HF 3230

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/01/2010 09:11am

A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; establishing a moratorium on public access acquisition
for public waters without a public access; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008,
section 97A.141, subdivision 1.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 97A.141, subdivision 1, is amended to
read:

Subdivision 1.

Acquisition; generally.

new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b),
new text end the commissioner shall acquire access sites adjacent to public waters and easements and
rights-of-way necessary to connect the access sites with public highways. The land may
be acquired by gift, lease, or purchase, or by condemnation with approval of the Executive
Council.

new text begin (b) Until July 1, 2015, the commissioner shall not acquire or develop public access
sites adjacent to public waters that do not have a public access site.
new text end