Bill > HF2857

This bill establishes new regulations for public road ends that terminate at lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill defines a "public road end" as the point where a publicly accessible road reaches a body of water. The legislation prohibits several activities at these locations unless a recorded deed, easement, or dedication explicitly allows them, including: constructing or maintaining boat hoists or anchorage devices, mooring or docking boats between midnight and sunrise, obstructing access to the water, and installing docks or wharves (with an exception for a single seasonal public dock owned by a municipality or county). Violations of these restrictions are classified as misdemeanors, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense. The bill aims to protect public access to water bodies and prevent unauthorized private use of road ends that provide public access to lakes and streams.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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