>roadways; modifying oxygenated gasoline requirements; modifying Water Law; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>modifying certain local ordinance requirements; modifying waste management <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>provisions; modifying landfill cleanup program; modifying environmental review <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>requirements; modifying disposition of certain lease revenue; providing for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>certain easement or lease; providing for bridge designation; requiring rulemaking; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>requiring reports; appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>sections 17.117, subdivision 6a; 18B.03, subdivision 1, as amended; 41A.105, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>by adding a subdivision; 84.033, subdivision 1; 84.035, subdivision 6; 84.777, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>subdivision 2; 84.788, by adding a subdivision; 84.92, subdivisions 8, 9, 10; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>84.925, subdivision 1; 84.9257; 84D.01, subdivisions 8a, 16, 21, by adding <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>subdivisions; 84D.02, subdivision 6; 84D.03, subdivisions 3, 4; 84D.09; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>84D.10, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 84D.11, subdivision 2a; 84D.13, subdivisions 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>4, 5, 6, 7; 84D.15, subdivision 2; 85.018, subdivision 5; 85.019, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>4b, 4c; 85.32, subdivision 1; 86B.825, subdivision 3; 86B.830, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>86B.850, subdivision 1; 86B.885; 89.17; 93.0015, subdivisions 1, 3; 97A.055, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>subdivision 4b; 103B.661, subdivision 2; 103F.705; 103F.711, subdivision 8; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>103F.715; 103F.725, subdivisions 1, 1a; 103F.731, subdivision 2; 103F.735; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>103F.741, subdivision 1; 103F.745; 103F.751; 103G.005, subdivision 10e, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>adding a subdivision; 103G.2212; 103G.222, subdivisions 1, 3; 103G.2242, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>subdivisions 2a, 6, 7, 9, 14, by adding a subdivision; 103G.2251; 103G.311, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>subdivision 5; 103G.615, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 115.03, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>adding a subdivision; 115.55, subdivision 2; 115A.03, subdivision 25a; 115A.95; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>115B.412, subdivision 8, by adding subdivisions; 116D.04, subdivision 2a, as <br/>
<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>amended; 168.002, subdivision 18; 169.045, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.35"></a><var>1.35</var>239.791, by adding a subdivision; 398.33, subdivision 2; Laws 2010, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.1.36"></a><var>1.36</var>361, article 4, section 73; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.37"></a><var>1.37</var>chapters 84; 84D; 97A; 103G; 116C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.1.38"></a><var>1.38</var>84.02, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8; 84D.02, subdivision 4; 85.013, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.39"></a><var>1.39</var>2b; 103F.711, subdivision 7; 103F.721; 103F.731, subdivision 1; 103F.761.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 17.117, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Review and ranking of applications.</b> (a) The commissioner shall chair <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>the a subcommittee established in section 
<statute_ref>103F.761, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>purposes of reviewing and ranking applications and recommending to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>allocation amounts. The subcommittee consists of representatives of the Departments of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Health; the Pollution Control Agency; the Board <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>of Water and Soil Resources; the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resource <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; the Association of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>Minnesota Counties; the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>and other agencies or associations the commissioner determines are appropriate. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>    (b) The subcommittee must use the criteria in clauses (1) to (9) as well as other <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>criteria it determines appropriate in carrying out the review and ranking:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>    (1) whether the proposed activities are identified in a comprehensive water <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>management plan or other appropriate local planning documents as priorities;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>    (2) the potential that the proposed activities have for improving or protecting <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>environmental quality;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>    (3) the extent that the proposed activities support areawide or multijurisdictional <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>approaches to protecting environmental quality based on defined watershed or similar <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>geographic areas;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>    (4) whether the activities are needed for compliance with existing environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>laws or rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>    (5) whether the proposed activities demonstrate participation, coordination, and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>cooperation between local units of government and other public agencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>    (6) whether there is coordination with other public and private funding sources <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>and programs;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>    (7) whether the applicant has targeted specific best management practices to resolve <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>specific environmental problems;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>    (8) past performance of the applicant in completing projects identified in prior <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>applications and allocation agreements; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>    (9) whether there are off-site public benefits.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 18B.03, subdivision 1, as amended by Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>2011, chapter 14, section 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Administration by commissioner.</b> The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>administer, implement, and enforce this chapter and the Department of Agriculture <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>is the lead state agency for the regulation of pesticides. The commissioner has the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>sole regulatory authority over the terrestrial application of pesticides, including, but <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>not limited to, the application of pesticides to agricultural crops, structures, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>nonaquatic environments. Except as provided in subdivision 3, a state agency other than <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>the Department of Agriculture shall not regulate or require permits for the terrestrial or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>nonaquatic application of pesticides.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 41A.105, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Definitions.</b> For the purpose of this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>    (1) "biobutanol facility" means a facility at which biobutanol is produced; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    (2) "biobutanol" means fermentation isobutyl alcohol that is derived from <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>agricultural products, including potatoes, cereal grains, cheese whey, and sugar beets; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>forest products; or other renewable resources, including residue and waste generated <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>from the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, forest products, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>and other renewable resources.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.033, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Acquisition; designation.</b> The commissioner of natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>may acquire by gift, lease, easement, exchange, or purchase, in the manner prescribed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>under chapter 117, in the name of the state, lands or any interest in lands suitable and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>desirable for establishing and maintaining scientific and natural areas. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>shall designate any land so acquired as a scientific and natural area by written order <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>published in the State Register and shall administer any land so acquired and designated as <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>provided by section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05</statute_ref>. Designations of scientific and natural areas are exempt from <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14 and section 
         <statute_ref>14.386</statute_ref> does not apply. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.035, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Management plans.</b> The commissioner shall develop in consultation with <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>the affected local government unit a management plan for each peatland scientific and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>natural area designated under section 
         <statute_ref>84.036</statute_ref> in a manner prescribed by section 
<statute_ref>86A.09</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>    The management plan shall address recreational trails. In those peatland scientific <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>and natural areas where no corridor of disturbance was used as a recreational trail on or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>before January 1, 1992, the plan may permit only one corridor of disturbance, in each <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>peatland scientific and natural area, to be used as a recreational motorized trail.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.777, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Off-highway vehicle seasonal restrictions.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>prescribe seasons for off-highway vehicle use on state forest lands. Except for designated <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>forest roads, a person must not operate an off-highway vehicle on state forest lands: (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>outside of the seasons prescribed under this paragraph; or (2) during the firearms deer <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>hunting season in areas of the state where deer may be taken by rifle. This paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>does not apply to a person in possession of a valid deer hunting license operating an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>off-highway vehicle before or after legal shooting hours or from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    (b) The commissioner may designate and post winter trails on state forest lands <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>for use by off-highway vehicles.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>    (c) For the purposes of this subdivision, "state forest lands" means forest lands under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>the authority of the commissioner as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>89.001</statute_ref>, subdivision 13, and lands <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>managed by the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>282.011</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.788, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Dual registration.</b> (a) An off-highway motorcycle registered under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>this section may also be registered as a motorcycle under chapter 168 for use on public <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>roads and highways.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>    (b) If the off-highway motorcycle was not originally constructed primarily for use <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>on public roads and highways, the off-highway motorcycle must be equipped with mirrors <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>and a headlight, taillight, and horn and be otherwise modified as necessary to meet the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>requirements of chapter 169, the safety standards of the National Traffic and Motor <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>Safety Act, Code of Federal Regulations, part 571, and the regulations adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>that federal act, for motorcycles regarding safety and acceptability to operate on public <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>roads and highways.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>    (c) An applicant for registration under chapter 168 must submit a form, prescribed <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>by the commissioner of public safety.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>(d) For the purposes of this subdivision, off-highway motorcycle according to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>section 84.787, subdivision 7, does not include a golf cart; mini truck; dune buggy; go-cart; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>moped; pocket bike; gray market vehicle; or vehicle designed and used specifically for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>lawn maintenance, agriculture, logging, or mining purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    Sec. 8. <b>[84.8035] NONRESIDENT OFF-ROAD VEHICLE STATE TRAIL PASS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Pass required; fee.</b> (a) A nonresident may not operate an off-road <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>vehicle on a state or grant-in-aid off-road vehicle trail unless the vehicle displays a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>nonresident off-road vehicle state trail pass sticker issued according to this section. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>The pass must be viewable by a peace officer, a conservation officer, or an employee <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>designated under section 
<statute_ref>84.0835</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>    (b) The fee for an annual pass is $20. The pass is valid from January 1 through <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>December 31. The fee for a three-year pass is $30. The commissioner of natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>shall issue a pass upon application and payment of the fee. Fees collected under this <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>section, except for the issuing fee for licensing agents, shall be deposited in the state <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>treasury and credited to the off-road vehicle account in the natural resources fund and, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>except for the electronic licensing system commission established by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>under section 
<statute_ref>84.027</statute_ref>, subdivision 15, must be used for grants-in-aid to counties and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>municipalities for off-road vehicle organizations to construct and maintain off-road <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>vehicle trails and use areas.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>    (c) A nonresident off-road vehicle state trail pass is not required for:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>    (1) an off-road vehicle that is owned and used by the United States, another state, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>or a political subdivision thereof that is exempt from registration under section 
<statute_ref>84.798</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>subdivision 2;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>    (2) a person operating an off-road vehicle only on the portion of a trail that is owned <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>by the person or the person's spouse, child, or parent; or<br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>    (3) a nonresident operating an off-road vehicle that is registered according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var><statute_ref>84.798</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>License agents.</b> The commissioner may appoint agents to issue and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>sell nonresident off-road vehicle state trail passes. The commissioner may revoke the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>appointment of an agent at any time. The commissioner may adopt additional rules as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>provided in section 
<statute_ref>97A.485, subdivision 11</statute_ref>. An agent shall observe all rules adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>by the commissioner for accounting and handling of passes pursuant to section 
<statute_ref>97A.485, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>subdivision 11
</statute_ref>. An agent shall promptly deposit and remit all money received from the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>sale of the passes, exclusive of the issuing fee, to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Issuance of passes.</b> The commissioner and agents shall issue and sell <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>nonresident off-road vehicle state trail passes. The commissioner shall also make the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>passes available through the electronic licensing system established under section 
<statute_ref>84.027</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>subdivision 15.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Agent's fee.</b> In addition to the fee for a pass, an issuing fee of $1 per pass <br/>
<a id="pl.5.36"></a><var>5.36</var>shall be charged. The issuing fee may be retained by the seller of the pass. Issuing fees for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>passes issued by the commissioner shall be deposited in the off-road vehicle account in the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>natural resources fund and retained for the operation of the electronic licensing system.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Duplicate passes.</b> The commissioner and agents shall issue a duplicate <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>pass to persons whose pass is lost or destroyed using the process established under section <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var><statute_ref>97A.405, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, and rules adopted thereunder. The fee for a duplicate nonresident <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>off-road vehicle state trail pass is $4, with an issuing fee of 50 cents.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.92, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>    Subd. 8. <b>All-terrain vehicle or vehicle.</b>  "All-terrain vehicle" or "vehicle" means a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>motorized flotation-tired vehicle of not less than three low pressure tires, but not more <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>than  equipped with three to six nonhighway tires, that is limited in engine displacement <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>of less than 960 cubic centimeters and includes a class 1 all-terrain vehicle and class <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>2 all-terrain vehicle. All-terrain vehicle does not include a golf cart; a mini-truck; a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>dune buggy; a go cart; or vehicles designed and used specifically for lawn maintenance, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>agriculture, logging, or mining purposes.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.92, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Class 1 all-terrain vehicle.</b> "Class 1 all-terrain vehicle" means an <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of less than 1,000 pounds and has a straddled <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>seat.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.92, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Class 2 all-terrain vehicle.</b> "Class 2 all-terrain vehicle" means an <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>all-terrain vehicle that is not a class 1 all-terrain vehicle, has a total dry weight of 1,000 to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>1,800 pounds or less, and has a manufacturer's published width of 68 inches or less.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.925, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Program established.</b> (a) The commissioner shall establish a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>comprehensive all-terrain vehicle environmental and safety education and training <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>program, including the preparation and dissemination of vehicle information and safety <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>advice to the public, the training of all-terrain vehicle operators, and the issuance of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>all-terrain vehicle safety certificates to vehicle operators over the age of 12 years who <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>successfully complete the all-terrain vehicle environmental and safety education and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>training course.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>    (b) For the purpose of administering the program and to defray a portion of the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>expenses of training and certifying vehicle operators, the commissioner shall collect a fee <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>of $15 from each person who receives the training. The commissioner shall collect a fee, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>to include a $1 issuing fee for licensing agents, for issuing a duplicate all-terrain vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>safety certificate. The commissioner shall establish the fee for a duplicate all-terrain <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>vehicle safety certificate both fees in a manner that neither significantly overrecovers <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>nor underrecovers costs, including overhead costs, involved in providing the service <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>services. The fees are not subject to the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14 and section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>14.386 does not apply. The fees may be established by the commissioner notwithstanding <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>section 16A.1283. Fee proceeds, except for the issuing fee for licensing agents under this <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>subdivision, shall be deposited in the all-terrain vehicle account in the natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>fund and the amount thereof, except for the electronic licensing system commission <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>established by the commissioner under section 84.027, subdivision 15, and issuing fees <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>collected by the commissioner, is appropriated annually to the Enforcement Division of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>the Department of Natural Resources for the administration of such programs. In addition <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>to the fee established by the commissioner, instructors may charge each person up to the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>established fee amount for class materials and expenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>    (c) The commissioner shall cooperate with private organizations and associations, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>private and public corporations, and local governmental units in furtherance of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>program established under this section. School districts may cooperate with the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>commissioner and volunteer instructors to provide space for the classroom portion of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>training. The commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of public safety in regard <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>to training program subject matter and performance testing that leads to the certification <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>of vehicle operators. By June 30, 2003, The commissioner shall incorporate a riding <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>component in the safety education and training program.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.9257, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var><b>84.9257 PASSENGERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>    (a) A person 18 years of age or older may operate a class 1 all-terrain vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>carrying only one passenger.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>    (b) A person 18 years of age or older may operate a class 2 all-terrain vehicle while <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>carrying a only one passenger, or up to the number of passengers for which the vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>was designed, whichever is greater.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>    (c) A person 12 to 17 years of age may operate a class 1 all-terrain vehicle carrying <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>only one passenger and the passenger must be the person's parent or legal guardian.