Bill > HF788

This bill establishes a statewide "Keep it Clean" program aimed at preventing water pollution caused by garbage and human waste left on the ice during winter recreational activities. The bill adds a $10 surcharge to fish house, dark house, and shelter licenses for both residents and non-residents, with the collected funds deposited into a new Keep it Clean account. The program, to be administered by the commissioner of natural resources in consultation with other state agencies, will focus on coordinating local efforts, providing education, and offering grants to local governments and organizations. Eligible grant activities include installing winterized dumping stations, providing waste disposal services, increasing law enforcement patrols, conducting educational outreach, organizing spring cleanup efforts, and developing local marketing campaigns. The bill appropriates funding from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 and from the Keep it Clean account in fiscal year 2027 to develop and administer the program, with a significant portion of the funds designated for grants to support local Keep it Clean initiatives.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0788&ssn=0&y=2025