SF 673

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/23/2012 09:10am

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; creating an adopt-a-WMA program; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 97A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [97A.134] ADOPT-A-WMA PROGRAM.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Creation. new text end

new text begin The Minnesota adopt-a-WMA (wildlife management area)
program is established. The commissioner shall coordinate the program through the
regional offices of the Department of Natural Resources.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Purpose. new text end

new text begin The purpose of the program is to encourage sporting, outdoor,
business, and civic groups or individuals to assist, on a volunteer basis, in improving and
maintaining wildlife management areas.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Agreements. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall enter into informal agreements
with sporting, outdoor, business, and civic groups or individuals for volunteer services to
maintain and make improvements to real property on state wildlife management areas in
accordance with plans devised by the commissioner after consultation with the groups
or individuals.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner may erect appropriate signs to recognize and express
appreciation to groups and individuals providing volunteer services under the
adopt-a-WMA program.
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new text begin (c) The commissioner may provide assistance to enhance the comfort and safety of
volunteers and to facilitate the implementation and administration of the adopt-a-WMA
program.
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