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Decontaminate.</b> "Decontaminate" means to wash, drain, dry, or thermally <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>or otherwise treat water-related equipment in order to remove or destroy aquatic invasive <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>species using the "Recommended Uniform Minimum Protocol Standards" developed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or other protocols, as prescribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>commissioner. The commissioner may prescribe protocols in the same manner provided <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>under section 84D.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (d), for designating infested waters.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, subdivision 8a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>    Subd. 8a. <b>Introduce.</b> "Introduce" means to place, release, or allow the escape of a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>nonnative species into a free-living state. Introduce does not include:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>    (1) the immediate return of a nonnative species to waters of the state from which the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>nonnative species was removed; or<br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>    (2) the seasonal return of nonnative species attached to water-related equipment, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>such as a dock or boat lift, that has been stored on riparian property and directly returned <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>to the same waters of the state from which the water-related equipment was removed.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>    Subd. 8b. <b>Inspect.</b> "Inspect" means to examine water-related equipment to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>determine whether aquatic invasive species, aquatic macrophytes, or water is present and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>includes removal, drainage, decontamination, or treatment to prevent the transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>and spread of aquatic invasive species, aquatic macrophytes, and water.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>    Subd. 8c. <b>Inspector.</b> "Inspector" means an individual trained and authorized by <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>the commissioner to inspect water-related equipment, a conservation officer, or a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>peace officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>    Subd. 15a. <b>Service provider.</b> "Service provider" means an individual who <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>installs or removes water-related equipment or structures from waters of the state for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>hire. "Service provider" does not include a person working under the supervision of an <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>individual with a valid service provider permit issued under section 84D.108.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, subdivision 16, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Transport.</b> "Transport" means to cause or attempt to cause a species to be <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>carried or moved into or within the state, and includes accepting or receiving the species <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>for transportation or shipment. Transport does not include:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>    (1) the transport movement of infested water or a nonnative species within a water <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>of the state or to a connected water of the state where the species being transported is <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>already present.; or<br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>    (2) the movement of a nonnative species attached to water-related equipment or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>other water-related structures from a water of the state to the shore of riparian property on <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>that water or the return of water-related equipment or structures from the shore into the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>same water of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>    Subd. 18a. <b>Water-related equipment.</b> "Water-related equipment" means a motor <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>vehicle, boat, watercraft, dock, boat lift, raft, vessel, trailer, tool, implement, device, or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>any other associated equipment or container, including but not limited to portable bait <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>containers, live wells, ballast tanks except for those vessels permitted under the Pollution <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>Control Agency vessel discharge program, bilge areas, and water-hauling equipment that <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>is capable of containing or transporting aquatic invasive species, aquatic macrophytes, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>or water.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.01, subdivision 21, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>    Subd. 21. <b>Wild animal.</b> "Wild animal" means a living creature, not human, wild by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>nature, endowed with sensation and power of voluntary motion has the meaning given <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>under section 97A.015, subdivision 55.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.02, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Annual report.</b> By January 15 each year, the commissioner shall submit a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>report on invasive species of aquatic plants and wild animals to the legislative committees <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>having jurisdiction over environmental and natural resource issues. The report must <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>include:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>    (1) detailed information on expenditures for administration, education, management, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>inspections, and research;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>    (2) an analysis of the effectiveness of management activities conducted in the state, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>including chemical control, harvesting, educational efforts, and inspections;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>    (3) information on the participation of other state agencies, local government units, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>and interest groups in control efforts;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>    (4) information on the progress made in the management of each species; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>    (5) an assessment of future management needs and additional measures to protect <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>the state's water resources from human transport and introduction of invasive species.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.03, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Bait harvest from infested waters.</b> (a) The Taking of wild animals from <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>infested waters for bait or aquatic farm purposes is prohibited, except as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>paragraph (b) and section 97C.341.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>    (b) In waters that are designated as infested waters, except those designated because <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>they contain prohibited invasive species of fish or certifiable diseases of fish, as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>under section 17.4982, subdivision 6, the taking of wild animals may be permitted for:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>    (1) commercial taking of wild animals for bait and aquatic farm purposes according <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>to a permit issued under section 
         <statute_ref>84D.11</statute_ref>, subject to rules adopted by the commissioner; and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>    (2) bait purposes for noncommercial personal use in waters that contain Eurasian <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>water milfoil, when the infested waters are designated solely because they contain <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>Eurasian water milfoil and if the equipment for taking is limited to cylindrical minnow <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>traps not exceeding 16 inches in diameter and 32 inches in length.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    (c) Equipment authorized for minnow harvest in a designated infested water by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>permit issued under paragraph (b) may not be transported to, or used in, any waters other <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>than waters specified in the permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.03, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Commercial fishing and turtle, frog, and crayfish harvesting </b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var><b>restrictions in infested and noninfested waters.</b> (a) All nets, traps, buoys, anchors, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>stakes, and lines used for commercial fishing or turtle, frog, or crayfish harvesting in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>an infested water that is designated because it contains invasive fish, invertebrates, or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>certifiable diseases, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>17.4982</statute_ref>, may not be used in any other waters. If <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>a commercial licensee operates in both an infested water designated because it contains <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>invasive fish, invertebrates, or certifiable diseases, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>17.4982</statute_ref>, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>waters, all nets, traps, buoys, anchors, stakes, and lines used for commercial fishing or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>turtle, frog, or crayfish harvesting in waters not designated as infested with invasive fish, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>invertebrates, or certifiable diseases, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>17.4982</statute_ref>, must be tagged with <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>tags provided by the commissioner, as specified in the commercial licensee's license or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>permit, and may not be used in infested waters designated because the waters contain <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>invasive fish, invertebrates, or certifiable diseases, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>17.4982</statute_ref>. This <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>tagging requirement does not apply to commercial fishing equipment used in Lake <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>Superior.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>(b) All nets, traps, buoys, anchors, stakes, and lines used for commercial fishing or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>turtle, frog, or crayfish harvesting in an infested water that is designated solely because it <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>contains Eurasian water milfoil must be dried for a minimum of ten days or frozen for a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>minimum of two days before they are used in any other waters, except as provided in this <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>paragraph. Commercial licensees must notify the department's regional or area fisheries <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>office or a conservation officer before removing nets or equipment from an infested water <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>designated solely because it contains Eurasian water milfoil and before resetting those <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>nets or equipment in any other waters. Upon notification, the commissioner may authorize <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>a commercial licensee to move nets or equipment to another water without freezing or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>drying, if that water is designated as infested solely because it contains Eurasian water <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>milfoil.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>(c) A commercial licensee must remove all aquatic macrophytes from nets and other <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>equipment when the nets and equipment are removed from waters of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>(d) The commissioner shall provide a commercial licensee with a current listing of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>designated infested waters at the time that a license or permit is issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>(e) A person harvesting aquatic life from waters of the state for the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>transporting and stocking shall transport the aquatic life to a holding facility. The aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>life shall remain in the holding facility for at least ten hours and be examined for the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>presence of invasive species.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>(f) This subdivision applies to the state and its departments and agencies.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.09, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var><b>84D.09 AQUATIC MACROPHYTES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Transportation prohibited.</b> A person may not transport aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>macrophytes on any state forest road as defined by section 
<statute_ref>89.001, subdivision 14</statute_ref>, any <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>road or highway as defined in section 
<statute_ref>160.02, subdivision 26</statute_ref>, or any other public road, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>except as provided in this section. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exceptions.</b> Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a person may transport <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>aquatic macrophytes:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>    (1) that are duckweeds in the family Lemnaceae;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>    (2) for disposal as part of a harvest or control activity conducted under an aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>plant management permit pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>103G.615</statute_ref>, under permit pursuant to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>84D.11
         </statute_ref>, or as specified by the commissioner; <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>    (3) for purposes of constructing shooting or observation blinds in amounts sufficient <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>for that purpose, provided that the aquatic macrophytes are emergent and cut above the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>waterline;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>    (4) when legally purchased or traded by or from commercial or hobbyist sources for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>aquarium, wetland or lakeshore restoration, or ornamental purposes;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>    (5) when harvested for personal or commercial use if in a motor vehicle;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>    (6) to the department, or another destination as the commissioner may direct, in a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>sealed container for purposes of identifying a species or reporting the presence of a species;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>    (7) when transporting commercial aquatic plant harvesting or control equipment to a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>suitable location for purposes of cleaning any remaining aquatic macrophytes;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>    (8) that are wild rice harvested under section 
         <statute_ref>84.091</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>    (9) in the form of fragments of emergent aquatic macrophytes incidentally <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>transported in or on watercraft or decoys used for waterfowl hunting during the waterfowl <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>season.; or<br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>    (10) when removing water-related equipment from waters of the state for purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>of cleaning off aquatic macrophytes before leaving a water access site.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.10, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Launching prohibited.</b> A person may not place or attempt to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>place into waters of the state a watercraft, a trailer, or aquatic plant harvesting or control <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>equipment that has aquatic macrophytes, zebra mussels, or prohibited invasive species <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>attached except as provided in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.27.0"></a><a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.10, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Removal and confinement.</b> (a) A conservation officer or other licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>peace officer may order:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>    (1) the removal of aquatic macrophytes or prohibited invasive species from a trailer <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>or watercraft water-related equipment before it is placed into waters of the state;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>    (2) confinement of the watercraft water-related equipment at a mooring, dock, or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>other location until the watercraft water-related equipment is removed from the water; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>    (3) removal of a watercraft water-related equipment from waters of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>to remove prohibited invasive species if the water has not been designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>commissioner as being infested with that species.; and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>    (4) a prohibition on placing water-related equipment into waters of the state when <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>the water-related equipment has aquatic macrophytes or prohibited invasive species <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>attached in violation of subdivision 1 or when water has not been drained or the drain plug <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>has not been removed in violation of subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>    (b) An inspector who is not a licensed peace officer may issue orders under <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>paragraph (a), clauses (1), (3), and (4).<br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.28.0"></a><a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.10, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Persons </b><b>leaving public waters; report</b><b> transporting water-related </b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var><b>equipment</b><b>.</b> (a) A person When leaving waters of the state a person must drain <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>boating-related water-related equipment holding water and live wells and bilges by <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>removing the drain plug before transporting the watercraft and associated water-related <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>equipment on public roads off the water access site or riparian property. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    (b) Drain plugs, bailers, valves, or other devices used to control the draining of water <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>from ballast tanks, bilges, and live wells must be removed or opened while transporting <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>watercraft on a public road water-related equipment.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>    (c) Emergency response vehicles and equipment may be transported on a public road <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>with the drain plug or other similar device replaced only after all water has been drained <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>from the equipment upon leaving the water body.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>    (d) Marine sanitary systems and portable bait containers are excluded exempt from <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>this requirement subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>    (e) A person must not dispose of bait in waters of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>    (b) The commissioner shall report, by January 15 of each odd-numbered year, to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>committees and divisions having jurisdiction over water resources policy and finance. The <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>report shall advise the legislature on additional measures to protect state water resources <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>from human transport of invasive species.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.29.0"></a><a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>    Sec. 29. <b>[84D.105] INSPECTION OF WATERCRAFT AND WATER-RELATED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var><b>EQUIPMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Compliance inspections.</b> Compliance with aquatic invasive species <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>inspection requirements is an express condition of operating or transporting water-related <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>equipment. An inspector may prohibit an individual who refuses to allow an inspection of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>the individual's water-related equipment or who refuses to remove and dispose of aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>invasive species, aquatic macrophytes, and water from placing or operating water-related <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>equipment in waters of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Inspector authority.</b> (a) The commissioner shall train and authorize <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>individuals to inspect water-related equipment for aquatic macrophytes, aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>invasive species, and water. Inspectors may visually and tactilely inspect watercraft <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>and water-related equipment to determine whether aquatic invasive species, aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>macrophytes, or water is present. If a person transporting watercraft or water-related <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>equipment refuses to take required corrective actions or fails to comply with an order <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>under section 84D.10, subdivision 3, an inspector who is not a licensed peace officer shall <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>refer the violation to a conservation officer or other licensed peace officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>    (b) In addition to paragraph (a), a conservation officer or other licensed peace officer <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>may inspect any watercraft or water-related equipment that is stopped at a water access <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>site or stopped at any other location in the state if the officer determines there is reason <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>to believe that aquatic invasive species, aquatic macrophytes, or water is present on the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>watercraft or water-related equipment.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>    (c) Conservation officers or other licensed peace officers may utilize check stations <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>in locations, or in proximity to locations, where watercraft or other water-related <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>equipment is placed into or removed from waters of the state. Any check stations shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>operated in a manner that minimizes delays to vehicles, equipment, and their occupants.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.30.0"></a><a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>    Sec. 30. <b>[84D.108] SERVICE PROVIDER PERMIT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Service provider permit required.</b> (a) Service providers must apply <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>for and obtain a permit from the commissioner before providing any services described in <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>section 84D.01, subdivision 15a.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>(b) Service providers must have a valid permit in possession while providing <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>services described in section 84D.01, subdivision 15a.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Permit requirements.</b> (a) Service providers must complete invasive <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>species training provided by the commissioner and pass an examination to qualify for a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>permit. Service provider permits are valid for three calendar years.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>(b) A $50 application and testing fee is required for service provider permit <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>applications.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>(c) Persons working for a permittee must satisfactorily complete aquatic invasive <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>species-related training provided by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Standard for issuing.</b> The commissioner may issue, deny, modify, or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>revoke a permit as provided in section 84D.11, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Appeal of permit decision.</b> Permit decisions may be appealed as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>in section 
