Bill > HF2917

This bill modifies Minnesota state law to allow counties to choose between treating park ordinance violations as misdemeanors or implementing an administrative penalty system. Currently, violations of park ordinances are automatically considered misdemeanors, but this amendment would give counties the flexibility to establish their own administrative penalty framework through a county ordinance. By providing this option, counties can potentially create a more streamlined and less punitive approach to addressing minor park rule violations, which could reduce the burden on the criminal justice system and provide a more proportional response to small infractions. The bill specifies that any administrative penalties collected must be deposited into the county park fund, ensuring that the funds remain directly connected to park maintenance and management. The changes will become effective on August 1, 2025, giving counties time to develop and implement their administrative penalty systems if they choose to do so.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2917&ssn=0&y=2025