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This bill amends Minnesota state law to require the commissioner of natural resources to provide unimpeded access to state forest roads for specific commercial purposes. Specifically, the bill mandates that commercial minnow trappers, leech trappers, fur trappers, and loggers must be granted unrestricted access to forest roads. If any permit is required to access these roads, the commissioner or relevant state agency is obligated to issue the permit to individuals seeking access for these commercial activities. This change aims to facilitate easier access for these commercial operators who rely on state forest roads for their business operations, potentially reducing bureaucratic barriers and streamlining their ability to conduct their work in forested areas. The amendment modifies an existing statute related to forest road policy, with the goal of supporting commercial activities that interact with Minnesota's forest resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0767&ssn=0&y=2025