<statute_ref>84D.11</statute_ref>, subdivision 4.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.31.0"></a><a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.11, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Harvest of bait from infested waters.</b> (a) The commissioner may issue <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>a permit to allow the harvest of bait from waters that are designated as infested waters, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>except those designated because they contain prohibited invasive species of fish. The <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>permit shall include conditions necessary to avoid spreading aquatic invasive species.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>    (b) Before receiving a permit, or working for a permittee, a person annually <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>must satisfactorily complete aquatic invasive species-related training provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.32.0"></a><a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.13, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Criminal penalties.</b> (a) A person who violates a provision of section <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>sections 
<statute_ref>84D.03</statute_ref> or
<statute_ref>84D.06</statute_ref>, 
<statute_ref>84D.07</statute_ref>, 
<statute_ref>84D.08</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>84D.10</statute_ref> to 84D.11, or a rule adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>section 
         <statute_ref>84D.12</statute_ref>, is guilty of a misdemeanor. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>    (b) A person who possesses, transports, or introduces a prohibited invasive species in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>violation of section 
         <statute_ref>84D.05</statute_ref> is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who imports, purchases, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>sells, or propagates a prohibited invasive species in violation of section 
         <statute_ref>84D.05</statute_ref> is guilty <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>of a gross misdemeanor. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>    (c) A person who refuses to obey an order of a peace officer or conservation officer <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>to remove prohibited invasive species or aquatic macrophytes from any watercraft, trailer, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>or plant harvesting water-related equipment is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.33.0"></a><a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.13, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Warnings; civil citations.</b> After appropriate training, conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>officers, other licensed peace officers, and other department personnel designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>commissioner may issue warnings or citations to a person who:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>    (1) unlawfully transports prohibited invasive species or aquatic macrophytes;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>    (2) unlawfully places or attempts to place into waters of the state a trailer, a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>watercraft, or plant harvesting water-related equipment that has aquatic macrophytes <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>or prohibited invasive species attached;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>    (3) intentionally damages, moves, removes, or sinks a buoy marking, as prescribed <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>by rule, Eurasian water milfoil;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>    (4) fails to remove plugs, open valves, and drain water, as required by rule, from <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>watercraft and water-related equipment before leaving designated zebra mussel, spiny <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>water flea, or other invasive plankton infested waters of the state or when transporting <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>water-related equipment as provided in section 84D.10, subdivision 4; or<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>    (5) transports infested water, in violation of rule, off riparian property.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.34.0"></a><a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.13, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Civil penalties.</b> A civil citation issued under this section must impose <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>the following penalty amounts:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>    (1) for transporting aquatic macrophytes on a forest road as defined by section <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var><statute_ref>89.001</statute_ref>, subdivision 14, road or highway as defined by section 
<statute_ref>160.02</statute_ref>, subdivision 26, or <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>any other public road, $50 in violation of section 84D.09, $50;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>    (2) for placing or attempting to place into waters of the state a watercraft, a trailer, or <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>aquatic plant harvesting water-related equipment that has aquatic macrophytes attached, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>$100;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>    (3) for unlawfully possessing or transporting a prohibited invasive species other <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>than an aquatic macrophyte, $250;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>    (4) for placing or attempting to place into waters of the state a watercraft, a trailer, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>or aquatic plant harvesting water-related equipment that has prohibited invasive species <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>attached when the waters are not designated by the commissioner as being infested with <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>that invasive species, $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>    (5) for intentionally damaging, moving, removing, or sinking a buoy marking, as <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>prescribed by rule, Eurasian water milfoil, $100;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>    (6) for failing to remove plugs, open valves, and drain water, as required by rule, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>for infested waters and from watercraft and water-related equipment, other than marine <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>sanitary systems and portable bait containers, before leaving waters of the state, $50; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>    (7) for transporting infested water off riparian property without a permit as required <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>by rule, $200.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.35.0"></a><a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.13, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Watercraft license suspension.</b> A civil citation may be issued to suspend, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>for up to a year, the watercraft license of an owner or person in control of a watercraft <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>or trailer who refuses to submit to an inspection under section 
         <statute_ref>84D.02, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>84D.105 or who refuses to comply with a removal order given under this section 
         <statute_ref>84D.13</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.36.0"></a><a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.13, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Satisfaction of civil penalties.</b> A civil penalty is due and a watercraft <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>license suspension is effective 30 days after issuance of the civil citation. A civil penalty <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>collected under this section is payable to must be paid to either: (1) the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>if the citation was issued by a conservation officer and must be credited to the invasive <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>species account.; or (2) the treasury of the unit of government employing the officer who <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>issued the civil citation.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.37.0"></a><a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Receipts.</b> Money received from surcharges on watercraft licenses under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>section 
         <statute_ref>86B.415, subdivision 7</statute_ref>, and civil penalties under section 
         <statute_ref>84D.13</statute_ref>, and service <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>provider permits under section 84D.108, shall be deposited in the invasive species account. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>Each year, the commissioner of management and budget shall transfer from the game and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>fish fund to the invasive species account, the annual surcharge collected on nonresident <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>fishing licenses under section 
         <statute_ref>97A.475, subdivision 7</statute_ref>, paragraph (b). In fiscal years 2010 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>and 2011, the commissioner of management and budget shall transfer $725,000 from the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>water recreation account under section 
         <statute_ref>86B.706</statute_ref> to the invasive species account.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.38.0"></a><a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.018, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Motorized vehicle trails restricted.</b> (a) From December 1 to April 1 in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>any year no use of a motorized vehicle other than a snowmobile, unless authorized by <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>permit, lease, or easement, shall be permitted on a trail designated for use by snowmobiles.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>    (b) From December 1 to April 1 in any year No use of a motorized vehicle other <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>than an all-terrain or off-road vehicle and an off-highway motorcycle, unless authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>by permit, lease, or easement, shall be permitted on a trail designated for use by all-terrain <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>vehicles, off-road vehicles, or both, and off-highway motorcycles.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.39.0"></a><a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.019, subdivision 4b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>    Subd. 4b. <b>Regional trails.</b> The commissioner shall administer a program to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>provide grants to units of government for acquisition and betterment of public land and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>improvements needed for trails outside the metropolitan area deemed to be of regional <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>significance according to criteria published by the commissioner. Recipients must provide <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>a nonstate cash match of at least one-half 25 percent of total eligible project costs. If <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>land used for the trails is not in full public ownership, then the recipients must prove it <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>is dedicated to the purposes of the grants for at least 20 years. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>make payment to a unit of government upon receiving documentation of reimbursable <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>expenditures. A unit of government may enter into a lease or management agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>for the trail, subject to section 
         <statute_ref>16A.695</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.40.0"></a><a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.019, subdivision 4c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>    Subd. 4c. <b>Trail connections.</b> The commissioner shall administer a program to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>provide grants to units of government for acquisition and betterment of public land and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>improvements needed for trails that connect communities, trails, and parks and thereby <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>increase the effective length of trail experiences. Recipients must provide a nonstate cash <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>match of at least one-half 25 percent of total eligible project costs. If land used for the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>trails is not in full public ownership, then the recipients must prove it is dedicated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>purposes of the grants for at least 20 years. The commissioner shall make payment to a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>unit of government upon receiving documentation of reimbursable expenditures. A unit <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>of government may enter into a lease or management agreement for the trail, subject <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>16A.695</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.41.0"></a><a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.32, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Areas marked.</b> The commissioner of natural resources is authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>in cooperation with local units of government and private individuals and groups when <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>feasible to mark state water trails on the Little Fork, Big Fork, Minnesota, St. Croix, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>Snake, Mississippi, Red Lake, Cannon, Straight, Des Moines, Crow Wing, St. Louis, Pine, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>Rum, Kettle, Cloquet, Root, Zumbro, Pomme de Terre within Swift County, Watonwan, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>Cottonwood, Whitewater, Chippewa from Benson in Swift County to Montevideo in <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>Chippewa County, Long Prairie, Red River of the North, Sauk, Otter Tail, Redwood, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>Blue Earth, Cedar, and Crow Rivers which have historic and scenic values and to mark <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>appropriately points of interest, portages, camp sites, and all dams, rapids, waterfalls, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>whirlpools, and other serious hazards which are dangerous to canoe, kayak, and watercraft <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>travelers.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.42.0"></a><a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 86B.825, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Voluntary titling.</b> The owner of a device used or designed for navigation <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>on water and used on the waters of this state may obtain a certificate of title for the device, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>even though it is not a watercraft as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>86B.820, subdivision 14</statute_ref>, in the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>same manner and with the same effect as the owner of a watercraft required to be titled <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>under Laws 1989, chapter 335 sections 86B.820 to 86B.920. Once titled, the device <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>is a titled watercraft as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>86B.820, subdivision 13</statute_ref>, and is and remains <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>subject to Laws 1989, chapter 335 sections 86B.820 to 86B.920, to the same extent as a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>watercraft required to be titled. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.43.0"></a><a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 86B.830, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Issuance.</b> (a) The commissioner shall issue a certificate of title for a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>watercraft upon verification that:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>    (1) the application is genuine;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>    (2) the applicant is the owner of the watercraft; and<br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>    (3) payment of the required fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    (b) The original certificate of title must be mailed to the first secured party disclosed <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>in the application or, if none, to the owner named in the application. Secured parties, if <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>any, must be mailed notification of their security interest filed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.44.0"></a><a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 86B.850, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Form and issuance.</b> (a) The commissioner may issue a duplicate <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>certificate of title under this section. The duplicate certificate of title must be a certified <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>copy plainly marked "duplicate" across its face and must contain the legend: "This <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>duplicate certificate of title may be subject to the rights of a person under the original <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>certificate." It must be mailed to the first secured party named in it or, if none, to the owner. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>The commissioner shall indicate in the department records that a duplicate has been issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>    (b) As a condition to issuing a duplicate certificate of title, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>require a bond from the applicant in the manner and form prescribed in section 
         <statute_ref>86B.830, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (b). <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.45.0"></a><a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 86B.885, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var><b>86B.885 OWNER-CREATED SECURITY INTEREST.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>    Paragraphs (a) to (d) apply if an owner creates a security interest in a titled watercraft.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>    (a) The owner shall immediately execute the application in the space provided on the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>certificate of title or on a separate form prescribed by the commissioner, show the name <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>and address of the secured party on the certificate, and have the certificate, application, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>and required fee delivered to the secured party.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>    (b) The secured party shall immediately have the certificate, application, and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>required fee mailed or delivered to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>    (c) Upon request of the owner or A second or subordinate secured party, a secured <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>party in possession of the certificate of title shall either (1) mail or deliver the certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>to the subordinate secured party for delivery to the commissioner, or (2) upon receiving <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>from the subordinate secured party the owner's application and the required fee, mail or <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>deliver them to the commissioner with the certificate. The delivery of the certificate does <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>not affect the rights of the first secured party under the security agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>    (d) Upon receiving the certificate of title, application, and required fee, the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>commissioner shall either endorse on the certificate or issue a new certificate containing <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>the name and address of the new secured party, and mail or deliver the certificate to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>first secured party named on it owner. The secured party or parties shall be issued a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>notification that the security interest has been recorded.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.46.0"></a><a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 89.17, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var><b>89.17 LEASES AND PERMITS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>Notwithstanding the permit procedures of chapter 90, the commissioner shall have <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>power to grant and execute, in the name of the state, leases and permits for the use of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>any forest lands under the authority of the commissioner for any purpose which in the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>commissioner's opinion is not inconsistent with the maintenance and management of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>forest lands, on forestry principles for timber production. Every such lease or permit shall <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>be revocable at the discretion of the commissioner at any time subject to such conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>as may be agreed on in the lease. The approval of the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>shall not be required upon any such lease or permit. No such lease or permit for a period <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>exceeding 21 years shall be granted except with the approval of the Executive Council.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>Public access to the leased land for outdoor recreation shall be the same as access <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>would be under state management.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>Notwithstanding section 16A.125, subdivision 5, after deducting the reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>costs incurred for preparing and issuing the lease, all remaining proceeds from the leasing <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>of school trust land and university land for roads on forest lands must be deposited into the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>respective permanent fund for the lands.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.47.0"></a><a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 93.0015, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Establishment; membership.</b> The Mineral Coordinating Committee <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>is established to plan for diversified mineral development. The Mineral Coordinating <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>Committee consists of:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>    (1) the commissioner of natural resources;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>    (2) the deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>    (3) the director of United Steelworkers of America, District 11, or the director's <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>designee;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>    (4) (3) the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>    (5) (4) the director of the Minnesota Geological Survey;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>    (6) (5) the dean of the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>    (7) (6) the director of the Natural Resources Research Institute; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>    (8) three (7) four individuals appointed by the governor for a four-year term, one <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>each representing the iron ore and taconite, nonferrous metallic minerals, and industrial <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>minerals industries within the state and one representing labor.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.48.0"></a><a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 93.0015, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Expiration.</b> Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>15.059, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, or other law to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>the contrary, the committee expires June 30, 2011 2016.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.49.0"></a><a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.055, subdivision 4b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>    Subd. 4b. <b>Citizen oversight </b><b>subcommittees</b><b> committees</b><b>.</b> (a) The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>shall appoint subcommittees committees of affected persons to review the reports <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>prepared under subdivision 4; review the proposed work plans and budgets for the coming <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>year; propose changes in policies, activities, and revenue enhancements or reductions; <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>review other relevant information; and make recommendations to the legislature and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>the commissioner for improvements in the management and use of money in the game <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>and fish fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>    (b) The commissioner shall appoint the following subcommittees committees, each <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>comprised of at least three ten affected persons:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>    (1) a Fisheries Operations Subcommittee Oversight Committee to review fisheries <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>funding and expenditures, excluding including activities related to trout and salmon stamp <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>stamps and walleye stamp funding stamps; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>    (2) a Wildlife Operations Subcommittee Oversight Committee to review wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>funding and expenditures, excluding including activities related to migratory waterfowl, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>pheasant, and wild turkey management funding and excluding review of the amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>available under section 
