This bill focuses on enhancing regulations related to natural resources, particularly concerning motorboat operation, game and fish licensing, and invasive species management. It introduces new penalties for unlawful registration activities, such as the misuse of temporary registration permits and obtaining registrations through fraud, classifying these violations as misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors based on the offender's status. The bill also establishes clearer definitions for handling invasive species, including provisions for the possession of certain carp species if eviscerated, and modifies existing water use reporting and invasive species regulations. Additionally, it proposes penalties for false statements related to applications, licenses, permits, and registrations, aiming to strengthen compliance within the sector.

Moreover, the bill allows for "voluntary license invalidation" for individuals who move out of Minnesota, specifies a $1 issuing fee for most hunting and fishing licenses, and clarifies the fee structure for duplicate licenses. It expands the list of invasive carp species to include black carp and permits burbot for commercial fishing in Lake Superior. Public water suppliers serving over 1,000 people are required to submit water supply plans, promoting water conservation efforts. The bill also repeals a previous statute concerning the expanded assessment harvest of lake trout in Lake Superior management zones, which had specific quotas for commercial operators.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97C.836, 84.8035, 84.82, 84.8205, 84D.01, 84D.05, 85.053, 86B.30, 86B.303, 86B.306, 97A.311, 97A.411, 97A.485, 97C.417, 97C.835, 103G.291