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HF 945

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/24/2024 05:06pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; prohibiting trapping without permission on certain private
lands; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97B.001, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97B.001, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Placing traps or snares on private land; permission required. new text end

new text begin A person may
not set or place a trap or snare on private property that is not subject to a requirement to be
open to the public, other than property owned or occupied by the person, unless the person
has the written or verbal permission of the owner, occupant, or lessee of the private property.
This subdivision includes but is not limited to written or verbal permission to access private
property from waters of the state when the trap or snare is placed or staked in the water.
new text end