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MN SF1324

MN SF1324
Land, water quality, aquatic life and wildlife protection from the effects of using certain motorized recreational trails; environmental assessment worksheet to construct of expand off-highway vehicle trial requirement


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; protecting land, water quality, aquatic life, and wildlife from effects of using certain motorized recreational trails; requiring environmental assessment worksheet to construct or expand off-highway vehicle trails; requiring rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 84.777; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 84.926, subdivision 1; Laws 2003, chapter 128, article 1, section 167, subdivision 1, as amended; Minnesota Rules, part 6100.0500, subpart 8d.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect land, water quality, aquatic life, and wildlife from the effects of using certain motorized recreational trails. It amends existing law to prohibit the use of off-highway vehicles on state land and county-administered forest land within state forests, except on designated roads and trails. The bill also requires the preparation of an environmental assessment worksheet before constructing or expanding off-highway vehicle trails, with some exceptions. Additionally, the bill directs the commissioner of natural resources to submit cost estimates and recommendations for amending statutes consistent with the rule changes. Finally, the bill repeals certain existing provisions related to off-highway vehicle use and forest land classification.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Fateh (on 05/10/2023)

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