Bill > HF813

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 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 state agency requires a permit to access these roads, they must issue the permit to individuals seeking access for these listed commercial activities. The proposed change modifies the existing forest road policy to ensure that these commercial professionals can freely use state forest roads for their work, potentially removing previous barriers or discretionary permitting processes that may have hindered their access. This amendment aims to support local commercial activities that depend on accessing state forest lands by streamlining road access permissions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0813&ssn=0&y=2025