<statute_ref>97A.075, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraphs (b) and (c); deer and big <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>game management.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>    (3) a Big Game Subcommittee to review the report required in subdivision 4, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>paragraph (a), clause (2);<br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>    (4) an Ecological Resources Subcommittee to review ecological services funding;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>    (5) a subcommittee to review game and fish fund funding of enforcement and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>operations support;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>    (6) a subcommittee to review the trout and salmon stamp report and address funding <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>issues related to trout and salmon;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>    (7) a subcommittee to review the report on the migratory waterfowl stamp and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>address funding issues related to migratory waterfowl;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>    (8) a subcommittee to review the report on the pheasant stamp and address funding <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>issues related to pheasants;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>    (9) a subcommittee to review the report on the wild turkey management account and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>address funding issues related to wild turkeys; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>    (10) a subcommittee to review the walleye stamp and address funding issues related <br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>to walleye stocking.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>    (c) The chairs of each of the subcommittees Fisheries Oversight Committee and the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>Wildlife Oversight Committee, and four additional members from each committee, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>form a Budgetary Oversight Committee to coordinate the integration of the subcommittee <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>fisheries and wildlife oversight committee reports into an annual report to the legislature; <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>recommend changes on a broad level in policies, activities, and revenue enhancements or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>reductions; and provide a forum to address issues that transcend the subcommittees; and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>submit a report for any subcommittee that fails to submit its report in a timely manner <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>fisheries and wildlife oversight committees.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>    (d) The Budgetary Oversight Committee shall develop recommendations for a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>biennial budget plan and report for expenditures on game and fish activities. By August 15 <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>of each even-numbered year, the committee shall submit the budget plan recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>to the commissioner and to the senate and house of representatives committees with <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>jurisdiction over natural resources finance.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>    (e) Each subcommittee shall choose its own chair, except that The chairs of the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>Fisheries Oversight Committee and the Wildlife Oversight Committee shall be chosen <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>by their respective committees. The chair of the Budgetary Oversight Committee shall <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>be appointed by the commissioner and may not be the chair of any of the subcommittees <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>either of the other oversight committees.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>    (f) The Budgetary Oversight Committee must may make recommendations to the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>commissioner and to the senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>over natural resources finance for outcome goals from expenditures.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>    (g) Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>15.059, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, or other law to the contrary, the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>Fisheries Oversight Committee, the Wildlife Oversight Committee, and the Budgetary <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>Oversight Committee and subcommittees do not expire until June 30, 2010 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.50.0"></a><a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>    Sec. 50. <b>[97A.134] ADOPT-A-WMA PROGRAM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Creation.</b> The Minnesota adopt-a-WMA (wildlife management area) <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>program is established. The commissioner shall coordinate the program through the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>regional offices of the Department of Natural Resources.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Agreements.</b> (a) The commissioner shall enter into informal agreements <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>with sporting, outdoor, business, and civic groups or individuals for volunteer services to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>maintain and make improvements to real property on state wildlife management areas in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>accordance with plans devised by the commissioner after consultation with the groups <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>or individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>    (b) The commissioner may erect appropriate signs to recognize and express <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>appreciation to groups and individuals providing volunteer services under the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>adopt-a-WMA program.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>    (c) The commissioner may provide assistance to enhance the comfort and safety of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>volunteers and to facilitate the implementation and administration of the adopt-a-WMA <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>program.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.51.0"></a><a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.661, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Powers.</b> Subject to the provisions of chapters 97A, 103D, 103E, 103G, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>and 115, and the rules and regulations of the respective agencies and governing bodies <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>vested with jurisdiction and authority under those chapters, the district has the following <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>powers to:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>    (1) regulate the types of boats permitted to use the lake and set service fees;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>    (2) limit the use of motors, including their types and horsepower, on the lake;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>    (3) regulate, maintain, and police public beaches, public docks, and other public <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>facilities for access to the lake within the territory of the municipalities;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>    (4) limit by rule the use of the lake at various times and the use of various parts of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>the lake;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>    (5) regulate the speed of boats on the lake and the conduct of other activities on the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>lake to secure the safety of the public and the most general public use;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>    (6) contract with other law enforcement agencies to police the lake and its shores;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>    (7) regulate the construction, installation, and maintenance of permanent and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>temporary docks and moorings consistent with federal and state law;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>    (8) regulate the construction and use of mechanical and chemical means of deicing <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>the lake and to regulate the mechanical and chemical means of removal of weeds and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>algae from the lake;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>    (9) regulate the construction, configuration, size, location, and maintenance of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>commercial marinas and their related facilities including parking areas and sanitary <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>facilities. The regulation shall be consistent with the applicable municipal building codes <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>and zoning ordinances where said marinas are situated;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>    (10) contract with other governmental bodies to perform any of the functions <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>of the district;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>    (11) undertake research to determine the condition and development of the lake and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>the water entering it and to transmit their studies to the Pollution Control Agency and other <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>interested authorities; and to develop a comprehensive program to eliminate pollution;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    (12) receive financial assistance from and join in projects or enter into contracts <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>with federal and state agencies for the study and treatment of pollution problems and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>demonstration programs related to them;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    (13) petition the board of managers of a watershed district where the White Bear <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>Lake Conservation District is located for improvements under section 
         <statute_ref>103D.705</statute_ref>, for <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>which a bond may not be required of the district; and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>    (14) to require the submission of all plans pertaining to or affecting construction or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>other lakeshore use on any lot or parcel of land abutting the shoreline including: length <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>of setback from the shoreline, adjoining property, or any street or highway; problems of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>population density; possible water, air or visual pollution; or height of construction. The <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>board shall have 60 days after submission of plans or any part thereof for review. If, within <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>60 days of submission the board finds the plan or any part is inconsistent with its plans or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>ordinances, it may recommend that the plan or any part be revised and resubmitted.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.52.0"></a><a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.705, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var><b>103F.705 PURPOSE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>    (a) It is the purpose of the legislature in enacting sections 
         <statute_ref>103F.701</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>103F.761</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>103F.755 to protect and improve, enhance, and restore surface and ground water in the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>state, through financial and technical assistance to local units of government to control <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>prevent water pollution, including that associated with land use and land management <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>activities., and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>    (b) It is also the purpose of the legislature to:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>    (1) identify water quality problems and their causes;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>    (2) direct technical and financial resources to resolve water quality problems and to <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>abate their causes;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>    (3) provide technical and financial resources to local units of government for <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>implementation of water quality protection and improvement projects;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>    (4) coordinate a nonpoint source pollution control program with elements of the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>existing state water quality program and other existing resource management programs; <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>    (5) to provide a legal basis for state implementation of federal laws controlling <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>nonpoint source water pollution.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.53.0"></a><a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.711, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Project.</b> "Project" means the diagnostic study identification of water <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>pollution caused by nonpoint sources of water pollution and its causes, a plan to implement <br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>best management practices prevent water pollution or protect and improve water quality, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>and the physical features constructed or actions taken by a local unit of government to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>implement best management practices measures taken to prevent water pollution or <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>protect and improve water quality.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.54.0"></a><a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.715, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var><b>103F.715 CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>    A clean water partnership program is established as provided in sections 
         <statute_ref>103F.701</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>103F.761
</statute_ref> 103F.755. The agency shall administer the program in accordance with these <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>sections. As a basis for the program, the agency and the Metropolitan Council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>conduct an assessment of waters in accordance with section 
<statute_ref>103F.721</statute_ref>. The agency shall <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>then provide financial and technical assistance in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>103F.725</statute_ref> to local <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>units of government for projects in geographical areas that contribute to surface or ground <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>water flows. The projects shall provide for protection and improvement, enhancement, or <br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>restoration of surface and ground water from nonpoint sources of water pollution. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.55.0"></a><a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.725, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Grants.</b> (a) The agency may award grants for up to 50 percent <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>of the eligible cost for: projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>    (1) the development of a diagnostic study and implementation plan; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>    (2) the implementation of that plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>    (b) The agency shall determine which costs are eligible costs and grants shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>made and used only for eligible costs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.56.0"></a><a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.725, subdivision 1a, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Loans.</b> (a) Up to $36,000,000 $50,000,000 of the balance in the clean <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>water revolving fund in section 
         <statute_ref>446A.07</statute_ref>, as determined by the Public Facilities Authority, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>may be provided to the commissioner for the establishment of a clean water partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>loan program.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    (b) The agency may award loans for up to 100 percent of the costs associated with <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>activities identified by the agency as best management practices pursuant to section <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>319 and section 320 of the federal Water Quality Act of 1987, as amended, including <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>associated administrative costs.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>    (c) Loans may be used to finance clean water partnership grant project eligible costs <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>not funded by grant assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    (d) The interest rate, at or below market rate, and the term, not to exceed 20 years, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>shall be determined by the agency in consultation with the Public Facilities Authority.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>    (e) The repayment must be deposited in the clean water revolving fund under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>446A.07
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>    (f) The local unit of government receiving the loan is responsible for repayment of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>the loan.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>    (g) For the purpose of obtaining a loan from the agency, a local government unit <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>may provide to the agency its general obligation note. All obligations incurred by a local <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>government unit in obtaining a loan from the agency must be in accordance with chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>475, except that so long as the obligations are issued to evidence a loan from the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>to the local government unit, an election is not required to authorize the obligations <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>issued, and the amount of the obligations shall not be included in determining the net <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>indebtedness of the local government unit under the provisions of any law or chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>limiting the indebtedness.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.57.0"></a><a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.731, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Eligibility; </b><b>documents required.</b> (a) Local units of government are <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>eligible to apply for assistance. An applicant for assistance shall submit the following <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>to the agency:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>    (1) an application a project proposal form as prescribed by the agency; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>    (2) evidence that the applicant has consulted with the involved local soil and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>water conservation districts and watershed districts, where they exist, in preparing the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>application; and.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>    (3) (b) The proposed project must be identified in at least one of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>documents:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>    (i) (1) the comprehensive water plan authorized under sections 
         <statute_ref>103B.301</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>103B.355
         </statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>    (ii) (2) a surface water management plan required under section 
         <statute_ref>103B.231</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>    (iii) (3) an overall plan required under chapter 103D; or<br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>    (iv) (4) any other local plan that provides an inventory of existing physical and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>hydrologic information on the area, a general identification of water quality problems <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>and goals, and that demonstrates a local commitment to water quality protection or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>improvement., enhancement, or restoration;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>    (5) an approved total maximum daily load (TMDL) or a TMDL implementation <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>plan; or<br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>    (6) a watershed protection and restoration strategy implementation plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>    (b) After July 1, 1991, only projects that are a part of, or are responsive to, a local <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>water plan under the Comprehensive Local Water Management Act, chapter 103D, or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>sections 
<statute_ref>103B.211</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>103B.255</statute_ref>, will be eligible under paragraph (a), clause (3). <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>    (c) The document submitted in compliance with paragraph (a), clause (2), must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>identify existing and potential nonpoint source water pollution problems and must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>recognize the need and demonstrate the applicant's commitment to abate or prevent water <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>pollution from nonpoint sources in the geographic areas for which the application is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>submitted.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.58.0"></a><a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.735, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var><b>103F.735 AGENCY REVIEW OF </b><b>APPLICATIONS</b><b> PROPOSALS</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Ranking of </b><b>applications</b><b> proposals</b><b>.</b> The agency shall rank <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>applications proposals for technical and financial assistance in order of priority and shall, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>within the limits of available appropriations, grant those applications proposals having <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>the highest priority. The agency shall by rule adopt appropriate criteria to determine <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>the priority of projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Criteria.</b> (a) The criteria shall give the highest priority to projects that best <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>demonstrate compliance with the objectives in paragraphs (b) to (e) (d).<br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>    (b) The project demonstrates participation, coordination, and cooperation between <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>local units of government and, other public agencies, including soil and water conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>districts or watershed districts, or both those districts and local stakeholders.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>    (c) The degree of water quality improvement or protection, enhancement, or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>restoration is maximized relative to the cost of implementing the best management <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>practices.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>    (d) Best management practices provide a feasible means to abate or prevent nonpoint <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>source water pollution.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>    (e) The project goals and objectives are consistent with the state water quality <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>management plans, the statewide resource assessment conducted under section 
<statute_ref>103F.721</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>and other applicable state and local resource management programs. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.59.0"></a><a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>    Sec. 59. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.741, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Implementation according to law and contract.</b> A local unit <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>of government receiving technical or financial assistance, or both, from the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>shall carry out the implementation plan project approved by the agency according to the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>terms of the plan, the provisions of a contract or grant agreement made with the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>and according to sections 
         <statute_ref>103F.701</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>103F.761</statute_ref> 103F.755, the rules of the agency, and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>applicable federal requirements. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.60.0"></a><a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>    Sec. 60. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.745, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var><b>103F.745 RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>    (a) The agency shall adopt rules necessary to implement sections 
         <statute_ref>103F.701</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>103F.761
</statute_ref> 103F.755. The rules shall contain at a minimum: <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>    (1) procedures to be followed by local units of government in applying for technical <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>or financial assistance or both;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>    (2) conditions for the administration of assistance;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>    (3) procedures for the development, evaluation, and implementation of best <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>management practices requirements for a project;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>    (4) requirements for a diagnostic study and implementation plan criteria for the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>evaluation and approval of a project;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>    (5) criteria for the evaluation and approval of a diagnostic study and implementation <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>    (6) criteria for the evaluation of best management practices;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>    (7) criteria for the ranking of projects in order of priority for assistance;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>    (8) (6) criteria for defining and evaluating eligible costs and cost-sharing by local <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>units of government applying for assistance;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>    (7) requirements for providing measurable outcomes; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>    (9) (8) other matters as the agency and the commissioner find necessary for the proper <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>administration of sections 
         <statute_ref>103F.701</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>103F.761</statute_ref> 103F.755, including any rules determined <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>by the commissioner to be necessary for the implementation of federal programs to control <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>nonpoint source water pollution protect, enhance, or restore water quality. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>    (b) For financial assistance by loan under section 
         <statute_ref>103F.725, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>, criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>established by rule for the clean water partnership grants program shall guide requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>and administrative procedures for the loan program until January 1, 1996, or the effective <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>date of the administrative rules for the clean water partnership loan program, whichever <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>occurs first. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.61.0"></a><a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>    Sec. 61. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103F.751, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var><b>103F.751 NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION </b><b>CONTROL</b><b> MANAGEMENT</b><b> </b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var><b>PLAN AND PROGRAM EVALUATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>    To coordinate the programs and activities used to control nonpoint sources of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>pollution to achieve the state's water quality goals, the agency shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    (1) develop a state plan for the control of nonpoint source water pollution to meet <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act;, and,<br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>    (2) work through the Environmental Quality Board to coordinate the activities <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>and programs of federal, state, and local agencies involved in nonpoint source pollution <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>control and, as appropriate, develop agreements with federal and state agencies to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>accomplish the purposes and objectives of the state nonpoint source pollution control <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>management plan; and.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>    (3) evaluate the effectiveness of programs in achieving water quality goals <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>and recommend to the legislature, under section 
<statute_ref>3.195, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, any necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>amendments to sections 
<statute_ref>103F.701</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>103F.761</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.62.0"></a><a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    Sec. 62. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.005, subdivision 10e, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>    Subd. 10e. <b>Local government unit.</b> "Local government unit" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>    (1) outside of the seven-county metropolitan area, a city council, county board of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>commissioners, or a soil and water conservation district or their delegate;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>    (2) in the seven-county metropolitan area, a city council, a town board under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>368.01
         </statute_ref>, a watershed management organization under section 
         <statute_ref>103B.211</statute_ref>, or a soil and water <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>conservation district or their delegate; and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>    (3) on state land, the agency with administrative responsibility for the land; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>    (4) for wetland banking projects established solely for replacing wetland impacts <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>under a permit to mine under section 93.481, the commissioner of natural resources.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.63.0"></a><a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>    Sec. 63. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.005, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>    Subd. 10f. <b>Electronic transmission.</b> "Electronic transmission" means the transfer <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>of data or information through an electronic data interchange system consisting of, but not <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>limited to, computer modems and computer networks. Electronic transmission specifically <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>means electronic mail, unless other means of electronic transmission are mutually agreed <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>to by the sender and recipient.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.64.0"></a><a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>    Sec. 64. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2212, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var><b>103G.2212 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY WHEN WORK DRAINS </b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var><b>OR FILLS WETLANDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Conditions for employees and agents to drain or fill wetlands.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>    An agent or employee of another may not drain or fill a wetland, wholly or partially, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>unless the agent or employee has:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>    (1) obtained a signed statement from the property owner stating that the wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>replacement plan required for the work has been obtained or that a replacement plan <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>is not required; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>    (2) mailed or sent by electronic transmission a copy of the statement to the local <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>government unit with jurisdiction over the wetland.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Violation is separate offense.</b> Violation of this section is a separate and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>independent offense from other violations of sections 
         <statute_ref>103G.2212</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>103G.237</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Form for compliance with this section.</b> The board shall develop a form <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>to be distributed to contractors' associations, local government units, and soil and water <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>conservation districts to comply with this section. The form must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>    (1) a listing of the activities for which a replacement plan is required;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>    (2) a description of the penalties for violating sections 
         <statute_ref>103G.2212</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>103G.237</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>    (3) the telephone number to call for information on the responsible local government <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>unit;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>    (4) a statement that national wetland inventory maps are on file with the soil and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>water conservation district office; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>    (5) spaces for a description of the work and the names, mailing addresses or other <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>contact information, and telephone numbers of the person authorizing the work and the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>agent or employee proposing to undertake it.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.65.0"></a><a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>    Sec. 65. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.222, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Requirements.</b> (a) Wetlands must not be drained or filled, wholly or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>partially, unless replaced by restoring or creating wetland areas of at least equal public <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>value under a replacement plan approved as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>103G.2242</statute_ref>, a replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>plan under a local governmental unit's comprehensive wetland protection and management <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>plan approved by the board under section 
         <statute_ref>103G.2243</statute_ref>, or, if a permit to mine is required <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>93.481</statute_ref>, under a mining reclamation plan approved by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>under the permit to mine. For project-specific wetland replacement completed prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>wetland impacts authorized or conducted under a permit to mine within the Great Lakes <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>and Rainy River watershed basins, those basins shall be considered a single watershed <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>for purposes of determining wetland replacement ratios. Mining reclamation plans shall <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>apply the same principles and standards for replacing wetlands by restoration or creation <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>of wetland areas that are applicable to mitigation plans approved as provided in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>103G.2242
         </statute_ref>. Public value must be determined in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>103B.3355</statute_ref> or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>a comprehensive wetland protection and management plan established under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>103G.2243
         </statute_ref>. Sections 
         <statute_ref>103G.221</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>103G.2372</statute_ref> also apply to excavation in permanently <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>and semipermanently flooded areas of types 3, 4, and 5 wetlands.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>    (b) Replacement must be guided by the following principles in descending order <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>of priority:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>    (1) avoiding the direct or indirect impact of the activity that may destroy or diminish <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>the wetland;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>    (2) minimizing the impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>activity and its implementation;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>    (3) rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>wetland environment;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>    (4) reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>operations during the life of the activity;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>    (5) compensating for the impact by restoring a wetland; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>    (6) compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>resources or environments.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>    For a project involving the draining or filling of wetlands in an amount not exceeding <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>10,000 square feet more than the applicable amount in section 
         <statute_ref>103G.2241, subdivision 9</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>paragraph (a), the local government unit may make an on-site sequencing determination <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>without a written alternatives analysis from the applicant.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>    (c) If a wetland is located in a cultivated field, then replacement must be <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>accomplished through restoration only without regard to the priority order in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>(b), provided that a deed restriction is placed on the altered wetland prohibiting <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>nonagricultural use for at least ten years.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>    (d) If a wetland is drained under section 
         <statute_ref>103G.2241, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, paragraphs <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>(b) and (e), the local government unit may require a deed restriction that prohibits <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>nonagricultural use for at least ten years unless the drained wetland is replaced as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>under this section. The local government unit may require the deed restriction if it <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>determines the wetland area drained is at risk of conversion to a nonagricultural use within <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>ten years based on the zoning classification, proximity to a municipality or full service <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>road, or other criteria as determined by the local government unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>    (e) Restoration and replacement of wetlands must be accomplished in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>with the ecology of the landscape area affected and ponds that are created primarily to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.35"></a><var>32.35</var>fulfill storm water management, and water quality treatment requirements may not be <br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>used to satisfy replacement requirements under this chapter unless the design includes <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>pretreatment of runoff and the pond is functioning as a wetland.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>    (f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), for a wetland or public waters wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>located on nonagricultural land, replacement must be in the ratio of two acres of replaced <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>wetland for each acre of drained or filled wetland.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>    (g) For a wetland or public waters wetland located on agricultural land or in a greater <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>than 80 percent area, replacement must be in the ratio of one acre of replaced wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>for each acre of drained or filled wetland.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>    (h) Wetlands that are restored or created as a result of an approved replacement plan <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>are subject to the provisions of this section for any subsequent drainage or filling.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>    (i) Except in a greater than 80 percent area, only wetlands that have been restored <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>from previously drained or filled wetlands, wetlands created by excavation in nonwetlands, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>wetlands created by dikes or dams along public or private drainage ditches, or wetlands <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>created by dikes or dams associated with the restoration of previously drained or filled <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>wetlands may be used in a statewide banking program established in rules adopted under <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>section 
         <statute_ref>103G.2242, subdivision 1</statute_ref>. Modification or conversion of nondegraded naturally <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>occurring wetlands from one type to another are not eligible for enrollment in a statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>wetlands bank.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>    (j) The Technical Evaluation Panel established under section 
         <statute_ref>103G.2242, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>2
         </statute_ref>, shall ensure that sufficient time has occurred for the wetland to develop wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>characteristics of soils, vegetation, and hydrology before recommending that the wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>be deposited in the statewide wetland bank. If the Technical Evaluation Panel has reason <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>to believe that the wetland characteristics may change substantially, the panel shall <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>postpone its recommendation until the wetland has stabilized.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>    (k) This section and sections 
         <statute_ref>103G.223</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>103G.2242</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>103G.2364</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>103G.2365 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>apply to the state and its departments and agencies.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>    (l) For projects involving draining or filling of wetlands associated with a new public <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>transportation project, and for projects expanded solely for additional traffic capacity, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>public transportation authorities may purchase credits from the board at the cost to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>board to establish credits. Proceeds from the sale of credits provided under this paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>are appropriated to the board for the purposes of this paragraph. For the purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>paragraph, "transportation project" does not include an airport project.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>    (m) A replacement plan for wetlands is not required for individual projects that <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>result in the filling or draining of wetlands for the repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.35"></a><var>33.35</var>or replacement of a currently serviceable existing state, city, county, or town public road <br/>
<a id="pl.33.36"></a><var>33.36</var>necessary, as determined by the public transportation authority, to meet state or federal <br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>design or safety standards or requirements, excluding new roads or roads expanded solely <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>for additional traffic capacity lanes. This paragraph only applies to authorities for public <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>transportation projects that:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>    (1) minimize the amount of wetland filling or draining associated with the project <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>and consider mitigating important site-specific wetland functions on site;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>    (2) except as provided in clause (3), submit project-specific reports to the board, the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>Technical Evaluation Panel, the commissioner of natural resources, and members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>public requesting a copy at least 30 days prior to construction that indicate the location, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>amount, and type of wetlands to be filled or drained by the project or, alternatively, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>convene an annual meeting of the parties required to receive notice to review projects to <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>be commenced during the upcoming year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>    (3) for minor and emergency maintenance work impacting less than 10,000 square <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>feet, submit project-specific reports, within 30 days of commencing the activity, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>board that indicate the location, amount, and type of wetlands that have been filled <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>or drained.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>    Those required to receive notice of public transportation projects may appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>minimization, delineation, and on-site mitigation decisions made by the public <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>transportation authority to the board according to the provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>103G.2242, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>subdivision 9
         </statute_ref>. The Technical Evaluation Panel shall review minimization and delineation <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>decisions made by the public transportation authority and provide recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>regarding on-site mitigation if requested to do so by the local government unit, a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>contiguous landowner, or a member of the Technical Evaluation Panel.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>    Except for state public transportation projects, for which the state Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>Transportation is responsible, the board must replace the wetlands, and wetland areas of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>public waters if authorized by the commissioner or a delegated authority, drained or filled <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>by public transportation projects on existing roads.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>    Public transportation authorities at their discretion may deviate from federal and <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>state design standards on existing road projects when practical and reasonable to avoid <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>wetland filling or draining, provided that public safety is not unreasonably compromised. <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>The local road authority and its officers and employees are exempt from liability for <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>any tort claim for injury to persons or property arising from travel on the highway and <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>related to the deviation from the design standards for construction or reconstruction under <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>this paragraph. This paragraph does not preclude an action for damages arising from <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>negligence in construction or maintenance on a highway.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>    (n) If a landowner seeks approval of a replacement plan after the proposed project <br/>
