1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; providing exemption for water-related service 
1.3 	provider training; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 84D.108, 
1.4 	subdivision 2.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 84D.108, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subd. 2.Permit requirements. (a) Service providers must complete invasive 
1.8 	species training provided by the commissioner and pass an examination to qualify for a 
1.9 	permit. Service provider permits are valid for three calendar years.
1.10 	(b) A $50 application and testing fee is required for service provider permit 
1.11 	applications.
1.12 	(c) Persons working for a permittee must satisfactorily complete aquatic invasive 
1.13 	species-related training provided by the commissioner, except as provided under 
1.14 	paragraph (d).
1.15 	(d) A person working for a permittee that is a resort need not complete the training 
1.16 	under paragraph (c) if the water-related equipment or structures removed or installed 
1.17 	by the person remains on property owned by the resort. A permittee is responsible for 
1.18 	the direct supervision of a person engaged under this paragraph. For purposes of this 
1.19 	paragraph, "resort" has the meaning given under section 157.15.