This bill aims to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and use of lead tackle, specifically jigs and sinkers, in Minnesota. It introduces new legal language under Minnesota Statutes, chapters 97C and 325E, defining "jig" as a weighted hook and "sinker" as a device designed to sink a fishing line. The bill specifies that individuals are not allowed to use, manufacture, or sell jigs or sinkers that contain lead if they weigh one ounce or less or measure 2-1/2 inches or less in length.

The effective date for these prohibitions is set for July 1, 2027. The bill emphasizes the environmental and health concerns associated with lead tackle, aiming to protect wildlife and public health by eliminating the use of lead in fishing equipment.