1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; requiring amendment to shoreland management 
1.3 	rules.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. SHORELAND MANAGEMENT RULE AMENDMENT.
 1.6 	By September 1, 2009, the commissioner of natural resources shall amend Minnesota 
1.7 	Rules, parts 6120.2500 to 6120.3900, to define "impervious surface." The definition of 
1.8 	impervious surface adopted under this section must specifically exclude a deck attached 
1.9 	to a building, regardless of whether plastic sheeting is installed under the deck. The 
1.10 	commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section 
1.11 	14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt the definition and Minnesota Statutes, section 
1.12 	14.386, does not apply except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388.

1.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.