<a id="pl.34.36"></a><var>34.36</var>has already affected the wetland, the local government unit may require the landowner to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>replace the affected wetland at a ratio not to exceed twice the replacement ratio otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>required.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>    (o) A local government unit may request the board to reclassify a county or <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>watershed on the basis of its percentage of presettlement wetlands remaining. After <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>receipt of satisfactory documentation from the local government, the board shall change <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>the classification of a county or watershed. If requested by the local government unit, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>the board must assist in developing the documentation. Within 30 days of its action to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>approve a change of wetland classifications, the board shall publish a notice of the change <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>in the Environmental Quality Board Monitor.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>    (p) One hundred citizens who reside within the jurisdiction of the local government <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>unit may request the local government unit to reclassify a county or watershed on the basis <br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>of its percentage of presettlement wetlands remaining. In support of their petition, the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>citizens shall provide satisfactory documentation to the local government unit. The local <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>government unit shall consider the petition and forward the request to the board under <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>paragraph (o) or provide a reason why the petition is denied.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.66.0"></a><a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>    Sec. 66. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.222, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Wetland replacement siting.</b> (a) Siting wetland replacement Impacted <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>wetlands in a 50 to 80 percent area must be replaced in a 50 to 80 percent area or in a less <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>than 50 percent area. Impacted wetlands in a less than 50 percent area must be replaced in <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>a less than 50 percent area. All wetland replacement must follow this priority order:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>    (1) on site or in the same minor watershed as the affected impacted wetland;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>    (2) in the same watershed as the affected impacted wetland;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>    (3) in the same county or wetland bank service area as the affected impacted wetland;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>    (4) for replacement by wetland banking, in the same wetland bank service area as <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>the impacted wetland, except that impacts in a 50 to 80 percent area must be replaced in <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>a 50 to 80 percent area and impacts in a less than 50 percent area must be replaced in a <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>less than 50 percent area;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>    (5) for project specific replacement, in an adjacent watershed to the affected wetland, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>or for replacement by wetland banking, in an adjacent another wetland bank service <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>area, except that impacts in a 50 to 80 percent area must be replaced in a 50 to 80 percent <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>area and impacts in a less than 50 percent area must be replaced in a less than 50 percent <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>area; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>    (6) (5) statewide for public transportation projects, except that wetlands affected <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>impacted in less than 50 percent areas must be replaced in less than 50 percent areas, and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var>wetlands affected impacted in the seven-county metropolitan area must be replaced at a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>ratio of two to one in: (i) the affected county or, (ii) in another of the seven metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>counties, or (iii) in one of the major watersheds that are wholly or partially within the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>seven-county metropolitan area, but at least one to one must be replaced within the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>seven-county metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>    (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), siting wetland replacement in greater than 80 <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>percent areas may follow the priority order under this paragraph: (1) by wetland banking <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>after evaluating on-site replacement and replacement within the watershed; (2) replaced <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>in an adjacent wetland bank service area if wetland bank credits are not reasonably <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>available in the same wetland bank service area as the affected wetland, as determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>a comprehensive inventory approved by the board; and (3) statewide.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>    (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), siting wetland replacement in the seven-county <br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>metropolitan area must follow the priority order under this paragraph: (1) in the affected <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>county; (2) in another of the seven metropolitan counties; or (3) in one of the major <br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>watersheds that are wholly or partially within the seven-county metropolitan area, but at <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>least one to one must be replaced within the seven-county metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>    (d) The exception in paragraph (a), clause (6) (5), does not apply to replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>completed using wetland banking credits established by a person who submitted a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>complete wetland banking application to a local government unit by April 1, 1996.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>    (e) (c) When reasonable, practicable, and environmentally beneficial replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>opportunities are not available in siting priorities listed in paragraph (a), the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>may seek opportunities at the next level.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>    (f) (d) For the purposes of this section, "reasonable, practicable, and environmentally <br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>beneficial replacement opportunities" are defined as opportunities that:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>    (1) take advantage of naturally occurring hydrogeomorphological conditions and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>require minimal landscape alteration;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>    (2) have a high likelihood of becoming a functional wetland that will continue <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>in perpetuity;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>    (3) do not adversely affect other habitat types or ecological communities that are <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>important in maintaining the overall biological diversity of the area; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>    (4) are available and capable of being done after taking into consideration cost, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>existing technology, and logistics consistent with overall project purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>    (e) Applicants and local government units shall rely on board-approved <br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>comprehensive inventories of replacement opportunities and watershed conditions, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>including the Northeast Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Inventory and Assessment (January <br/>
<a id="pl.36.35"></a><var>36.35</var>2010),  in determining whether reasonable, practicable, and environmentally beneficial <br/>
<a id="pl.36.36"></a><var>36.36</var>replacement opportunities are available.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>    (g) (f) Regulatory agencies, local government units, and other entities involved in <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>wetland restoration shall collaborate to identify potential replacement opportunities within <br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>their jurisdictional areas.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.67.0"></a><a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>    Sec. 67. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2242, subdivision 2a, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Wetland boundary or type determination.</b> (a) A landowner may apply <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>for a wetland boundary or type determination from the local government unit. The <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>landowner applying for the determination is responsible for submitting proof necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>to make the determination, including, but not limited to, wetland delineation field data, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>observation well data, topographic mapping, survey mapping, and information regarding <br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>soils, vegetation, hydrology, and groundwater both within and outside of the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>wetland boundary.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>    (b) A local government unit that receives an application under paragraph (a) may <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>seek the advice of the Technical Evaluation Panel as described in subdivision 2, and, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>if necessary, expand the Technical Evaluation Panel. The local government unit may <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>delegate the decision authority for wetland boundary or type determinations to designated <br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>staff, or establish other procedures it considers appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>    (c) The local government unit decision must be made in compliance with section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>15.99
         </statute_ref>. Within ten calendar days of the decision, the local government unit decision must <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>be mailed or sent by electronic transmission to the landowner, members of the Technical <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>Evaluation Panel, the watershed district or watershed management organization, if one <br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>exists, and individual members of the public who request a copy.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>    (d) Appeals of decisions made by designated local government staff must be made <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>to the local government unit. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a ruling on an <br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>appeal must be made by the local government unit within 30 days from the date of the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>filing of the appeal.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>    (e) The local government unit decision is valid for three five years unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>Technical Evaluation Panel determines that natural or artificial changes to the hydrology, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>vegetation, or soils of the area have been sufficient to alter the wetland boundary or type.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.68.0"></a><a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>    Sec. 68. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2242, subdivision 6, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Notice of application.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), within ten <br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>days of receiving an Application for approval of a replacement plan under this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>must be reviewed by the local government according to section 15.99, subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>paragraph (a). Copies of the complete application must be mailed or sent by electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>transmission to the members of the Technical Evaluation Panel, the managers of the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>watershed district if one exists, and the commissioner of natural resources. Individual <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>members of the public who request a copy shall be provided information to identify the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>applicant and the location and scope of the project.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>    (b) Within ten days of receiving an application for approval of a replacement plan <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>under this section for an activity affecting less than 10,000 square feet of wetland, a <br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>summary of the application must be mailed to the members of the Technical Evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>Panel, individual members of the public who request a copy, and the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>of natural resources.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>    (c) For the purpose of this subdivision, "application" includes a revised application <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>for replacement plan approval and an application for a revision to an approved replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>plan if:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>    (1) the wetland area to be drained or filled under the revised replacement plan is at <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>least ten percent larger than the area to be drained or filled under the original replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>plan; or<br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>    (2) the wetland area to be drained or filled under the revised replacement is located <br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>more than 500 feet from the area to be drained or filled under the original replacement plan.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.69.0"></a><a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>    Sec. 69. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2242, subdivision 7, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Notice of decision.</b> Within ten days of the approval or denial of a <br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>replacement plan under this section, a summary of the approval or denial notice of the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>decision must be mailed or sent by electronic transmission to members of the Technical <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>Evaluation Panel, the applicant, individual members of the public who request a copy, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>the managers of the watershed district, if one exists, and the commissioner of natural <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>resources.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.70.0"></a><a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>    Sec. 70. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2242, subdivision 9, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Appeal</b><b> Appeals to the board</b><b>.</b> (a) Appeal of a replacement plan, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>sequencing, exemption, wetland banking, wetland boundary or type determination, or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>no-loss decision, or restoration order may be obtained by mailing a petition and payment <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>of a filing fee, which shall be retained by the board to defray administrative costs, to <br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>the board within 30 days after the postmarked date of the mailing or date of sending by <br/>
<a id="pl.38.34"></a><var>38.34</var>electronic transmission specified in subdivision 7. If appeal is not sought within 30 days, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>the decision becomes final. If the petition for hearing is accepted, the amount posted must <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>be returned to the petitioner. Appeal may be made by:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>    (1) the wetland owner;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>    (2) any of those to whom notice is required to be mailed or sent by electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>transmission under subdivision 7; or<br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>    (3) 100 residents of the county in which a majority of the wetland is located.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>    (b) Within 30 days after receiving a petition, the board shall decide whether to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>grant the petition and hear the appeal. The board shall grant the petition unless the board <br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>finds that:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>    (1) the appeal is meritless without significant merit, trivial, or brought solely for the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>purposes of delay;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>    (2) the petitioner has not exhausted all local administrative remedies;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>    (3) expanded technical review is needed;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>    (4) the local government unit's record is not adequate; or<br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>    (5) the petitioner has not posted a letter of credit, cashier's check, or cash if required <br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>by the local government unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>    (c) In determining whether to grant the appeal, the board, executive director, or <br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>dispute resolution committee  shall also consider the size of the wetland, other factors in <br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>controversy, any patterns of similar acts by the local government unit or petitioner, and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>the consequences of the delay resulting from the appeal.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>    (d) All appeals If an appeal is granted, the appeal must be heard by the committee <br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>for dispute resolution of the board, and a decision must be made by the board within 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>days of filing the local government unit's record and the written briefs submitted for <br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>the appeal and the hearing. The decision must be served by mail on or by electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>transmission to the parties to the appeal, and is not subject to the provisions of chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>14. A decision whether to grant a petition for appeal and a decision on the merits of an <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>appeal must be considered the decision of an agency in a contested case for purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>judicial review under sections 
         <statute_ref>14.63</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>14.69</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>    (e) Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>16A.1283</statute_ref>, the board shall establish a fee schedule to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>defray the administrative costs of appeals made to the board under this subdivision. Fees <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>established under this authority shall not exceed $1,000. Establishment of the fee is not <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>subject to the rulemaking process of chapter 14 and section 
         <statute_ref>14.386</statute_ref> does not apply.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.71.0"></a><a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>    Sec. 71. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2242, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>    Subd. 9a. <b>Appeals of restoration or replacement orders.</b> A landowner or other <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>responsible party may appeal the terms and conditions of a restoration or replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>order within 30 days of receipt of written notice of the order. The time frame for the appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>may be extended beyond 30 days by mutual agreement, in writing, between the landowner <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>or responsible party, the local government unit, and the enforcement authority. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>written request is not submitted within 30 days, the order is final. The board's executive <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>director must review the request and supporting evidence and render a decision within 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>days of receipt of a petition. A decision on an appeal must be considered the decision of an <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>agency in a contested case for purposes of judicial review under sections 14.63 to 14.69.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.72.0"></a><a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>    Sec. 72. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2242, subdivision 14, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Fees established.</b> (a) Fees must be assessed for managing wetland bank <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>accounts and transactions as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>    (1) account maintenance annual fee: one percent of the value of credits not to <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>exceed $500;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>    (2) account establishment, deposit, or transfer: 6.5 percent of the value of credits not <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>to exceed $1,000 per establishment, deposit, or transfer; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>    (3) withdrawal fee: 6.5 percent of the value of credits withdrawn.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>    (b) The board may establish fees at or below the amounts in paragraph (a) for <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>single-user or other dedicated wetland banking accounts.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>    (c) Fees for single-user or other dedicated wetland banking accounts established <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>pursuant to section 103G.005, subdivision 10e, clause (4), are limited to establishment <br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>of a wetland banking account and are assessed at the rate of 6.5 percent of the value of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>the credits not to exceed $1,000.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.73.0"></a><a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>    Sec. 73. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2251, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var><b>103G.2251 STATE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS; WETLAND BANK </b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var><b>CREDIT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>    In greater than 80 percent areas, preservation of wetlands owned by the state or a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>local unit of government, protected by a permanent conservation easement as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>84C.01</statute_ref> and held by the board, may be eligible for wetland replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>or mitigation credits, according to rules adopted by the board. To be eligible for credit <br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>under this section, a conservation easement must be established after May 24, 2008, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>and approved by the board. Wetland areas on private lands preserved under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>are not eligible for replacement or mitigation credit if the area has been protected using <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>public conservation funds.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.74.0"></a><a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>    Sec. 74. <b>[103G.2373] ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>    For purposes of sections 103G.2212 to 103G.2372, notices and other documents <br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>may be sent by electronic transmission unless the recipient has provided a mailing address <br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>and specified that mailing is preferred.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.75.0"></a><a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>    Sec. 75. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.311, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Demand for hearing.