This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to introduce a grant-in-aid surcharge on all-terrain vehicle (ATV) registration fees and increases the fees for nonresident ATV state trail passes. Specifically, the registration fee for private use ATVs is raised from $6 to $20, while the fee for duplicate or transfer registrations increases from $4 to $15. Additionally, the registration fees for dealer-owned and manufacturer-owned ATVs are increased to $100 and $200, respectively. A new $45 surcharge is established for each ATV licensed under the public use category, which will be allocated exclusively for grant-in-aid programs.

Furthermore, the bill raises the fee for a nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail pass from $30 to $45. The revenue generated from this fee will be directed to the all-terrain vehicle account in the natural resources fund, supporting grants to counties and municipalities for the construction and maintenance of ATV trails and use areas. The bill also clarifies that certain exemptions apply to nonresident trail pass requirements, including vehicles owned by government entities and those operated on private property.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 84.922, 84.9275