SF 2863

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/24/2010 11:36am

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; increasing cross-country ski trail pass fees and
providing an exception for school activities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008,
sections 85.41, subdivision 3; 85.42.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 85.41, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Exemptions.

new text begin (a) new text end Participants in cross-country ski races deleted text begin and official school
activities deleted text end and residents of a state or local government operated correctional facility are
exempt from the pass requirement in subdivision 1 if a special use permit has been
obtained by the organizers of the event or those in an official capacity in advance from the
agency with jurisdiction over the cross-country ski trail. Permits shall require that permit
holders return the trail and any associated facility to its original condition if any damage
is done by the permittee. Limited permits for special events may be issued and shall
require the removal of any trail markers, banners, and other material used in connection
with the special event.

new text begin (b) Unless otherwise exempted under paragraph (a), students, teachers, and
supervising adults engaged in school-sanctioned activities or other youth activities
sponsored by a nonprofit organization are exempt from the pass requirements in
subdivision 1. Prior to the activity, the organizer of the activity or another representative
from the school or organization shall notify the agency with jurisdiction over the
cross-country ski trail of the date and time of the activity.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 85.42, is amended to read:

85.42 USER FEE; VALIDITY.

(a) The fee for an annual cross-country ski pass is deleted text begin $14 deleted text end new text begin $19 new text end for an individual age 16
and over. The fee for a three-year pass is deleted text begin $39 deleted text end new text begin $54 new text end for an individual age 16 and over. This
fee shall be collected at the time the pass is purchased. Three-year passes are valid for
three years beginning the previous July 1. Annual passes are valid for one year beginning
the previous July 1.

(b) The cost for a daily cross-country skier pass is deleted text begin $4 deleted text end new text begin $5 new text end for an individual age 16 and
over. This fee shall be collected at the time the pass is purchased. The daily pass is valid
only for the date designated on the pass form.

(c) A pass must be signed by the skier across the front of the pass to be valid and
becomes nontransferable on signing.