The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97B.001, by adding a new subdivision that prohibits individuals from setting or placing traps or snares on private property without obtaining permission. Specifically, it states that a person cannot place a trap or snare on private land that is not open to the public, unless they have received written or verbal consent from the property owner, occupant, or lessee. This requirement also extends to situations where traps or snares are placed in water on private property.

The new legal language emphasizes the importance of respecting private property rights in the context of trapping and ensures that individuals must seek permission before engaging in such activities on private lands. This amendment aims to protect property owners' rights while regulating trapping practices in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97B.001