This bill proposes a new provision in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 117, that grants property owners the right to restrict access to easements held by government entities if they experience harm related to those easements. Specifically, it allows owners to erect gates or fences to protect their property or personal safety. However, the bill stipulates that owners must still provide reasonable access to the easement for the government entity, such as by supplying a key or access code.

Additionally, the bill establishes that if a government entity does not allow an owner to take necessary measures to protect their property or life, it forfeits any rights to the easement. This legislation aims to balance the rights of property owners with the needs of government entities while ensuring that property owners can safeguard their interests.