Bill > HF469

This bill introduces a new requirement for a state trail bicycle pass in Minnesota, mandating that individuals 16 years and older must carry a valid pass when cycling on state trails. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the pass, including defining a bicycle, setting up a system for pass issuance, and creating financial mechanisms. Specifically, the bill outlines two pass options: an annual pass costing $25 valid for one year from the purchase date, and a daily pass costing $5 valid only on the designated day. Passes will be available through the commissioner of natural resources and appointed agents, with a $1 issuing fee retained by the seller. The bill also creates a state trail bicycle account within the natural resources fund, where pass revenue will be deposited and used specifically for maintaining and repairing state trails that permit bicycle use. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to allow designated employees to issue citations for violations related to the new state trail bicycle pass requirement, ensuring enforcement of the new regulation. The pass must be carried and available for inspection by peace officers, conservation officers, or designated employees when cycling on state trails.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0469&ssn=0&y=2025