SF 2777

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; modifying restrictions on motorized vehicles
in wildlife management areas; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section
97A.101, subdivision 4.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 97A.101, subdivision 4, is amended to
read:

Subd. 4.

Restrictions on airboats, watercraft, and recreational vehicles.

(a) The
use of airboats is prohibited at all times on lakes designated for wildlife management
purposes under this section unless otherwise authorized by the commissioner.

(b) The commissioner may restrict the use of motorized watercraft and recreational
vehicles on lakes designated for wildlife management purposes by posting all public
access points on the designated lake. new text begin Restrictions may include prohibitions or limitations
on the type of allowable motorized watercraft or recreational vehicle, horsepower or
thrust of motor, speed of operation, season or area of use, or other restrictions that the
commissioner determines are necessary to minimize disturbances to wildlife or to protect
wildlife habitat. Designation of areas, times, and types of restrictions to be posted shall be
by written order published in the State Register. Posting of the restrictions is not subject to
the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14 and section 14.386 does not apply.
new text end