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HF 289

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:35am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to game and fish; expanding game and fish lottery and drawing
preferences for service members; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section
97A.465, subdivision 5.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 97A.465, subdivision 5, is amended to
read:


Subd. 5.

Preference to service members.

(a) For purposes of this subdivision:

(1) "qualified service member or veteran" means a Minnesota resident whonew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (i)new text end is currently serving, or has served at any time during the past 24 months, in active
service as a member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or
other military reservesnew text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (ii) has received a Purple Heart medal for qualifying military service, as shown by
official military records; or
 new text end

new text begin (iii) has a service-connected disability rated at 70 percent or more as defined by the
United States Veterans Administrationnew text end ; and

(2) "active service" means service defined under section 190.05, subdivision 5b or 5c.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, chapter 97B or 97C, or
administrative rules, the commissioner deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin shallnew text end give first preference to qualified service
members or veterans in any drawing or lottery involving the selection of applicants for
hunting or fishing licenses, permits, and special permits. This subdivision does not
apply to licenses or permits for taking moose, elk, or prairie chickens. Actions of the
commissioner under this subdivision are not rules under the Administrative Procedure Act
and section 14.386 does not apply.