1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; requiring local approval before removing dam on 
1.3 	Grindstone River.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. GRINDSTONE RIVER DAM REMOVAL; LOCAL APPROVAL.
 1.6 	The commissioner of natural resources may not remove the dam on the Grindstone River 
1.7 	located within the city of Hinckley unless the Hinckley City Council and the Pine County 
1.8 	Board approve the removal by a majority vote.

1.9 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.