1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; requiring a report on the feasibility of inspecting 
1.3 	water-related equipment entering the state.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. INSPECTION OF WATER-RELATED EQUIPMENT; REPORT.
 1.6 	The commissioner of natural resources, in consultation with the commissioner of 
1.7 	transportation, shall examine the feasibility of inspecting water-related equipment entering 
1.8 	the state, including the use of weigh stations as inspection sites. The commissioner shall 
1.9 	submit a report, including a discussion of inspection options, financial requirements, and 
1.10 	any recommendations, to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative 
1.11 	committees and divisions with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources policy 
1.12 	and finance by January 15, 2014.