HF 2122

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:58am

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; requiring an elk management plan.

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

Section 1. new text begin ELK MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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new text begin (a) By July 31, 2009, the commissioner of natural resources shall:
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new text begin (1) develop an elk management plan;
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new text begin (2) present the elk management plan to the Kittson, Marshall, and Roseau County
Boards; and
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new text begin (3) begin implementing the plan.
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new text begin (b) If the commissioner fails to meet all the requirements in paragraph (a), the
commissioner shall implement the following elk management strategies:
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new text begin (1) establish an open season for elk in Kittson, Marshall, and Roseau Counties to
begin in 2009 and continue until the elk population reaches 55 or less; and
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new text begin (2) fence all properties of property owners in Roseau, Kittson, and Marshall
Counties that request fencing.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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