HF 1632

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/23/2017 01:28pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; requiring equestrian helmets for youth on certain
state land; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 85.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [85.47] EQUESTRIAN HELMET REQUIREMENT.
new text end

new text begin A person 16 years of age and under must wear a safety helmet while riding a horse on
lands administered by the commissioner. The helmet must be manufactured in compliance
with Standard Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Horse Sports and Horseback
Riding, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM F1163), and approved by the
Safety Equipment Institute.
new text end