1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; prohibiting road authorities from establishing certain 
1.3 	requirements and permits that govern mowing.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. DITCH MOWING PERMITS; MORATORIUM.
 1.6 	The commissioner of transportation is prohibited from requiring, issuing, or enforcing 
1.7 	permits under Minnesota Statutes, sections 160.232 and 160.2715, or any other Minnesota 
1.8 	statute or administrative rule, to mow or bale hay in rights-of-way under the control of the 
1.9 	Department of Transportation until after April 30, 2018.

1.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective retroactively from January 1, 2017.