</b> (a) If a hearing is waived and an order is made <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>issuing or denying the permit, the applicant, the managers of the watershed district, the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>board of supervisors of the soil and water conservation district, or the mayor council or <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>board of the municipality may file a demand for hearing on the application. The demand <br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>for a hearing must be filed within 30 days after mailed notice of the order with the bond <br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>required by subdivision 6.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>    (b) The commissioner must give notice as provided in subdivision 2, hold a hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>on the application, and make a determination on issuing or denying the permit as though <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>the previous order had not been made.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>    (c) The order issuing or denying the permit becomes final at the end of 30 days after <br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>mailed notice of the order to the applicant, the managers of the watershed district, the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>board of supervisors of the soil and water conservation district, or the mayor council or <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>board of the municipality, and an appeal of the order may not be taken if:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>    (1) the commissioner waives a hearing and a demand for a hearing is not made; or<br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>    (2) a hearing is demanded but a bond is not filed as required by subdivision 6.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.76.0"></a><a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>    Sec. 76. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.615, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Authorization</b><b> Issuance; validity</b><b>.</b> (a) The commissioner may issue <br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>permits, with or without a fee, to:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>    (1) gather or harvest aquatic plants, or plant parts, other than wild rice from public <br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>waters;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>    (2) transplant aquatic plants into public waters;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>    (3) destroy harmful or undesirable aquatic vegetation or organisms in public waters <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>under prescribed conditions to protect the waters, desirable species of fish, vegetation, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>other forms of aquatic life, and the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>    (b) Application for a permit must be accompanied by a permit fee, if required.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>    (c) An aquatic plant management permit is valid for one growing season and expires <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>on December 31 of the year it is issued unless the commissioner stipulates a different <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>expiration date in rule or in the permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.77.0"></a><a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>    Sec. 77. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.615, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Invasive aquatic plant management permit.</b> (a) "Invasive aquatic plant <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>management permit" means an aquatic plant management permit as defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>Rules, part 6280.0100, subpart 2b, that authorizes the selective control of invasive aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>plants at a scale to cause a significant lakewide or baywide reduction in the abundance of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>the invasive aquatic plant.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>    (b) The commissioner may waive the dated signature of approval requirement in <br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>Minnesota Rules, part 6280.0450, subpart 1a, for invasive aquatic plant management <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>permits if obtaining signatures would create an undue burden on the permittee or if <br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>the commissioner determines that aquatic plant control is necessary to protect natural <br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>resources.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>    (c) If the signature requirement is waived under paragraph (b) because obtaining <br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>signatures would create an undue burden on the permittee, the commissioner shall require <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>an alternate form of landowner notification, including news releases or public notices in <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>a local newspaper, a public meeting, or a mailing to the most recent permanent address <br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>of affected landowners. The notification must be given annually and must include: the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>proposed date of treatment, the target species, the method of control or product being <br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>used, and instructions on how the landowner may request that control not occur adjacent <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>to the landowner's property.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>    (d) For an invasive aquatic plant management permit, the commissioner may allow <br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>dated signatures of approval obtained to satisfy Minnesota Rules, part 6280.0450, subpart <br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>1a, to remain valid for three years if property ownership remains unchanged.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.78.0"></a><a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>    Sec. 78. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115.03, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Aquatic application of pesticides.</b> (a) The agency may issue under <br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>requirement of the federal government national pollutant discharge elimination system <br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>permits for pesticide applications for the following designated use patterns:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>    (1) mosquitoes and other flying insect pests;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>    (2) forest canopy pests;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>    (3) aquatic nuisance animals; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>    (4) vegetative pests and algae.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>If the federal government no longer requires a permit for a designated use pattern, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>the agency must immediately terminate the permit. The agency shall not require permits <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>for aquatic pesticide applications other than those designated use patterns required by <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>the federal government.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>(b) The agency shall not regulate or require permits for the terrestrial application of <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>pesticides or any other pesticide related permit except as provided in paragraph (a).<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.79.0"></a><a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>    Sec. 79. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115.55, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Local ordinances.</b> (a) All counties must adopt ordinances that comply <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>with revisions to the subsurface sewage treatment system rules within two years of the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>final adoption by the agency unless all towns and cities in the county have adopted such <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>ordinances. County ordinances must apply to all areas of the county other than cities or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>towns that have adopted ordinances that comply with this section and are as strict as <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>the applicable county ordinances.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>    (b) A copy of each ordinance adopted under this subdivision must be submitted to <br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>the commissioner upon adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>    (c) A local unit of government must make available to the public upon request a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>written list of any differences between its ordinances and rules adopted under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.80.0"></a><a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>    Sec. 80. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115A.03, subdivision 25a, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>    Subd. 25a. <b>Recyclable materials.</b> "Recyclable materials" means materials that are <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>separated from mixed municipal solid waste for the purpose of recycling or composting, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>including paper, glass, plastics, metals, automobile oil, and batteries, and source-separated <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>compostable materials. Refuse-derived fuel or other material that is destroyed by <br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>incineration is not a recyclable material.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.81.0"></a><a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>    Sec. 81. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115A.95, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var><b>115A.95 RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>    (a) Recyclable materials must be delivered to the appropriate materials processing <br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>facility as outlined in Minnesota Rules, parts 7035.2836 and 7035.2845, or any other <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>facility permitted to recycle or compost the materials.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>    (b) A disposal facility or a resource recovery facility that is composting mixed <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>municipal solid waste, burning waste, or converting waste to energy or to materials for <br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>combustion may not accept source-separated recyclable materials, and a solid waste <br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>collector or transporter may not deliver source-separated recyclable materials to such a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>facility, except for recycling or transfer to a recycler, unless the commissioner determines <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>that no other person is willing to accept the recyclable materials.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.82.0"></a><a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>    Sec. 82. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115B.412, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Transfer of title</b><b>; disposal of property</b><b>.</b> The owner of a qualified facility <br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>may, as part of the owner's activities under section 
         <statute_ref>115B.40, subdivision 4</statute_ref> or 5, offer to <br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>transfer title to all or any portion of the property described in the facility's most recent <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>permit, including any property adjacent to that property the owner wishes to transfer, to <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>the commissioner. The commissioner may accept the transfer of title if the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>determines that to do so is in the best interest of the state. If, after transfer of title to the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>property, the commissioner determines that no further response actions are required on the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>portion of the property being disposed of under sections 115B.39 to 115B.445 and it is in <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>the best interest of the state to dispose of property acquired under this subdivision, the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>commissioner may do so under section 115B.17, subdivision 16. The property disposed of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>under this subdivision is no longer part of the qualified facility.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.83.0"></a><a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>    Sec. 83. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115B.412, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>    Subd. 8a. <b>Boundary modification.</b> The commissioner may modify the boundaries <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>of a qualified facility to exclude certain property if the commissioner determines that no <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>further response actions are required to be conducted under sections 115B.39 to 115B.445 <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>on the excluded property and the excluded property is not affected by disposal activities <br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>on the remaining portions of the qualified facility. Any property excluded under this <br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>subdivision is no longer part of the qualified facility.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.84.0"></a><a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>    Sec. 84. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115B.412, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>    Subd. 8b. <b>Delisting.</b> If all solid waste from a qualified facility has been relocated <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>outside the qualified facility's boundaries and the commissioner has determined that no <br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>further response actions are required on the property under sections 115B.39 to 115B.445, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>the commissioner may delist the facility by removing it from the priority list established <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>under section 115B.40, subdivision 2, after which the property shall no longer be a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>qualified facility. The commissioner has no further responsibilities under sections 115B.39 <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>to 115B.445 for a facility delisted under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.85.0"></a><a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>    Sec. 85. <b>[116C.261] ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT PLAN TIMELINE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var><b>REQUIREMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>If environmental review under chapter 116D will be conducted for a project and a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>state agency is the responsible government unit that state agency shall prepare:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>(1) a plan that will coordinate administrative decision-making practices, including <br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>monitoring, analysis and reporting, and public comments and hearings; and<br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>(2) a timeline for the issuance of all federal, state, and local permits required for <br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>the project.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>The plan and timeline shall be delivered to the project proposer by the time the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>environmental assessment worksheet or draft environmental impact statement is published <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>in the EQB Monitor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.86.0"></a><a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>    Sec. 86. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116D.04, subdivision 2a, as amended by <br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>Laws 2011, chapter 4, section 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>When prepared.</b> Where there is potential for significant environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>effects resulting from any major governmental action, the action shall be preceded by a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>detailed environmental impact statement prepared by the responsible governmental unit. <br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>The environmental impact statement shall be an analytical rather than an encyclopedic <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>document which describes the proposed action in detail, analyzes its significant <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>environmental impacts, discusses appropriate alternatives to the proposed action and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>their impacts, and explores methods by which adverse environmental impacts of an <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>action could be mitigated. The environmental impact statement shall also analyze those <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>economic, employment and sociological effects that cannot be avoided should the action <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>be implemented. To ensure its use in the decision-making process, the environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>impact statement shall be prepared as early as practical in the formulation of an action. <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>No mandatory environmental impact statement may be required for an ethanol plant, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>41A.09, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), that produces less than <br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>125,000,000 gallons of ethanol annually and is located outside of the seven-county <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>    (a) The board shall by rule establish categories of actions for which environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>impact statements and for which environmental assessment worksheets shall be prepared <br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>as well as categories of actions for which no environmental review is required under this <br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>section. A mandatory environmental assessment worksheet shall not be required for the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>expansion of an ethanol plant, as defined in section 41A.09, subdivision 2a, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>(b), or the conversion of an ethanol plant to a biobutanol facility as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>41A.105, subdivision 1a, based on the capacity of the expanded or converted facility to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>produce alcohol fuel, but must be required if the ethanol plant meets or exceeds thresholds <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>of other categories of actions for which environmental assessment worksheets must be <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>prepared. The responsible governmental unit for an ethanol plant project for which an <br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>environmental assessment worksheet is prepared shall be the state agency with the greatest <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>responsibility for supervising or approving the project as a whole.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>    (b) The responsible governmental unit shall promptly publish notice of the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>completion of an environmental assessment worksheet in a manner to be determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>the board and shall provide copies of the environmental assessment worksheet to the board <br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>and its member agencies. Comments on the need for an environmental impact statement <br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>may be submitted to the responsible governmental unit during a 30-day period following <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>publication of the notice that an environmental assessment worksheet has been completed. <br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>The responsible governmental unit's decision on the need for an environmental impact <br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>statement shall be based on the environmental assessment worksheet and the comments <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>received during the comment period, and shall be made within 15 days after the close of <br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>the comment period. The board's chair may extend the 15-day period by not more than 15 <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>additional days upon the request of the responsible governmental unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>    (c) An environmental assessment worksheet shall also be prepared for a proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>action whenever material evidence accompanying a petition by not less than 25 100 <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>individuals who reside or own property in the state, submitted before the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>project has received final approval by the appropriate governmental units, demonstrates <br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>that, because of the nature or location of a proposed action, there may be potential for <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>significant environmental effects. Petitions requesting the preparation of an environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>assessment worksheet shall be submitted to the board. The chair of the board shall <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>determine the appropriate responsible governmental unit and forward the petition to it. <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>A decision on the need for an environmental assessment worksheet shall be made by <br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>the responsible governmental unit within 15 days after the petition is received by the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.34"></a><var>46.34</var>responsible governmental unit. The board's chair may extend the 15-day period by not <br/>
<a id="pl.46.35"></a><var>46.35</var>more than 15 additional days upon request of the responsible governmental unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>    (d) Except in an environmentally sensitive location where Minnesota Rules, part <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>4410.4300, subpart 29, item B, applies, the proposed action is exempt from environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>review under this chapter and rules of the board, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>    (1) the proposed action is:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>    (i) an animal feedlot facility with a capacity of less than 1,000 animal units; or<br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>    (ii) an expansion of an existing animal feedlot facility with a total cumulative <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>capacity of less than 1,000 animal units;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>    (2) the application for the animal feedlot facility includes a written commitment by <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>the proposer to design, construct, and operate the facility in full compliance with Pollution <br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>Control Agency feedlot rules; and<br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>    (3) the county board holds a public meeting for citizen input at least ten business <br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>days prior to the Pollution Control Agency or county issuing a feedlot permit for the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>animal feedlot facility unless another public meeting for citizen input has been held with <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>regard to the feedlot facility to be permitted. The exemption in this paragraph is in <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>addition to other exemptions provided under other law and rules of the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>    (e) The board may, prior to final approval of a proposed project, require preparation <br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>of an environmental assessment worksheet by a responsible governmental unit selected <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>by the board for any action where environmental review under this section has not been <br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>specifically provided for by rule or otherwise initiated.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>    (f) An early and open process shall be utilized to limit the scope of the environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>impact statement to a discussion of those impacts, which, because of the nature or location <br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>of the project, have the potential for significant environmental effects. The same process <br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>shall be utilized to determine the form, content and level of detail of the statement as well <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>as the alternatives which are appropriate for consideration in the statement. In addition, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>the permits which will be required for the proposed action shall be identified during the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>scoping process. Further, the process shall identify those permits for which information <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>will be developed concurrently with the environmental impact statement. The board <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>shall provide in its rules for the expeditious completion of the scoping process. The <br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>determinations reached in the process shall be incorporated into the order requiring the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>preparation of an environmental impact statement.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>    (g) The responsible governmental unit shall, to the extent practicable, avoid <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>duplication and ensure coordination between state and federal environmental review <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>and between environmental review and environmental permitting. Whenever practical, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.34"></a><var>47.34</var>information needed by a governmental unit for making final decisions on permits or <br/>
