Bill > SF2998

This bill amends Minnesota's watercraft licensing regulations to provide a complete fee exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability. Specifically, the bill waives all watercraft license fees, registration fees, license transfer and duplication fees, and surcharges for disabled veterans who can demonstrate their disability status through documentation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the retirement board of a military branch. A veteran is defined according to Minnesota statute 197.447, and must provide satisfactory evidence of their 100 percent service-connected disability rating to the commissioner of natural resources to qualify for these fee exemptions. The bill aims to reduce financial barriers for disabled veterans who wish to own and operate watercraft in Minnesota, recognizing their service-related sacrifices by eliminating the costs associated with watercraft licensing and registration.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2998&ssn=0&y=2025