1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; appropriating money for lead tackle trade-in program.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. LEAD TACKLE TRADE-IN PROGRAM.
 1.5 	$....... in fiscal year 2021 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of 
1.6 	natural resources to establish a lead tackle trade-in program that allows a person to exchange 
1.7 	lead tackle for nontoxic fishing tackle or for a voucher or coupon for nontoxic fishing tackle. 
1.8 	The commissioner must work with fishing tackle manufacturers, fishing tackle retailers, 
1.9 	conservation organizations, and other interested parties in establishing the program. Trade-in 
1.10 	locations must be located statewide. The program must ensure safe handling and disposal 
1.11 	of lead tackle exchanged as part of the program. This is a onetime appropriation and is 
1.12 	available until June 30, 2022.