HF 2243

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/13/2012 11:58am

A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; placing restrictions on certain traps for furbearers;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 97B.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [97B.929] BODY-GRIPPING TRAPS.
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new text begin A person may not set a body-gripping, conibear-type trap, unless the trap is:
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new text begin (1) at least five feet above the ground;
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new text begin (2) placed in a manner that the trap will protect domestic dogs from inadvertent
taking, as provided in rules of the commissioner; or
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new text begin (3) a water-set trap that is completely submerged in public waters, streams, or
wetlands.
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