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CHAPTER 53-S.F.No. 574
An act relating to Indians; requiring the commissioner
of natural resources to change certain names of
geographic features of the state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. [COMMISSIONER OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CHANGE
CERTAIN NAMES.]
On or before July 31, 1996, the commissioner of natural
resources shall change each name of a geographic feature in the
state that contains the word "squaw" to another name that does
not contain this word. The commissioner shall select the new
names in cooperation with the county boards of the counties in
which the feature is located and with their approval.
Sec. 2. [EFFECTIVE DATE.]
Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
Presented to the governor April 17, 1995
Signed by the governor April 18, 1995, 12:14 p.m.
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes