Skip to main content Skip to office menu Skip to footer
Capital IconMinnesota Legislature
Office of the Revisor of Statutes

SF 1830

2nd Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 04/18/2012 09:04am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
Version List Authors and Status
Pdf Rtf

Current Version - 2nd Engrossment

Line numbers 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
2.9 2.10
2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21
3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10
4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 4.31 4.32 4.33 4.34 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9
5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17
5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.29 5.30 5.31 5.32 5.33 5.34 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4
6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28
6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19
7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 7.34 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 8.32 8.33 8.34 8.35 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27
9.28 9.29 9.30 9.31 9.32 9.33 9.34 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17
10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 10.28 10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 10.33 10.34 10.35
11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21
11.22 11.23 11.24 11.25 11.26 11.27 11.28 11.29 11.30 11.31 11.32 11.33 11.34 11.35 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5
12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15
12.16 12.17 12.18 12.19 12.20 12.21 12.22 12.23 12.24 12.25 12.26 12.27 12.28 12.29 12.30 12.31 12.32
12.33 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20
13.21
13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 13.30 13.31 13.32 13.33 13.34 13.35 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16 14.17 14.18
14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23 14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 14.29
14.30 14.31 14.32 14.33 14.34 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 15.20 15.21 15.22 15.23
15.24 15.25 15.26 15.27 15.28 15.29 15.30 15.31 15.32 15.33 15.34 16.1 16.2 16.3
16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27 16.28 16.29 16.30 16.31
16.32 16.33 16.34
17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4
17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.9 17.10 17.11 17.12 17.13 17.14
17.15 17.16 17.17 17.18 17.19 17.20 17.21 17.22 17.23 17.24 17.25 17.26 17.27 17.28 17.29 17.30 17.31 17.32 17.33
18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 18.15
18.16 18.17 18.18 18.19 18.20 18.21 18.22 18.23 18.24 18.25 18.26 18.27 18.28 18.29 18.30 18.31 18.32 18.33 18.34 19.1 19.2
19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.8 19.9 19.10 19.11
19.12 19.13 19.14 19.15
19.16 19.17 19.18 19.19 19.20 19.21 19.22 19.23 19.24 19.25 19.26 19.27 19.28 19.29 19.30 19.31 19.32 19.33 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.8 20.9 20.10 20.11 20.12 20.13 20.14 20.15 20.16 20.17 20.18 20.19 20.20 20.21 20.22 20.23 20.24 20.25 20.26 20.27 20.28 20.29 20.30 20.31 20.32 20.33 20.34 20.35 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 21.10 21.11 21.12 21.13
21.14 21.15 21.16 21.17 21.18 21.19
21.20 21.21 21.22 21.23 21.24 21.25 21.26 21.27 21.28 21.29 21.30 21.31 21.32 21.33 21.34 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.8 22.9 22.10 22.11 22.12 22.13 22.14 22.15 22.16 22.17 22.18 22.19 22.20 22.21 22.22 22.23 22.24 22.25 22.26 22.27 22.28 22.29 22.30 22.31 22.32 22.33 22.34 22.35 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 23.6 23.7 23.8 23.9 23.10 23.11 23.12 23.13 23.14 23.15 23.16 23.17 23.18 23.19 23.20 23.21 23.22 23.23 23.24 23.25 23.26 23.27 23.28 23.29 23.30 23.31 23.32 23.33 23.34 23.35 23.36 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.7 24.8 24.9 24.10 24.11 24.12 24.13 24.14 24.15 24.16 24.17 24.18 24.19 24.20 24.21 24.22 24.23 24.24 24.25 24.26 24.27 24.28 24.29 24.30 24.31 24.32 24.33 24.34 24.35 24.36 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 25.5 25.6 25.7 25.8 25.9 25.10 25.11 25.12 25.13 25.14 25.15
25.16 25.17 25.18 25.19 25.20 25.21 25.22 25.23 25.24 25.25 25.26 25.27 25.28 25.29 25.30 25.31 25.32 25.33 25.34 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 26.6 26.7 26.8 26.9 26.10 26.11 26.12 26.13
26.14 26.15 26.16 26.17 26.18 26.19 26.20 26.21 26.22 26.23 26.24 26.25 26.26 26.27 26.28 26.29 26.30 26.31 26.32 26.33 26.34 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 27.5 27.6 27.7 27.8 27.9 27.10 27.11 27.12 27.13 27.14 27.15 27.16 27.17 27.18 27.19 27.20 27.21 27.22 27.23 27.24 27.25 27.26 27.27 27.28 27.29 27.30 27.31 27.32 27.33 27.34 27.35 27.36
28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 28.5 28.6 28.7 28.8 28.9 28.10 28.11 28.12 28.13 28.14 28.15 28.16 28.17 28.18 28.19 28.20
28.21 28.22 28.23 28.24 28.25 28.26 28.27 28.28 28.29 28.30 28.31 28.32 28.33 28.34
29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 29.7 29.8 29.9 29.10
29.11 29.12 29.13 29.14 29.15 29.16 29.17 29.18
29.19 29.20 29.21 29.22 29.23 29.24 29.25 29.26 29.27 29.28 29.29 29.30
29.31 29.32 29.33 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4
30.5 30.6 30.7 30.8 30.9 30.10 30.11 30.12 30.13 30.14 30.15 30.16 30.17 30.18 30.19 30.20 30.21 30.22 30.23 30.24 30.25 30.26
30.27 30.28 30.29 30.30 30.31 30.32 30.33 30.34 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5
31.6 31.7 31.8 31.9 31.10 31.11 31.12 31.13 31.14 31.15 31.16 31.17 31.18 31.19 31.20 31.21 31.22 31.23 31.24 31.25 31.26 31.27 31.28 31.29 31.30 31.31 31.32 31.33 31.34 31.35 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 32.5 32.6 32.7 32.8 32.9 32.10 32.11 32.12 32.13 32.14 32.15 32.16 32.17 32.18 32.19 32.20 32.21 32.22 32.23
32.24 32.25 32.26 32.27 32.28 32.29 32.30 32.31 32.32 32.33 32.34 32.35 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 33.5 33.6 33.7 33.8 33.9 33.10 33.11 33.12 33.13 33.14 33.15 33.16 33.17 33.18 33.19 33.20 33.21 33.22 33.23 33.24 33.25 33.26 33.27 33.28 33.29 33.30 33.31 33.32 33.33 33.34 33.35 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 34.5 34.6 34.7
34.8 34.9 34.10 34.11 34.12 34.13 34.14 34.15 34.16 34.17 34.18 34.19 34.20 34.21 34.22 34.23 34.24
34.25 34.26 34.27 34.28 34.29 34.30 34.31 34.32 34.33 35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 35.6 35.7 35.8 35.9 35.10 35.11 35.12 35.13 35.14 35.15 35.16 35.17 35.18 35.19 35.20 35.21 35.22 35.23 35.24 35.25 35.26 35.27 35.28 35.29 35.30 35.31 35.32 35.33 35.34 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6
36.7 36.8 36.9 36.10 36.11 36.12 36.13 36.14 36.15 36.16 36.17 36.18 36.19 36.20 36.21 36.22 36.23 36.24 36.25 36.26 36.27 36.28 36.29 36.30 36.31 36.32 36.33 36.34 36.35
37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 37.10 37.11 37.12
37.13 37.14 37.15 37.16 37.17 37.18 37.19
37.20 37.21 37.22 37.23 37.24 37.25 37.26 37.27 37.28 37.29 37.30 37.31 37.32 37.33 37.34 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 38.7 38.8 38.9 38.10 38.11 38.12 38.13 38.14 38.15 38.16 38.17 38.18 38.19 38.20 38.21 38.22 38.23 38.24 38.25 38.26 38.27 38.28 38.29 38.30 38.31 38.32 38.33 38.34 38.35
39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 39.7 39.8 39.9 39.10 39.11
39.12 39.13 39.14 39.15 39.16 39.17 39.18 39.19 39.20 39.21 39.22 39.23 39.24 39.25 39.26
39.27
39.28 39.29 39.30 39.31 39.32 39.33 40.1 40.2
40.3 40.4 40.5 40.6 40.7 40.8 40.9 40.10
40.11 40.12 40.13 40.14 40.15 40.16 40.17 40.18 40.19
40.20 40.21 40.22 40.23 40.24 40.25 40.26 40.27 40.28 40.29 40.30 40.31 40.32 40.33 41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 41.5 41.6 41.7 41.8 41.9 41.10 41.11 41.12 41.13 41.14 41.15 41.16 41.17 41.18 41.19 41.20 41.21 41.22 41.23 41.24 41.25 41.26 41.27 41.28 41.29 41.30 41.31 41.32 41.33 41.34 41.35 41.36 42.1 42.2 42.3 42.4 42.5 42.6 42.7 42.8 42.9 42.10 42.11 42.12 42.13 42.14 42.15 42.16 42.17 42.18 42.19 42.20 42.21 42.22 42.23 42.24 42.25 42.26 42.27 42.28 42.29 42.30 42.31 42.32 42.33 42.34 42.35 42.36 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 43.7 43.8 43.9 43.10 43.11 43.12 43.13 43.14 43.15 43.16 43.17 43.18 43.19 43.20 43.21 43.22
43.23 43.24 43.25 43.26 43.27 43.28 43.29 43.30 43.31 43.32 43.33 43.34 44.1 44.2
44.3 44.4 44.5 44.6 44.7 44.8 44.9 44.10 44.11 44.12 44.13 44.14 44.15 44.16
44.17 44.18 44.19 44.20 44.21 44.22 44.23 44.24 44.25 44.26 44.27 44.28 44.29 44.30 44.31 44.32 44.33 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7 45.8 45.9 45.10 45.11
45.12 45.13 45.14
45.15 45.16 45.17 45.18 45.19 45.20 45.21 45.22 45.23 45.24 45.25 45.26 45.27 45.28 45.29 45.30 45.31 45.32 45.33 45.34 45.35
46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 46.5 46.6 46.7 46.8 46.9 46.10 46.11 46.12 46.13 46.14 46.15 46.16 46.17 46.18 46.19 46.20
46.21 46.22 46.23 46.24 46.25 46.26 46.27 46.28 46.29 46.30 46.31 46.32 46.33 46.34 46.35 47.1 47.2 47.3 47.4 47.5 47.6 47.7 47.8 47.9 47.10 47.11 47.12 47.13 47.14 47.15 47.16 47.17 47.18 47.19 47.20 47.21 47.22 47.23 47.24 47.25 47.26 47.27 47.28 47.29 47.30 47.31 47.32 47.33 47.34 47.35 48.1 48.2 48.3 48.4 48.5 48.6 48.7 48.8 48.9 48.10 48.11 48.12 48.13 48.14 48.15 48.16 48.17
48.18 48.19 48.20 48.21 48.22 48.23 48.24 48.25 48.26 48.27 48.28 48.29 48.30 48.31 48.32 48.33 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6 49.7 49.8 49.9 49.10 49.11 49.12 49.13 49.14 49.15 49.16 49.17 49.18 49.19 49.20 49.21 49.22 49.23 49.24 49.25 49.26 49.27 49.28 49.29 49.30 49.31 49.32 49.33 49.34 49.35 49.36 50.1 50.2 50.3 50.4 50.5 50.6 50.7 50.8 50.9
50.10 50.11 50.12 50.13 50.14 50.15 50.16 50.17
50.18 50.19 50.20 50.21 50.22 50.23 50.24 50.25 50.26 50.27 50.28 50.29 50.30
50.31 50.32 50.33 51.1 51.2 51.3 51.4 51.5 51.6
51.7 51.8 51.9 51.10 51.11 51.12 51.13 51.14 51.15 51.16 51.17 51.18 51.19 51.20 51.21 51.22 51.23 51.24 51.25 51.26 51.27 51.28 51.29
51.30 51.31 51.32 51.33 51.34
52.1 52.2 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.6 52.7
52.8 52.9
52.10 52.11 52.12 52.13 52.14 52.15 52.16 52.17 52.18 52.19 52.20 52.21 52.22 52.23 52.24 52.25 52.26 52.27 52.28 52.29 52.30
52.31 52.32 53.1 53.2 53.3 53.4 53.5 53.6 53.7 53.8 53.9 53.10 53.11 53.12 53.13 53.14 53.15 53.16 53.17 53.18 53.19 53.20 53.21 53.22 53.23 53.24 53.25 53.26 53.27
53.28 53.29 53.30 53.31
53.32 54.1 54.2 54.3
54.4 54.5 54.6 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.10 54.11 54.12 54.13 54.14 54.15
54.16 54.17 54.18 54.19 54.20 54.21 54.22 54.23 54.24 54.25 54.26 54.27 54.28 54.29 54.30 54.31 54.32 54.33 54.34 55.1 55.2 55.3 55.4 55.5 55.6 55.7 55.8
55.9 55.10 55.11 55.12 55.13 55.14 55.15 55.16
55.17 55.18 55.19 55.20 55.21 55.22
55.23 55.24 55.25 55.26 55.27 55.28 55.29 55.30 55.31
55.32 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.9 56.10 56.11 56.12 56.13
56.14 56.15 56.16 56.17 56.18 56.19 56.20 56.21 56.22 56.23 56.24 56.25 56.26 56.27 56.28 56.29 56.30 56.31 56.32 56.33 56.34
57.1 57.2 57.3 57.4 57.5 57.6 57.7 57.8 57.9 57.10 57.11 57.12 57.13 57.14 57.15 57.16 57.17 57.18 57.19 57.20 57.21 57.22 57.23 57.24
57.25 57.26 57.27 57.28 57.29 57.30 57.31 57.32 57.33 57.34 57.35
58.1 58.2 58.3 58.4 58.5 58.6 58.7 58.8 58.9 58.10
58.11 58.12 58.13 58.14 58.15 58.16 58.17 58.18 58.19 58.20 58.21 58.22
58.23 58.24 58.25 58.26 58.27 58.28 58.29 58.30 58.31 58.32 58.33 58.34 59.1
59.2 59.3 59.4 59.5 59.6 59.7 59.8 59.9 59.10 59.11 59.12 59.13 59.14 59.15
59.16 59.17 59.18 59.19 59.20 59.21 59.22 59.23 59.24 59.25 59.26 59.27 59.28 59.29 59.30 59.31 59.32 59.33 59.34 60.1 60.2 60.3 60.4
60.5 60.6 60.7 60.8 60.9 60.10 60.11 60.12 60.13 60.14 60.15 60.16 60.17 60.18 60.19 60.20 60.21 60.22 60.23 60.24 60.25 60.26
60.27 60.28 60.29 60.30 60.31 60.32 60.33 60.34
61.1 61.2 61.3 61.4 61.5 61.6 61.7 61.8 61.9 61.10 61.11 61.12 61.13 61.14 61.15 61.16 61.17 61.18 61.19
61.20 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.24 61.25 61.26 61.27 61.28 61.29 61.30
61.31 61.32 62.1 62.2 62.3 62.4 62.5 62.6 62.7 62.8 62.9 62.10 62.11 62.12 62.13 62.14 62.15 62.16 62.17 62.18
62.19 62.20 62.21 62.22 62.23 62.24 62.25 62.26 62.27 62.28 62.29
62.30 62.31 62.32 62.33
63.1 63.2 63.3 63.4 63.5 63.6 63.7 63.8 63.9 63.10 63.11 63.12 63.13 63.14 63.15 63.16 63.17 63.18 63.19 63.20 63.21 63.22 63.23 63.24 63.25 63.26
63.27 63.28 63.29
63.30 63.31 63.32 63.33 63.34 64.1 64.2 64.3 64.4 64.5 64.6
64.7 64.8 64.9 64.10 64.11 64.12 64.13 64.14 64.15 64.16 64.17 64.18 64.19 64.20 64.21 64.22 64.23 64.24 64.25 64.26
64.27 64.28 64.29 64.30 64.31 64.32 64.33 65.1 65.2 65.3
65.4 65.5 65.6 65.7 65.8 65.9 65.10
65.11 65.12 65.13 65.14 65.15 65.16 65.17 65.18 65.19
65.20 65.21 65.22 65.23 65.24 65.25 65.26
65.27 65.28 65.29 65.30 65.31 66.1 66.2 66.3 66.4 66.5 66.6 66.7 66.8 66.9 66.10 66.11 66.12 66.13 66.14 66.15 66.16 66.17 66.18 66.19 66.20
66.21 66.22 66.23 66.24 66.25
66.26 66.27 66.28 66.29 66.30 66.31 66.32 66.33 66.34 67.1 67.2 67.3 67.4
67.5 67.6 67.7 67.8 67.9 67.10 67.11 67.12 67.13 67.14 67.15
67.16 67.17 67.18 67.19 67.20 67.21
67.22 67.23 67.24 67.25 67.26 67.27
67.28 67.29 67.30 68.1 68.2 68.3 68.4 68.5 68.6 68.7 68.8 68.9 68.10 68.11 68.12 68.13 68.14 68.15 68.16 68.17 68.18 68.19 68.20 68.21 68.22 68.23
68.24 68.25 68.26 68.27 68.28 68.29 68.30 68.31 68.32 68.33 68.34 68.35 69.1 69.2 69.3 69.4 69.5 69.6
69.7 69.8 69.9 69.10 69.11 69.12 69.13 69.14
69.15 69.16 69.17 69.18 69.19 69.20 69.21 69.22 69.23 69.24 69.25 69.26 69.27 69.28 69.29 69.30 69.31 69.32 69.33 69.34 70.1 70.2 70.3 70.4 70.5 70.6 70.7 70.8 70.9 70.10
70.11 70.12 70.13 70.14 70.15 70.16 70.17 70.18 70.19 70.20 70.21 70.22 70.23 70.24 70.25 70.26
70.27 70.28 70.29 70.30 70.31 70.32 70.33 70.34 71.1 71.2
71.3 71.4 71.5 71.6 71.7 71.8 71.9 71.10 71.11 71.12 71.13 71.14 71.15 71.16 71.17
71.18 71.19 71.20 71.21 71.22 71.23 71.24 71.25 71.26 71.27
71.28 71.29 71.30 71.31 71.32 71.33 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4 72.5 72.6 72.7 72.8 72.9 72.10 72.11 72.12 72.13 72.14 72.15
72.16 72.17 72.18 72.19 72.20 72.21 72.22
72.23 72.24 72.25 72.26 72.27 72.28 72.29 72.30
72.31 72.32 72.33 73.1 73.2 73.3 73.4 73.5 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 73.10 73.11 73.12 73.13 73.14 73.15 73.16 73.17 73.18 73.19 73.20 73.21 73.22 73.23 73.24 73.25 73.26 73.27 73.28 73.29 73.30
73.31 73.32 73.33
73.34 74.1 74.2
74.3 74.4 74.5 74.6
74.7 74.8
74.9 74.10 74.11 74.12 74.13 74.14 74.15 74.16 74.17 74.18 74.19 74.20 74.21 74.22 74.23 74.24 74.25 74.26 74.27 74.28 74.29 74.30 74.31 74.32 74.33 74.34 75.1 75.2
75.3 75.4 75.5 75.6 75.7 75.8 75.9 75.10 75.11 75.12 75.13 75.14 75.15 75.16 75.17 75.18 75.19 75.20 75.21 75.22 75.23 75.24 75.25 75.26 75.27 75.28 75.29 75.30 75.31 75.32 75.33 75.34
76.1 76.2 76.3 76.4 76.5 76.6 76.7 76.8 76.9 76.10 76.11 76.12 76.13 76.14 76.15 76.16 76.17 76.18 76.19 76.20
76.21 76.22 76.23 76.24 76.25
76.26 76.27 76.28 76.29 76.30
76.31 76.32 76.33 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 77.5 77.6 77.7 77.8 77.9 77.10 77.11 77.12 77.13 77.14 77.15 77.16 77.17 77.18 77.19 77.20 77.21 77.22
77.23 77.24 77.25 77.26 77.27 77.28 77.29 77.30 77.31 77.32 77.33 77.34 77.35
78.1 78.2 78.3 78.4 78.5 78.6 78.7 78.8 78.9 78.10 78.11
78.12 78.13 78.14 78.15 78.16 78.17 78.18 78.19 78.20 78.21 78.22 78.23 78.24
78.25 78.26 78.27 78.28 78.29 78.30 78.31 78.32 78.33 78.34 79.1
79.2 79.3 79.4 79.5 79.6 79.7 79.8 79.9 79.10 79.11
79.12 79.13 79.14 79.15 79.16 79.17 79.18 79.19 79.20 79.21 79.22
79.23 79.24 79.25 79.26 79.27 79.28 79.29 79.30 79.31 79.32 79.33
80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 80.6 80.7 80.8 80.9 80.10 80.11 80.12
80.13 80.14 80.15 80.16 80.17 80.18 80.19 80.20 80.21 80.22 80.23
80.24 80.25 80.26 80.27 80.28 80.29 80.30 80.31 80.32 80.33 81.1 81.2 81.3 81.4 81.5 81.6 81.7 81.8 81.9 81.10 81.11 81.12 81.13 81.14 81.15 81.16 81.17 81.18 81.19 81.20 81.21 81.22
81.23 81.24 81.25 81.26 81.27 81.28 81.29 81.30 81.31 81.32 81.33 81.34 81.35 82.1 82.2 82.3 82.4 82.5 82.6 82.7 82.8 82.9 82.10 82.11 82.12 82.13 82.14 82.15 82.16 82.17 82.18
82.19 82.20 82.21 82.22 82.23 82.24 82.25
82.26 82.27 82.28 82.29 82.30 82.31 82.32 82.33 83.1 83.2 83.3 83.4 83.5 83.6 83.7
83.8 83.9 83.10 83.11 83.12 83.13 83.14 83.15 83.16 83.17 83.18 83.19 83.20 83.21 83.22 83.23 83.24 83.25 83.26 83.27 83.28 83.29
83.30 83.31 83.32 83.33 83.34 84.1 84.2 84.3 84.4 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 84.9 84.10 84.11 84.12 84.13 84.14
84.15 84.16 84.17 84.18 84.19 84.20 84.21 84.22
84.23 84.24 84.25 84.26 84.27 84.28
84.29 84.30 84.31 84.32 84.33 85.1
85.2 85.3 85.4 85.5 85.6
85.7 85.8 85.9 85.10
85.11 85.12 85.13
85.14 85.15 85.16 85.17 85.18 85.19 85.20 85.21 85.22 85.23
85.24 85.25 85.26 85.27 85.28 85.29 85.30 85.31 86.1 86.2 86.3 86.4 86.5 86.6 86.7 86.8 86.9 86.10 86.11 86.12
86.13 86.14 86.15 86.16 86.17 86.18 86.19 86.20 86.21 86.22 86.23
86.24 86.25 86.26 86.27 86.28 86.29 86.30 86.31 86.32 86.33 86.34
87.1 87.2 87.3 87.4 87.5 87.6 87.7 87.8 87.9
87.10 87.11 87.12 87.13 87.14 87.15 87.16 87.17 87.18 87.19 87.20 87.21 87.22
87.23 87.24 87.25 87.26 87.27
87.28 87.29 87.30 87.31
87.32 88.1 88.2
88.3 88.4

A bill for an act
 relating to environment; modifying certain environment law requirements;
modifying certain state agency reporting requirements; modifying game and fish
laws; modifying water law; modifying fees, accounts; disposition of certain
receipts; repealing certain laws and rules; requiring reports; providing civil
penalties; exempting certain activities from rulemaking; modifying previous
appropriations; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010,
sections 84.027, subdivisions 14, 15; 84.67; 84.91, subdivision 1; 84D.05,
subdivision 1; 85.018, subdivision 2; 85.055, subdivision 2; 85.20, subdivision
1; 85.46, subdivision 1; 85A.04, subdivision 1; 86B.331, subdivision 1;
97A.015, subdivisions 3a, 53; 97A.065, subdivision 6; 97A.085, by adding
a subdivision; 97A.137, subdivision 5; 97A.411, subdivision 1, by adding a
subdivision; 97A.421, subdivisions 3, 4a; 97A.435, subdivision 2; 97A.441,
subdivision 7; 97A.451, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, by adding subdivisions; 97A.473,
subdivisions 2, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 5a; 97A.474, subdivision 2; 97A.475, subdivisions
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 20, 43, 44, 45; 97A.482; 97A.485, subdivision 7; 97B.001,
subdivision 7; 97B.020; 97B.031, subdivisions 1, 2; 97B.035, subdivision 1a;
97B.055, subdivision 1; 97B.071; 97B.085, subdivision 3; 97B.303; 97B.328;
97B.601, subdivisions 3a, 4; 97B.603; 97B.605; 97B.671, subdivisions 3, 4;
97B.711, subdivision 1; 97B.715, subdivision 1; 97B.801; 97B.805, subdivision
1; 97B.901; 97C.305, subdivisions 1, 2; 97C.395, subdivision 1; 103A.43;
103B.101, subdivisions 2, 7, 10, by adding subdivisions; 103B.311, subdivision
4; 103B.3363, by adding a subdivision; 103B.3369; 103B.355; 103G.2241,
subdivisions 1, 9, 11; 103G.2242, subdivision 3; 103G.282, subdivisions 1, 3;
103H.175, subdivision 3; 115.06, subdivision 4; 115.42; 115.55, subdivision 7;
115A.15, subdivision 5; 115A.411; 115A.551, subdivisions 2a, 4; 115A.557,
subdivision 4; 115D.08; 116.011; 116.06, subdivision 22; 116.0714; 116.10;
116C.833, subdivision 2; 216C.055; 216H.07, subdivision 3; 473.149,
subdivision 6; 473.846; Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, sections 84D.01,
subdivision 15a; 84D.03, subdivision 3; 84D.09, subdivision 2; 84D.10,
subdivisions 1, 4; 84D.105, subdivision 2; 84D.13, subdivision 5; 97A.075,
subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 97A.475, subdivision 7; 97B.031,
subdivision 5; 97B.075; 97B.645, subdivision 9; 97B.667; 97C.341; 103G.222,
subdivision 1; 115A.1320, subdivision 1; 116D.04, subdivision 2a; Laws 2007,
chapter 57, article 1, section 4, subdivision 2, as amended; Laws 2010, chapter
362, section 2, subdivision 7; Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article
3, section 8, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapters 84; 86B; 97A; 97B; 103B; 103G; 383B; repealing Minnesota Statutes
2010, sections 84.946, subdivision 3; 86A.12, subdivision 5; 89.06; 90.042;
97A.045, subdivisions 8, 13; 97A.065, subdivision 1; 97A.095, subdivision 3;
97A.331, subdivision 7; 97A.451, subdivisions 3a, 7; 97A.4742, subdivision 4;
97A.485, subdivision 12; 97A.552; 97B.645, subdivision 2; 97C.031; 97C.303;
103G.705, subdivision 1; 115.447; 115A.07, subdivision 2; 115A.15, subdivision
5; 115A.965, subdivision 7; 216H.07, subdivision 4; Minnesota Rules, parts
7002.0025, subpart 2a; 7011.7030; 7021.0010, subpart 3; 7021.0050, subparts
1, 2, 3; 7041.0500, subparts 5, 6, 7.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

ARTICLE 1

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.027, subdivision 15, is amended to read:


Subd. 15.

Electronic transactions.

(a) The commissioner may receive an
application for, sell, and issue any license, stamp, permit, pass, sticker, gift card, safety
training certification, registration, or transfer under the jurisdiction of the commissioner
by electronic means, including by telephone. Notwithstanding section 97A.472, electronic
and telephone transactions may be made outside of the state. The commissioner may:

(1) provide for the electronic transfer of funds generated by electronic transactions,
including by telephone;

(2) assign an identification number to an applicant who purchases a hunting or
fishing license or recreational vehicle registration by electronic means, to serve as
temporary authorization to engage in the activity requiring a license or registration until
the license or registration is received or expires;

(3) charge and permit agents to charge a fee of individuals who make electronic
transactions and transactions by telephone or Internet, including issuing fees and an
additional transaction fee not to exceed $3.50;

(4) charge and permit agents to charge a convenience fee not to exceed three percent
of the cost of the license to individuals who use electronic bank cards for payment. An
electronic licensing system agent charging a fee of individuals making an electronic
bank card transaction in person must post a sign informing individuals of the fee. The
sign must be near the point of payment, clearly visible, include the amount of the fee, and
state: "License agents are allowed by state law to charge a fee not to exceed three percent
of the cost of state licenses to persons who use electronic bank cards for payment. The
fee is not required by state law.";

(5) establish, by written order, an electronic licensing system commission to be
paid by revenues generated from all sales made through the electronic licensing system.
The commissioner shall establish the commission in a manner that neither significantly
overrecovers nor underrecovers costs involved in providing the electronic licensing
system; and

(6) adopt rules to administer the provisions of this subdivision.

(b) The fees established under paragraph (a), clauses (3) and (4), and the commission
established under paragraph (a), clause (5), are not subject to the rulemaking procedures
of chapter 14 and section 14.386 does not apply.

(c) Money received from fees and commissions collected under this subdivision,
including interest earned, is annually appropriated from the game and fish fund and the
natural resources fund to the commissioner for the cost of electronic licensing.

new text begin (d) Game and fish licenses under chapters 97A, 97B, and 97C shall be available by
electronic transaction, regardless of whether all or any part of the biennial appropriation
law for the department has been enacted. If, by July 1 of an odd-numbered year, legislation
has not been enacted to appropriate money to the commissioner of management and budget
for central accounting, procurement, payroll, and human resources functions, amounts
necessary to operate those functions for the purpose of this paragraph are appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget. As necessary,
the commissioner may transfer a portion of this appropriation to other state agencies to
support carrying out these functions. Any subsequent appropriation to the commissioner
of management and budget for a biennium in which this section is applicable supersedes
and replaces the funding authorized in this paragraph. This paragraph may be cited as the
"Freedom to Hunt and Fish Act of 2012."
 new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.67, is amended to read:


84.67 FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE REVOLVING ACCOUNT.

A forests for the future revolving account is created in the natural resources fund.
Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner of natural resources for the
acquisition of forest lands that meet the eligibility criteria in section 84.66, subdivision 4.
The commissioner shall sell the lands acquired under this section, subject to an easement
as provided in section 84.66. Money received from the sale of forest lands acquired
under this section and interest earned on the account shall be deposited into the account.
deleted text begin The commissioner must file a report to the house of representatives Ways and Means
and the senate Finance Committees and the environment and natural resources finance
committees or divisions of the senate and house of representatives by October 1 of each
year indicating all purchases of forest land using money from this account and sales of
forest land for which revenue is deposited into this account.
deleted text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin [84.76] APPRENTICE RIDER VALIDATION.
 new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For the purpose of this section, "accompanied by" means
within a distance of another person that permits uninterrupted visual contact and verbal
communication.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Apprentice rider requirements. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding sections 84.793,
84.862, 84.925, and 84.9256, a person who is age 12 or over and who does not possess a
required safety certificate may participate in up to two trail-riding events sponsored by the
commissioner in state parks, state trails, state recreation areas, and state forests that are
designed to involve apprentice riders. The person must be accompanied by an adult with a
valid safety certificate. All vehicles must be properly registered for use in Minnesota.
 new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.91, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Acts prohibited.

(a) No owner or other person having charge or
control of any snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle shall authorize or permit any individual
the person knows or has reason to believe is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled
substance or other substance to operate the snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle anywhere in
this state or on the ice of any boundary water of this state.

(b) No owner or other person having charge or control of any snowmobile or
all-terrain vehicle shall knowingly authorize or permit any person, who by reason of
any physical or mental disability is incapable of operating the vehicle, to operate the
snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle anywhere in this state or on the ice of any boundary
water of this state.

(c) A person who operates or is in physical control of a snowmobile or all-terrain
vehicle anywhere in this state or on the ice of any boundary water of this state is subject
to chapter 169A. In addition to the applicable sanctions under chapter 169A, a person
who is convicted of violating section 169A.20 or an ordinance in conformity with it
while operating a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle, or who refuses to comply with a
lawful request to submit to testing under sections 169A.50 to 169A.53 or an ordinance
in conformity with it, shall be prohibited from operating deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end snowmobile or all-terrain
vehicle for a period of one year. The commissioner shall notify the person of the time
period during which the person is prohibited from operating a snowmobile or all-terrain
vehicle.

(d) Administrative and judicial review of the operating privileges prohibition is
governed by section 97B.066, subdivisions 7 to 9, if the person does not have a prior
impaired driving conviction or prior license revocation, as defined in section 169A.03.
Otherwise, administrative and judicial review of the prohibition is governed by section
169A.53.

(e) The court shall promptly forward to the commissioner and the Department of
Public Safety copies of all convictions and criminal and civil sanctions imposed under this
section and chapters 169 and 169A relating to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.

(f) A person who violates paragraph (a) or (b), or an ordinance in conformity with
either of them, is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who operates a snowmobile or
all-terrain vehicle during the time period the person is prohibited from operating a vehicle
under paragraph (c) is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 84D.01, subdivision 15a, is
amended to read:


Subd. 15a.

Service provider.

"Service provider" means an individual who new text begin or entity
that new text end installs or removes water-related equipment or structures from waters of the state
for hirenew text begin or as a service provided as a benefit of membership in a yacht club, boat club,
marina, or similar organizationnew text end . Service provider does not include a person working
under the supervision of an individual with a valid service provider permit issued under
section 84D.108.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84D.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Prohibited activities.

A person may not possess, import, purchase,
sell, propagate, transport, or introduce a prohibited invasive species, except:

(1) under a permit issued by the commissioner under section 84D.11;

(2) in the case of purple loosestrife, as provided by sections 18.75 to 18.88;

(3) under a restricted species permit issued under section 17.457;

(4) when being transported to the department, or another destination as the
commissioner may direct, in a sealed container for purposes of identifying the species
or reporting the presence of the species;

(5) when being transported for disposal as part of a harvest or control activity
new text begin when specifically authorized new text end under a permit issued by the commissioner according to
section 103G.615, when being transported for disposal as specified under a commercial
fishing license issued by the commissioner according to section 97A.418, 97C.801,
97C.811, 97C.825, 97C.831, or 97C.835, or when being transported as specified by the
commissioner;

(6) when the specimen has been lawfully acquired dead and, in the case of plant
species, all seeds are removed or are otherwise secured in a sealed container;

(7) in the form of herbaria or other preserved specimens;

(8) when being removed from watercraft and equipment, or caught while angling,
and immediately returned to the water from which they came; or

(9) as the commissioner may otherwise prescribe by rule.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 84D.09, subdivision 2, is
amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Exceptions.

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a person may transport
aquatic macrophytes:

(1) that are duckweeds in the family Lemnaceae;

(2) for disposal as part of a harvest or control activity deleted text begin conducteddeleted text end new text begin when specifically
authorizednew text end under an aquatic plant management permit pursuant to section 103G.615, under
permit pursuant to section 84D.11, or as specified by the commissioner;

(3) for purposes of constructing shooting or observation blinds in amounts sufficient
for that purpose, provided that the aquatic macrophytes are emergent and cut above the
waterline;

(4) when legally purchased or traded by or from commercial or hobbyist sources for
aquarium, wetland or lakeshore restoration, or ornamental purposes;

(5) when harvested for personal or commercial use if in a motor vehicle;

(6) to the department, or another destination as the commissioner may direct, in a
sealed container for purposes of identifying a species or reporting the presence of a species;

(7) when transporting commercial aquatic plant harvesting or control equipment to a
suitable location for purposes of cleaning any remaining aquatic macrophytes;

(8) that are wild rice harvested under section 84.091;

(9) in the form of fragments of emergent aquatic macrophytes incidentally
transported in or on watercraft or decoys used for waterfowl hunting during the waterfowl
season; or

(10) when removing water-related equipment from waters of the state for purposes
of cleaning off aquatic macrophytes before leaving a water access site.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 84D.10, subdivision 1, is
amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Launching prohibited.

A person may not place or attempt to place
into waters of the state deleted text begin a watercraft, a trailer, ordeleted text end new text begin water-related equipment, includingnew text end aquatic
plant harvesting or control equipment that has aquatic macrophytes, zebra mussels, or
prohibited invasive species attached except as provided in this section.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 84D.10, subdivision 4, is
amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Persons transporting water-related equipment.

(a) When leaving waters
of the state a person must drain water-related equipment holding water and live wells and
bilges by removing the drain plug before transporting the water-related equipment off
the water access site or riparian property.

(b) Drain plugs, bailers, valves, or other devices used to control the draining of water
from ballast tanks, bilges, and live wells must be removed or opened while transporting
water-related equipment.

(c) Emergency response vehicles and equipment may be transported on a public road
with the drain plug or other similar device replaced only after all water has been drained
from the equipment upon leaving the water body.

(d) Portable bait containers used by licensed aquatic farmsnew text begin , portable bait containers
when fishing through the ice except on waters designated infested for viral hemorrhagic
septicemia,new text end and marine sanitary systems are exempt from this subdivision.

(e) A person must not dispose of bait in waters of the state.

new text begin (f) A boat lift, dock, swim raft, or associated equipment that has been removed from
waters of the state infested with zebra mussels may not be placed in another water body
until a minimum of 21 days have passed.
 new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 84D.105, subdivision 2, is
amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Inspector authority.

(a) The commissioner shall train and authorize
individuals to inspect water-related equipment for aquatic macrophytes, aquatic invasive
species, and water.new text begin The commissioner may enter into a delegation agreement with a
tribal or local government where inspection authority as provided under paragraphs (b),
(g), and (h) is delegated to tribal and local governments that assume all legal, financial,
and administrative responsibilities for inspection programs on some or all public waters
within their jurisdiction.
new text end

(b) Inspectors may visually and tactilely inspect watercraft and water-related
equipment to determine whether aquatic invasive species, aquatic macrophytes, or water
is present. If a person transporting watercraft or water-related equipment refuses to
take required corrective actions or fails to comply with an order under section 84D.10,
subdivision 3, an inspector who is not a licensed peace officer shall refer the violation
to a conservation officer or other licensed peace officer.

(c) In addition to paragraph (b), a conservation officer or other licensed peace officer
may inspect any watercraft or water-related equipment that is stopped at a water access
site, any other public location in the state, or a private location where the watercraft or
water-related equipment is in plain view, if the officer determines there is reason to believe
that aquatic invasive species, aquatic macrophytes, or water is present on the watercraft or
water-related equipment.

(d) Conservation officers or other licensed peace officers may utilize check stations
in locations, or in proximity to locations, where watercraft or other water-related
equipment is placed into or removed from waters of the state. Any check stations shall be
operated in a manner that minimizes delays to vehicles, equipment, and their occupants.

new text begin (e) Conservation officers or other licensed peace officers may order water-related
equipment to be removed from a water body if the commissioner determines such action is
needed to implement aquatic invasive species control measures.
 new text end

new text begin (f) The commissioner may require mandatory inspections of water-related equipment
before a person places or removes water-related equipment into or out of a water body.
Inspection stations may be located at or near public water accesses or in locations that
allow for servicing multiple water bodies. The commissioner shall ensure that inspection
stations:
 new text end

new text begin (1) have adequate staffing to minimize delays to vehicles and their occupants;
 new text end

new text begin (2) allow for reasonable travel times between public accesses and inspection stations
if inspection is required before placing water-related equipment into a water body;
 new text end

new text begin (3) are located so as not to create traffic delays or public safety issues;
 new text end

new text begin (4) have decontamination equipment available to bring water-related equipment
into compliance; and
 new text end

new text begin (5) do not reduce the capacity or hours of operation of public water accesses.
 new text end

new text begin (g) The commissioner may authorize tribal and local governments that enter into
a delegation agreement with the commissioner to conduct mandatory inspections of
water-related equipment at specified locations within a defined area before a person
places or removes water-related equipment into or out of a water body. Tribal and local
governments that are authorized to conduct inspections under this paragraph must:
 new text end

new text begin (1) assume all legal, financial, and administrative responsibilities for implementing
the mandatory inspections, alone or in agreement with other tribal or local governments;
 new text end

new text begin (2) employ inspectors that have been trained and authorized by the commissioner;
 new text end

new text begin (3) conduct inspections and decontamination measures in accordance with guidelines
approved by the commissioner;
 new text end

new text begin (4) have decontamination equipment available at inspection stations or identify
alternative decontamination equipment locations within a reasonable distance of the
inspection station that can bring water-related equipment into compliance;
 new text end

new text begin (5) provide for inspection station locations that do not create traffic delays or public
safety issues; and
 new text end

new text begin (6) submit a plan approved by the commissioner according to paragraph (h).
 new text end

new text begin (h) Plans required under paragraph (g) must address:
 new text end

new text begin (1) no reduction in capacity or hours of operation of public accesses and fees that
do not discourage or limit use;
 new text end

new text begin (2) reasonable travel times between public accesses and inspection stations;
 new text end

new text begin (3) adequate staffing to minimize wait times and provide adequate hours of operation
at inspection stations and public accesses;
 new text end

new text begin (4) adequate enforcement capacity;
 new text end

new text begin (5) measures to address inspections of water-related equipment at public water
accesses for commercial entities and private riparian land owners; and
 new text end

new text begin (6) other elements as required by the commissioner to ensure statewide consistency,
appropriate inspection and decontamination protocols, and protection of the state's
resources, public safety, and access to public waters.
 new text end

new text begin (i) A government unit authorized to conduct inspections under this subdivision must
submit an annual report to the commissioner summarizing the results and issues related
to implementing the inspection program.
 new text end

new text begin (j) The commissioner may waive the plan requirement in paragraph (g) for inspection
programs where authorized inspectors are placed directly at one or more water access
sites, with no requirement for a person to travel from the water access for inspection
or decontamination, and no local ordinance or other regulation requiring a mandatory
inspection before placing watercraft or water-related equipment into a water body or after
watercraft or water-related equipment are removed from a water body.
 new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 84D.13, subdivision 5, is
amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Civil penalties.

new text begin (a) new text end A civil citation issued under this section must impose
the following penalty amounts:

(1) for transporting aquatic macrophytes in violation of section 84D.09, deleted text begin $50deleted text end new text begin $100new text end ;

(2) for placing or attempting to place into waters of the state water-related equipment
that has aquatic macrophytes attached, deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $200new text end ;

(3) for unlawfully possessing or transporting a prohibited invasive species other
than an aquatic macrophyte, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $500new text end ;

(4) for placing or attempting to place into waters of the state water-related equipment
that has prohibited invasive species attached when the waters are not designated by the
commissioner as being infested with that invasive species, $500 deleted text begin for the first offense and
$1,000 for each subsequent offensedeleted text end ;

(5) for intentionally damaging, moving, removing, or sinking a buoy marking, as
prescribed by rule, Eurasian water milfoil, $100;

(6) fornew text begin failing to have drain plugs or similar devices removed or opened while
transporting water-related equipment or fornew text end failing to remove plugs, open valves, and
drain water from water-related equipment, other than marine sanitary systems, before
leaving waters of the state, deleted text begin $50deleted text end new text begin $100new text end ; and

(7) for transporting infested water off riparian property without a permit as required
by rule, $200.

new text begin (b) A civil citation that is issued to a person who has one or more prior convictions
or final orders for violations of this chapter is subject to twice the penalty amounts listed
in paragraph (a).
 new text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.018, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Authority of local government.

(a) A local government unit that receives
state grants-in-aid for any trail, with the concurrence of the commissioner, and the
landowner or land lessee, may:

(1) designate the trail for use by snowmobiles or for nonmotorized use from
December 1 to April 1 of any year; and

(2) issue any permit required under subdivisions 3 to 5.

(b) A local government unit that receives state grants-in-aid under section 84.794,
subdivision 2, 84.803, subdivision 2, or 84.927, subdivision 2, for any trail, with the
concurrence of the commissioner, and landowner or land lessee, may:

(1) designate the trail specifically for use at various times of the year by all-terrain or
off-road vehicles or off-highway motorcycles, for nonmotorized use such as ski touring,
snowshoeing, and hiking, and for multiple usedeleted text begin , but not for motorized and nonmotorized
use at the same timedeleted text end ; and

(2) issue any permit required under subdivisions 3 to 5.

(c) A local unit of government that receives state grants-in-aid for any trail, with the
concurrence of the commissioner and landowner or land lessee, may designate certain trails
for joint use by snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, all-terrain and off-road vehicles.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.055, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Fee deposit and appropriationnew text begin ; continued operationnew text end .

new text begin (a) new text end The fees
collected under this section shall be deposited in the natural resources fund and credited
to the state parks account. Money in the account, except for the electronic licensing
system commission established by the commissioner under section 84.027, subdivision
15, is available for appropriation to the commissioner to operate and maintain the state
park system.

new text begin (b) State parks and recreation areas shall remain open for camping and other
recreational activities, regardless of whether all or any part of the biennial appropriation
law for the state parks and recreation areas has been enacted. The amount necessary for
operations of state parks and recreation areas when the biennial appropriation law has not
been enacted is appropriated from the state parks account in the natural resources fund. If,
by July 1 of an odd-numbered year, legislation has not been enacted to appropriate money
to the commissioner of management and budget for central accounting, procurement,
payroll, and human resources functions, amounts necessary to operate those functions for
the purpose of this paragraph are appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of management and budget. As necessary, the commissioner may transfer a portion of
this appropriation to other state agencies to support carrying out these functions. Any
subsequent appropriation to the commissioner of management and budget for a biennium
in which this paragraph has been applied supersedes and replaces the funding authorized
in this paragraph.
 new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Violation of rules.

new text begin (a) new text end Any person who, within the limits of any deleted text begin state
park, state monument, state recreation area, state wayside, or area of state land reserved
from sale, as provided by Laws 1923, chapter 430deleted text end new text begin outdoor recreation unit established in
chapter 86Anew text end , shall willfully cut, injure, or destroy any live tree, shrub, timber, evergreen,
or ornamental plant of any kind, or who shall willfully injure, remove, destroy, deface,
or mutilate any guideboard, guidepost, furniture, fixture, improvement, monument,
tablet, or other property of the state of any kind, or who shall willfully violate, or fail
to comply with, any rule of the commissioner adopted deleted text begin and promulgated in accordance
with the provisions of Laws 1923, chapter 430, shall bedeleted text end new text begin according to section 86A.06, isnew text end
guilty of a new text begin petty new text end misdemeanor.

new text begin (b) Violations under paragraph (a) adopted for wildlife management areas described
in section 86A.05, subdivision 8, are misdemeanors, consistent with game and fish law
penalties defined in section 97A.301, subdivision 1, clause (6).
 new text end

new text begin (c) If a different penalty is provided in another section of law for the violation and
the person is charged under that section of law, the penalty specified for the violation
will control over the penalty specified in paragraphs (a) and (b). Violations relating to
the taking of wild animals are subject to the penalties as specified in the game and fish
laws described in section 97A.011.
 new text end

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.46, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Pass in possession.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), while
riding, leading, or driving a horse on lands administered by the commissioner, except
forest roads and forest roads rights-of-way, a person 16 years of age or over shall carry in
immediate possession a valid horse pass. The pass must be available for inspection by a
peace officer, a conservation officer, or an employee designated under section 84.0835.new text begin A
person who violates any provision of this subdivision is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
new text end

(b) A valid horse pass is not required under this section for a person riding, leading,
or driving a horse on property that is owned by the person or the person's spouse, child,
parent, or guardian.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85A.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Depositnew text begin ; continued operationnew text end .

new text begin (a) new text end All receipts from parking and
admission to the Minnesota Zoological Garden shall be deposited in the state treasury
and credited to an account in the special revenue fund, and are annually appropriated to
the board for operations and maintenance.

new text begin (b) The Minnesota Zoological Garden shall remain open, regardless of whether all
or any part of the biennial appropriation law for the zoo has been enacted. Appropriations
under this section shall be used for operations of the zoo when the biennial appropriation
law has not been enacted. If, by July 1 of an odd-numbered year, legislation has not been
enacted to appropriate money to the commissioner of management and budget for central
accounting, procurement, payroll, and human resources functions, amounts necessary to
operate those functions for the purpose of this paragraph are appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner of management and budget. As necessary, the commissioner
may transfer a portion of this appropriation to other state agencies to support carrying out
these functions. Any subsequent appropriation to the commissioner of management and
budget for a biennium in which this paragraph has been applied supersedes and replaces
the funding authorized in this paragraph.
 new text end

Sec. 17.

new text begin [86B.13] AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PROGRAM.
 new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall establish a statewide course
in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. The commissioner must develop an
educational course and testing program that address identification of aquatic invasive
species and best practices to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when moving
water-related equipment, as defined under section 84D.01, subdivision 18a.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Aquatic invasive species trailer decal. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall issue an
aquatic invasive species trailer decal for each trailer owned by a person that satisfactorily
completes the required course of instruction.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Contracting for services. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may contract for services to
provide training and testing services under this section.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Aquatic invasive species trailer decal display required. new text end

new text begin (a) A person
may not transport watercraft or water-related equipment, as defined under section 84D.01,
subdivision 18a, with a trailer unless the person has an aquatic invasive species trailer
decal issued under this section. Temporary authorizations valid for seven days can be
requested by persons that have not completed the required course of instruction.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Aquatic invasive species trailer decals are valid for three years.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The aquatic invasive species trailer decal must be adhered to the side of the trailer
frame tongue near the hitch in a manner that it is readily visible and does not interfere with
the display of any registration requirements under section 169.79.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Aquatic invasive species trailer decals are not transferable.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2015.
 new text end

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 86B.331, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Acts prohibited.

(a) An owner or other person having charge or
control of a motorboat may not authorize or allow an individual the person knows or has
reason to believe is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled or other substance to
operate the motorboat in operation on the waters of this state.

(b) An owner or other person having charge or control of a motorboat may not
knowingly authorize or allow a person, who by reason of a physical or mental disability
is incapable of operating the motorboat, to operate the motorboat in operation on the
waters of this state.

(c) A person who operates or is in physical control of a motorboat on the waters
of this state is subject to chapter 169A. In addition to the applicable sanctions under
chapter 169A, a person who is convicted of violating section 169A.20 or an ordinance
in conformity with it while operating a motorboat, shall be prohibited from operating
deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end motorboat on the waters of this state for a period of 90 days between May 1 and
October 31, extending over two consecutive years if necessary. If the person operating the
motorboat refuses to comply with a lawful demand to submit to testing under sections
169A.50 to 169A.53 or an ordinance in conformity with it, the person shall be prohibited
from operating deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end motorboat for a period of one year. The commissioner shall notify
the person of the period during which the person is prohibited from operating a motorboat.

(d) Administrative and judicial review of the operating privileges prohibition is
governed by section 97B.066, subdivisions 7 to 9, if the person does not have a prior
impaired driving conviction or prior license revocation, as defined in section 169A.03.
Otherwise, administrative and judicial review of the prohibition is governed by section
169A.53.

(e) The court shall promptly forward to the commissioner and the Department of
Public Safety copies of all convictions and criminal and civil sanctions imposed under this
section and chapters 169 and 169A relating to motorboats.

(f) A person who violates paragraph (a) or (b), or an ordinance in conformity with
either of them, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(g) For purposes of this subdivision, a motorboat "in operation" does not include a
motorboat that is anchored, beached, or securely fastened to a dock or other permanent
mooring, or a motorboat that is being rowed or propelled by other than mechanical means.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.421, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:


Subd. 4a.

Suspension for failure to appear in court or pay a fine or surcharge.

When a court reports to the commissioner that a personnew text begin :new text end (1) has failed to appear in court
deleted text begin under the summons issueddeleted text end new text begin in response to a notice to appear or fails to comply with other
orders of the court regarding the appearance or proceedingsnew text end for a violation of the game
and fish lawsnew text begin ;new text end or (2) has been convicted of violating a provision of the game and fish
laws, has been sentenced to the payment of a fine or had a surcharge levied against them,
and refused or failed to comply with that sentence or to pay the fine or surcharge, the
commissioner shall suspend the game and fish license and permit privileges of the person
until notified by the court that the person has appeared in court under clause (1) or that any
fine or surcharge due the court has been paid under clause (2).

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97C.341, is amended to read:


97C.341 CERTAIN AQUATIC LIFE PROHIBITED FOR BAIT.

(a) A person may not use live minnows imported from outside of the state, game
fish, goldfish, or carp for bait. The commissioner may, by written order published in
the State Register, authorize use of game fish eggs as bait and prescribe restrictions on
their use. The order is exempt from the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14 and section
14.386 does not apply.

(b) A person may not import or possess live, frozen, or processed bait from known
waters where viral hemorrhagic septicemia has been identified as being presentdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin : (1)
unless the bait has been processed to inactivate viral hemorrhagic septicemia in a manner
prescribed by rules adopted by the commissioner; or (2)new text end except as provided in paragraph
(c). For purposes of this paragraph, "bait" includes fish, aquatic worms, amphibians,
invertebrates, and insects used for taking wild animals in waters of the state.

(c) Cisco and rainbow smelt taken under rules adopted by the commissioner may
be used as:

(1) fresh or frozen bait only on Lake Superior; or

(2) bait that has been processed to inactivate viral hemorrhagic septicemia in a
manner prescribed by rules adopted by the commissioner.

(d) To ensure that frozen or dead fish being brought into the state are not in violation
of paragraph (b), the following paperwork must accompany the shipment. Documents
must be open for inspection by the commissioner at any reasonable time. All documents
must be available to purchasers of these bait items. Each container or package of frozen or
dead fish must have the following information:

(1) water body source;

(2) lot number;

(3) company contact including name, phone, and address;

(4) date of packaging and labeling; and

(5) valid negative fish health certification from the source water body.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103A.43, is amended to read:


103A.43 WATER ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS.

(a) The Environmental Quality Board shall consolidate the assessments required
in paragraphs (b) and (c) with the policy report in section 103A.204 and submit a single
report to the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over the
environment, natural resources, and agriculture and the Legislative-Citizen Commission
on Minnesota Resources by September 15, 2010, and every five years thereafter.

(b) The Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Agriculture shall provide deleted text begin a
biennialdeleted text end new text begin annew text end assessment and analysis of water quality, groundwater degradation trends, and
efforts to reduce, prevent, minimize, and eliminate degradation of water. The assessment
and analysis must include an analysis of relevant monitoring data.

(c) The Department of Natural Resources shall provide an assessment and analysis
of the quantity of surface and ground water in the state and the availability of water to
meet the state's needs.

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.101, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Voting members.

(a) The members are:

(1) three county commissioners;

(2) three soil and water conservation district supervisors;

(3) three watershed district or watershed management organization representatives;

(4) three citizens who are not employed by, or the appointed or elected officials of, a
new text begin state new text end governmental office, board, or agency;

(5) one township officer;

(6) two elected city officials, one of whom must be from a city located in the
metropolitan area, as defined under section 473.121, subdivision 2;

(7) the commissioner of agriculture;

(8) the commissioner of health;

(9) the commissioner of natural resources;

(10) the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency; and

(11) the director of the University of Minnesota Extension Service.

(b) Members in paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (6), must be distributed across the state
with at least four members but not more than six members from the metropolitan area,
as defined by section 473.121, subdivision 2deleted text begin ; and one from each of the current soil and
water conservation administrative regionsdeleted text end .

(c) Members in paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (6), are appointed by the governor.
In making the appointments, the governor may consider persons recommended by
the Association of Minnesota Counties, the Minnesota Association of Townships, the
League of Minnesota Cities, the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation
Districts, and the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts. The list submitted by an
association must contain at least three nominees for each position to be filled.

(d) The membership terms, compensation, removal of members and filling of
vacancies on the board for members in paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (6), are as provided
in section 15.0575.

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.101, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Hearingsnew text begin , orders,new text end and rulemaking.

The board may hold public hearings
and adopt rules new text begin and orders new text end necessary to execute its duties.

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.101, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 8a. new text end

new text begin Bylaws and conflict of interest. new text end

new text begin The board shall adopt bylaws that
include provisions to prevent or address conflict of interest.
 new text end

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.101, subdivision 10, is amended to
read:


Subd. 10.

Committee for dispute resolution.

A committee of the board is
established to hear and resolve disputes, appeals, and interventions under sections
103A.301 to 103A.341; new text begin 103B.101; new text end 103B.231; 103B.345; 103D.535; 103D.537; and
103G.2242, subdivision 9. deleted text begin The committee consists of two of the three citizen members;
one county commissioner member; one soil and water conservation district supervisor
member; and one watershed district or watershed management organization representative
member.deleted text end The committee is appointed by the board chair.new text begin The board shall adopt bylaws
governing committee membership and duties.
new text end

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.101, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Local water management coordination. new text end

new text begin (a) The board may adopt
resolutions, policies, or orders that allow a comprehensive plan, local water management
plan, or watershed management plan, developed or amended, approved and adopted,
according to chapter 103B, 103C, or 103D to serve as substitutes for one another or be
replaced with a comprehensive watershed management plan. The board may also develop
criteria for incorporating or coordinating the elements of metropolitan county groundwater
plans in accordance with section 103B.255. The board shall, to the extent practicable,
incorporate a watershed approach when adopting the resolutions, policies, or orders, and
shall establish a suggested watershed boundary framework for development, approval,
adoption, and coordination of plans.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The board shall work with local government stakeholders and others to foster
mutual understanding and develop recommendations for local water management and
related state water management policy and programs. The board may convene informal
working groups or work teams to develop information, education, and recommendations.
Local government units may develop and carry out TMDL implementation plans, or their
equivalent, as provided in chapter 114D, as part of the local water management plans and
responsibilities under chapters 103B, 103C, and 103D.
 new text end

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.101, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Local water management boundary and plan determinations and
appeals. new text end

new text begin (a) Local government units may either submit a request for a plan boundary
determination as part of a plan approval request or apply separately for a plan boundary
determination from the board before requesting plan approval. Local government units
must provide written documentation of the rationale and justification for the proposed
boundary. The board may request additional information needed to make a plan boundary
determination.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Local government units may appeal a board decision to deny approval of a plan
or the establishment of a plan boundary. An appeal of a board decision may be taken to the
state Court of Appeals and must be considered an appeal from a contested case decision
for purposes of judicial review under sections 14.63 to 14.69. Local government units
may request the board's dispute resolution committee or executive director to hear and
make recommendations to resolve boundary and plan implementation disputes.
 new text end

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.311, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Water plan requirements.

(a) A local water management plan must:

(1) cover the entire area within a county;

(2) address water problems in the context of watershed units and groundwater
systems;

(3) be based upon principles of sound hydrologic management of water, effective
environmental protection, and efficient management;

(4) be consistent with local water management plans prepared by counties and
watershed management organizations wholly or partially within a single watershed unit or
groundwater system; and

(5) the local water management plan must specify the period covered by the local
water management plan and must extend at least five years but no more than ten years from
the date the board approves the local water management plan. Local water management
plans that contain revision dates inconsistent with this section must comply with that date,
provided it is not more than ten years beyond the date of board approval. deleted text begin A two-year
extension of the revision date of a local water management plan may be granted by the
board, provided no projects are ordered or commenced during the period of the extension.
deleted text end

(b) Existing water and related land resources plans, including plans related to
agricultural land preservation programs developed pursuant to chapter 40A, must be
fully utilized in preparing the local water management plan. Duplication of the existing
plans is not required.

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.3363, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Comprehensive watershed management plan. new text end

new text begin "Comprehensive
watershed management plan" means a plan to manage the water and related natural
resources of a watershed that consists of the plans listed in subdivision 3 or a separate
plan that has been approved as a substitute by the board and adopted by local units
of government for the same or additional purposes. The comprehensive watershed
management plan shall be consistent with the goals of section 103A.212 and may address
the goals in sections 103A.201 to 103A.211, and chapter 114D.
 new text end

Sec. 30.

new text begin [103B.3367] WATER PLAN EXTENSIONS.
 new text end

new text begin The board may grant extensions with or without conditions of the revision date of a
comprehensive local water management plan or a comprehensive watershed management
plan.
 new text end

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.3369, is amended to read:


103B.3369 LOCAL WATER RESOURCES new text begin RESTORATION, new text end PROTECTIONnew text begin ,new text end
AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Subdivision 1.

Assistance priorities.

State agencies may give priority to local
new text begin government unit new text end requests that are part of or responsive to a comprehensive new text begin plan, new text end local
water new text begin management new text end plannew text begin , watershed management plan, or comprehensive watershed
management plan, developed or amended, approved and adopted, according to chapter
103B, 103C, 103D, or 114D, new text end when administering programs for water-related financial
and technical assistance.

Subd. 2.

Establishment.

A local water resources new text begin restoration, new text end protectionnew text begin ,new text end and
management program is established. The board may provide financial assistance to local
units of government for activities that new text begin restore, new text end protectnew text begin ,new text end or manage water and related land
quality. The activities include planning, zoning, official controls, new text begin best management
practices, capital projects, new text end and other activities to implement new text begin a comprehensive plan, new text end local
water management deleted text begin plansdeleted text end new text begin plan, or watershed management plan, developed or amended,
adopted and approved, according to chapter 103B, 103C, or 103Dnew text end .

Subd. 4.

Contracts.

A local unit of government may contract to implement
programs. An explanation of the program responsibilities proposed to be contracted must
accompany grant requests. A local unit of government that contracts is responsible for
ensuring that state funds are properly expended and for providing an annual report to the
board describing expenditures of funds and program accomplishments.

Subd. 5.

Financial assistance.

A base grant may be awarded to a county that
provides a match utilizing a water implementation tax or other local source. A water
implementation tax that a county intends to use as a match to the base grant must be levied
at a rate determined by the board. deleted text begin The minimum amount of the water implementation tax
shall be a tax rate times the adjusted net tax capacity of the county for the preceding year.
The rate shall be the rate, rounded to the nearest .001 of a percent, that, when applied
to the adjusted net tax capacity for all counties, raises the amount of $1,500,000. The
base grant will be in an amount equal to $37,500 less the amount raised by the local
match. If the amount necessary to implement the local water plan for the county is less
than $37,500, the amount of the base grant shall be the amount that, when added to the
match amount, equals the amount required to implement the plan. For counties where
the tax rate generates an amount equal to or greater than $18,750, the base grant shall
be in an amount equal to $18,750.deleted text end new text begin The board may award performance-based grants to
local units of government that are responsible for implementing elements of applicable
portions of watershed management plans, comprehensive plans, local water management
plans, or comprehensive watershed management plans, developed or amended, adopted
and approved, according to chapter 103B, 103C, or 103D. Upon request by a local
government unit, the board may also award performance-based grants to local units of
government to carry out TMDL implementation plans as provided in chapter 114D, if the
TMDL implementation plan has been incorporated into the local water management plan
according to the procedures for approving comprehensive plans, watershed management
plans, local water management plans, or comprehensive watershed management plans
under chapter 103B, 103C, or 103D, or if the TMDL implementation plan has undergone
a public review process. Notwithstanding section 16A.41, the board may award
performance-based grants on an advanced basis.
new text end

Subd. 6.

deleted text begin Limitationsdeleted text end new text begin Conditionsnew text end .

(a) Grants provided to implement programs
under this section must be reviewed by the state agency having statutory program authority
to assure compliance with minimum state standards. At the request of the state agency
commissioner, the board shall revoke the portion of a grant used to support a program
not in compliance.

(b) Grants new text begin may be new text end provided to develop deleted text begin or revisedeleted text end new text begin , amend, or implement, new text end local water
management plans deleted text begin may not be awarded for a time longer than two yearsdeleted text end new text begin , comprehensive
plans, watershed management plans, or comprehensive watershed management plans,
approved and adopted, according to chapter 103B, 103C, 103D, or 114Dnew text end .

(c) A local unit of government may not request or be awarded grants for project
implementation unless a new text begin comprehensive plan, new text end local new text begin water new text end management deleted text begin waterdeleted text end plan deleted text begin has
been adopteddeleted text end new text begin , watershed management plan, or comprehensive watershed management
plan has been developed or amended, adopted and approved, according to chapter 103B,
103C, or 103Dnew text end .

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Performance criteria. new text end

new text begin The board shall develop and utilize
performance-based criteria for local water resources restoration, protection, and
management programs and projects. The criteria may include, but are not limited to,
science-based assessments, organizational capacity, priority resource issues, community
outreach and support, partnership potential, potential for multiple benefits, and program
and project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
 new text end

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103B.355, is amended to read:


103B.355 APPLICATION.

Sections 103B.301 to new text begin 103B.335 and 103B.341 to new text end 103B.355 do not apply in areas
subject to the requirements of sections 103B.201 to 103B.255 under section 103B.231,
subdivision 1, and in areas covered by an agreement under section 103B.231, subdivision
2, except as otherwise provided in section 103B.311, subdivision 4, clause (4).

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 103G.222, subdivision 1,
is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Requirements.

(a) Wetlands must not be drained or filled, wholly or
partially, unless replaced by restoring or creating wetland areas of at least equal public
value under a replacement plan approved as provided in section 103G.2242, a replacement
plan under a local governmental unit's comprehensive wetland protection and management
plan approved by the board under section 103G.2243, or, if a permit to mine is required
under section 93.481, under a mining reclamation plan approved by the commissioner
under the permit to mine. For project-specific wetland replacement completed prior to
wetland impacts authorized or conducted under a permit to mine within the Great Lakes
and Rainy River watershed basins, those basins shall be considered a single watershed
for purposes of determining wetland replacement ratios. Mining reclamation plans shall
apply the same principles and standards for replacing wetlands by restoration or creation
of wetland areas that are applicable to mitigation plans approved as provided in section
103G.2242. Public value must be determined in accordance with section 103B.3355 or
a comprehensive wetland protection and management plan established under section
103G.2243. Sections 103G.221 to 103G.2372 also apply to excavation in permanently
and semipermanently flooded areas of types 3, 4, and 5 wetlands.

(b) Replacement must be guided by the following principles in descending order
of priority:

(1) avoiding the direct or indirect impact of the activity that may destroy or diminish
the wetland;

(2) minimizing the impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the wetland
activity and its implementation;

(3) rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected
wetland environment;

(4) reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance
operations during the life of the activity;

(5) compensating for the impact by restoring a wetland; and

(6) compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute wetland
resources or environments.

For a project involving the draining or filling of wetlands in an amount not exceeding
10,000 square feet more than the applicable amount in section 103G.2241, subdivision 9,
paragraph (a), the local government unit may make an on-site sequencing determination
without a written alternatives analysis from the applicant.

(c) If a wetland is located in a cultivated field, then replacement must be
accomplished through restoration only without regard to the priority order in paragraph
(b), provided that deleted text begin a deed restriction is placed ondeleted text end the altered wetland deleted text begin prohibitingdeleted text end new text begin is not
converted to a new text end nonagricultural use for at least ten years.

(d) If a wetland is new text begin replaced under paragraph (c), or new text end drained under section 103G.2241,
subdivision 2, deleted text begin paragraphsdeleted text end new text begin paragraphnew text end (b) deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ornew text end (e), the local government unit may require
a deed restriction that prohibits nonagricultural use for at least ten years deleted text begin unless the drained
wetland is replaced as provided under this sectiondeleted text end . The local government unit may require
the deed restriction if it determines the wetland area drained is at risk of conversion to
a nonagricultural use within ten years based on the zoning classification, proximity to a
municipality or full service road, or other criteria as determined by the local government
unit.

(e) Restoration and replacement of wetlands must be accomplished in accordance
with the ecology of the landscape area affected and ponds that are created primarily to
fulfill storm water management, and water quality treatment requirements may not be
used to satisfy replacement requirements under this chapter unless the design includes
pretreatment of runoff and the pond is functioning as a wetland.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), for a wetland or public waters wetland
located on nonagricultural land, replacement must be in the ratio of two acres of replaced
wetland for each acre of drained or filled wetland.

(g) For a wetland or public waters wetland located on agricultural land or in a greater
than 80 percent area, replacement must be in the ratio of one acre of replaced wetland
for each acre of drained or filled wetland.

(h) Wetlands that are restored or created as a result of an approved replacement plan
are subject to the provisions of this section for any subsequent drainage or filling.

(i) Except in a greater than 80 percent area, only wetlands that have been restored
from previously drained or filled wetlands, wetlands created by excavation in nonwetlands,
wetlands created by dikes or dams along public or private drainage ditches, or wetlands
created by dikes or dams associated with the restoration of previously drained or filled
wetlands may be used in a statewide banking program established in rules adopted under
section 103G.2242, subdivision 1. Modification or conversion of nondegraded naturally
occurring wetlands from one type to another are not eligible for enrollment in a statewide
wetlands bank.

(j) The Technical Evaluation Panel established under section 103G.2242, subdivision
2, shall ensure that sufficient time has occurred for the wetland to develop wetland
characteristics of soils, vegetation, and hydrology before recommending that the wetland
be deposited in the statewide wetland bank. If the Technical Evaluation Panel has reason
to believe that the wetland characteristics may change substantially, the panel shall
postpone its recommendation until the wetland has stabilized.

(k) This section and sections 103G.223 to 103G.2242, 103G.2364, and 103G.2365
apply to the state and its departments and agencies.

(l) For projects involving draining or filling of wetlands associated with a new public
transportation project, and for projects expanded solely for additional traffic capacity,
public transportation authorities may purchase credits from the board at the cost to the
board to establish credits. Proceeds from the sale of credits provided under this paragraph
are appropriated to the board for the purposes of this paragraph. For the purposes of this
paragraph, "transportation project" does not include an airport project.

(m) A replacement plan for wetlands is not required for individual projects that
result in the filling or draining of wetlands for the repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction,
or replacement of a currently serviceable existing state, city, county, or town public road
necessary, as determined by the public transportation authority, to meet state or federal
design or safety standards or requirements, excluding new roads or roads expanded solely
for additional traffic capacity lanes. This paragraph only applies to authorities for public
transportation projects that:

(1) minimize the amount of wetland filling or draining associated with the project
and consider mitigating important site-specific wetland functions on site;

(2) except as provided in clause (3), submit project-specific reports to the board, the
Technical Evaluation Panel, the commissioner of natural resources, and members of the
public requesting a copy at least 30 days prior to construction that indicate the location,
amount, and type of wetlands to be filled or drained by the project or, alternatively,
convene an annual meeting of the parties required to receive notice to review projects to
be commenced during the upcoming year; and

(3) for minor and emergency maintenance work impacting less than 10,000 square
feet, submit project-specific reports, within 30 days of commencing the activity, to the
board that indicate the location, amount, and type of wetlands that have been filled
or drained.

Those required to receive notice of public transportation projects may appeal
minimization, delineation, and on-site mitigation decisions made by the public
transportation authority to the board according to the provisions of section 103G.2242,
subdivision 9. The Technical Evaluation Panel shall review minimization and delineation
decisions made by the public transportation authority and provide recommendations
regarding on-site mitigation if requested to do so by the local government unit, a
contiguous landowner, or a member of the Technical Evaluation Panel.

Except for state public transportation projects, for which the state Department of
Transportation is responsible, the board must replace the wetlands, and wetland areas of
public waters if authorized by the commissioner or a delegated authority, drained or filled
by public transportation projects on existing roads.

Public transportation authorities at their discretion may deviate from federal and
state design standards on existing road projects when practical and reasonable to avoid
wetland filling or draining, provided that public safety is not unreasonably compromised.
The local road authority and its officers and employees are exempt from liability for
any tort claim for injury to persons or property arising from travel on the highway and
related to the deviation from the design standards for construction or reconstruction under
this paragraph. This paragraph does not preclude an action for damages arising from
negligence in construction or maintenance on a highway.

(n) If a landowner seeks approval of a replacement plan after the proposed project
has already affected the wetland, the local government unit may require the landowner to
replace the affected wetland at a ratio not to exceed twice the replacement ratio otherwise
required.

(o) A local government unit may request the board to reclassify a county or
watershed on the basis of its percentage of presettlement wetlands remaining. After
receipt of satisfactory documentation from the local government, the board shall change
the classification of a county or watershed. If requested by the local government unit,
the board must assist in developing the documentation. Within 30 days of its action to
approve a change of wetland classifications, the board shall publish a notice of the change
in the Environmental Quality Board Monitor.

(p) One hundred citizens who reside within the jurisdiction of the local government
unit may request the local government unit to reclassify a county or watershed on the basis
of its percentage of presettlement wetlands remaining. In support of their petition, the
citizens shall provide satisfactory documentation to the local government unit. The local
government unit shall consider the petition and forward the request to the board under
paragraph (o) or provide a reason why the petition is denied.

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2241, subdivision 1, is amended to
read:


Subdivision 1.

Agricultural activities.

A replacement plan for wetlands is not
required for:

(1) activities in a wetland that was planted with annually seeded crops, was in a crop
rotation seeding of pasture grass or legumes, or was required to be set aside to receive
price support or other payments under United States Code, title 7, sections 1421 to 1469,
in six of the last ten years prior to January 1, 1991;

(2) activities in a type 1 wetland on agricultural pasture land that remains in the
same use, except for bottomland hardwood type 1 wetlands, and activities in a type 2
or type 6 wetland that is less than two acres in size and located on agricultural pasture
land that remains in the same use;

(3) activities in a wetland conducted as part of normal farming practices. For
purposes of this clause, "normal farming practices" means farming, silvicultural, grazing,
and ranching activities such as plowing, seeding, cultivating, and harvesting for the
production of feed, food, and fiber products, but does not include activities that result in
the draining of wetlands;

(4) soil and water conservation practices approved by the soil and water conservation
district, after review by the Technical Evaluation Panel;

(5) aquaculture activities including pond excavation and construction and
maintenance of associated access roads and dikes authorized under, and conducted in
accordance with, a permit issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers under
section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, United States Code, title 33, section 1344,
but not including construction or expansion of buildings;

(6) wild rice production activities, including necessary diking and other activities
authorized under a permit issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers under
section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, United States Code, title 33, section 1344; or

(7) agricultural activities on agricultural land that is subject to federal farm program
restrictions deleted text begin that meet minimum state standards under this chapter and sections 103A.202
and 103B.3355 and that have been approved by the Board of Water and Soil Resources,
the commissioners of natural resources and agriculture, and the Pollution Control Agencydeleted text end new text begin
under United States Code, title 16, section 3821new text end .

Sec. 35.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2241, subdivision 9, is amended to
read:


Subd. 9.

De minimis.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d), (e), (f), (g),new text end and
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end , a replacement plan for wetlands is not required for draining or filling the following
amounts of wetlands as part of a projectnew text begin outside of the shoreland wetland protection zonenew text end :

(1) 10,000 square feet of type 1, 2, 6, or 7 wetland, excluding white cedar and
tamarack wetlands, deleted text begin outside of the shoreland wetland protection zonedeleted text end in a greater than
80 percent area;

(2) 5,000 square feet of type 1, 2, 6, or 7 wetland, excluding white cedar and
tamarack wetlands, deleted text begin outside of the shoreland wetland protection zonedeleted text end in a 50 to 80 percent
areadeleted text begin , except within the 11-county metropolitan areadeleted text end ;

(3) 2,000 square feet of type 1, 2, deleted text begin ordeleted text end 6new text begin , or 7new text end wetland, deleted text begin outside of the shoreland wetland
protection zonedeleted text end new text begin excluding white cedar and tamarack wetlands,new text end in a less than 50 percent
areadeleted text begin , except within the 11-county metropolitan areadeleted text end ;new text begin or
new text end

(4) deleted text begin 100deleted text end new text begin 200new text end square feet of new text begin type 3, 4, 5, or 8 wetland or white cedar and tamarack
new text end wetland deleted text begin types not listed in clauses (1) to (3) outside of the building setback zone of the
shoreland wetland protection zones in all counties;deleted text end new text begin .
new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraphs (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), a replacement plan
for wetlands is not required for draining or filling the following amounts of wetlands
as part of a project within the shoreland wetland protection zone beyond the shoreland
building setback zone:
 new text end

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (1)new text end 400 square feet of new text begin type 1, 2, 6, or 7 new text end wetland deleted text begin types listed in clauses (1) to
(3), beyond the building setback zone, as defined in the local shoreland management
ordinance, but within the shoreland wetland protection zone.deleted text end new text begin ; ornew text end

new text begin (2) 100 square feet of type 3, 4, 5, or 8 wetland or white cedar and tamarack wetland.
 new text end

In a greater than 80 percent area, the local government unit may increase the de
minimis amount new text begin allowed under this paragraph new text end up to 1,000 square feet if the wetland is
isolated and is determined to have no direct surficial connection to the public water.

new text begin (c) Except as provided in paragraphs (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), a replacement plan for
wetlands is not required for draining or filling up to 100 square feet of wetland as part
of a project within the shoreland building setback zone, as defined in the local shoreland
management ordinance.
 new text end

deleted text begin To the extent that a local shoreland management ordinance is more restrictive than
this provision, the local shoreland ordinance applies;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) up to 20 square feet of wetland, regardless of type or location;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (7) 2,500 square feet of type 1, 2, 6, or 7 wetland, excluding white cedar and
tamarack wetlands, outside of the shoreland wetland protection zone in a 50 to 80 percent
area within the 11-county metropolitan area; or
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (8) 1,000 square feet of type 1, 2, or 6 wetland, outside of the shoreland wetland
protection zone in a less than 50 percent area within the 11-county metropolitan area.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin For purposes of this paragraph, the 11-county metropolitan area consists of the
counties of Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne,
Washington, and Wright.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end The amounts listed in deleted text begin paragraphdeleted text end new text begin paragraphsnew text end (a), deleted text begin clauses (1) to (8),deleted text end new text begin (b), and (c)new text end
may not be combined on a project.

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end This exemption no longer applies to a landowner's portion of a wetland
when the cumulative area drained or filled of the landowner's portion since January 1,
1992, is the greatest of:

(1) the applicable area listed in paragraph (a)new text begin , (b), or (c)new text end , if the landowner owns
the entire wetland;

(2) five percent of the landowner's portion of the wetland; or

(3) 400 square feet.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end This exemption may not be combined with another exemption in this section
on a project.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end Property may not be divided to increase the amounts listed in paragraph (a).

new text begin (h) If a local ordinance or similar local control is more restrictive than this
subdivision, the local standard applies.
 new text end

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2241, subdivision 11, is amended to
read:


Subd. 11.

Exemption conditions.

(a) A person conducting an activity in a wetland
under an exemption in subdivisions 1 to 10 shall ensure that:

(1) appropriate erosion control measures are taken to prevent sedimentation of
the water;

(2) the activity does not block fish passage in a watercourse; and

(3) the activity is conducted in compliance with all other applicable federal,
state, and local requirements, including best management practices and water resource
protection requirements established under chapter 103H.new text begin Evidence documenting
compliance shall be provided when requested by the local government unit, technical
evaluation panel, or enforcement authority.
new text end

(b) An activity is exempt if it qualifies for any one of the exemptions, even though it
may be indicated as not exempt under another exemption.

(c) Persons proposing to conduct an exempt activity are encouraged to contact the
local government unit or the local government unit's designee for advice on minimizing
wetland impacts.

(d) The board shall develop rules that address the application and implementation
of exemptions and that provide for estimates and reporting of exempt wetland impacts,
including those in section 103G.2241, subdivisions 2, 6, and 9.

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.2242, subdivision 3, is amended to
read:


Subd. 3.

Replacement completion.

Replacement of wetland values must be
completed prior to or concurrent with the actual draining or filling of a wetland, deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin unlessnew text end
an irrevocable bank letter of credit or other security acceptable to the local government
unit deleted text begin must bedeleted text end new text begin or the board isnew text end given to the local government unit new text begin or the board new text end to guarantee
the successful completion of the replacement.new text begin The board may establish, sponsor, or
administer a wetland banking program, which may include provisions allowing monetary
payment to the wetland bank for impacts to wetlands on agricultural land, for impacts
that occur in greater than 80 percent areas, and for public road projects. The board shall
coordinate the establishment and operation of a wetland bank with the United States
Army Corps of Engineers, the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United
States Department of Agriculture, and the commissioners of natural resources, agriculture,
and the Pollution Control Agency.
new text end

Sec. 38.

new text begin [103G.2375] ASSUMPTION OF SECTION 404 OF FEDERAL CLEAN
WATER ACT.
 new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Board of Water and Soil
Resources, in consultation with the commissioners of natural resources, agriculture,
and the Pollution Control Agency, may adopt or amend rules establishing a program
for regulating the discharge of dredged and fill material into the waters of the state as
necessary to obtain approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to
administer, in whole or part, the permitting and wetland banking programs under section
404 of the federal Clean Water Act, United States Code, title 33, section 1344. The rules
may not be more restrictive than the program under section 404 or state law.
 new text end

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.282, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Monitoring equipment.

The commissioner may require the
installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment to evaluate water resource impacts
from permitted appropriations and proposed projects that require a permit. Monitoring for
water resources that supply more than one appropriator must be designed to minimize
costs to individual appropriators.new text begin The commissioner shall not require an individual
appropriator to drill additional wells for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the
water resource impacts as a condition of receiving the permit.
new text end

Sec. 40.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.282, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Reports and costs.

(a) Records of water measurements under subdivision
2 must be kept for each installation. The measurements must be reported annually to the
commissioner on or before February 15 of the following year in a format or on forms
prescribed by the commissioner.

(b) The owner or person in charge of an installation for appropriating or using
waters of the state or a proposal that requires a permit is responsible for all costs related
to establishing and maintaining monitoring new text begin equipment new text end installations and to measuring
and reporting data. Monitoring costs for water resources that supply more than one
appropriator may be distributed among all users within a monitoring area determined by
the commissioner and assessed based on volumes of water appropriated and proximity
to resources of concern.

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103H.175, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Report.

deleted text begin In each even-numbered yeardeleted text end new text begin Every five yearsnew text end , the Pollution
Control Agency, in cooperation with other agencies participating in the monitoring of
water resources, shall provide a draft report on the status of groundwater monitoring to
the Environmental Quality Board for review and then to the house of representatives
and senate committees with jurisdiction over the environment, natural resources, and
agriculture as part of the report in section 103A.204.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115.06, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Citizen monitoring of water quality.

(a) The agency may encourage
citizen monitoring of ambient water quality for public waters by:

(1) providing technical assistance to citizen and local group water quality monitoring
efforts;

(2) integrating citizen monitoring data into water quality assessments and agency
programs, provided that the data adheres to agency quality assurance and quality control
protocols; and

(3) seeking public and private funds to:

(i) collaboratively develop clear guidelines for water quality monitoring procedures
and data management practices for specific data and information uses;

(ii) distribute the guidelines to citizens, local governments, and other interested
parties;

(iii) improve and expand water quality monitoring activities carried out by the
agency; and

(iv) continue to improve electronic and Web access to water quality data and
information about public waters that have been either fully or partially assessed.

(b) This subdivision does not authorize a citizen to enter onto private property
for any purpose.

(c) By January 15 deleted text begin of each odd-numbered yeardeleted text end new text begin , 2017, and every fourth year thereafternew text end ,
the commissioner shall report to the senate and house of representatives committees with
jurisdiction over environmental policy and finance on activities under this section.

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115.42, is amended to read:


115.42 POLICY; LONG-RANGE PLAN; PURPOSE.

It is the policy of the state to provide for the prevention, control, and abatement
of pollution of all waters of the state, so far as feasible and practical, in furtherance
of conservation of such waters and protection of the public health and in furtherance
of the development of the economic welfare of the state. The agency shall prepare a
long-range plan and program for the effectuation of said policydeleted text begin , and shall make a report of
progress thereon to the legislature by November 15 of each even-numbered year, with
recommendations for action in furtherance of such program during the ensuing bienniumdeleted text end .
It is the purpose of sections 115.41 to 115.53 to safeguard the waters of the state from
pollution by: (a) preventing any new pollution; and (b) abating pollution existing
when sections 115.41 to 115.53 become effective, under a program consistent with the
declaration of policy above stated.

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115.55, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Local standards.

(a) Existing systems. Counties may adopt by ordinance
local standards that are less restrictive than the agency's rules in order to define an
acceptable existing system. The local standards may include soil separation, soil
classification, vegetation, system use, localized well placement and construction, localized
density of systems and wells, extent of area to be covered by local standards, groundwater
flow patterns, and existing natural or artificial drainage systems. The local standards
and criteria shall be submitted to the commissioner for comment prior to adoption to
demonstrate that, based on local circumstances in that jurisdiction, they adequately protect
public health and the environment.

(b) New or replacement systems. Counties, after providing documentation of
conditions listed in this paragraph to the commissioner, may adopt by ordinance local
standards that are less restrictive than the agency's rules for new system construction or
replacement in areas of sustained and projected low population density where conditions
render conformance to applicable requirements difficult or otherwise inappropriate.
Documentation may include a map delineating the area of the county to be served by the
local standards, a description of the hardship that would result from strict adherence to the
agency's rules, and evidence of sustained and projected low population density. The local
standards must protect human health and the environment and be based on considerations
that may include, but need not be limited to, soil separation, soil classification, vegetation,
system use, localized well placement and construction, localized density of systems
and wells, extent of area to be covered by local standards, groundwater flow patterns,
and existing natural or artificial drainage systems. The local standards must provide
cost-effective and long-term treatment alternatives. The draft ordinance incorporating the
local standards must be submitted with justification to the commissioner 30 days before
adoption for review and comment.

(c) New or replacement systems; local ordinances. A local unit of government
may adopt and enforce ordinances or rules affecting new or replacement subsurface
sewage treatment systems that are more restrictive than the agency's rules. A local unit
of government may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or rule if its effect is to prevent or
delay recording with the county recorder or registrar of titles of a deed or other instrument
that is otherwise entitled to be recorded.

(d) Local standards; conflict with state law. Local standards adopted under
paragraph (a) or (b) must not conflict with any requirements under other state laws or rules
or local ordinances, including, but not limited to, requirements for:

(1) systems in shoreland areas, regulated under sections 103F.201 to 103F.221;

(2) well construction and location, regulated under chapter 103I; and

(3) systems used in connection with food, beverage, and lodging establishments,
regulated under chapter 157.

new text begin Alternative local standards for new or replacement residential systems with flow of
2,500 gallons per day or less may be applied to systems listed in clause (1), provided the
alternative standards are no less stringent than provisions of Minnesota Rules, chapter
7080, that went into effect on April 3, 2006. In addition, alternative local standards for
new or replacement systems with flow of 2,500 gallons per day or less may be applied to
systems listed in clause (3), provided the alternative standards are no less stringent than
provisions of Minnesota Rules, chapter 7080, that went into effect on April 3, 2006,
except that the waste strength must meet the standards established in Minnesota Rules,
part 7080.2150, subpart 3, item K. If additional treatment of waste is needed to meet this
standard, the treatment must be in accordance with Minnesota Rules, part 7080.2150,
subpart 3, item A. new text end The local standards must include references to applicable requirements
under other state laws or rules or local ordinances.new text begin Nothing in this paragraph prevents
a local subsurface sewage treatment system ordinance from including provisions of the
current rule as part of the alternative local standards.
new text end

Sec. 45.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 115A.1320, subdivision 1,
is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Duties of the agency.

(a) The agency shall administer sections
115A.1310 to 115A.1330.

(b) The agency shall establish procedures for:

(1) receipt and maintenance of the registration statements and certifications filed
with the agency under section 115A.1312; and

(2) making the statements and certifications easily available to manufacturers,
retailers, and members of the public.

(c) The agency shall annually review the value of the following variables that are
part of the formula used to calculate a manufacturer's annual registration fee under section
115A.1314, subdivision 1:

(1) the proportion of sales of video display devices sold to households that
manufacturers are required to recycle;

(2) the estimated per-pound price of recycling covered electronic devices sold to
households;

(3) the base registration fee; and

(4) the multiplier established for the weight of covered electronic devices collected
in section 115A.1314, subdivision 1, paragraph (d). If the agency determines that any of
these values must be changed in order to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of the
activities regulated under sections 115A.1312 to 115A.1330, the agency shall submit
recommended changes and the reasons for them to the chairs of the senate and house of
representatives committees with jurisdiction over solid waste policy.

(d) By January 15 each year, beginning in 2008, the agency shall calculate estimated
sales of video display devices sold to households by each manufacturer during the
preceding program year, based on national sales data, and forward the estimates to the
department.

(e) deleted text begin On or before December 1, 2010, and each year thereafter,deleted text end The agency shall
provide a report to the governor and the legislature on the implementation of sections
115A.1310 to 115A.1330. For each program year, the report must discuss the total weight
of covered electronic devices recycled and a summary of information in the reports
submitted by manufacturers and recyclers under section 115A.1316. The report must
also discuss the various collection programs used by manufacturers to collect covered
electronic devices; information regarding covered electronic devices that are being
collected by persons other than registered manufacturers, collectors, and recyclers; and
information about covered electronic devices, if any, being disposed of in landfills in
this state. The report must include a description of enforcement actions under sections
115A.1310 to 115A.1330. The agency may include in its report other information received
by the agency regarding the implementation of sections 115A.1312 to 115A.1330.new text begin The
report must be done in conjunction with the report required under section 115D.10.
new text end

(f) The agency shall promote public participation in the activities regulated under
sections 115A.1312 to 115A.1330 through public education and outreach efforts.

(g) The agency shall enforce sections 115A.1310 to 115A.1330 in the manner
provided by sections 115.071, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6; and 116.072, except for those
provisions enforced by the department, as provided in subdivision 2. The agency may
revoke a registration of a collector or recycler found to have violated sections 115A.1310
to 115A.1330.

(h) The agency shall facilitate communication between counties, collection and
recycling centers, and manufacturers to ensure that manufacturers are aware of video
display devices available for recycling.

(i) The agency shall develop a form retailers must use to report information to
manufacturers under section 115A.1318 and post it on the agency's Web site.

(j) The agency shall post on its Web site the contact information provided by each
manufacturer under section 115A.1318, paragraph (e).

Sec. 46.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115A.15, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Reports.

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end By January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commissioner
of administration shall submit a report to the governor and to the senate and house of
representatives committees having jurisdiction over environment and natural resources
and environment and natural resources finance summarizing past activities and proposed
goals of the program for the following biennium. The report shall include at least:

(1) a summary list of product and commodity purchases that contain recycled
materials;

(2) the results of any performance tests conducted on recycled products and agencies'
experience with recycled products used;

(3) a list of all organizations participating in and using the cooperative purchasing
program; and

(4) a list of products and commodities purchased for their recyclability and of
recycled products reviewed for purchase.

deleted text begin (b) By July 1 of each even-numbered year, the commissioner of the Pollution
Control Agency and the commissioner of commerce through the State Energy Office shall
submit recommendations to the commissioner regarding the operation of the program.
 deleted text end

Sec. 47.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115A.411, is amended to read:


115A.411 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY; CONSOLIDATED
REPORT.

Subdivision 1.

Authority; purpose.

The commissioner shall prepare and adopt a
report on solid waste management policynew text begin and activities under this chapternew text end . The report must
be submitted by the commissioner to the senate and house of representatives committees
having jurisdiction over environment and natural resources deleted text begin and environment and natural
resources financedeleted text end by December deleted text begin 1 of each odd-numbered yeardeleted text end new text begin 31, 2015, and every four
years thereafternew text end and shall include reports required under sections deleted text begin 115A.55, subdivision 4,
paragraph (b);deleted text end 115A.551, subdivision 4; 115A.557, subdivision 4; 473.149, subdivision
6; 473.846; and 473.848, subdivision 4.

Subd. 2.

Contents.

(a) The report deleted text begin mustdeleted text end new text begin maynew text end also include:

(1) a summary of the current status of solid waste management, including the amount
of solid waste generatednew text begin and reducednew text end , the manner in which it is collected, processed, and
disposed, the extent of separation, recycling, reuse, and recovery of solid waste, and the
facilities available or under development to manage the waste;

(2) an evaluation of the extent and effectiveness of implementation deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin of section
115A.02, includingnew text end an assessment of progress in accomplishing state policies, goals, and
objectives, including those listed in paragraph (b);

(3) identification of issues requiring further research, study, and action, the
appropriate scope of the research, study, or action, the state agency or political subdivision
that should implement the research, study, or action, and a schedule for completion
of the activity; and

(4) recommendations for establishing or modifying state solid waste management
policies, authorities, new text begin responsibilities, new text end and programs.

(b) Beginning in 1997, and every sixth year thereafter, the report shall be expanded
to include the metropolitan area solid waste policy plan required in section 473.149,
subdivision 1, and strategies for the agency to advance the goals of this chapter, to manage
waste as a resource, to further reduce the need for expenditures on resource recovery and
disposal facilities, and to further reduce long-term environmental and financial liabilities.
The expanded report must include strategies for:

(1) achieving the maximum feasible reduction in waste generation;

(2) encouraging manufacturers to design products that eliminate or reduce the
adverse environmental impacts of resource extraction, manufacturing, use, and waste
processing and disposal;

(3) educating businesses, public entities, and other consumers about the need to
consider the potential environmental and financial impacts of purchasing products that
may create a liability or that may be expensive to recycle or manage as waste, due to the
presence of toxic or hazardous components;

(4) eliminating or reducing toxic or hazardous components in compost from
municipal solid waste composting facilities, in ash from municipal solid waste incinerators,
and in leachate and air emissions from municipal solid waste landfills, in order to reduce
the potential liability of waste generators, facility owners and operators, and taxpayers;

(5) encouraging the source separation of materials to the extent practicable, so that
the materials are most appropriately managed and to ensure that resources that can be
reused or recycled are not disposed of or destroyed; and

(6) maximizing the efficiency of the waste management system by managing waste
and recyclables close to the point of generation, taking into account the characteristics of
the resources to be recovered from the waste and the type and capacity of local facilities.

Sec. 48.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115A.551, subdivision 2a, is amended to
read:


Subd. 2a.

Supplementary recycling goals.

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end By December 31, 1996, each county
will have as a goal to recycle the following amounts:

(1) for a county outside of the metropolitan area, 35 percent by weight of total
solid waste generation;

(2) for a metropolitan county, 50 percent by weight of total solid waste generation.

Each county will develop and implement or require political subdivisions within the
county to develop and implement programs, practices, or methods designed to meet its
recycling goal. Nothing in this section or in any other law may be construed to prohibit a
county from establishing a higher recycling goal.

deleted text begin (b) For a county that, by January 1, 1995, is implementing a solid waste reduction
program that is approved by the commissioner, the commissioner shall apply up to three
percentage points toward achievement of the recycling goals in this subdivision. In
addition, the commissioner shall apply demonstrated waste reduction that exceeds three
percent reduction toward achievement of the goals in this subdivision.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) No more than five percentage points may be applied toward achievement of the
recycling goals in this subdivision for management of yard waste. The five percentage
points must be applied as provided in this paragraph. The commissioner shall apply three
percentage points for a county in which residents, by January 1, 1996, are provided with:
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) an ongoing comprehensive education program under which they are informed
about how to manage yard waste and are notified of the prohibition in section 115A.931;
and
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the opportunity to drop off yard waste at specified sites or participate in curbside
yard waste collection.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin The commissioner shall apply up to an additional two percentage points toward
achievement of the recycling goals in this subdivision for additional activities approved
by the commissioner that are likely to reduce the amount of yard waste generated and to
increase the on-site composting of yard waste.
 deleted text end

Sec. 49.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115A.551, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Interim monitoring.

The commissioner shall monitor the progress of each
county toward meeting the recycling goals in subdivisions 2 and 2a. The commissioner
shall report to the senate and house of representatives committees having jurisdiction over
environment and natural resources deleted text begin and environment and natural resources finance on the
progress of the counties by July 1 of each odd-numbered yeardeleted text end new text begin as part of the report required
under section 115A.411new text end . If the commissioner finds that a county is not progressing toward
the goals in subdivisions 2 and 2a, the commissioner shall negotiate with the county to
develop and implement solid waste management techniques designed to assist the county
in meeting the goals, such as organized collection, curbside collection of source-separated
materials, and volume-based pricing.

deleted text begin The progress report shall be included in the report required under section 115A.411.
 deleted text end

Sec. 50.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115A.557, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Report.

deleted text begin By July 1 of each odd-numbered year,deleted text end The commissioner
shall report on how the money was spent and the resulting statewide improvements in
solid waste management to the senate and house of representatives committees having
jurisdiction over ways and means, finance, environment and natural resources, and
environment and natural resources finance. The report shall be included in the report
required under section 115A.411.

Sec. 51.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 115D.08, is amended to read:


115D.08 PROGRESS REPORTS.

Subdivision 1.

Requirement to submit progress report.

(a) All persons required to
prepare a toxic pollution prevention plan under section 115D.07 shall submit an annual
progress report to the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end that may be drafted in a manner that
does not disclose proprietary information. Progress reports are due on deleted text begin Octoberdeleted text end new text begin Julynew text end 1 of
each year. The first progress reports are due in 1992.

(b) At a minimum, each progress report must include:

(1) a summary of each objective established in the plan, including the base year for
any objective stated in numeric terms, and the schedule for meeting each objective;

(2) a summary of progress made during the past year, if any, toward meeting each
objective established in the plan including the quantity of each toxic pollutant eliminated
or reduced;

(3) a statement of the methods through which elimination or reduction has been
achieved;

(4) if necessary, an explanation of the reasons objectives were not achieved during
the previous year, including identification of any technological, economic, or other
impediments the facility faced in its efforts to achieve its objectives; and

(5) a certification, signed and dated by the facility manager and an officer of the
company under penalty of section 609.63, attesting that a plan meeting the requirements
of section 115D.07 has been prepared and also attesting to the accuracy of the information
in the progress report.

Subd. 2.

Review of progress reports.

(a) The commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end shall
review all progress reports to determine if they meet the requirements of subdivision 1.
If the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end determines that a progress report does not meet the
requirements, the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end shall notify the facility in writing and
shall identify specific deficiencies and specify a reasonable time period of not less than 90
days for the facility to modify the progress report.

(b) The commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end shall be given access to a facility plan
required under section 115D.07 if the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end determines that
the progress report for that facility does not meet the requirements of subdivision 1.
Twenty-five or more persons living within ten miles of the facility may submit a petition
to the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end that identifies specific deficiencies in the progress
report and requests the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end to review the facility plan. Within
30 days after receipt of the petition, the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end shall respond in
writing. If the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end agrees that the progress report does not meet
requirements of subdivision 1, the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end shall be given access
to the facility plan.

(c) After reviewing the plan and the progress report with any modifications
submitted, the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end shall state in writing whether the progress
report meets the requirements of subdivision 1. If the commissioner new text begin of public safety
new text end determines that a modified progress report still does not meet the requirements of
subdivision 1, the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end shall schedule a public meeting. The
meeting shall be held in the county where the facility is located. The meeting is not
subject to the requirements of chapter 14.

(d) The facility shall be given the opportunity to amend the progress report within a
period of not less than 30 days after the public meeting.

(e) If the commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end determines that a modified progress report
still does not meet the requirements of subdivision 1, action may be taken under section
115.071 to obtain compliance with sections 115D.01 to 115D.12.

Sec. 52.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116.011, is amended to read:


116.011 deleted text begin ANNUALdeleted text end POLLUTION REPORT.

A goal of the Pollution Control Agency is to reduce the amount of pollution that is
emitted in the state. By April 1 of each new text begin even-numbered new text end year, the Pollution Control Agency
shall report the best estimate of the agency of the total volume of water and air pollution
that was emitted in the state in the previous new text begin two new text end calendar deleted text begin yeardeleted text end new text begin yearsnew text end for which data are
available. The agency shall report its findings for both water and air pollution:

(1) in gross amounts, including the percentage increase or decrease over the deleted text begin previousdeleted text end new text begin
previously reported twonew text end calendar deleted text begin yeardeleted text end new text begin yearsnew text end ; and

(2) in a manner which will demonstrate the magnitude of the various sources of
water and air pollution.

Sec. 53.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116.06, subdivision 22, is amended to read:


Subd. 22.

Solid waste.

"Solid waste" means garbage, refuse, sludge from a water
supply treatment plant or air contaminant treatment facility, and other discarded waste
materials and sludges, in solid, semisolid, liquid, or contained gaseous form, resulting
from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, and from community
activities, but does not include hazardous waste; animal waste used as fertilizer; earthen
fill, boulders, rock; new text begin concrete diamond grinding and saw slurry associated with the
construction, improvement, or repair of a road when deposited on the road project site in a
manner that is in compliance with best management practices and rules of the agency;
new text end sewage sludge; solid or dissolved material in domestic sewage or other common pollutants
in water resources, such as silt, dissolved or suspended solids in industrial wastewater
effluents or discharges which are point sources subject to permits under section 402 of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, dissolved materials in irrigation
return flows; or source, special nuclear, or by-product material as defined by the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 54.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116.0714, is amended to read:


116.0714 NEW OPEN AIR SWINE BASINS.

The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency or a county board shall not
approve any permits for the construction of new open air swine basins, except that existing
facilities may use one basin of less than 1,000,000 gallons as part of a permitted waste
treatment program for resolving pollution problems or to allow conversion of an existing
basin of less than 1,000,000 gallons to a different animal type, provided all standards are
met. This section expires June 30, deleted text begin 2012deleted text end new text begin 2017new text end .

Sec. 55.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116.10, is amended to read:


116.10 POLICY; LONG-RANGE PLAN; PURPOSE.

Consistent with the policy announced herein and the purposes of Laws 1963, chapter
874, the Pollution Control Agency shalldeleted text begin , before November 15 of each even-numbered
year,deleted text end prepare a long-range plan and program for the effectuation of said policydeleted text begin , and shall
make a report also of progress on abatement and control of air and land pollution during
each biennium to the legislature with recommendations for action in furtherance of the air
and land pollution and waste programsdeleted text end .

Sec. 56.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116C.833, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

deleted text begin Biennialdeleted text end new text begin Quadrennialnew text end report.

In addition to other duties specified in
sections 116C.833 to 116C.843, the commissioner shall report by January 31, deleted text begin 1997deleted text end new text begin 2013new text end ,
and deleted text begin bienniallydeleted text end new text begin every four yearsnew text end thereafter, to the governor and the legislature concerning
the activities of the Interstate Commission. The report shall include any recommendations
the commissioner deems necessary to assure the protection of the interest of the state in
the proper functioning of the compact. The commissioner also shall report to the governor
and the legislature any time there is a change in the status of a host state or other party
states in the compact.

Sec. 57.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 116D.04, subdivision 2a,
is amended to read:


Subd. 2a.

When prepared.

Where there is potential for significant environmental
effects resulting from any major governmental action, the action shall be preceded by a
detailed environmental impact statement prepared by the responsible governmental unit.
The environmental impact statement shall be an analytical rather than an encyclopedic
document which describes the proposed action in detail, analyzes its significant
environmental impacts, discusses appropriate alternatives to the proposed action and
their impacts, and explores methods by which adverse environmental impacts of an
action could be mitigated. The environmental impact statement shall also analyze those
economic, employment and sociological effects that cannot be avoided should the action
be implemented. To ensure its use in the decision-making process, the environmental
impact statement shall be prepared as early as practical in the formulation of an action.
No mandatory environmental impact statement may be required for an ethanol plant,
as defined in section 41A.09, subdivision 2a, paragraph (b), that produces less than
125,000,000 gallons of ethanol annually and is located outside of the seven-county
metropolitan area.

(a) The board shall by rule establish categories of actions for which environmental
impact statements and for which environmental assessment worksheets shall be prepared
as well as categories of actions for which no environmental review is required under this
section. A mandatory environmental assessment worksheet shall not be required for the
expansion of an ethanol plant, as defined in section 41A.09, subdivision 2a, paragraph
(b), or the conversion of an ethanol plant to a biobutanol facility or the expansion of a
biobutanol facility as defined in section 41A.105, subdivision 1a, based on the capacity
of the expanded or converted facility to produce alcohol fuel, but must be required if
the ethanol plantnew text begin or biobutanol facilitynew text end meets or exceeds thresholds of other categories
of actions for which environmental assessment worksheets must be prepared. The
responsible governmental unit for an ethanol plantnew text begin or biobutanol facilitynew text end project for which
an environmental assessment worksheet is prepared shall be the state agency with the
greatest responsibility for supervising or approving the project as a whole.

(b) The responsible governmental unit shall promptly publish notice of the
completion of an environmental assessment worksheet in a manner to be determined by
the board and shall provide copies of the environmental assessment worksheet to the board
and its member agencies. Comments on the need for an environmental impact statement
may be submitted to the responsible governmental unit during a 30-day period following
publication of the notice that an environmental assessment worksheet has been completed.
The responsible governmental unit's decision on the need for an environmental impact
statement shall be based on the environmental assessment worksheet and the comments
received during the comment period, and shall be made within 15 days after the close of
the comment period. The board's chair may extend the 15-day period by not more than 15
additional days upon the request of the responsible governmental unit.

(c) An environmental assessment worksheet shall also be prepared for a proposed
action whenever material evidence accompanying a petition by not less than 100
individuals who reside or own property in the state, submitted before the proposed
project has received final approval by the appropriate governmental units, demonstrates
that, because of the nature or location of a proposed action, there may be potential for
significant environmental effects. Petitions requesting the preparation of an environmental
assessment worksheet shall be submitted to the board. The chair of the board shall
determine the appropriate responsible governmental unit and forward the petition to it.
A decision on the need for an environmental assessment worksheet shall be made by
the responsible governmental unit within 15 days after the petition is received by the
responsible governmental unit. The board's chair may extend the 15-day period by not
more than 15 additional days upon request of the responsible governmental unit.

(d) Except in an environmentally sensitive location where Minnesota Rules, part
4410.4300, subpart 29, item B, applies, the proposed action is exempt from environmental
review under this chapter and rules of the board, if:

(1) the proposed action is:

(i) an animal feedlot facility with a capacity of less than 1,000 animal units; or

(ii) an expansion of an existing animal feedlot facility with a total cumulative
capacity of less than 1,000 animal units;

(2) the application for the animal feedlot facility includes a written commitment by
the proposer to design, construct, and operate the facility in full compliance with Pollution
Control Agency feedlot rules; and

(3) the county board holds a public meeting for citizen input at least ten business
days prior to the Pollution Control Agency or county issuing a feedlot permit for the
animal feedlot facility unless another public meeting for citizen input has been held with
regard to the feedlot facility to be permitted. The exemption in this paragraph is in
addition to other exemptions provided under other law and rules of the board.

(e) The board may, prior to final approval of a proposed project, require preparation
of an environmental assessment worksheet by a responsible governmental unit selected
by the board for any action where environmental review under this section has not been
specifically provided for by rule or otherwise initiated.

(f) An early and open process shall be utilized to limit the scope of the environmental
impact statement to a discussion of those impacts, which, because of the nature or location
of the project, have the potential for significant environmental effects. The same process
shall be utilized to determine the form, content and level of detail of the statement as well
as the alternatives which are appropriate for consideration in the statement. In addition,
the permits which will be required for the proposed action shall be identified during the
scoping process. Further, the process shall identify those permits for which information
will be developed concurrently with the environmental impact statement. The board
shall provide in its rules for the expeditious completion of the scoping process. The
determinations reached in the process shall be incorporated into the order requiring the
preparation of an environmental impact statement.

(g) The responsible governmental unit shall, to the extent practicable, avoid
duplication and ensure coordination between state and federal environmental review
and between environmental review and environmental permitting. Whenever practical,
information needed by a governmental unit for making final decisions on permits or
other actions required for a proposed project shall be developed in conjunction with the
preparation of an environmental impact statement.

(h) An environmental impact statement shall be prepared and its adequacy
determined within 280 days after notice of its preparation unless the time is extended by
consent of the parties or by the governor for good cause. The responsible governmental
unit shall determine the adequacy of an environmental impact statement, unless within 60
days after notice is published that an environmental impact statement will be prepared,
the board chooses to determine the adequacy of an environmental impact statement. If an
environmental impact statement is found to be inadequate, the responsible governmental
unit shall have 60 days to prepare an adequate environmental impact statement.

(i) The proposer of a specific action may include in the information submitted to the
responsible governmental unit a preliminary draft environmental impact statement under
this section on that action for review, modification, and determination of completeness and
adequacy by the responsible governmental unit. A preliminary draft environmental impact
statement prepared by the project proposer and submitted to the responsible governmental
unit shall identify or include as an appendix all studies and other sources of information
used to substantiate the analysis contained in the preliminary draft environmental impact
statement. The responsible governmental unit shall require additional studies, if needed,
and obtain from the project proposer all additional studies and information necessary for
the responsible governmental unit to perform its responsibility to review, modify, and
determine the completeness and adequacy of the environmental impact statement.

Sec. 58.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 216C.055, is amended to read:


216C.055 KEY ROLE OF SOLAR AND BIOMASS RESOURCES IN
PRODUCING THERMAL ENERGY.

The deleted text begin annualdeleted text end new text begin biennialnew text end legislative proposals required to be submitted by the
commissioners of commerce and the Pollution Control Agency under section 216H.07,
subdivision deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 3new text end , must include proposals regarding the use of solar energy and the
combustion of grasses, agricultural wastes, trees, and other vegetation to produce thermal
energy for heating commercial, industrial, and residential buildings and for industrial
processes if the commissioners determine that such policies are appropriate to achieve the
state's greenhouse gas emissions-reduction goals. No legal claim against any person is
allowed under this section. This section does not apply to the combustion of municipal
solid waste or refuse-derived fuel to produce thermal energy. For purposes of this section,
removal of woody biomass from publicly owned forests must be consistent with the
principles of sustainable forest management.

Sec. 59.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 216H.07, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Biennial deleted text begin reduction progressdeleted text end report.

new text begin (a) new text end By January 15 of each
odd-numbered year, the commissioners of commerce and the Pollution Control Agency
shall jointly report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with primary policy jurisdiction over energy and environmental issuesnew text begin to
provide:
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end the most recent and best available evidence identifying the level of reductions
already achieved and the level necessary to achieve the reductions timetable in section
216H.02deleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (2) proposed legislation the commissioners determine appropriate to achieve the
reductions in section 216H.02. The proposed legislation must be based on the principles
in subdivision 5. If the commissioners determine no legislation is appropriate, they shall
report that determination to the chairs along with an explanation of the determination.
 new text end

new text begin (b)new text end The report must be in easily understood nontechnical terms.

Sec. 60.

new text begin [383B.76] DISCONTINUANCE OF HENNEPIN CONSERVATION
DISTRICT; TRANSFER OF DUTIES.
 new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding section 103C.225, the Hennepin Conservation District is
discontinued and the duties and authorities of the district under chapter 103C and other
statutory responsibilities are transferred to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
operating through the Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services or other
organizational unit as assigned by the county board.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Upon the discontinuance of the Hennepin Conservation District, the Hennepin
County Board of Commissioners operating through the Hennepin County Department of
Environmental Services or other organizational unit as assigned by the county board
retains the eligibility of the Hennepin Conservation District for state grant funds.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Upon the effective date of the discontinuance of the Hennepin Conservation
District, all contracts entered into, to which the district or district board was a party, remain
in force and effect for the period provided in the contracts. The Hennepin County Board
of Commissioners operating through the Hennepin County Department of Environmental
Services or its successors shall be substituted for the district or district board as party to
the contracts and succeed to the district's rights and duties. Any assets of the district on the
date of the discontinuance of the district are transferred to the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners for the purpose of implementing the transferred duties and responsibilities.
 new text end

new text begin (d) If the Board of Water and Soil Resources finds that the Hennepin County Board
of Commissioners operating through the Hennepin County Department of Environmental
Services or its successors is not sufficiently carrying out the duties and responsibilities of
a soil and water conservation district under chapter 103C, the Board of Water and Soil
Resources may, in order:
 new text end

new text begin (1) reduce, withhold, or redirect grants and other funding if deficiencies have not
been corrected as prescribed in a notice from the Board of Water and Soil Resources
within one year from the date of the notice; and
new text end

new text begin (2) seek to reestablish the Hennepin Conservation District by legislative action.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of
Hennepin County and its chief clerical officer timely complete their compliance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
 new text end

Sec. 61.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 473.149, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Report to legislature.

The commissioner shall report on abatement to
the new text begin senate and house of representatives committees having jurisdiction over ways and
means, finance, new text end environment and natural resources deleted text begin committees of the senate and house
of representatives, the Finance Division of the senate Committee on Environment and
Natural Resources, and the house of representatives Committee on Environment and
Natural Resources Finance by July 1 of each odd-numbered yeardeleted text end new text begin policy, and environment
and natural resources financenew text end . The report must include an assessment of whether the
objectives of the metropolitan abatement plan have been met and whether each county
and each class of city within each county have achieved the objectives set for it in the
plan. The report must recommend any legislation that may be required to implement the
plan. The report shall be included in the report required by section 115A.411. If in any
year the commissioner reports that the objectives of the abatement plan have not been
met, the commissioner shall evaluate and report on the need to reassign governmental
responsibilities among cities, counties, and metropolitan agencies to assure implementation
and achievement of the metropolitan and local abatement plans and objectives.

The report must include a report on the operating, capital, and debt service costs of
solid waste facilities in the metropolitan area; changes in the costs; the methods used to
pay the costs; and the resultant allocation of costs among users of the facilities and the
general public. The facility costs report must present the cost and financing analysis in the
aggregate and broken down by county and by major facility.

Sec. 62.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 473.846, is amended to read:


473.846 deleted text begin REPORTdeleted text end new text begin REPORTSnew text end TO LEGISLATURE.

The agency shall submit to the senate deleted text begin Finance Committee, thedeleted text end new text begin andnew text end house of
representatives deleted text begin Ways and Means Committee, and the Environment and Natural Resources
Committees of the senate and house of representatives, the Finance Division of the senate
Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, and the house of representatives
Committee ondeleted text end new text begin committees having jurisdiction overnew text end environment and natural resources
deleted text begin financedeleted text end separate reports describing the activities for which money for landfill abatement
has been spent under sections 473.844 and 473.845. deleted text begin The agency shall report by November
1 of each year on expenditures during its previous fiscal year. The commissioner shall
report on expenditures during the previous calendar year and must incorporate its reportdeleted text end new text begin
The report for section 473.844 expenditures shall be includednew text end in the report required by
section 115A.411deleted text begin , due July 1 of each odd-numbered yeardeleted text end .new text begin By December 31 each year,
the commissioner shall submit the report for section 473.845 on contingency action
trust fund activities. In both reports,new text end the commissioner shall make recommendations
deleted text begin to the Environment and Natural Resources Committees of the senate and house of
representatives, the Finance Division of the senate Committee on Environment and
Natural Resources, and the house of representatives Committee on Environment and
Natural Resources Financedeleted text end on the future management and use of the metropolitan landfill
abatement account.

Sec. 63.

Laws 2007, chapter 57, article 1, section 4, subdivision 2, as amended by
Laws 2009, chapter 37, article 1, section 60, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Land and Mineral Resources
Management

 11,747,000
 11,272,000
Appropriations by Fund
General
 6,633,000
 6,230,000
Natural Resources
 3,551,000
 3,447,000
Game and Fish
 1,363,000
 1,395,000
Permanent School
 200,000
 200,000

$475,000 the first year and $475,000 the
second year are for iron ore cooperative
research. Of this amount, $200,000 each year
is from the minerals management account in
the natural resources fund and $275,000 each
year is from the general fund. $237,500 the
first year and $237,500 the second year are
available only as matched by $1 of nonstate
money for each $1 of state money. The
match may be cash or in-kind.

$86,000 the first year and $86,000 the
second year are for minerals cooperative
environmental research, of which $43,000
the first year and $43,000 the second year are
available only as matched by $1 of nonstate
money for each $1 of state money. The
match may be cash or in-kind.

$2,800,000 the first year and $2,696,000
the second year are from the minerals
management account in the natural resources
fund for use as provided in Minnesota
Statutes, section 93.2236, paragraph (c).

$200,000 the first year and $200,000 the
second year are from the state forest suspense
account in the permanent school fund to
accelerate land exchanges, land sales, and
commercial leasing of school trust lands and
to identify, evaluate, and lease construction
aggregate located on school trust lands. This
appropriation is to be used for securing
maximum long-term economic return
from the school trust lands consistent with
fiduciary responsibilities and sound natural
resources conservation and management
principles.

$15,000 the first year is for a report
by February 1, 2008, to the house and
senate committees with jurisdiction over
environment and natural resources on
proposed minimum legal and conservation
standards that could be applied to
conservation easements acquired with public
money.

$1,201,000 the first year and $701,000 the
second year are to support the land records
management system. Of this amount,
$326,000 the first year and $326,000 the
second year are from the game and fish fund
and $375,000 the first year and $375,000 the
second year are from the natural resources
fund. The unexpended balances are available
until June 30, 2011. deleted text begin The commissioner
must report to the legislative chairs on
environmental finance on the outcomes of
the land records management support.
deleted text end

$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the
second year are for land asset management.
This is a onetime appropriation.

Sec. 64.

Laws 2010, chapter 362, section 2, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Renewable Energy

 -0-
 3,364,000
(a) Algae for Fuels Pilot Project

$900,000 is from the trust fund to the Board
of Regents of the University of Minnesota
to demonstrate an innovative microalgae
production system utilizing and treating
sanitary wastewater to produce biofuels
from algae. This appropriation is available
until June 30, 2013, by which time the
project must be completed and final products
delivered.

(b) Sustainable Biofuels

$221,000 is from the trust fund to the Board
of Regents of the University of Minnesota
to determine how fertilization and irrigation
impact yields of grass monoculture and high
diversity prairie biofuel crops, their storage
of soil carbon, and susceptibility to invasion
by exotic species. This appropriation is
available until June 30, 2013, by which time
the project must be completed and final
products delivered.

(c) Linking Habitat Restoration to Bioenergy
and Local Economies

$600,000 is from the trust fund to the
commissioner of natural resources to restore
high quality native habitats and expand
market opportunities for deleted text begin utilizing postharvest
restoration as adeleted text end new text begin using the woody by-product
material fornew text end bioenergy deleted text begin source.deleted text end new text begin or other
products. The commissioner may provide
grants or otherwise transfer some or all
of this money to other public or private
entities to accomplish these purposes. The
commissioner may sell the material from
public or private property to any viable
market, provided that all of the proceeds
are spent to further the purposes of this
appropriation.new text end This appropriation is available
until June 30, 2013, by which time the
project must be completed and final products
delivered.

(d) Demonstrating Sustainable Energy
Practices at Residential Environmental
Learning Centers (RELCs)

$1,500,000 is from the trust fund to
the commissioner of natural resources
for agreements as follows: $206,000
with Audubon Center of the North
Woods; $212,000 with Deep Portage
Learning Center; $350,000 with Eagle
Bluff Environmental Learning Center;
$258,000 with Laurentian Environmental
Learning Center; $240,000 with Long
Lake Conservation Center; and $234,000
with Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning
Center to implement renewable energy,
energy efficiency, and energy conservation
practices at the facilities. Efforts will include
dissemination of related energy education.

Sec. 65.

Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 3, section 8, subdivision 3,
is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Administration.

The commissioner of natural resources shall administer
the area according to Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 3, subject to
existing rules and regulations for state recreation areasnew text begin , except the following is permitted:
hunting, fishing, and trapping of protected species during designated seasons and dogs
under control for hunting purposes during regular hunting seasonsnew text end . La Salle Lake State
Recreation Area shall be administered as a satellite unit of Itasca State Park.

Sec. 66. new text begin ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND;
APPROPRIATION EXTENSION.
new text end

new text begin (a) The availability of the appropriation is extended to June 30, 2013, for:
 new text end

new text begin (1) Laws 2009, chapter 143, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (c), cooperative
habitat research in deep lakes; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) Laws 2009, chapter 143, section 2, subdivision 6, paragraph (d), controlling the
movement of invasive fish species.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The availability of the appropriation is extended to June 30, 2014, for Laws
2009, chapter 143, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (c), metropolitan regional park
system acquisition.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The availability of the appropriation is extended to June 30, 2015, for Laws
2011, First Special Session chapter 2, article 3, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (a),
Minnesota Conservation Apprenticeship Academy.
 new text end

Sec. 67. new text begin FOREST RESOURCES COUNCIL STUDY.
new text end

new text begin By January 15, 2013, the Forest Resources Council shall submit a report to the
environment and natural resources policy and finance committees and the tax committees
of the house of representatives and senate on the status of private forest land management
and the policy of the state to promote healthy and robust forests. The study shall evaluate
existing and potential financial incentives for private forest land management and include
recommendations for state policies that will ensure that private forest lands are sustainable
and continue to contribute to Minnesota's economic vitality as well as provide access to
the public to hunting and fishing resources.
 new text end

Sec. 68. new text begin METROPOLITAN WASTE DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS REPORT.
new text end

new text begin By January 15, 2013, the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency shall report
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the environmental policy and finance
committees on:
 new text end

new text begin (1) an enforcement plan that describes details of how the agency will implement
enforcement of Minnesota Statutes, section 473.848;
 new text end

new text begin (2) the increased Pollution Control Agency staffing and resources required to carry
out an enforcement plan;
 new text end

new text begin (3) the disruption to existing county solid waste programs, including lost revenue,
reduced staffing and resources available for recycling, waste reduction, and other solid
waste programs;
 new text end

new text begin (4) the effect on third parties, including utilities and renewable energy generation
facilities;
 new text end

new text begin (5) an estimate of the overall increase in solid waste system costs, including rate
increases for waste collection services for residents and commercial-industrial businesses;
 new text end

new text begin (6) the economic impact on the waste industry, both from a hauling and disposal
perspective;
 new text end

new text begin (7) an estimate of the landfill capacity preserved;
 new text end

new text begin (8) an estimate of the pollution reduction from decreased landfilling;
 new text end

new text begin (9) the effect on the solid waste management hierarchy and energy policy;
 new text end

new text begin (10) the effect on wastesheds and hauling routes; and
 new text end

new text begin (11) any comments from interested and affected parties included in the body of
the report.
 new text end

Sec. 69. new text begin RULEMAKING.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency must amend Minnesota Rules
to conform to section 1. The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under
Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), and Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.386, does not apply, except as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388.
 new text end

Sec. 70. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin (a) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 84.946, subdivision 3; 86A.12, subdivision
5; 89.06; 90.042; 97A.4742, subdivision 4; 103G.705, subdivision 1; 115.447; 115A.07,
subdivision 2; 115A.15, subdivision 5; 115A.965, subdivision 7; and 216H.07, subdivision
4, new text end new text begin are repealed.
 new text end

new text begin (b) new text end new text begin Minnesota Rules, parts 7002.0025, subpart 2a; 7011.7030; 7021.0010, subpart 3;
7021.0050, subparts 1, 2, and 3; and 7041.0500, subparts 5, 6, and 7, new text end new text begin are repealed.
 new text end

ARTICLE 2

GAME AND FISH POLICY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.027, subdivision 14, is amended to read:


Subd. 14.

Mission; efficiency.

It is part of the department's mission that within the
department's resources the commissioner shall endeavor to:

(1) prevent the waste or unnecessary spending of public money;

(2) use innovative fiscal and human resource practices to manage the state's
resources and operate the department as efficiently as possible;

(3) coordinate the department's activities wherever appropriate with the activities
of other governmental agencies;

(4) use technology where appropriate to increase agency productivity, improve
customer service, increase public access to information about government, and increase
public participation in the business of government;

(5) utilize constructive and cooperative labor-management practices to the extent
otherwise required by chapters 43A and 179A;

(6) report to the legislature on the performance of agency operations and the
accomplishment of agency goals in the agency's biennial budget according to section
16A.10, subdivision 1; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(7) recommend to the legislature appropriate changes in law necessary to carry out
the mission and improve the performance of the departmentnew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (8) plan and implement activities designed to recruit new outdoor recreation
participants and retain existing participants. This includes but is not limited to anglers,
hunters, trappers, and campersnew text end .

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 84D.03, subdivision 3, is
amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Bait harvest from infested waters.

(a) Taking wild animals from infested
waters for bait or aquatic farm purposes is prohibited, except as provided in paragraph
(b) and section 97C.341.

(b) In waters that are designated as infested waters, except those designated because
they contain prohibited invasive species of fish or certifiable diseases of fish, as defined
under section 17.4982, subdivision 6, taking wild animals may be permitted for:

(1) commercial taking of wild animals for bait and aquatic farm purposes according
to a permit issued under section 84D.11, subject to rules adopted by the commissioner; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) bait purposes for noncommercial personal use in waters that contain Eurasian
water milfoil, when the infested waters are designated solely because they contain
Eurasian water milfoil and if the equipment for taking is limited to cylindrical minnow
traps not exceeding 16 inches in diameter and 32 inches in lengthnew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (3) harvest of bullheads, goldeyes, mooneyes, sheepshead (freshwater drum), and
suckers for bait from streams or rivers designated as infested waters, by hook and line for
noncommercial personal use. Other provisions that apply to this clause are:
 new text end

new text begin (i) fish taken under this clause must be used on the same body of water where caught
and while still on that water body;
 new text end

new text begin (ii) fish taken under this clause may not be transported live from/off the water body;
 new text end

new text begin (iii) fish harvested under this clause may only be used in accordance with this section;
 new text end

new text begin (iv) any other use of wild animals used for bait from infested waters is prohibited;
 new text end

new text begin (v) fish taken under this clause must meet all other size restrictions and requirements
as established in rules; and
 new text end

new text begin (vi) all species listed under this clause shall be included in the person's daily limit as
established in rules, if applicablenew text end .

(c) Equipment authorized for minnow harvest in a designated infested water by
permit issued under paragraph (b) may not be transported to, or used in, any waters other
than waters specified in the permit.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.015, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:


Subd. 3a.

Bonus permit.

"Bonus permit" means a license to take and tag deer by
archery or firearms, in addition to deer authorized to be taken under regular firearms or
archery licensesnew text begin , or a license issued under section 97A.441, subdivision 7new text end .

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.015, subdivision 53, is amended to read:


Subd. 53.

Unprotected wild animals.

"Unprotected wild animals" means wild
animals that are not protected wild animals including weasel, coyote deleted text begin (brush wolf)deleted text end , gopher,
porcupine, striped skunk, and unprotected birds.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.065, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Deer license donations and surcharges.

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The surcharges and donations
collected under section 97A.475, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), and subdivision 3a,
shall be deposited in an account in the special revenue fund and are appropriated to
the commissioner for deer management, including for grants or payments to agencies,
organizations, or individuals for assisting with the cost of processing deer taken for
population management purposes for venison donation programs. None of the additional
license fees shall be transferred to any other agency for administration of programs other
than venison donation. If any money transferred by the commissioner is not used for a
venison donation program, it shall be returned to the commissioner.

deleted text begin (b) By February 10, 2010, the commissioner shall report to the legislature on the
participation in and the effectiveness of the venison donation program.
 deleted text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97A.075, subdivision 1, is
amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Deer, bear, and lifetime licenses.

(a) For purposes of this
subdivision, "deer license" means a license issued under section 97A.475, subdivisions 2,
clauses (5), (6), (7), (13), (14), and (15), and 3, clauses (2), (3), (4), (10), (11), and (12),
and licenses issued under section 97B.301, subdivision 4.

(b) $2 from each annual deer license and $2 annually from the lifetime fish and
wildlife trust fund, established in section 97A.4742, for each license issued under
section 97A.473, subdivision 4, shall be credited to the deer management account and
is appropriated to the commissioner for deer habitat improvement or deer management
programs.

(c) $1 from each annual deer license and each bear license and $1 annually from
the lifetime fish and wildlife trust fund, established in section 97A.4742, for each
license issued under section 97A.473, subdivision 4, shall be credited to the deer and
bear management account and is appropriated to the commissioner for deer and bear
management programs, including a computerized licensing system.

(d) Fifty cents from each deer license is credited to the emergency deer feeding and
wild cervidae health management account and is appropriated for emergency deer feeding
and wild cervidae health management. Money appropriated for emergency deer feeding
and wild cervidae health management is available until expended. deleted text begin The commissioner must
inform the legislative chairs of the natural resources finance committees every two years
on how the money for emergency deer feeding and wild cervidae health management
has been spent.
deleted text end

When the unencumbered balance in the appropriation for emergency deer feeding
and wild cervidae health management exceeds $2,500,000 at the end of a fiscal year, the
unencumbered balance in excess of $2,500,000 is canceled and available for deer and bear
management programs and computerized licensing.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97A.075, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Wolf licenses. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "wolf license" means a
license or permit issued under section 97A.475, subdivision 2, clause (16); 3, paragraph
(a), clause (13); or 20, paragraph (b).
 new text end

new text begin (b) Revenue from wolf licenses must be credited to the wolf management and
monitoring account and is appropriated to the commissioner only for wolf management,
research, damage control, enforcement, and education.
 new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.085, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Vacating refuges open to hunting. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding subdivision 8, the
commissioner may vacate a state game refuge by publishing a notice in the State Register
if the refuge has been open to trapping and hunting small game including waterfowl, deer
or bear by archery, and deer or bear by firearms for at least five years.
 new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.137, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Portable stands.

Prior to the Saturday on or nearest September 16, a
portable stand may be left overnight in a wildlife management area by a person with a
valid bear license who is hunting within 100 yards of a bear bait site that is legally tagged
and registered as prescribed under section 97B.425. Any person leaving a portable stand
overnight under this subdivision must affix new text begin a tag with: (1) new text end the person's name and addressnew text begin ;
(2) the licensee's driver's license number; or (3) the "MDNR#" license identification
number issued to the licensee. The tag must be affixednew text end to the stand in deleted text begin suchdeleted text end a manner that
it can be read from the ground.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.421, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Issuance of a big game license after conviction.

new text begin (a) new text end A person may not
obtain any big game license or take big game under a lifetime license, issued under section
97A.473, for three years after the person is convicted of:

(1) a gross misdemeanor violation under the game and fish laws relating to big game;

(2) doing an act without a required big game license; or

(3) the second violation within three years under the game and fish laws relating to
big game.

new text begin (b) A person may not obtain any deer license or take deer under a lifetime license
issued under section 97A.473 for one year after the person is convicted of hunting deer
with the aid or use of bait under section 97B.328.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The revocation period under paragraphs (a) and (b) doubles if the conviction
is for a deer that is a trophy deer scoring higher than 170 using the scoring method
established for wildlife restitution values adopted under section 97A.345.
 new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.441, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Owners or tenants of agricultural land.

(a) The commissioner may
issue, without a fee, a license to take an antlerless deer to a resident who is an owner or
tenant, or a nonresident who is an owner, of at least 80 acres of agricultural land, as
defined in section 97B.001, in deer permit areas that deleted text begin have deer archery licenses to take
additional deer under section 97B.301, subdivision 4deleted text end new text begin allow the taking of antlerless deer
without making a lottery applicationnew text end . A person may receive only one license per year
under this subdivision. For properties with co-owners or cotenants, only one co-owner
or cotenant may receive a license under this subdivision per year. The license issued
under this subdivision is restricted to land leased for agricultural purposes or owned by
the holder of the license within the permit area where the qualifying land is located. The
holder of the license may transfer the license to the holder's spouse or dependent.new text begin Deer
taken under this subdivision do not count towards the total bag limit for the permit area.new text end
Notwithstanding sections 97A.415, subdivision 1, and 97B.301, subdivision 2, the holder
of the license may purchase deleted text begin andeleted text end additional deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin licenses or permitsnew text end for taking deer and
may take deleted text begin andeleted text end additional deer under deleted text begin that licensedeleted text end new text begin those licenses or permits, provided the
holder adheres to the bag limits established for that permit areanew text end .

(b) A person who obtains a license under paragraph (a) must allow public deer
hunting on their land during that deer hunting season, with the exception of the first
Saturday and Sunday during the deer hunting season applicable to the license issued under
section 97A.475, subdivision 2, clause (5).

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.451, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Residents under age 16; small game.

(a) A resident under age 16 must
obtain a small game license in order to take small game by firearms or bow and arrow
without paying the applicable fees under section 97A.475, subdivisions 2, 4, and 5, if
the resident is:

(1) age 14 or 15 and possesses a firearms safety certificate;

(2) age 13, possesses a firearms safety certificate, and is accompanied by a parent or
guardian;

(3) age 13, 14, or 15, possesses an apprentice hunter validation, and is accompanied
by a parent or guardian who possesses a small game license that was not obtained using an
apprentice hunter validation; or

(4) age 12 or under and is accompanied by a parent or guardian.

(b) A resident under age 16 may take small gamenew text begin , other than wolves,new text end by trapping
without a small game license, but a resident 13 years of age or older must have a trapping
license. A resident under age 13 may trapnew text begin small game, other than wolves,new text end without a
trapping license, but may not register fisher, otter, bobcat, or pine marten unless the
resident is at least age five. Any fisher, otter, bobcat, or pine marten taken by a resident
under age five must be included in the limit of the accompanying parent or guardian.

(c) A resident under age 12 may apply for a turkey license and may take a turkey
without a firearms safety certificate if the resident is accompanied by an adult parent or
guardian who has a firearms safety certificate.

(d) A resident under age 12 may apply for a prairie chicken license and may take a
prairie chicken without a firearms safety certificate if the resident is accompanied by an
adult parent or guardian who has a firearms safety certificate.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.451, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

deleted text begin Personsdeleted text end new text begin Residentsnew text end under age 16; big game.

(a) A deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin residentnew text end age
12, 13, 14, or 15 may not obtain a license to take big game unless the person possesses
a firearms safety certificate. A deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin residentnew text end age 12 or 13 must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian to hunt big game.

(b) A deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin residentnew text end age 10 or 11 may take big game provided the person is under
the direct supervision of a parent or guardian where the parent or guardian is within
immediate reach. deleted text begin Until March 1, 2009, a person age 10 or 11 may take big game under a
parent or guardian's license. Beginning March 1, 2009,deleted text end A deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin residentnew text end age 10 or 11
must obtain a license deleted text begin in orderdeleted text end to take big game and may obtain the license without paying
the fee required under section 97A.475, subdivision 2.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.451, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Nonresidents under age 16; big game. new text end

new text begin (a) A nonresident age 12,
13, 14, or 15 may not obtain a license to take big game unless the person possesses a
firearms safety certificate. A nonresident age 12 or 13 must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian to hunt big game.
 new text end

new text begin (b) A nonresident age 10 or 11 may take big game provided the person is under the
direct supervision of a parent or guardian where the parent or guardian is within immediate
reach. A nonresident age 10 or 11 must obtain a license to take big game and must pay the
fee required under section 97A.475, subdivision 3.
 new text end

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Lifetime small game hunting license; fee.

(a) A resident lifetime small
game hunting license authorizes a person to hunt and trap small gamenew text begin , other than wolves,new text end
in the state. The license authorizes those hunting and trapping activities authorized by the
annual resident small game hunting deleted text begin and trapping licensesdeleted text end new text begin license and the trapping license
for fur-bearing animals other than wolvesnew text end . The license does not include a turkey stamp
validation or any other hunting stamps required by law.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime small game hunting license are:

(1) age 3 and under, $217;

(2) age 4 to age 15, $290;

(3) age 16 to age 50, $363; and

(4) age 51 and over, $213.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Lifetime sporting license; fee.

(a) A resident lifetime sporting license
authorizes a person to take fish by angling and hunt and trap small gamenew text begin , other than
wolves,new text end in the state. The license authorizes those activities authorized by the annual
resident anglingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin andnew text end resident small game huntingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin licensesnew text end andnew text begin thenew text end resident trapping
deleted text begin licensesdeleted text end new text begin license for fur-bearing animals other than wolvesnew text end . The license does not include a
trout and salmon stamp validation, a turkey stamp validation, a walleye stamp validation,
or any other hunting stamps required by law.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime sporting license are:

(1) age 3 and under, $357;

(2) age 4 to age 15, $480;

(3) age 16 to age 50, $613; and

(4) age 51 and over, $413.

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:


Subd. 5a.

Lifetime sporting with spearing option license; fee.

(a) A resident
lifetime sporting with spearing option license authorizes a person to take fish by angling
or spearing and hunt and trap small gamenew text begin , other than wolves,new text end in the state. The license
authorizes those activities authorized by the annual resident angling, spearing,new text begin andnew text end resident
small game huntingdeleted text begin , and resident trappingdeleted text end licensesnew text begin and the resident trapping license for
fur-bearing animals other than wolvesnew text end . The license does not include a trout and salmon
stamp validation, a turkey stamp validation, a walleye stamp validation, or any other
hunting stamps required by law.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime sporting with spearing option license are:

(1) age 3 and under, $615;

(2) age 4 to age 15, $800;

(3) age 16 to age 50, $985; and

(4) age 51 and over, $586.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Resident hunting.

Fees for the following licenses, to be issued to residents
only, are:

(1) for persons age 18 or over and under age 65 to take small game, $12.50;

(2) for persons ages 16 and 17 and age 65 or over, $6 to take small game;

(3) for persons age 18 or over to take turkey, $23;

(4) for persons under age 18 to take turkey, $12;

(5) for persons age 18 or over to take deer with firearms during the regular firearms
season, $26;

(6) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by archery, $26;

(7) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by muzzleloader during the muzzleloader
season, $26;

(8) to take moose, for a party of not more than six persons, $310;

(9) to take bear, $38;

(10) to take elk, for a party of not more than two persons, $250;

(11) to take Canada geese during a special season, $4;

(12) to take prairie chickens, $20;

(13) for persons under age 18 to take deer with firearms during the regular firearms
season, $13;

(14) for persons under age 18 to take deer by archery, $13; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(15) for persons under age 18 to take deer by muzzleloader during the muzzleloader
season, $13new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (16) to take wolf, $26new text end .

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Nonresident hunting.

(a) Fees for the following licenses, to be issued
to nonresidents, are:

(1) for persons age 18 or over to take small game, $73;

(2) for persons age 18 or over to take deer with firearms during the regular firearms
season, $135;

(3) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by archery, $135;

(4) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by muzzleloader during the muzzleloader
season, $135;

(5) to take bear, $195;

(6) for persons age 18 and older to take turkey, $78;

(7) for persons under age 18 to take turkey, $12;

(8) to take raccoon or bobcat, $155;

(9) to take Canada geese during a special season, $4;

(10) for persons under age 18 to take deer with firearms during the regular firearms
season in any open season option or time period, $13;

(11) for persons under age 18 to take deer by archery, $13; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(12) for persons under age 18 to take deer during the muzzleloader season, $13new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (13) to take wolf, $230new text end .

(b) A $5 surcharge shall be added to nonresident hunting licenses issued under
paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (8). An additional commission may not be assessed on this
surcharge.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 20, is amended to read:


Subd. 20.

Trapping deleted text begin licensedeleted text end new text begin licensesnew text end .

new text begin (a) new text end The fee for a license to trap fur-bearing
animalsnew text begin , other than wolves,new text end is:

(1) for residents over age 13 and under age 18, $6;

(2) for residents age 18 or over and under age 65, $20;

(3) for residents age 65 or over, $10; and

(4) for nonresidents, $73.

new text begin (b) The fee for a license to trap wolves is $26, to be issued to residents only.
 new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.482, is amended to read:


97A.482 LICENSE APPLICATIONS; COLLECTION OF SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBERS.

(a) All applicants for individual noncommercial game and fish licenses under this
chapter and chapters 97B and 97C must include the applicant's Social Security number
on the license application. If an applicant does not have a Social Security number, the
applicant must certify that the applicant does not have a Social Security number.

(b) The Social Security numbers collected by the commissioner on game and fish
license applications are private data under section 13.355, subdivision 1, and must be
provided by the commissioner to the commissioner of human services for child support
enforcement purposes. Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, United States Code, title 42,
section 666(a)(13), requires the collection of Social Security numbers on game and fish
license applications for child support enforcement purposes.

deleted text begin (c) The commissioners of human services and natural resources shall request a
waiver from the secretary of health and human services to exclude any applicant under the
age of 16 from the requirement under this section and under cross-country ski licensing
sections to provide the applicant's Social Security number. If a waiver is granted, this
section will be so amended effective January 1, 2006, or upon the effective date of the
waiver, whichever is later.
 deleted text end

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.001, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Taking with firearms in certain areas.

(a) A person may not take a wild
animal with a firearm within 500 feet of a building occupied by a human or livestock
without the written permission of the owner, occupant, or lessee:

(1) on another person's private land; or

(2) on a public right-of-way.

(b) deleted text begin Adeleted text end new text begin No new text end person may deleted text begin not take a wild animal withdeleted text end new text begin shootnew text end a firearm deleted text begin without the
permission of the owner, occupant, or lessee,deleted text end within 500 feet of a stockade or corral
containing livestocknew text begin without the permission of the owner, occupant, or lesseenew text end .

(c) A person may not take a wild animal on any land where the person is prohibited
from entering by this section.

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.020, is amended to read:


97B.020 FIREARMS SAFETY CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.

(a) Except as provided in this section and section 97A.451, subdivision 3a, a person
born after December 31, 1979, may not obtain an annual license to take wild animals by
firearms unless the person has:

(1) a firearms safety certificate or equivalent certificate;

(2) a driver's license or identification card with a valid firearms safety qualification
indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 13;

(3) a previous hunting license with a valid firearms safety qualification indicator;

(4) an apprentice hunter validation issued under section 97B.022; or

(5) other evidence indicating that the person has completed in this state or in another
state a hunter safety course recognized by the department under a reciprocity agreement or
certified by the department as substantially similar.

(b) A person who deleted text begin is on active duty and hasdeleted text end successfully completed basic training
in the United States armed forces, reserve component, or National Guard may obtain a
hunting license or approval authorizing hunting regardless of whether the person is issued
a firearms safety certificate.

(c) A person born after December 31, 1979, may not use a lifetime license to take
wild animals by firearms, unless the person meets the requirements for obtaining an annual
license under paragraph (a) or (b).

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.031, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Firearms and ammunition that may be used to take big gamenew text begin
and wolvesnew text end .

A person may take big gamenew text begin and wolvesnew text end with a firearm only if:

(1) the rifle, shotgun, and handgun used is a caliber of at least .22 inches and with
centerfire ignition;

(2) the firearm is loaded only with single projectile ammunition;

(3) a projectile used is a caliber of at least .22 inches and has a soft point or is
an expanding bullet type;

(4) the muzzleloader used is incapable of being loaded at the breech;

(5) the smooth-bore muzzleloader used is a caliber of at least .45 inches; and

(6) the rifled muzzleloader used is a caliber of at least .40 inches.

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.031, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Handguns for small game.

A person may take small game with a handgun
of any caliber in a manner prescribed by the commissionernew text begin , except that wolves may only
be taken by hunting with the calibers specified in subdivision 1new text end .

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97B.031, subdivision 5, is
amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Scopesdeleted text begin ; visually impaired huntersdeleted text end new text begin on muzzleloadersnew text end .

deleted text begin (a)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner may issue a special
permit, without a fee, todeleted text end new text begin A person maynew text end use a muzzleloader with a scope to take deer
during the muzzleloader season deleted text begin to a person who obtains the required licenses and who has
a visual impairment. The scope may not have magnification capabilitiesdeleted text end .

deleted text begin (b) The visual impairment must be to the extent that the applicant is unable
to identify targets and the rifle sights at the same time without a scope. The visual
impairment and specific conditions must be established by medical evidence verified in
writing by (1) a licensed physician or a certified nurse practitioner or certified physician
assistant acting under the direction of a licensed physician; (2) a licensed ophthalmologist;
or (3) a licensed optometrist. The commissioner may request additional information from
the physician if needed to verify the applicant's eligibility for the permit.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) A permit issued under this subdivision may be valid for up to five years, based
on the permanence of the visual impairment as determined by the licensed physician,
ophthalmologist, or optometrist.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (d) The permit must be in the immediate possession of the permittee when hunting
under the special permit.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (e) The commissioner may deny, modify, suspend, or revoke a permit issued under
this subdivision for cause, including a violation of the game and fish laws or rules.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (f) A person who knowingly makes a false application or assists another in making
a false application for a permit under this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor. A
physician, certified nurse practitioner, certified physician assistant, ophthalmologist, or
optometrist who fraudulently certifies to the commissioner that a person is visually
impaired as described in this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor.
 deleted text end

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.035, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:


Subd. 1a.

Minimum draw weight.

A bow used to take big game deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end turkeynew text begin , or
wolvesnew text end must have a pull that meets or exceeds 30 pounds at or before full draw.

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.055, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Restrictions related to highways.

(a) A person may not discharge
a firearm deleted text begin or an arrow from a bowdeleted text end new text begin containing No. 4 buckshot or larger diameter shot or
single projectile ammunitionnew text end on, over, deleted text begin ordeleted text end acrossnew text begin , or within the right-of-way ofnew text end an improved
public highway at a big game animal. A person may not discharge deleted text begin a firearm ordeleted text end new text begin an arrow
from anew text end bow and arrownew text begin on, over, across, ornew text end within the right-of-way of an improved public
highway at a big game animal. The commissioner may by rule extend the application of
this subdivision to the taking of migratory waterfowl in designated locations.

(b) A person may not discharge a firearm or an arrow from a bow on, over, across, or
within the right-of-way of an improved public highway at a decoy of a big game animal
that has been set out by a licensed peace officer.

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.071, is amended to read:


97B.071 BLAZE ORANGE REQUIREMENTS.

(a) Except as provided in rules adopted under paragraph (c), a person may not hunt
or trap during the open season where deer may be taken by firearms under applicable laws
and ordinances, unless the visible portion of the person's cap and outer clothing above the
waist, excluding sleeves and gloves, is blaze orange. Blaze orange includes a camouflage
pattern of at least 50 percent blaze orange within each foot square. This section does not
apply to migratory waterfowl hunters on waters of this state or in a stationary shooting
location or to trappers on waters of this state.

(b) Except as provided in rules adopted under paragraph (c), and in addition to
the requirement in paragraph (a), a person may not take small game other than turkey,
migratory birds, raccoons, and predators, except while trapping, unless a visible portion of
at least one article of the person's clothing above the waist is blaze orange. This paragraph
does not apply to a personnew text begin when in a stationary location while hunting deer by archery
or whennew text end huntingnew text begin small gamenew text end by falconry.

(c) The commissioner may, by rule, prescribe an alternative color in cases where
paragraph (a) or (b) would violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, Public
Law 103-141.

(d) A violation of paragraph (b) shall not result in a penalty, but is punishable only
by a safety warning.

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97B.075, is amended to read:


97B.075 HUNTING RESTRICTED BETWEEN EVENING AND MORNING.

(a) A person may not take protected wild animals, except raccoon and fox, with
a firearm between the evening and morning times established by commissioner's rule,
except as provided in this section.

(b) Big gamenew text begin and wolvesnew text end may be taken from one-half hour before sunrise until
one-half hour after sunset.

(c) Except as otherwise prescribed by the commissioner on or before the Saturday
nearest October 8, waterfowl may be taken from one-half hour before sunrise until sunset
during the entire season prescribed by the commissioner.

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.085, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Communication excepted.

This section does not prohibit the use of:

(1) deleted text begin one-waydeleted text end radio communication between a handler and a dog; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

(2) a remote-controlled animal noise caller for taking crows, fur-bearing animals,
and unprotected animalsnew text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a remote-controlled motorized decoy used for taking migratory waterfowl under
section 97B.811, subdivision 4a, or dovesnew text end .

Sec. 32.

new text begin [97B.1115] USE OF MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC ASSISTANCE
TO HOLD AND DISCHARGE FIREARMS OR BOWS BY PHYSICALLY
DISABLED.
 new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding sections 97B.035, subdivision 1, 97B.321, and 97B.701,
subdivision 2, the commissioner may authorize a physically disabled hunter who has
a verified statement of the disability from a licensed physician or a certified nurse
practitioner or certified physician assistant acting under the direction of a licensed
physician to use a swivel or otherwise mounted gun or bow or any electronic or mechanical
device to discharge a gun or bow as long as the participant is physically present at the site.
 new text end

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.303, is amended to read:


97B.303 VENISON DONATIONS.

An individual who legally takes a deer may donate the deer, for distribution to
charitable food assistance programs, to a meat processor that is licensed under chapter
28A. An individual donating a deer must supply the processor with the tag number under
which the deer was taken.new text begin Hunter-harvested venison donated under this section is not
subject to chapter 31 and must be clearly marked as hunter-harvested venison.
new text end

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.328, is amended to read:


97B.328 BAITING PROHIBITED.

Subdivision 1.

Hunting with aid of bait deleted text begin or feeddeleted text end prohibited.

A person may not
deleted text begin huntdeleted text end new text begin takenew text end deerdeleted text begin :
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1)deleted text end with the aid or use of bait deleted text begin or feed; ordeleted text end new text begin .
new text end

deleted text begin (2) in the vicinity of bait or feed if the person knows or has reason to know that bait
or feed is present.
 deleted text end

Subd. 2.

Removal of bait.

An area is considered baited for ten days after the
complete removal of all bait deleted text begin or feeddeleted text end .

Subd. 3.

Definition.

new text begin (a) new text end For purposes of this section, "bait deleted text begin or feeddeleted text end " includes grains,
fruits, vegetables, nuts, hay, or other food that is capable of attracting or enticing deer
and that has been placed by a person.new text begin "Baiting" means placing, exposing, depositing,
distributing, or scattering bait that is capable of attracting or enticing deer.new text end

new text begin (b) new text end Liquid scents, salt, and minerals are not bait deleted text begin or feeddeleted text end new text begin if they do not contain liquid
or solid food ingredientsnew text end .

deleted text begin Food that has not been placed by a person and resultingdeleted text end new text begin (c) Agricultural cropsnew text end
from normal or accepted farming, forest management, wildlife food plantings, orchard
management, or other similar land management activities deleted text begin isdeleted text end new text begin arenew text end not bait deleted text begin or feeddeleted text end .new text begin
This exclusion does not apply to agricultural crops that have been re-introduced and
concentrated where a person is hunting.
new text end

Subd. 4.

Exception for bait or feed on adjacent land.

A person otherwise in
compliance with this section who is hunting on private or public property that is adjacent
to property where bait or deleted text begin feeddeleted text end new text begin foodnew text end is present is not in violation of this section if the
person has not participated in, been involved with, or agreed to baiting or feeding wildlife
on the adjacent property.

Sec. 35.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.601, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:


Subd. 3a.

Nonresidents; trapping small game.

A nonresident may take small
gamenew text begin , except wolves,new text end by trapping only on land owned by the nonresident, if the
nonresident possesses a trapping licensenew text begin for fur-bearing animals other than wolvesnew text end and a
small game license.

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.601, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Exception to license requirements.

(a) A resident under age 16 may take
small gamenew text begin , other than wolves,new text end without a small game license, and a resident under age
13 may trapnew text begin small game and fur-bearing animals, other than wolves,new text end without a trapping
license, as provided in section 97A.451, subdivision 3.

(b) A person may take small gamenew text begin , other than wolves,new text end without a small game license
on land occupied by the person as a principal residence.

(c) An owner or occupant may take certain small game causing damage without a
small game or trapping license as provided in section 97B.655.

(d) A person may use dogs to pursue and tree raccoons under section 97B.621,
subdivision 2, during the closed season without a license.

(e) A person may take a new text begin wolf, new text end turkeynew text begin ,new text end or a prairie chicken without a small game
license.

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.603, is amended to read:


97B.603 TAKING SMALL GAME AS A PARTY.

new text begin (a) new text end While two or more persons are taking small game as a party and maintaining
unaided visual and vocal contact, a member of the party may take and possess more than
one limit of small game, but the total number of small game taken and possessed by
the party may not exceed the limit of the number of persons in the party that may take
and possess small game.

new text begin (b) new text end This section does not apply to deleted text begin thedeleted text end hunting deleted text begin ofdeleted text end new text begin wolves,new text end migratory game birdsnew text begin ,new text end or
turkeys, except that a licensed turkey hunter may assist another licensed turkey hunternew text begin and
a licensed wolf hunter may assist another licensed wolf hunternew text end for the same zone and time
period as long as the hunter does not shoot or tag a turkeynew text begin or wolfnew text end for the other hunter.

Sec. 38.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.605, is amended to read:


97B.605 COMMISSIONER MAY RESTRICT TAKING OF CERTAIN
SMALL GAME ANIMALS.

The commissioner may prescribe restrictions on and designate areas where gray and
fox squirrels, cottontail and jack rabbits, snowshoe hare, raccoon, bobcat, red fox and gray
fox, fisher, pine marten, opossum,new text begin wolves,new text end and badger may be taken and possessed.

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97B.645, subdivision 9, is
amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Open season.

There shall be no open season for deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolves until after the
deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf is delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973. After that time,
the commissioner may prescribe open seasons and restrictions for taking deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolves but
must provide opportunity for public comment.

Sec. 40.

new text begin [97B.647] TAKING WOLVES.
 new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin License required. new text end

new text begin Except as provided under section 97B.645 or
97B.671, a person may not take a wolf without a wolf hunting or wolf trapping license.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Open seasons. new text end

new text begin Wolves may be taken with legal firearms, with bow and
arrow, and by trapping. The commissioner may by rule prescribe the open seasons for
wolves.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Open areas. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may by rule designate areas where wolves
may be taken.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Daily and possession limits. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may establish by rule
the daily and possession limits for wolves.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Limit on number of hunters and trappers. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may by
rule limit the number of persons that may hunt or trap wolves in an area, if it is necessary
to prevent an overharvest or improve the distribution of hunters and trappers. The
commissioner shall establish a method, including a drawing, to impartially select the
hunters and trappers for an area.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Application for license. new text end

new text begin An application for a wolf hunting or trapping
license must be made in a manner provided by the commissioner and accompanied by
a $4 application fee. The $4 application fee is appropriated to pay for costs associated
with conducting the wolf license drawing and wolf management. A person may not make
more than one application for each season as prescribed by the commissioner. If a person
makes more than one application, the person is ineligible for a license for that season after
determination by the commissioner, without a hearing.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Quotas. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may by rule set an annual quota for the
number of wolves that can be taken by hunting and trapping. The commissioner may
establish a method to monitor harvest and close the season when the quota is reached. The
commissioner shall reserve a portion of the annual quota for the trapping season.
 new text end

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97B.667, is amended to read:


97B.667 REMOVAL OF BEAVERS, BEAVER DAMS, AND LODGES BY
ROAD AUTHORITIES.

When a drainage watercourse is impaired by a beaver dam and the water damages
or threatens to damage a public road, the road authority, as defined in section 160.02,
subdivision 25, may remove the impairment and any associated beaver lodge within 300
feet of the road. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the road authority maynew text begin remove,
new text end killnew text begin ,new text end or arrange to have new text begin removed or new text end killed by any lawful means a beaver associated with
the lodge. deleted text begin Before killing or arranging to kill a beaver under this section, the road authority
must contact a conservation officer for a special beaver permit. The conservation officer
must issue the permit for any beaver subject to this section.deleted text end A road authority that kills
or arranges to have killed a beaver under this section must notify a conservation officer
or deleted text begin the officer's designee as specified in the permitdeleted text end new text begin employee of the Wildlife Divisionnew text end
within ten days after the animal is killed. A road authority may, after consultation with
the Wildlife Division deleted text begin and the Board of Water and Soil Resourcesdeleted text end , implement a local
beaver control program designed to reduce the number of incidents of beaver interfering
with or damaging a public road. The local control program may include the offering of
a bounty for the lawful taking of beaver.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.671, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Predator control payments.

The commissioner shall pay a predator
controller the amount the commissioner deleted text begin prescribesdeleted text end new text begin determines by written order published
in the State Registernew text end for each deleted text begin predatordeleted text end new text begin coyote and foxnew text end taken. deleted text begin The commissioner shall pay
at least $25 but not more than $60 for each coyote taken.deleted text end The commissioner may require
the predator controller to submit proof of the taking and a signed statement concerning
the predators taken.new text begin The fees are not subject to the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14,
and section 14.386 does not apply.
new text end

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.671, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

deleted text begin Graydeleted text end Wolf control.

(a) The commissioner shall provide a deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf control
training program for certified predator controllers participating in deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf control.

(b) After the deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf is delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act of
1973, in zone B, as defined under section 97B.645, subdivision 12, if the commissioner,
after considering recommendations from an extension agent or conservation officer, has
verified that livestock, domestic animals, or pets were destroyed by a deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf within the
previous five years, and if the livestock, domestic animal, or pet owner requests deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf
control, the commissioner shall open a predator control area for deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolves.

(c) After the deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf is delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act of
1973, in zone A, as defined under paragraph (g), if the commissioner, after considering
recommendations from an extension agent or conservation officer, verifies that livestock,
domestic animals, or pets were destroyed by a deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf, and if the livestock, domestic
animal, or pet owner requests deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf control, the commissioner shall open a predator
control area for deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolves for up to 60 days.

(d) A predator control area opened for deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolves may not exceed a one-mile
radius surrounding the damage site.

(e) The commissioner shall pay a certified deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf predator controller deleted text begin $150deleted text end new text begin the
amount the commissioner determines by written order published in the State Registernew text end for
each wolf taken. The certified deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf predator controller must dispose of unsalvageable
remains as directed by the commissioner. All salvageable deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf remains must be
surrendered to the commissioner.new text begin The fees are not subject to the rulemaking provisions of
chapter 14, and section 14.386 does not apply.
new text end

(f) The commissioner may, in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture,
develop a cooperative agreement for deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf control activities with the United States
Department of Agriculture. The cooperative agreement activities may include, but not be
limited to, deleted text begin graydeleted text end wolf control, training for state predator controllers, and control monitoring
and record keeping.

(g) For the purposes of this subdivision, "zone A" means that portion of the state
lying outside of zone B, as defined under section 97B.645, subdivision 12.

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.711, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Seasons for certain upland game birds.

(a) The commissioner
may, by rule, prescribe an open season in designated areas between September 16 and
January 3 for:

(1) pheasant;

(2) ruffed grouse;

(3) sharp tailed grouse;

(4) Canada spruce grouse;

(5) prairie chicken;

(6) gray partridge;

(7) bobwhite quail; and

(8) turkey.

(b) The commissioner may by rule prescribe an open season for turkey in the spring.

deleted text begin (c) The commissioner shall allow a four-week fall season for turkey in the area
designated as turkey permit area 601 as of the 2008 season. All applicable local and state
regulations apply.
 deleted text end

Sec. 45.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.805, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Hunter must be concealed.

(a) A person may not take migratory
waterfowl, coots, or rails in open water unless the person is:

(1) within a natural growth of vegetation sufficient to partially conceal the person or
boat;

(2) on a river or stream that is not more than 100 yards in width; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

(3) pursuing or shooting wounded birdsnew text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (4) in areas specifically designated for such taking by the commissioner by rulenew text end .

(b) A person may not take migratory waterfowl, coots, or rails in public waters from
a permanent artificial blind or sink box.

Sec. 46.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.901, is amended to read:


97B.901 REGISTRATION AND TAGGING OF FUR-BEARING ANIMALS.

(a) The commissioner may, by rule, require persons taking, possessing, and
transporting fur-bearing animals to tag the animals. The commissioner shall prescribe
the manner of issuance and the type of tag, which must show the year of issuance. The
commissioner shall issue the tag, without a fee, upon request.

(b) The pelt of each bobcat, fisher, pine marten, deleted text begin anddeleted text end otternew text begin , and wolfnew text end must be
presented, by the person taking it, to a state wildlife manager designee for registration
before the pelt is sold and before the pelt is transported out of the state, but in no event
more than 48 hours after the season closes for the species.

new text begin (c) The whole carcass of each wolf, with the pelt removed, must be presented by the
person taking it to a state wildlife manager designee for registration before the pelt is sold
and before the pelt is transported out of the state, but in no event more than 48 hours after
the season closes. The commissioner may require that the entire carcass or samples from
the carcass be surrendered to the state wildlife manager designee.
 new text end

Sec. 47.

new text begin [97B.903] USE OF BODY-GRIPPING TRAPS.
 new text end

new text begin A person may not set, place, or operate, except as a water set, a body-gripping or
conibear-type trap on public lands and waters that has a maximum jaw opening when set
greater than six and one-half inches and less than seven and one-half inches measured
from the inside edges of the body-gripping portions of the jaws, unless:
 new text end

new text begin (1) the trap is in a baited or unbaited enclosure with the opening no greater than 81
square inches and the trap trigger is recessed seven inches or more from the top of the
opening;
 new text end

new text begin (2) no bait, lure, or other attractant is placed within 20 feet of the trap; or
 new text end

new text begin (3) the trap is elevated at least three feet above the surface of the ground or snowpack.
 new text end

Sec. 48.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97C.395, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Dates for certain species.

(a) The open seasons to take fish by
angling are as follows:

(1) for walleye, sauger, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, and
smallmouth bass, the Saturday two weeks prior to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
to the last Sunday in February;

(2) for lake trout, from January 1 to October 31;

(3) for the winter season for lake troutnew text begin , brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, and
splakenew text end on all lakes located outside or partially within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area,
from January 15 to March 31;

(4) for the winter season for lake troutnew text begin , brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout,
and splakenew text end on all lakes located entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, from
January 1 to March 31;

(5) for brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, and splake, between January 1 to
October 31 as prescribed by the commissioner by rule except as provided in section
97C.415, subdivision 2;

deleted text begin (6) for the winter season for brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, and splake on
all lakes, from January 15 to March 31;deleted text end and

deleted text begin (7)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end for salmon, as prescribed by the commissioner by rule.

(b) The commissioner shall close the season in areas of the state where fish are
spawning and closing the season will protect the resource.

Sec. 49. new text begin RULEMAKING; TROUT SEASONS.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of natural resources shall amend Minnesota Rules, part
6262.0200, to make seasons for brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, and splake in
lakes inside and outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area consistent with this section.
The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section
14.388, to adopt rules under this section, and Minnesota Statutes, section 14.386, does not
apply, except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388.
 new text end

Sec. 50. new text begin RULEMAKING; RESTITUTION VALUE FOR WOLVES.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of natural resources shall amend the restitution value for
gray wolves in Minnesota Rules, part 6133.0075, to be $500 and shall change the term
"gray wolves" to "wolves."
 new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt rules under this section, and Minnesota
Statutes, section 14.386, does not apply except as provided under Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.388.
 new text end

Sec. 51. new text begin RULEMAKING; USE OF SNARES.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of natural resources shall add a definition of a wolf snare to
Minnesota Rules, part 6234.0900, to read: "'Wolf snare' means any snare set that:
 new text end

new text begin A. has a maximum loop diameter greater than ten inches, but less than or equal
to 18 inches;
 new text end

new text begin B. has a cable diameter of at least 7/64 inches;
 new text end

new text begin C. includes stops affixed to the cable to ensure that the portion of the snare that
makes up the noose loop may not be less than three inches in diameter when fully closed;
 new text end

new text begin D. includes a breakaway device that would cause the snare loop to break when
pulled by a moose; and
new text end

new text begin E. includes a diverter wire that extends 27 inches in both directions, measured
perpendicular to and from the top of the snare loop. The diverter wires must be positioned
at an angle no more than 20 degrees from the horizontal plane of the top of the snare, and
the snare must be set within 20 yards of bait."
 new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of natural resources shall amend Minnesota Rules, part
6234.2300, to include a subpart to read: "Wolves may be taken with snares or wolf snares
as defined in part 6234.0900."
 new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner of natural resources shall amend Minnesota Rules, part
6234.2400, subpart 7, to read: "A snare may not be set so that the top of the loop is more
than 20 inches above the first surface beneath the bottom of the set snare loop. During
the wolf season, licensed wolf trappers may use wolf snares but a wolf snare may not be
set so that the bottom of the loop is more than 18 inches above the first surface beneath
the bottom of the set snare loop."
 new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner of natural resources shall amend Minnesota Rules, part
6234.2400, subpart 5, to read: "Snares, including wolf snares, may not be set in deer,
elk, or moose trails."
 new text end

new text begin (e) The commissioner of natural resources shall amend Minnesota Rules, part
6234.2400, to include a subpart to read: "Licensed wolf trappers shall set wolf snares for
wolves no closer than 500 feet to another wolf snare set by the same licensed wolf trapper."
 new text end

new text begin (f) The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt rules under this section, and Minnesota
Statutes, section 14.386, does not apply, except as provided under Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.388.
 new text end

Sec. 52. new text begin 2012 FIREARMS WOLF SEASON.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of natural resources shall establish the first firearms wolf hunting
season to open no later than the first day of the 2012 firearms deer hunting season.
 new text end

Sec. 53. new text begin REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes shall change the term "gray wolf" or "gray wolves" wherever
the terms appear in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules to "wolf" or "wolves."
 new text end

Sec. 54. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 97A.045, subdivisions 8 and 13; 97A.065,
subdivision 1; 97A.095, subdivision 3; 97A.331, subdivision 7; 97A.485, subdivision 12;
97A.552; 97B.645, subdivision 2; and 97C.031, new text end new text begin are repealed.
 new text end

ARTICLE 3

GAME AND FISH LICENSE FEES

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97A.075, subdivision 1,
is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Deer, bear, and lifetime licenses.

(a) For purposes of this
subdivision, "deer license" means a license issued under section 97A.475, subdivisions
2, clauses (5), (6), (7), (13), (14), and (15)deleted text begin , anddeleted text end new text begin ;new text end 3, new text begin paragraph (a), new text end clauses (2), (3), (4),
(10), (11), and (12)deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ; and 8, paragraph (b),new text end and licenses issued under section 97B.301,
subdivision 4.

(b) $2 from each annual deer license and $2 annually from the lifetime fish and
wildlife trust fund, established in section 97A.4742, for each license issued under
section 97A.473, subdivision 4, shall be credited to the deer management account and
is appropriated to the commissioner for deer habitat improvement or deer management
programs.

(c) $1 from each annual deer license and each bear license and $1 annually from
the lifetime fish and wildlife trust fund, established in section 97A.4742, for each
license issued under section 97A.473, subdivision 4, shall be credited to the deer and
bear management account and is appropriated to the commissioner for deer and bear
management programs, including a computerized licensing system.

(d) Fifty cents from each deer license is credited to the emergency deer feeding and
wild cervidae health management account and is appropriated for emergency deer feeding
and wild cervidae health management. Money appropriated for emergency deer feeding
and wild cervidae health management is available until expended. The commissioner must
inform the legislative chairs of the natural resources finance committees every two years
on how the money for emergency deer feeding and wild cervidae health management
has been spent.

When the unencumbered balance in the appropriation for emergency deer feeding
and wild cervidae health management exceeds $2,500,000 at the end of a fiscal year, the
unencumbered balance in excess of $2,500,000 is canceled and available for deer and bear
management programs and computerized licensing.

Sec. 2.

new text begin [97A.126] WALK-IN ACCESS PROGRAM.
 new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin A walk-in access program is established to provide
public access to wildlife habitat on private land for hunting, excluding trapping, as
provided under this section. The commissioner may enter into agreements with other units
of government and landowners to provide private land hunting access.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Use of enrolled lands. new text end

new text begin (a) From September 1 to May 31, a person must
have a walk-in access hunter validation in possession to hunt on private lands, including
agricultural lands, that are posted as being enrolled in the walk-in access program.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Hunting on private lands that are posted as enrolled in the walk-in access
program is allowed from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Hunter access on private lands that are posted as enrolled in the walk-in access
program is restricted to nonmotorized use, except by hunters with disabilities operating
motor vehicles on established trails or field roads who possess a valid permit to shoot from
a stationary vehicle under section 97B.055, subdivision 3.
 new text end

new text begin (d) The general provisions for use of wildlife management areas adopted under
sections 86A.06 and 97A.137, relating to overnight use, alcoholic beverages, use of
motorboats, firearms and target shooting, hunting stands, abandonment of trash and
property, destruction or removal of property, introduction of plants or animals, and animal
trespass, apply to hunters on lands enrolled in the walk-in access program.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Any use of enrolled lands other than hunting according to this section is
prohibited, including:
 new text end

new text begin (1) harvesting bait, including minnows, leeches, and other live bait;
 new text end

new text begin (2) training dogs or using dogs for activities other than hunting; and
 new text end

new text begin (3) constructing or maintaining any building, dock, fence, billboard, sign, hunting
blind, or other structure, unless constructed or maintained by the landowner.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Walk-in access hunter validation; fee; appropriation. new text end

new text begin The fee for
a walk-in access hunter validation for residents 18 and older and nonresidents is $15.
The fee for residents age 16 and 17 is $7.50. Residents under age 16 must obtain a
free validation. The walk-in access hunter validation is valid for one license year. An
additional commission may not be assessed on validations issued under this subdivision.
Revenue collected under this section is appropriated to the commissioner for the walk-in
access program.
 new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.411, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

License period.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (d), deleted text begin anddeleted text end
(e), new text begin and (f), new text end a license is valid during the lawful time within the license year that the
licensed activity may be performed. Except as provided in deleted text begin paragraphdeleted text end new text begin paragraphsnew text end (c)new text begin and
(f)new text end , a license year begins on the first day of March and ends on the last day of February.

(b) A new text begin short-term new text end license issued under section 97A.475deleted text begin , subdivision 6, clause (5),
97A.475, subdivision 7, clause (2), (3), (5), or (6), or 97A.475, subdivision 12, clause (2),
deleted text end new text begin that is limited by the number of days or hours under section 97A.475, new text end is valid for the full
license period even if this period extends into the next license year, provided that the
license period selected by the licensee begins at the time of issuance.

(c) The license year for deleted text begin resident fishing, the angling portion of a sporting license,
nonresident fishing,deleted text end resident fish house, resident dark house, and nonresident fish house
begins on March 1 and ends on April 30 of the following year.

(d) A lifetime license issued under section 97A.473 or 97A.474 is valid during the
lawful time within the license year that the licensed activity may be performed for the
lifetime of the licensee.

(e) A three-year fish house or dark house license is valid during the license year that
it is purchased and the two succeeding license years.

new text begin (f) A three-year individual angling license is valid during the license year in which it
is purchased and the two succeeding license years.
 new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.411, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Validity of license when age or residency status changes. new text end

new text begin A license to
take wild animals that was lawfully obtained continues to be valid for the balance of the
license period if the licensee's age, residency, or student qualification status changes.
 new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.435, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Eligibility.

Persons eligible for a turkey license shall be determined by
this section and commissioner's rule. deleted text begin A person is eligible for a turkey license only if the
person is at least age 16 before the season opens, possesses a firearms safety certificate, or,
if under age 12, is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
deleted text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.451, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Residents under age 16; small game.

(a) A resident under age 16 deleted text begin mustdeleted text end new text begin
may notnew text end obtain a small game license deleted text begin in order todeleted text end new text begin but maynew text end take small game by firearms or
bow and arrow without deleted text begin paying the applicable fees under section 97A.475, subdivisions 2,
4, and 5,deleted text end new text begin a licensenew text end if the resident is:

(1) age 14 or 15 and possesses a firearms safety certificate;

(2) age 13, possesses a firearms safety certificate, and is accompanied by a parent or
guardian;

(3) age 13, 14, or 15, possesses an apprentice hunter validation, and is accompanied
by a parent or guardian who possesses a small game license that was not obtained using an
apprentice hunter validation; or

(4) age 12 or under and is accompanied by a parent or guardian.

(b) A resident under age 16 may take small game by trapping without a small game
license, but a resident 13 years of age or older must have a trapping license. A resident
under age 13 may trap without a trapping license, but may not register fisher, otter,
bobcat, or pine marten unless the resident is at least age five. Any fisher, otter, bobcat,
or pine marten taken by a resident under age five must be included in the limit of the
accompanying parent or guardian.

(c) A resident under age deleted text begin 12 may apply for a turkey licensedeleted text end new text begin 13 must obtain a free
turkey license to take turkeynew text end and may take a turkey without a firearms safety certificate
if the resident is accompanied by an adult parent or guardian who has a firearms safety
certificate.

(d) A resident under age deleted text begin 12deleted text end new text begin 13new text end may apply for a prairie chicken license and may take
a prairie chicken without a firearms safety certificate if the resident is accompanied by an
adult parent or guardian who has a firearms safety certificate.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.451, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 3b. new text end

new text begin Nonresidents under age 18; small game. new text end

new text begin (a) A nonresident age 16 or
over and under age 18 may take small game by firearms or archery and may obtain a small
game license at the resident youth fee under section 97A.475, subdivision 2, clause (17),
if the nonresident possesses a firearms safety certificate.
 new text end

new text begin (b) A nonresident under age 16 may take small game by firearms or archery and may
obtain a small game license without paying the applicable fees under section 97A.475,
subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, if the nonresident is:
 new text end

new text begin (1) age 14 or 15 and possesses a firearms safety certificate;
 new text end

new text begin (2) age 13, possesses a firearms safety certificate, and is accompanied by a parent
or guardian; or
 new text end

new text begin (3) age 12 or under and is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
 new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.451, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Persons under age deleted text begin 16deleted text end new text begin 13new text end ; big game.

deleted text begin (a) A person age 12, 13, 14, or 15
may not obtain a license to take big game unless the person possesses a firearms safety
certificate. A person age 12 or 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to hunt
big game.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (b)deleted text end A person age deleted text begin 10 or 11deleted text end new text begin ten or over and under age 13new text end may take big gamenew text begin ,new text end provided
the person is under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian where the parent or
guardian is within immediate reach. deleted text begin Until March 1, 2009, a person age 10 or 11 may take
big game under a parent or guardian's license. Beginning March 1, 2009,deleted text end A person age deleted text begin 10
or 11deleted text end new text begin ten or over and under age 13new text end must obtain a license deleted text begin in orderdeleted text end to take big game and may
obtain the license without paying the fee required under section 97A.475, subdivision 2.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.451, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

deleted text begin Nonresidents under age 16deleted text end new text begin Nonresident youth; anglingnew text end .

(a) A
nonresident under deleted text begin thedeleted text end age deleted text begin ofdeleted text end 16 maynew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end take fish by angling without a license if a parent or guardian has a fishing license.
Fish taken by a nonresident under deleted text begin thedeleted text end age deleted text begin ofdeleted text end 16 without a license must be included in the
limit of the parent or guardiandeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

deleted text begin (b) A nonresident under age 16 maydeleted text end new text begin (2)new text end purchase a new text begin youth new text end fishing license deleted text begin at the
resident feedeleted text end new text begin under section 97A.475, subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clause (8), and possess a
limit of fish;new text end or

new text begin (3)new text end be included under a nonresident family new text begin angling new text end licensedeleted text begin , take fish by angling,deleted text end
and possess a limit of fish.

new text begin (b) A nonresident age 16 or over and under age 18 must purchase a youth license to
angle under section 97A.475, subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clause (8).
 new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Lifetime angling license; fee.

(a) A resident lifetime angling license
authorizes a person to take fish by angling in the state. The license authorizes those
activities authorized by the annual resident angling license. The license does not include a
trout and salmon stamp validation, a walleye stamp validation, or other stamps required
by law.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime angling license are:

(1) age 3 and under, deleted text begin $227deleted text end new text begin $304new text end ;

(2) age 4 to age 15, deleted text begin $300deleted text end new text begin $415new text end ;

(3) age 16 to age 50, deleted text begin $383deleted text end new text begin $508new text end ; and

(4) age 51 and over, deleted text begin $203deleted text end new text begin $335new text end .

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:


Subd. 2b.

Lifetime angling and spearing license; fee.

(a) A resident lifetime
angling and spearing license authorizes a person to take fish by angling or spearing in the
state. The license authorizes those activities authorized by the annual resident angling
and spearing licenses.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime angling and spearing license are:

(1) age 3 and under, deleted text begin $485deleted text end new text begin $380new text end ;

(2) age 4 to age 15, deleted text begin $620deleted text end new text begin $509new text end ;

(3) age 16 to age 50, deleted text begin $755deleted text end new text begin $617new text end ; and

(4) age 51 and over, deleted text begin $376deleted text end new text begin $386new text end .

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Lifetime small game hunting license; fee.

(a) A resident lifetime small
game hunting license authorizes a person to hunt and trap small game in the state. The
license authorizes those hunting and trapping activities authorized by the annual resident
small game hunting and trapping licenses. The license does not include a turkey stamp
validation or any other hunting stamps required by law.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime small game hunting license are:

(1) age 3 and under, deleted text begin $217deleted text end new text begin $223new text end ;

(2) age 4 to age 15, deleted text begin $290deleted text end new text begin $301new text end ;

(3) age 16 to age 50, deleted text begin $363deleted text end new text begin $430new text end ; and

(4) age 51 and over, deleted text begin $213deleted text end new text begin $274new text end .

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Lifetime deer hunting license; fee.

(a) A resident lifetime deer hunting
license authorizes a person to take deer with firearms or by archery in the state. The license
authorizes those activities authorized by the annual resident firearm deer hunting license
or the annual resident archery deer hunting license. The licensee must register and receive
tags each year that the license is used. The tags shall be issued at no charge to the licensee.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime firearm or archery deer hunting license are:

(1) age 3 and under, deleted text begin $337deleted text end new text begin $406new text end ;

(2) age 4 to age 15, deleted text begin $450deleted text end new text begin $538new text end ;

(3) age 16 to age 50, deleted text begin $573deleted text end new text begin $656new text end ; and

(4) age 51 and over, deleted text begin $383deleted text end new text begin $468new text end .

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.473, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Lifetime sporting license; fee.

(a) A resident lifetime sporting license
authorizes a person to take fish by angling and hunt and trap small game in the state. The
license authorizes those activities authorized by the annual resident angling, resident
small game hunting, and resident trapping licenses. The license does not include a trout
and salmon stamp validation, a turkey stamp validation, a walleye stamp validation, or
any other hunting stamps required by law.

(b) The fees for a resident lifetime sporting license are:

(1) age 3 and under, deleted text begin $357deleted text end new text begin $528new text end ;

(2) age 4 to age 15, deleted text begin $480deleted text end new text begin $728new text end ;

(3) age 16 to age 50, deleted text begin $613deleted text end new text begin $861new text end ; and

(4) age 51 and over, deleted text begin $413deleted text end new text begin $602new text end .

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.474, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Nonresident lifetime angling license; fee.

(a) A nonresident lifetime
angling license authorizes a person to take fish by angling in the state. The license
authorizes those activities authorized by the annual nonresident angling license. The
license does not include a trout and salmon stamp validation, a walleye stamp validation,
or other stamps required by law.

(b) The fees for a nonresident lifetime angling license are:

(1) age 3 and under, deleted text begin $447deleted text end new text begin $726new text end ;

(2) age 4 to age 15, deleted text begin $600deleted text end new text begin $925new text end ;

(3) age 16 to age 50, deleted text begin $773deleted text end new text begin $1,054new text end ; and

(4) age 51 and over, deleted text begin $513deleted text end new text begin $702new text end .

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Resident hunting.

Fees for the following licenses, to be issued to residents
only, are:

(1) for persons age 18 or over and under age 65 to take small game, deleted text begin $12.50deleted text end new text begin $15.50new text end ;

(2) for persons deleted text begin ages 16 and 17 anddeleted text end age 65 or over, deleted text begin $6deleted text end new text begin $7new text end to take small game;

(3) for persons age 18 or over to take turkey, deleted text begin $23deleted text end new text begin $26new text end ;

(4) for persons deleted text begin underdeleted text end age new text begin 13 or over and under age new text end 18 to take turkey, deleted text begin $12deleted text end new text begin $13new text end ;

(5) for persons age 18 or over to take deer with firearms during the regular firearms
season, deleted text begin $26deleted text end new text begin $30new text end ;

(6) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by archery, deleted text begin $26deleted text end new text begin $30new text end ;

(7) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by muzzleloader during the muzzleloader
season, deleted text begin $26deleted text end new text begin $30new text end ;

(8) to take moose, for a party of not more than six persons, deleted text begin $310deleted text end new text begin $356new text end ;

(9) to take bear, deleted text begin $38deleted text end new text begin $44new text end ;

(10) to take elk, for a party of not more than two persons, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $287new text end ;

(11) to take Canada geese during a special season, $4;

(12) to take prairie chickens, deleted text begin $20deleted text end new text begin $23new text end ;

(13) for persons new text begin age 13 or over and new text end under age 18 to take deer with firearms during
the regular firearms season, deleted text begin $13deleted text end new text begin $15new text end ;

(14) for persons new text begin age 13 or over and new text end under age 18 to take deer by archery, deleted text begin $13;
anddeleted text end new text begin $15;
new text end

(15) for persons new text begin age 13 or over and new text end under age 18 to take deer by muzzleloader
during the muzzleloader season, deleted text begin $13.deleted text end new text begin $15;
new text end

new text begin (16) for persons age 18 or over to take small game for a consecutive 72-hour period
selected by the licensee, $19, of which an amount equal to: one-half of the fee for the
migratory waterfowl stamp under subdivision 5, clause (1), shall be deposited in the
waterfowl habitat improvement account under section 97A.075, subdivision 2; one-half
of the fee for the pheasant stamp under subdivision 5, clause (2), shall be deposited in
the pheasant habitat improvement account under section 97A.075, subdivision 4; and
one-half of the small game surcharge under subdivision 4, shall be deposited in the
wildlife acquisition account; and
 new text end

new text begin (17) for persons age 16 or over and under age 18 to take small game, $5.
 new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Nonresident hunting.

(a) Fees for the following licenses, to be issued
to nonresidents, are:

(1) for persons age 18 or over to take small game, deleted text begin $73deleted text end new text begin $90.50new text end ;

(2) for persons age 18 or over to take deer with firearms during the regular firearms
season, deleted text begin $135deleted text end new text begin $160new text end ;

(3) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by archery, deleted text begin $135deleted text end new text begin $160new text end ;

(4) for persons age 18 or over to take deer by muzzleloader during the muzzleloader
season, deleted text begin $135deleted text end new text begin $160new text end ;

(5) to take bear, deleted text begin $195deleted text end new text begin $225new text end ;

(6) for persons age 18 deleted text begin and olderdeleted text end new text begin or over new text end to take turkey, deleted text begin $78deleted text end new text begin $91new text end ;

(7) for persons new text begin age 13 or over and new text end under age 18 to take turkey, deleted text begin $12deleted text end new text begin $13new text end ;

(8) to take raccoon or bobcat, deleted text begin $155deleted text end new text begin $178new text end ;

(9) to take Canada geese during a special season, $4;

(10) for persons new text begin age 13 or over and new text end under age 18 to take deer with firearms during
the regular firearms season in any open season option or time period, deleted text begin $13deleted text end new text begin $15new text end ;

(11) for persons new text begin age 13 or over and new text end under age 18 to take deer by archery, deleted text begin $13;
anddeleted text end new text begin $15;
new text end

(12) for persons new text begin age 13 or over and new text end under age 18 to take deer during the muzzleloader
season, deleted text begin $13.deleted text end new text begin $15; and
new text end

new text begin (13) for persons age 18 or over to take small game for a consecutive 72-hour period
selected by the licensee, $75, of which an amount equal to: one-half of the fee for the
migratory waterfowl stamp under subdivision 5, clause (1), shall be deposited in the
waterfowl habitat improvement account under section 97A.075, subdivision 2; one-half
of the fee for the pheasant stamp under subdivision 5, clause (2), shall be deposited in
the pheasant habitat improvement account under section 97A.075, subdivision 4; and
one-half of the small game surcharge under subdivision 4, shall be deposited into the
wildlife acquisition account.
 new text end

(b) A $5 surcharge shall be added to nonresident hunting licenses issued under
paragraph (a), clauses (1) to new text begin (6) and new text end (8). An additional commission may not be assessed
on this surcharge.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Small game surcharge.

Fees for annual licenses to take small game
must be increased by a surcharge of $6.50new text begin , except licenses under subdivisions 2, clause
(16); and 3, paragraph (a), clause (13)new text end . An additional commission may not be assessed
on the surcharge and the following statement must be included in the annual small game
hunting regulations: "This $6.50 surcharge is being paid by hunters for the acquisition and
development of wildlife lands."

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Resident fishing.

Fees for the following licenses, to be issued to residents
only, are:

(1) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling, deleted text begin $17deleted text end new text begin $22new text end ;

(2) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling, for a combined license for a
married couple, deleted text begin $25deleted text end new text begin $35new text end ;

(3) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by spearing from a dark house, deleted text begin $17; anddeleted text end new text begin
$5, and the person must possess an angling license;
new text end

(4) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling for a 24-hour period selected
by the licensee, deleted text begin $8.50.deleted text end new text begin $10;
new text end

new text begin (5) for persons age 18 or over to take fish by angling for a consecutive 72-hour
period selected by the licensee, $12;
 new text end

new text begin (6) for persons age 18 or over to take fish by angling for three consecutive years,
$63; and
 new text end

new text begin (7) for persons age 16 or over and under age 18 to take fish by angling, $5.
 new text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 97A.475, subdivision 7, is
amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Nonresident fishing.

(a) Fees for the following licenses, to be issued
to nonresidents, are:

(1) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling, deleted text begin $37.50deleted text end new text begin $39new text end ;

(2) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling limited to seven consecutive
days selected by the licensee, deleted text begin $26.50deleted text end new text begin $33new text end ;

(3) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling for a new text begin consecutive new text end 72-hour
period selected by the licensee, deleted text begin $22deleted text end new text begin $27new text end ;

(4) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling for a combined license for a
family for one or both parents and dependent children under the age of 16, deleted text begin $50.50deleted text end new text begin $53new text end ;

(5) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by angling for a 24-hour period selected
by the licensee, deleted text begin $8.50deleted text end new text begin $12new text end ;

(6) to take fish by angling for a combined license for a married couple, limited to 14
consecutive days selected by one of the licensees, deleted text begin $38.50; anddeleted text end new text begin $43;
new text end

(7) new text begin for persons age 18 or over new text end to take fish by spearing from a dark house, deleted text begin $37.50.deleted text end new text begin
$10, and the person must possess an angling license; and
new text end

new text begin (8) for persons age 16 or over and under age 18 to take fish by angling, $5.
 new text end

(b) A deleted text begin $2deleted text end new text begin $5new text end surcharge shall be added to all nonresident fishing licenses, except
licenses issued under paragraph (a), deleted text begin clausedeleted text end new text begin clausesnew text end (5)deleted text begin , and licenses purchased at the
resident fee by nonresidents under age 16 under section 97A.451, subdivision 5, paragraph
(b)deleted text end new text begin and (8)new text end . An additional commission may not be assessed on this surcharge.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Minnesota sportingnew text begin ; super sportsnew text end .

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner shall issue
Minnesota sporting licenses to residents only. The licensee may take fish by angling
and small game. The fee for the license is:

(1) for an individual, deleted text begin $23deleted text end new text begin $31.50new text end ; and

(2) for a combined license for a married couple to take fish and for one spouse
to take small game, deleted text begin $32deleted text end new text begin $45.50new text end .

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall issue Minnesota super sports licenses to residents only.
The licensee may take fish by angling, including trout; small game, including pheasant
and waterfowl; and deer by firearms or muzzleloader or by archery. The fee for the super
sports license, including all required stamp validations is:
 new text end

new text begin (1) for an individual age 18 or over, $92.50; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) for a combined license for a married couple to take fish, including the trout and
salmon stamp validation, and for one spouse to take small game, including pheasant
and waterfowl, and deer, $118.50.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Revenue for the stamp endorsements under paragraph (b) shall be deposited
according to section 97A.075, subdivisions 2, 3, and 4.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Revenue for the deer license endorsement under paragraph (b) shall be deposited
according to section 97A.075, subdivision 1.
 new text end

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 11, is amended to read:


Subd. 11.

Fish houses, dark houses, and shelters; residents.

Fees for the
following licenses are:

(1) annual for a fish house, dark house, or shelter that is not rented, deleted text begin $11.50deleted text end new text begin $15new text end ;

(2) annual for a fish house, dark house, or shelter that is rented, deleted text begin $26deleted text end new text begin $30new text end ;

(3) three-year for a fish house, dark house, or shelter that is not rented, deleted text begin $34.50deleted text end new text begin
$42new text end ; and

(4) three-year for a fish house, dark house, or shelter that is rented, deleted text begin $78deleted text end new text begin $87new text end .

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 12, is amended to read:


Subd. 12.

Fish houses, dark houses, and shelters; nonresident.

Fees for fish
house, dark house, and shelter licenses for a nonresident are:

(1) annual, deleted text begin $33deleted text end new text begin $37new text end ;

(2) seven consecutive daysnew text begin selected by the licenseenew text end , deleted text begin $19deleted text end new text begin $21new text end ; and

(3) three-year, deleted text begin $99deleted text end new text begin $111new text end .

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 20, is amended to read:


Subd. 20.

Trapping license.

The fee for a license to trap fur-bearing animals is:

(1) for residents over age 13 and under age 18, deleted text begin $6deleted text end new text begin $7new text end ;

(2) for residents age 18 or over and under age 65, deleted text begin $20deleted text end new text begin $23new text end ;

(3) for residents age 65 or over, deleted text begin $10deleted text end new text begin $11.50new text end ; and

(4) for nonresidents, deleted text begin $73deleted text end new text begin $84new text end .

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 43, is amended to read:


Subd. 43.

Duplicate licenses.

The fees for duplicate licenses are:

(1) for licenses to take big game, $5new text begin , except licenses issued under subdivision 8,
paragraph (b)new text end ; and

(2) for other licenses, $2.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 44, is amended to read:


Subd. 44.

Replacement licenses.

The fee for a replacement firearms deer license
is $5new text begin , except there is no fee for replacing a deer license issued under subdivision 8,
paragraph (b)new text end .

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.475, subdivision 45, is amended to read:


Subd. 45.

Camp Ripley archery deer hunt.

The application fee for the Camp
Ripley archery deer hunt is deleted text begin $8deleted text end new text begin $12new text end .

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97A.485, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Electronic licensing system commission.

The commissioner shall retain
for the operation of the electronic licensing system the commission established under
section 84.027, subdivision 15, and issuing fees collected by the commissioner on all
license fees deleted text begin collected, excluding:deleted text end new text begin .
new text end

deleted text begin (1) the small game surcharge;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the deer license surcharges or donations under section 97A.475, subdivisions 3,
paragraph (b), and 3a; and
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) $2.50 of the license fee for the licenses in section 97A.475, subdivisions 6,
clauses (1), (2), and (4), 7, 8, 12, and 13.
 deleted text end

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.020, is amended to read:


97B.020 FIREARMS SAFETY CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.

(a) Except as provided in this section and section 97A.451, deleted text begin subdivision 3adeleted text end new text begin
subdivisions 3 and 3bnew text end , a person born after December 31, 1979, may not obtain an annual
license to take wild animals by firearms unless the person has:

(1) a firearms safety certificate or equivalent certificate;

(2) a driver's license or identification card with a valid firearms safety qualification
indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 13;

(3) a previous hunting license with a valid firearms safety qualification indicator;

(4) an apprentice hunter validation issued under section 97B.022; or

(5) other evidence indicating that the person has completed in this state or in another
state a hunter safety course recognized by the department under a reciprocity agreement or
certified by the department as substantially similar.

(b) A person who is on active duty and has successfully completed basic training
in the United States armed forces, reserve component, or National Guard may obtain a
hunting license or approval authorizing hunting regardless of whether the person is issued
a firearms safety certificate.

(c) A person born after December 31, 1979, may not use a lifetime license to take
wild animals by firearms, unless the person meets the requirements for obtaining an annual
license under paragraph (a) or (b).

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.715, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Stamp required.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) or section
97A.405, subdivision 2, a person required to possess a small game license may not hunt
pheasants without a pheasant stamp validation.

(b) The following persons are exempt from this subdivision:

(1) residents new text begin and nonresidents new text end under age 18 deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin and residents new text end over age 65;

(2) persons hunting on licensed commercial shooting preserves; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(3) resident disabled veterans with a license issued under section 97A.441,
subdivision 6adeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (4) residents and nonresidents hunting on licenses issued under section 97A.475,
subdivision 2, clause (16); or 3, paragraph (a), clause (13).
 new text end

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.801, is amended to read:


97B.801 MINNESOTA MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMP REQUIRED.

(a) Except as provided in this section or section 97A.405, subdivision 2, a person
required to possess a small game license may not take migratory waterfowl without a
migratory waterfowl stamp validation.

(b) Residents under age 18 or over age 65; resident disabled veterans with a license
issued under section 97A.441, subdivision 6a; and persons hunting on their own property
are not required to possess a stamp validation under this section.

new text begin (c) Residents and nonresidents with licenses issued under section 97A.475,
subdivision 2, clause (16); or 3, paragraph (a), clause (13), are not required to possess a
stamp validation under this section.
 new text end

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97C.305, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Requirement.

Except as provided in subdivision 2 or section
97A.405, subdivision 2, a person over age deleted text begin 16deleted text end new text begin 18new text end and under age 65 required to possess an
angling license must have a trout and salmon stamp validation to:

(1) take fish by angling in:

(i) a stream designated by the commissioner as a trout stream;

(ii) a lake designated by the commissioner as a trout lake; or

(iii) Lake Superior; or

(2) possess trout or salmon taken in the state by angling.

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97C.305, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Exception.

A trout and salmon stamp validation is not required to take fish
by angling or to possess trout and salmon if:

(1) the person:

(i) possesses a license to take fish by angling for a period of 24 hours new text begin or 72 hours
new text end from the time of issuance under section 97A.475, subdivision 6, clause new text begin (4) or new text end (5)deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end or
deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end 7, new text begin paragraph (a), new text end clause new text begin (3) or new text end (5)deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and

(ii) is taking fish by angling, or the trout or salmon were taken by the person, during
the period the license is valid;

(2) the person is taking fish, or the trout or salmon were taken by the person, as
authorized under section 97C.035; or

(3) the person has a valid license issued under section 97A.441, subdivision 1, 2,
3, 4, or 5.

Sec. 34. new text begin TRANSFER.
new text end

new text begin In fiscal year 2013, the commissioner of management and budget shall transfer
$500,000 from the game and fish fund to the invasive species account created in Minnesota
Statutes, section 84D.15. This is in addition to the transfer specified in Minnesota Statutes,
section 84D.15, subdivision 2.
 new text end

Sec. 35. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2013 from the invasive species account is added to
the appropriation in Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 2, article 1, section 4,
subdivision 3, for invasive species activities. This is a onetime appropriation.
 new text end

Sec. 36. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 97A.451, subdivisions 3a and 7; and 97C.303, new text end new text begin are
repealed.
 new text end

Sec. 37. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Sections 1 to 33 and 36 are effective March 1, 2013.
 new text end