SF 5054

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/10/2026 09:29 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; modifying requirements for issuing water aeration
permits for shallow lakes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103G.611,
by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103G.611, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Shallow lakes. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary,
the commissioner must issue a water aeration permit under this section to an applicant if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the aeration system will be used in a lake or chain of lakes with a maximum depth
of eight to 15 feet;
new text end

new text begin (2) the aeration system will be used in a lake or chain of lakes of 100 to 750 acres; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the installation and operation of the aeration system will be paid for with nonstate
money.
new text end

new text begin (b) Nothing in this subdivision requires issuing a water aeration permit if issuing the
permit would have the effect of allowing aeration in a lake or chain of lakes more frequently
than two out of every three years.
new text end