Minnesota Session Laws - 1993, Regular Session

  
    Laws of Minnesota 1993 

                        CHAPTER 203-H.F.No. 546 
           An act relating to outdoor recreation; requiring 
          legislative approval of development or operation of 
          motor sports areas by commissioner of natural 
          resources; prohibiting motor sports areas within the 
          Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest; proposing coding for 
          new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 84 and 89. 
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
    Section 1.  [84.915] [LAND USE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES 
RESTRICTED.] 
    After June 1, 1993, the commissioner may not allow the use 
of state lands or acquire private lands for development or 
operation of a motor sports area for use by all-terrain 
vehicles, motorcycles, or four-wheel drive trucks without 
legislative approval.  This restriction does not apply to 
recreational trails. 
    Sec. 2.  [89.025] [DORER MEMORIAL HARDWOOD FOREST; LAND USE 
RESTRICTED.] 
    After June 1, 1993, the commissioner may not allow the use 
of additional state forest lands within the boundaries of the 
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest for development 
or operation of a motor sports area for use by all-terrain 
vehicles, motorcycles, or four-wheel drive trucks without 
legislative approval.  This restriction does not apply to 
recreational trails. 
    Sec. 3.  [EFFECTIVE DATE.] 
    This act is effective the day following final enactment. 
    Presented to the governor May 12, 1993 
    Signed by the governor May 14, 1993, 10:02 p.m.