The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.667, subdivision 3, by repealing the prohibition on the human consumption of beavers that are killed under specific circumstances. The current law requires that before a beaver is killed, a road authority or government unit must obtain a special beaver permit from a conservation officer if the killing occurs within two weeks before or after the trapping season. The bill maintains the requirement for notification to a conservation officer after a beaver is killed and allows for the disposal or retention of the beaver by the relevant authorities or landowners.

The key change in the bill is the deletion of the prohibition on human consumption of retained beavers, thereby allowing individuals to consume beavers that are killed under the specified conditions. The bill also includes an effective date, stating that the changes will take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97B.667