<a id="pl.47.35"></a><var>47.35</var>other actions required for a proposed project shall be developed in conjunction with the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.36"></a><var>47.36</var>preparation of an environmental impact statement.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>    (h) An environmental impact statement shall be prepared and its adequacy <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>determined within 280 days after notice of its preparation unless the time is extended by <br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>consent of the parties or by the governor for good cause. The responsible governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>unit shall determine the adequacy of an environmental impact statement, unless within 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>days after notice is published that an environmental impact statement will be prepared, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>the board chooses to determine the adequacy of an environmental impact statement. If an <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>environmental impact statement is found to be inadequate, the responsible governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>unit shall have 60 days to prepare an adequate environmental impact statement.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>    (i) The proposer of a specific action may include in the information submitted to the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>responsible governmental unit a preliminary draft environmental impact statement under <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>this section on that action for review, modification, and determination of completeness and <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>adequacy by the responsible governmental unit. A preliminary draft environmental impact <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>statement prepared by the project proposer and submitted to the responsible governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>unit shall identify or include as an appendix all studies and other sources of information <br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>used to substantiate the analysis contained in the preliminary draft environmental impact <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>statement. The responsible governmental unit shall require additional studies, if needed, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>and obtain from the project proposer all additional studies and information necessary for <br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>the responsible governmental unit to perform its responsibility to review, modify, and <br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>determine the completeness and adequacy of the environmental impact statement.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.87.0"></a><a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>    Sec. 87. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.002, subdivision 18, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Motor vehicle.</b> (a) "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>designed and originally manufactured to operate primarily on highways, and not operated <br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>exclusively upon railroad tracks. It includes any vehicle propelled or drawn by a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>self-propelled vehicle and includes vehicles known as trackless trolleys that are propelled <br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails. It does <br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>not include snowmobiles, manufactured homes, or park trailers.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>    (b) "Motor vehicle" includes an all-terrain vehicle only if the all-terrain vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>(1) has at least four wheels, (2) is owned and operated by a physically disabled person, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>and (3) displays both disability plates and a physically disabled certificate issued under <br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>section 
         <statute_ref>169.345</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>    (c) "Motor vehicle" does not include an all-terrain vehicle except (1) an all-terrain <br/>
<a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>vehicle described in paragraph (b), or (2) an all-terrain vehicle licensed as a motor vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>before August 1, 1985. The owner may continue to license an all-terrain vehicle described <br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>in clause (2) as a motor vehicle until it is conveyed or otherwise transferred to another <br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>owner, is destroyed, or fails to comply with the registration and licensing requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>of this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>    (d) "Motor vehicle" does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device as <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 26</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>    (e) "Motor vehicle" does not include a motorized foot scooter as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>169.011, subdivision 46
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>    (f) "Motor vehicle" includes an off-highway motorcycle modified to meet the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>requirements of chapter 169 according to section 84.788, subdivision 12.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2012.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.88.0"></a><a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>    Sec. 88. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.045, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Designation of roadway, permit.</b> The governing body of any county, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>home rule charter or statutory city, or town may by ordinance authorize the operation of <br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>motorized golf carts, four-wheel all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, or mini trucks, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>on designated roadways or portions thereof under its jurisdiction. Authorization to operate <br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>a motorized golf cart, four-wheel all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini truck is <br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>by permit only. For purposes of this section, a four-wheel:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>(1) an all-terrain vehicle is a motorized flotation-tired vehicle with four low-pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>tires that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry <br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>weight less than 600 pounds, and has the meaning given in section 84.92;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>(2) a mini truck has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 40a</statute_ref>.; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>(3) a utility task vehicle means a side-by-side four-wheel drive off-road vehicle that <br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>has four wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement <br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less <br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>than 2,600 pounds.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.89.0"></a><a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>    Sec. 89. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.045, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Ordinance.</b> The ordinance shall designate the roadways, prescribe the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>form of the application for the permit, require evidence of insurance complying with the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>65B.48, subdivision 5</statute_ref> and may prescribe conditions, not inconsistent <br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>with the provisions of this section, under which a permit may be granted. Permits may be <br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>granted for a period of not to exceed one year three years, and may be annually renewed. <br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>A permit may be revoked at any time if there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely <br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>operate the motorized golf cart, four-wheel all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini <br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>truck on the designated roadways. The ordinance may require, as a condition to obtaining <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>a permit, that the applicant submit a certificate signed by a physician that the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>is able to safely operate a motorized golf cart, four-wheel all-terrain vehicle, utility task <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>vehicle, or mini truck on the roadways designated.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.90.0"></a><a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>    Sec. 90. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.045, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Times of operation.</b> Motorized golf carts and four-wheel, all-terrain <br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>vehicles, and utility task vehicles may only be operated on designated roadways from <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and <br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>rear-facing brake lights. They shall not be operated in inclement weather, except during <br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>emergency conditions as provided in the ordinance, or when visibility is impaired by <br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>weather, smoke, fog or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient light <br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>visibility to clearly see persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.91.0"></a><a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>    Sec. 91. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.045, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Crossing intersecting highways.</b> The operator, under permit, of a <br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>motorized golf cart, four-wheel all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini truck may <br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.92.0"></a><a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>    Sec. 92. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.045, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Application of traffic laws.</b> Every person operating a motorized golf cart, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>four-wheel all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini truck under permit on designated <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>roadways has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under <br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>the provisions of this chapter, except when those provisions cannot reasonably be applied <br/>
<a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>to motorized golf carts, four-wheel all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, or mini trucks <br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>and except as otherwise specifically provided in subdivision 7.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.93.0"></a><a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>    Sec. 93. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.045, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Nonapplication of certain laws.</b> The provisions of chapter 171 are <br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>applicable to persons operating mini trucks, but are not applicable to persons operating <br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>motorized golf carts, utility task vehicles, or four-wheel all-terrain vehicles under permit <br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>on designated roadways pursuant to this section. Except for the requirements of section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>169.70
         </statute_ref>, the provisions of this chapter relating to equipment on vehicles are not applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>to motorized golf carts, utility task vehicles, or four-wheel all-terrain vehicles operating, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>under permit, on designated roadways.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.94.0"></a><a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>    Sec. 94. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.045, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Insurance.</b> In the event persons operating a motorized golf cart, four-wheel <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>utility task vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, or mini truck under this section cannot obtain <br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var>liability insurance in the private market, that person may purchase automobile insurance, <br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>including no-fault coverage, from the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan under <br/>
<a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>65B.01</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>65B.12</statute_ref>, at a rate to be determined by the commissioner of commerce.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.95.0"></a><a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>    Sec. 95. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 239.791, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Exemption for recreational vehicle manufacturer.</b> A person <br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>responsible for the product may offer for sale, sell, or dispense gasoline that is not <br/>
<a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>oxygenated according to subdivision 1 if the gasoline is intended to be used exclusively <br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>for research and development by a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, <br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var>motorcycles, or recreational vehicles.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.96.0"></a><a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>    Sec. 96. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 398.33, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fees.</b> For the purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>398.31</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>398.36</statute_ref>, the county board of <br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>any county may prescribe and provide for the collection of fees for the use of any county <br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>park or other unit of the county park system or any facilities, accommodations, or services <br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>provided for public use therein, such fees not to exceed that prescribed in state parks.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.97.0"></a><a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>    Sec. 97. Laws 2010, chapter 361, article 4, section 73, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var>    Sec. 73. <b>SUBSURFACE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS ORDINANCE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var><b>ADOPTION DELAY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>    (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>115.55, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, a county may <br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>adopt an ordinance: by February 4, 2012, to comply with the February 4, 2008, revisions <br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>to subsurface sewage treatment system rules for subsurface sewage treatment systems with <br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>an average daily sewage flow of more than 2,500 gallons per day; and by February 4, 2014, <br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>to comply with the February 4, 2008, revisions to subsurface sewage treatment system <br/>
<a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>rules for subsurface sewage treatment systems with an average daily sewage flow of 2,500 <br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var>gallons per day or less. By April 4, 2011, the Pollution Control Agency shall adopt the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>final rule amendments to the February 4, 2008, subsurface sewage treatment system rules. <br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var>A county must continue to enforce its current ordinance until a new one has been adopted.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>    (b) By January 15, 2011, the agency, after consultation with the Board of Water and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.32"></a><var>51.32</var>Soil Resources and the Association of Minnesota Counties, shall report to the chairs and <br/>
<a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives environment and <br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>natural resources policy and finance committees and divisions on:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>    (1) the technical changes in the rules for subsurface sewage treatment systems <br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>that were adopted on February 4, 2008;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>    (2) the progress in local adoption of ordinances to comply with the rules; and<br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>    (3) the progress in protecting the state's water resources from pollution due to <br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>subsurface sewage treatment systems.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.98.0"></a><a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>    Sec. 98. <b>SHALLOW LAKES MANAGEMENT REPORT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>    By January 1, 2012, the commissioner of natural resources shall submit a report to <br/>
<a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions with jurisdiction over <br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>natural resources policy that includes:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>    (1) a summary of the science and ecology of shallow lakes;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>    (2) a summary of the significance of shallow lakes to continental and state waterfowl <br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>populations and Minnesota's waterfowl heritage;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>    (3) examples and documented results of previous temporary water-level management <br/>
<a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var>activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var>    (4) a list of current statutes and rules applicable to shallow lakes including, but not <br/>
<a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var>limited to, water-level management of shallow lakes and drainage law under chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var>103E; and<br/>
<a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var>    (5) a list of any changes to statute necessary that would allow the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var>natural resources, through shallow lake management, to better achieve the state's wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var>habitat and clean water goals and address the threats of invasive species, including carp <br/>
<a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var>and the use of fish barriers.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.99.0"></a><a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var>    Sec. 99. <b>CONSUMPTIVE USE OF WATER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var>Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.265, subdivision 3, the legislature <br/>
<a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var>approves of the consumptive use of water under a permit of more than 2,000,000 gallons <br/>
<a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var>per day average in a 30-day period in Cook County, in connection with snowmaking <br/>
<a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var>and potable water. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the permit for the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var>consumptive use of water approved under this section shall be issued, subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var>fees specified under Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.271, without any additional <br/>
<a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var>administrative process to withdraw up to 150,000,000 gallons of water annually for <br/>
<a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var>snowmaking and potable water purposes. The permit authorized under this section shall <br/>
<a id="pl.52.33"></a><var>52.33</var>be suspended if the flow of the Poplar River falls below 15 cubic feet per second for more <br/>
<a id="pl.52.34"></a><var>52.34</var>than five consecutive days. The permit shall be for a term of five years.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.100.0"></a><a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var>    Sec. 100. <b>RULEMAKING; SOLID WASTE LAND DISPOSAL FACILITY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var><b>PERMITS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var>    (a) The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency shall amend Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var>Rules, part 7001.3500, subpart 1, to extend permit terms to ten years and take into account <br/>
<a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var>site capacity for a solid waste land disposal facility.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var>(b) In amending the rules under this section, the commissioner of the Pollution <br/>
<a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var>Control Agency may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var>14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), and Minnesota Statutes, section 14.386, does not apply, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var>except as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.101.0"></a><a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var>    Sec. 101. <b>TERRY MCGAUGHEY MEMORIAL BRIDGE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var>The commissioner of natural resources shall designate the Paul Bunyan Trail bridge <br/>
<a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var>that crosses Excelsior Road in Baxter as the Terry McGaughey Memorial Bridge. The <br/>
<a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var>commissioner shall place signs with the designation on both ends of the bridge.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.102.0"></a><a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var>    Sec. 102. <b>CAMP FIVE TOWNSHIP EASEMENT LEASE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var>(a) By September 1, 2011, the commissioner of natural resources shall grant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var>local township a road easement across state land administered by the commissioner in <br/>
<a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var>Sections 16 and 21, Township 66 N., Range 19 W., St. Louis County.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var>(b) Provided, however, if the local township will not accept the above-described <br/>
<a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var>easement, the commissioner of natural resources shall grant at fair market value to the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var>lessee of former State Lease No. 144-012-0425, a 20-year road lease across state land <br/>
<a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var>administered by the commissioner in Sections 16 and 21, Township 66 N., Range 19 W., <br/>
<a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var>St. Louis County.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var>(c) Notwithstanding section 16A.125, subdivision 5, the market value fee for the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.24"></a><var>53.24</var>school lands must be deposited into the permanent school fund.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.103.0"></a><a id="pl.53.25"></a><var>53.25</var>    Sec. 103. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>    The revisor of statutes shall change the range reference "sections 103F.701 to <br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>103F.761" wherever it appears in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules to "sections <br/>
<a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>103F.701 to 103F.755."<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.104.0"></a><a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var>    Sec. 104. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 84.02, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8; <br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>85.013, subdivision 2b; 103F.711, subdivision 7; 103F.721; 103F.731, subdivision 1; and <br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>103F.761, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.02, subdivision 4, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>Paragraph (b) is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>